NZDavid Posted March 19, 2012 Share #21 Posted March 19, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) D-Lux 5 without a doubt. I biked through some of earthquake-ravaged streets for a story with the D-Lux round my neck and was very pleased with the results. Light, fast, and easy to use, 24-90 zoom range is useful and IQ is excellent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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thebarnman Posted March 20, 2012 Author Share #22 Posted March 20, 2012 This was taken with a M8 la bicicletta -the bike | Flickr - Photo Sharing! I don't think I'd risk my R9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanzlr Posted March 20, 2012 Share #23 Posted March 20, 2012 still, even if you go for a somethinglux, why not get the cheaper and identical Panasonic instead? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted March 20, 2012 Share #24 Posted March 20, 2012 Because "identical" is relative. The Panasonic comes with less warranty, less software, no ability to fit a handgrip and a much lower resale value. Regards, Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecaton Posted March 20, 2012 Share #25 Posted March 20, 2012 Because "identical" is relative. The Panasonic comes with less warranty, less software, no ability to fit a handgrip and a much lower resale value. Regards, Bill Concerning warranty, for the price of a D-Lux5 one can buy 2 LX5, just in case one was a complete failure and no longer warranty protected. The LX5 already has a decent handgrip, adding one to the "Leica" costs even additional money. Resale value for the LX5 is of course much lower, as is it's new price. Eventually, the former is a function of the latter;) In terms of relative depreciation, a new LX5 can be had for USD 350. There won't be much of a value loss in absolute Dollars from this low level. Leica's D-Lux pricing strategy is quite something. Even prices for VFs (optical or EVF) for these two technically identical cameras are worlds apart. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M9reno Posted March 20, 2012 Share #26 Posted March 20, 2012 ...it's about capturing images while biking. I hope you don't mean this literally. You need both hands to shoot a Leica, unless perhaps you use the MQUOO mouth release, and even that could be very precarious! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted March 20, 2012 Share #27 Posted March 20, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) The LX5 already has a decent handgrip, adding one to the "Leica" costs even additional money. . You prove my point admirably. After 2 LXes I went for the D-Lux 4 primarily because I wanted a HAND grip not a FINGER grip, since I have large hands. The vestigial nubbin on the LX does not compare to the full add-on grip of the D-Lux. Present, yes, "decent" no - but then that is relative... Regards, Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
krabat Posted March 21, 2012 Share #28 Posted March 21, 2012 The point is, do want to shoot WHILE riding, or do you stop for taking an image? When I am doing a bicycle ride, I have my Digilux 2 with me, and in most cases I stop for a picture. So, I am very pleased with the results. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_w_davies Posted March 21, 2012 Share #29 Posted March 21, 2012 When I am doing a bicycle ride, I have my Digilux 2 with me I find cycling with the Digilux 2 a major pain, literally. It doesn't sit right when slung over the shoulder, and is either digging into my back, or slipping around to the front. I prefer my Yashica T4 or Ricoh GR, both of which sit well in the trouser pocket. The LX/D-Lux range have slightly too much bulk for my liking, and the lens sticking out is a tad inconvenient. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanzlr Posted March 21, 2012 Share #30 Posted March 21, 2012 whatever you do, get an Ortlieb handle bar bag and the corresponding camera insert. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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