vicalan Posted March 2, 2007 Share #1 Posted March 2, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) Greetings - I am looking to add to my "stable" of Leica cameras - I own an M7, and on the digital side, a tiny C-Lux 1, which I am extremely impressed with for what it is. I am now considering a V-Lux 1, and have not read too much about it since it has been released. I know it is the cousin of the Panasonic FZ-50, and that there are subtle differences between the two. From what I have seen, the images out of the FZ-50 have seemed flat at times - the few images from the V-Lux 1 that I have seen have appeared to have more depth to them- so I am wondering what you V-Lux 1 owners think - are you happy or not, and why? I am contemplating using the V-Lux for vacations and trips when I am away from a city environment - also, any inkling how long it will be until we see a V-Lux 2? Thanks for all your good advice - Vic Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted March 2, 2007 Posted March 2, 2007 Hi vicalan, Take a look here Opinions on V-Lux 1. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
kpevav Posted March 2, 2007 Share #2 Posted March 2, 2007 Greetings - I am looking to add to my "stable" of Leica cameras - I own an M7, and on the digital side, a tiny C-Lux 1, which I am extremely impressed with for what it is. I am now considering a V-Lux 1, and have not read too much about it since it has been released. I know it is the cousin of the Panasonic FZ-50, and that there are subtle differences between the two. From what I have seen, the images out of the FZ-50 have seemed flat at times - the few images from the V-Lux 1 that I have seen have appeared to have more depth to them- so I am wondering what you V-Lux 1 owners think - are you happy or not, and why? I am contemplating using the V-Lux for vacations and trips when I am away from a city environment - also, any inkling how long it will be until we see a V-Lux 2? Thanks for all your good advice - Vic Vic, I'm wondering whether you have seen comparisons online that can be used validly as a comparison. I saw a few on some site and the Panasonics seemed brighter and sharper. I was somewhat surprised, although maybe more aggressive in-camera processing and noise reduction explains it. Bottom line, I would like to see more to see if that's correct and consistent. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
egibaud Posted March 3, 2007 Share #3 Posted March 3, 2007 Honestly as a FZ30 owner and having seen pictures from her Leica sister, I would not pay the difference for the same results. Unless the SD card that comes with the Leica version and a longer garanty interest you. Panasonics are great cameras. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjans Posted March 3, 2007 Share #4 Posted March 3, 2007 A few weeks ago the V-Lux was reviewed in the magazine 'Amateur Photographer'. They compared some shots of the V-Lux with the FZ-50. The colours seem to be less saturated with the V-Lux. The full review can be downloaded for 3 £. Best Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggi Posted April 16, 2007 Share #5 Posted April 16, 2007 The LEICA V-LUX 1 has a different software. Leica has put its long experience with film cameras in the development of the software. The pictures are more natural. Also the noise reduction is better than the FZ50. Wheras the pictures made with the FZ50 will have noise at ISO 800, pictures taken with the V-LUX are noise free. Also the test results of the V-LUX in photo magazins are better. Here a picture made by V-LUX with 800 ISO: Carnaval de Venice LEICA V-LUX 1 LEICA Elmarit DC 2,8 - 3,7 / 7,4 - 88,8 mm, Equiv 35 - 420 mm 28 mm, Equiv 135 mm f 4,5 1/250 s ISO 800 / 30° Cheers Wiggi Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ticanina Posted April 17, 2007 Share #6 Posted April 17, 2007 I have had mine for 3 weeks and am more than happy with the quality of the images. The 2 year warranty was worth the extra for me. Autumn photograph taken in New England (NSW, Australia) last weekend. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggi Posted April 17, 2007 Share #7 Posted April 17, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) Dear Nick, good pictures from a good camera Wiggi Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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