richfx Posted July 15, 2012 Author Share #21 Posted July 15, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) Well, I'm 57 Georg, and pretty patient with things mechanical. I really wanted to love the D 2, but couldn't make it work (and I know what I'm doing with mechanical things). Perhaps I obtained a defective copy, but Leiica just replaced the sensor, updated and checked it for good working order two weeks before I bought it, so I suspect it was working properly. In any event, I was constrained to return it for full credit within a specified time period, so back it went. Nothing ventured, nothing gained... Rich Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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k_g_wolf ✝ Posted July 15, 2012 Share #22 Posted July 15, 2012 Better luck with your next camera-adventure, Rich. A shame it didn´t work for you. In reality it still is a gorgeous pixelbeast ... Best GEORG Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iforum Posted July 16, 2012 Share #23 Posted July 16, 2012 As an owner of a D2 that gets the occasional use it is just great for it's historical value and when one wants difference in image the D2 as with a film m are there to add variety Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jim 2012 Posted July 26, 2012 Share #24 Posted July 26, 2012 Excellent capture, Dugby. It speaks for itself as an endorsement for the D2 Manual focus is a delight to use on the Digilux 2 I shot this in the mountains of Thailand ......using manual focus...ISO 100, f4 1/200 Despite the camera being almost 10 years old, it's still my favoured "travel camera" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ardhanagalih Posted August 3, 2012 Share #25 Posted August 3, 2012 hi there.. i think all you need is time.. trust me.. u will love ur digilux 2. its feels right in my hand.. and the quality of the lens is stunning.. and yes i have one.. its better than any of my other brand that i have eventhough its old.. i still love the quality of the image and the looks:) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
erlingmm Posted August 5, 2012 Share #26 Posted August 5, 2012 What is the approximate price for the DIgilux 2 with lens now? - Erling Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted August 6, 2012 Share #27 Posted August 6, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) I think around $600. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mija1789 Posted August 6, 2012 Share #28 Posted August 6, 2012 What is the approximate price for the DIgilux 2 with lens now?- Erling The Digilux 2 always comes with the lens, as it is built-in. About a month ago, when I did a survey, prices on e-Bay were from 300€ to 500€, depending on cosmetics, accessories, original box, ... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
richfx Posted August 10, 2012 Author Share #29 Posted August 10, 2012 What is the approximate price for the DIgilux 2 with lens now?- Erling I paid $875 last month for an absolutely mint Digilux 2 with all papers and original packaging from Dale Camera that was sold on eBay (I paid the Buy it Now price because of its condition and Dale's stellar reputation). Sadly, it didn't work out for me. Back to the M9, which I again realize is amazingly user friendly and competent. Rich Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digitom Posted September 16, 2012 Share #30 Posted September 16, 2012 I just purchased a Digilux 2 and am absolutely confounded and very disappointed by its manual focusing (or lack thereof) and terribly low ISO capabilities and thus extremely slow shutter speeds, resulting in completely blurred images in MF and AF in seemingly more than adequate light.In manual focus mode, it is impossible to attain a sharp focused image, whether with or without MF assist. There is no focus adjustment visible at all while moving the focus ring, whether in full manual mode or in MF1 or MF 2 assist modes. In auto focus and auto macro focus mode, it is almost equally disappointing, with blurred images and very slow shutter speeds (the latter likely causing the former). In addition, shooting RAW results in interminable wait times to write each file. Finally, I receive an error message after inserting a 16GB Sandisk Ultra card. The 64MB (yes, megabyte) card that came with it from the factory writes only 5 or 6 RAW files before it is filled. Kind of an amazing reminder of technology's light speed march. I have set maximum ISO at 100 because of anecdotal information / articles read concerning poor IQ above that. If this is the root of the problem, it seems to me to render the camera virtually unusable. Am I missing something here or is my copy in need of factory attention? The sensor was just replaced last month by Leica Allendale and the camera "updated" and "checked for good working order" (per the invoice). Many thanks, Rich Do not understand me wrong but I think you did not inform yourself well about that camera before buying. IMHO this camera produces very nice and especially in difficult mixight situations wonderful balanced JPGs. Maybe you are not familiar with the settings and the use of a Digilux 2. Its handling is like an older "analogue" camera and if you want to use ISO higher then 100 and many automatic modes, it is better to sell it again and choose a newer model, e.h. D-Lux 6 (after Photokina) or X2. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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