lcaldero Posted July 27, 2012 Share #21 Posted July 27, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) To the OP, what did you decide? I just bought a Digilux 2, hoping it's a good decision! Arrives next week. I returned a Fuji x100 a couple of day ago (the battery wouldn't charge, for $1200 US new, it needs to work out of the box!), then was faced with the decision of what to get. I have a Nikon D200 that's enomous, and just really miss the feel of a real camera. I almost went with the LX4; it seemed the most practical. But my heart won out and I went with the Digilux. I googled digital camera analog controls viewfinder, and the Digilux and R-D1 are the only cameras that came up. I am hoping the Digilux will be my walk-about camera. Laura Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted July 27, 2012 Posted July 27, 2012 Hi lcaldero, Take a look here LX 5 or Digilux 2 ... Should I go back in years?. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
wda Posted July 28, 2012 Share #22 Posted July 28, 2012 Laura, Welcome to the Forum and to Digilux 2 ownership. I am sure you will love the analogue controls and the results from a fabulous lens. While the D2 is old, in technology terms, with sensible care it will give you enormous pleasure and rewarding results in your digital photography. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digitom Posted July 29, 2012 Share #23 Posted July 29, 2012 Hello, I have been looking and reading a lot of the digilux 2. So far I started taking pictures with my panasonic lx5 but I have one major problem with it. I just cant get the feeling without the manuel controls and the missing viewfinder (I know I can get an additional one). So I would like to have your honest recommendation LX 5 or a used digilux 2. I would sell my lx 5 set and get a used digilux 2. I dont print out large posters with my cam. And I am just at the beginning of photography but I wanted to learn manuel controls and not relay on auto settings. Thank you very much Hello, if you already using an LX5 I would recommend the digilux 2. Sure with that cam you will get the right feeling of manual options while using it Do not sell the LX5. It is a great camera for everytime with you. The D2 is a littel big, IMHO it is not a compact camera. So you might regret the selling of your LX5. I own both - a D-Lux 5 and a D2 (and since a few weeks for superzoom a V-Lux 1). And there is a use for all of them, with special "best" situations depending what you want to do with. When you buy a used Digilux 2, make sure the sensor is replaced! If you are unsure about Digilux 2, check this: leica.overgaard.dk - Thorsten Overgaard's Leica Sites - Leica Digilux 2 sample photos and tests (as well as Panasonic DMC-LC1) - Page 1 of 3 and download this: http://www.overgaard.dk/pdf/Digilux_Field_Guide.pdf one of the best guide I know, Thanks to Thorsten. Greetings Thomas Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
beacon1993 Posted July 29, 2012 Author Share #24 Posted July 29, 2012 Hi Would have the Chance to geht a used One in very Good condition from a Photoshop for 290 € i think i go for it because i will get warranty with it. I will come back to Tell you GUys what i did. Thank everyone for thier honest opinion. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ardhanagalih Posted August 3, 2012 Share #25 Posted August 3, 2012 if u ask me.. i wld say.. buy it! i had one.. and it never let me down:) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonare Posted December 7, 2012 Share #26 Posted December 7, 2012 I am a "retired" pro who spent his years with Leica Ms and a variety of Nikons ending with the F4. All film. And then a Contax G2-- loved the functions. But let's face it--- film-- at least 35mm- has limitations, just as the D2 has limitations. And what are they? For high quality prints-- 11x14. That means that for any professional use (which is almost always 4-color (300dpi or 8.6x6.8 inches or webpage-- screen res) it really has no real-world limitations. ISO? Underexpose one stop and compensate (depending on subject matter) to get 800. Or spring $30 with case for a Dolica tripod <http://www.adorama.com/DOAX620B100.html> The joys of Photoshop or Lightroom! So in actuality there are no constraints-- especially with such nice looking JPEGs. If size and convenience is an issue-- pull out the iPhone 4 with 5MP resolution (!) and snap away. And guess what-- it easily fits in the pocket and the pics look VERY good. (Can't say that about the iPhone 3 tho.) I thrashed this out myself until the iPhone 4 made the later model D-Lux superfluous. And since you've had your D2 a while now--- what do you think? Rich Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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