farnz Posted January 25, 2008 Share #1 Posted January 25, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) Has anyone come across this prototype D2 with a 'bat-wing' grip before? I noticed it while searching eBay for an Elpro-d for another member davyluvzizgravy; (BTW, if you have one you don't need then I'm sure David would be interested!) Pete. Leica Digilux 2 - Prototyp Colani Edition - Rarität ! on eBay, also Sonstige, 4,1-5 Mio. Pixel, Digitalkameras, Foto Camcorder (end time 03-Feb-08 18:22:18 GMT) [ATTACH]71397[/ATTACH] Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted January 25, 2008 Posted January 25, 2008 Hi farnz, Take a look here Digilux 2 prototype oddity. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
lemalk Posted January 25, 2008 Share #2 Posted January 25, 2008 Never seen it. It's strange to me that *if* it really is a prototype, how is it that everything else is finalized? It's virtually indistinguishable from the final product, except for that extremely strange handgrip. Even the FCC tag and a serial number. That grip looks glommed on, to be honest. And why does it even have a box? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ho_co Posted January 25, 2008 Share #3 Posted January 25, 2008 That grip looks glommed on, to be honest. I-- That's probably why Colani (whoever that is) didn't buy. --HC Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbretteville Posted January 25, 2008 Share #4 Posted January 25, 2008 Well, its serial number is higher than the one mine has. Mine is defiantly not a prototype. If anything in that auction is a prototype it must be the grip it self. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerbear Posted January 25, 2008 Share #5 Posted January 25, 2008 Here is a rough web translation of the ebay ad -- Wow kool stuff Thank you for your interest in this from Leica Digilux 2, it combines the classical beauty of a Leica compact camera with the features of the digital world. The lens, a Leica DC Vario-Summicron 1:2.0-2.4 / 7-22.5 mm ASPH is very versatile and extremely bright. At a rarity makes them by the world-renowned designer Prof. Colani designed hand grip (see photos) - this camera was / is the only prototype of the Leica "Colani Edition", which was never realized. They also have the option of a piece of "design-history" to buy - besides the fact a Digilux to have the perfect in the hands! The technical condition is absolutely perfect and flawless, with the camera was only about 30 pictures, but otherwise she was in the cupboard. She is on 18.1.08 from the maintenance of Leica returned, there was, inter alia, the image sensor precaution exchanged. I put the maintenance staff course. The camera has little trace of the design process to the rubber parts, rings and setting next to the hot shoe (some small scratches). All tracks are only visible upon closer look. Otherwise, the camera in the 1A state, the display is free of any scratches. Please convince you to hand them the photos. As a bonus, I still do a microfiber cleaning cloth, a card reader and a fast 256 MB SD card, because you supplied with the original 64 MB card, especially in the RAW mode is not far. I versende the camera within Germany as a package verischertes free! If you have any questions, I am happy to assist you. Yours sincerely, a lot of fun bidding! Note: I agree with the return of the item as well as a guarantee or warranty claims. Here again the key figures: 5.0 megapixels / resolution: 2560 x 1920 pixels / additional image resolution: 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480 pixels / optical zoom: 3.2 times / Digital Zoom: 3.0 fold change memory: MMC, SD Card / min. Light sensitivity ISO: 100 / max. ISO light sensitivity: 400 exposure time: 8 - 1 / 4000 sec / USB port USB 1.1 / Color Depth: 36 bit / Native memory: 64/256 MB Sensor Type: CCD chip (2 / 3) / Viewfinder: LCD monitor, LCD monitor, with diopter compensation Screen Size: 2.5 inches / port for power supply. Delivery: 64 & 256MB SD memory card, software CDs (unopened), audio, lens hood with lid, battery and charger, lens caps, SilverFast SE DC-6, carrying strap, USB cable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rivi1969 Posted January 25, 2008 Share #6 Posted January 25, 2008 Thanks for sharing, It looks odd to me and there is nothing prototype here, it is only a weird hand grip glued to a wonderful camera. No wonder why it was never produced! Maybe Luigi could design a nice half-case for it :-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted January 26, 2008 Share #7 Posted January 26, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) Here is a rough web translation of the ebay ad -- Wow kool stuff Thank you for your interest in this from Leica Digilux 2, it combines the classical beauty of a Leica compact camera with the features of the digital world. The lens, a Leica DC Vario-Summicron 1:2.0-2.4 / 7-22.5 mm ASPH is very versatile and extremely bright. At a rarity makes them by the world-renowned designer Prof. Colani designed hand grip (see photos) - this camera was / is the only prototype of the Leica "Colani Edition", which was never realized. They also have the option of a piece of "design-history" to buy - besides the fact a Digilux to have the perfect in the hands! The technical condition is absolutely perfect and flawless, with the camera was only about 30 pictures, but otherwise she was in the cupboard. She is on 18.1.08 from the maintenance of Leica returned, there was, inter alia, the image sensor precaution exchanged. I put the maintenance staff course. The camera has little trace of the design process to the rubber parts, rings and setting next to the hot shoe (some small scratches). All tracks are only visible upon closer look. Otherwise, the camera in the 1A state, the display is free of any scratches. Please convince you to hand them the photos. As a bonus, I still do a microfiber cleaning cloth, a card reader and a fast 256 MB SD card, because you supplied with the original 64 MB card, especially in the RAW mode is not far. I versende the camera within Germany as a package verischertes free! If you have any questions, I am happy to assist you. Yours sincerely, a lot of fun bidding! Note: I agree with the return of the item as well as a guarantee or warranty claims. Here again the key figures: 5.0 megapixels / resolution: 2560 x 1920 pixels / additional image resolution: 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480 pixels / optical zoom: 3.2 times / Digital Zoom: 3.0 fold change memory: MMC, SD Card / min. Light sensitivity ISO: 100 / max. ISO light sensitivity: 400 exposure time: 8 - 1 / 4000 sec / USB port USB 1.1 / Color Depth: 36 bit / Native memory: 64/256 MB Sensor Type: CCD chip (2 / 3) / Viewfinder: LCD monitor, LCD monitor, with diopter compensation Screen Size: 2.5 inches / port for power supply. Delivery: 64 & 256MB SD memory card, software CDs (unopened), audio, lens hood with lid, battery and charger, lens caps, SilverFast SE DC-6, carrying strap, USB cable. Ouch- Babelfish really grates on the nerves..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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