mhoutman Posted January 1, 2009 Share #1 Posted January 1, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) happy new year ! has anybody seen already the d-lux 4 handgrip and viewfinder ? tia michiel Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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chris_yu Posted January 1, 2009 Share #2 Posted January 1, 2009 happy new year ! has anybody seen already the d-lux 4 handgrip and viewfinder ? tia michiel Buy the viewfinder for the Panasonic LX-3,only half the price and in metal case too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfarkas Posted January 1, 2009 Share #3 Posted January 1, 2009 Before Leica closed for the holidays, we received our first (very small) shipment of both the handgrips and viewfinders for the D-Lux 4. When Leica starts shipping again next week, we expect more in. David Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhoutman Posted January 1, 2009 Author Share #4 Posted January 1, 2009 Buy the viewfinder for the Panasonic LX-3,only half the price and in metal case too. I thought the pana's is from plastics too ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard D Posted January 2, 2009 Share #5 Posted January 2, 2009 I thought the pana's is from plastics too ? That's my understanding, too. If it's really metal, I'd prefer the Panasonic version anyway. It looks less cumbersome. Even at almost half the price however, it still seems crazy to be charging that much for a galilean-type finder. I haven't decided yet if one is in my future. And as far as the handgrip is concerned, I rarely use the one I bought for my M6. Especially on the d-lux 4, it seems counter-productive to the main reason I bought the camera- its diminutive size. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted January 2, 2009 Share #6 Posted January 2, 2009 ... And as far as the handgrip is concerned, I rarely use the one I bought for my M6. Especially on the d-lux 4, it seems counter-productive to the main reason I bought the camera- its diminutive size. I'm the exact opposite. I have an Abrahamsson Rapidgrip on my M7, and would like the grip for the D-Lux 4 to improve handling for my large hands. Regards, Bill Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
m6goesch Posted January 2, 2009 Share #7 Posted January 2, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) I just bought the finder and the grip for my d-lux 4, it really improves handling the camera, so I highly recommend it Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
t.kormicki Posted January 3, 2009 Share #8 Posted January 3, 2009 : ) well, after having strechted myself out for the DL4, I stumbled across a dealer who had the Leice grip in stock. It goes very well with the camera as it does give one a more secure grip and reduces smudging thr camera with ones fingers. I believe it goes well with the camera. also I found a lumix viewfinder in metal case but hesitated due to the price. A few days later I realized that the Lumix viewfinder is not such a bad deal after all, since in terms of price and esthetics it beats the socks off the Leica Viewfinder, and called the dealer to find out if he still had it in stock. It was gone!. After making a lot of phonecalls to Leica and panasonic, i eventually found a dealer who had the Lumix viewfinder. To make it short, if you find a dealer who has a Lumix viewfinder, tell him to reserve it for you as it might be gone by the time you get there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard D Posted January 3, 2009 Share #9 Posted January 3, 2009 : ) also I found a lumix viewfinder in metal case but hesitated due to the price. A few days later I realized that the Lumix viewfinder is not such a bad deal after all, since in terms of price and esthetics it beats the socks off the Leica Viewfinder, and called the dealer to find out if he still had it in stock. It was gone!. After making a lot of phonecalls to Leica and panasonic, i eventually found a dealer who had the Lumix viewfinder. So the Lumix viewfinder *IS* made of metal. When you have had it for awhile, would you mind letting us know your impressions of it? One may or may not be in my future. Thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
t.kormicki Posted January 4, 2009 Share #10 Posted January 4, 2009 Difficult to answer as I have not seen the Leica Viewfinder except of curse on photos. However I can say that the Lumix Viewfinder feels very solid and it offers a clear crisp and accurate idea of what I want to photograph. I have no regrets in investing in this viewfinder. I could never justify opting for the Leica viewfinder, even if i was loaded with cash to burn. Also as the Lumix viewfinder complements the DL4 better than the Leica version.(my opinion) Sorry Leica. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_yu Posted January 6, 2009 Share #11 Posted January 6, 2009 Look it's a perfect match for the D-Lux 4 Titan with the Panasonic 24mm viewfinder DMW-VF1. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/72851-availability-d-lux-4-handgrip-and-viewfinder/?do=findComment&comment=768405'>More sharing options...
CX827 Posted January 6, 2009 Share #12 Posted January 6, 2009 Chris, the panasonic one actually look quite cool on it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_yu Posted January 6, 2009 Share #13 Posted January 6, 2009 Chris, the panasonic one actually look quite cool on it. Indeed ... needless to say,it got a metal barrel too. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/72851-availability-d-lux-4-handgrip-and-viewfinder/?do=findComment&comment=768834'>More sharing options...
jbm Posted January 6, 2009 Share #14 Posted January 6, 2009 . Looking at a picture of the bottom of the Leica Grip I see that it places the Tripod Thread centered with the lense which is the ideal location. I don't have my camera yet, but I believe it will help in handling and it looks cool. The downside is that it will have to be removed to get at the memory card and battery. -Jim Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard D Posted January 7, 2009 Share #15 Posted January 7, 2009 . The downside is that it will have to be removed to get at the memory card and battery. -Jim It will also have to be removed for most of the cases I've seen available for the camera. Fortunately for me, I find the camera to be comfortable in my hands just the way it is. Rich. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learner Posted January 28, 2009 Share #16 Posted January 28, 2009 How is the grip attached / detached? Can you use a coin? Does it require a screwdriver? Thanks, John Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
miami91 Posted January 28, 2009 Share #17 Posted January 28, 2009 How is the grip attached / detached? Can you use a coin? Does it require a screwdriver? Thanks, John It's got quite a nifty design. You can use a coin, but there is also a ridged wheel that controls the attachment screw (the slot for the coin is in this wheel). I find it can be hand tightened quite sufficiently using the wheel, so the coin slot (which would really give you leverage) is unnecessary. Jeff. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
anderswi Posted January 28, 2009 Share #18 Posted January 28, 2009 Look it's a perfect match for the D-Lux 4 Titan with the Panasonic 24mm viewfinder DMW-VF1. Hallo! I bought the Leica viewfinder, which is made of plastic. I am very pleased with it, as it also has a frame for 35mm focalwidth. The handgrip makes the camera a lot easier to handle. Pity that the leathercase is to small to carry camera and handgrip mounted. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo035 Posted January 29, 2009 Share #19 Posted January 29, 2009 I wonder if somebody will be sending in a photograph of their D-Lux 4 "wearing" a 25mm Voigtlander viewfinder... though I hear that one is too wide for the flash to pop-up Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmyowell Posted January 29, 2009 Share #20 Posted January 29, 2009 This is a Contax G-2 21mm finder on my D-Lux 4. It seems to be very close to the width of the frame at the 16x9 setting, which I prefer. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/72851-availability-d-lux-4-handgrip-and-viewfinder/?do=findComment&comment=794219'>More sharing options...
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