anderswi Posted February 19, 2009 Share #1 Posted February 19, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) This combo is absolutely OK for candid streetphotography. Angleviewer from the 1940-ties and camera from 2008. 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! 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/77241-dlux-4-for-candid-photography/?do=findComment&comment=814125'>More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted February 19, 2009 Posted February 19, 2009 Hi anderswi, Take a look here Dlux 4 for candid photography. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
Michael Hiles Posted February 19, 2009 Share #2 Posted February 19, 2009 Fine idea. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted February 19, 2009 Share #3 Posted February 19, 2009 Interesting, Anders. How does the angle of view match with the Vario-Summicron? Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
anderswi Posted February 20, 2009 Author Share #4 Posted February 20, 2009 Interesting, Anders. How does the angle of view match with the Vario-Summicron? Pete. Hallo! The angle of view matches 50 mm focal width. I use the longest focal width in the zoomrange of the Dlux 4, which comes pretty close to the angle of view of the viewfinder. I think it´s wonderful that old equipment can be used in the digital era. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venkman Posted February 20, 2009 Share #5 Posted February 20, 2009 Interesting. Let me get this straight - you look into that viewfinder from the side? Or do I miss something here? I would think you attract more attentention if you hold a camera sideways in some kind of unnatural position and still need to point a lense at someone? Oh - I think I get it - you hold it in portrait and look thru there? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
anderswi Posted February 20, 2009 Author Share #6 Posted February 20, 2009 Interesting. Let me get this straight - you look into that viewfinder from the side? Or do I miss something here? I would think you attract more attentention if you hold a camera sideways in some kind of unnatural position and still need to point a lense at someone? Oh - I think I get it - you hold it in portrait and look thru there? Hallo! That´s right, you hold the camera sideways. My experience is quite the opposite, it draws less attraction. The viewfinder was intended for screwleicas, and was discontinued during the 1940-ties. I bought it secondhand for nearly nothing. Takes no place in the gadgetbag. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted February 20, 2009 Share #7 Posted February 20, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) I've been aware of these things - and the equivalent for SLRs - for years, and never quite seen the point. I'd far rather be quick and discreet than fiddle with something that makes my camera in profile stand out even more since it is now sticking out from my face instead of positioned against it. I am prepared to be persuaded otherwise but does this really give a benefit? Regards, Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venkman Posted February 20, 2009 Share #8 Posted February 20, 2009 Hallo! That´s right, you hold the camera sideways. My experience is quite the opposite, it draws less attraction. The viewfinder was intended for screwleicas, and was discontinued during the 1940-ties. I bought it secondhand for nearly nothing. Takes no place in the gadgetbag. So you use it in landscape orientation and look in there from the side? Then I'd have to agree with Bill, that it certainly does look odd and might draw more attention than the "normal" way of shooting. But then again, it's your choice of course Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted February 20, 2009 Share #9 Posted February 20, 2009 But then again, it's your choice of course Absolutely - and that's half the fun of it! Speaking as someone using a SBOOI on my D-Lux 4 I am all in favour of using these old accessories on the newer kit. Regards, Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
anderswi Posted February 20, 2009 Author Share #10 Posted February 20, 2009 So you use it in landscape orientation and look in there from the side? Then I'd have to agree with Bill, that it certainly does look odd and might draw more attention than the "normal" way of shooting. But then again, it's your choice of course Hallo! You can hold it either way, which you prefer. Horizontal or vertical. The choice is yours! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
anderswi Posted February 20, 2009 Author Share #11 Posted February 20, 2009 Hallo! You can hold it either way, which you prefer. Horizontal or vertical. The choice is yours! Addendum! You can hold this one either way 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! 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/77241-dlux-4-for-candid-photography/?do=findComment&comment=814912'>More sharing options...
david@blumenfeld.com Posted February 20, 2009 Share #12 Posted February 20, 2009 I must say, I had a photo assignment yesterday which included shooting some street photography...I found the D-Lux a pleasure to shoot with -- Inspiring and got great "Leica-style" street photos...I put one image up on my site (blumenfeld.com) The likes of which I haven't gotten from my Canon 5d! After getting used to shooting with the lcd on the back, I really liked it...I found people reacting very differently then with a big SLR...And there is something to be said about NOT shooting with a viewfinder -- Which attracts attention and is more disconcerting to subjects -- Like aiming a gun at someone through a scope, sniper-style, rather then shooting like a "tourist"...I love composing with the LCD "Frame" as well...just my 2 cents... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
firoze Posted February 20, 2009 Share #13 Posted February 20, 2009 .......I love composing with the LCD "Frame" as well...just my 2 cents... I concur... unlike most members here, I prefer to compose on an LCD - my theory is that a LCD offers a two-dimensional view, which is exactly what a photograph is, so it gives a more accurate representation of what the actual photo will look like, unlike a viewfinder which is three-dimensional. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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