jimbo035 Posted March 10, 2009 Share #21 Posted March 10, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) I sent the vendor a "tongue-in-cheek" question a few days ago asking where the l.e.d.s were. Internal, he said: further adding that they drew their current via the electrical contact in the hot shoe (or words to that effect). As the tone of his reply suggested he was not prepared to make an amendment, I left him to it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted March 10, 2009 Posted March 10, 2009 Hi jimbo035, Take a look here D-Lux 4 Viewfinder... what are you using?. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
miami91 Posted March 10, 2009 Share #22 Posted March 10, 2009 I sent the vendor a "tongue-in-cheek" question a few days ago asking where the l.e.d.s were. Internal, he said: further adding that they drew their current via the electrical contact in the hot shoe (or words to that effect). As the tone of his reply suggested he was not prepared to make an amendment, I left him to it. I'm afraid a lot of people selling stuff on eBay clearly don't know anything about the products themselves. Just a commodity to them. This particular vendor may fill the order properly of course --- just because he/she is ill-informed doesn't indicate dishonesty. But "caveat emptor" applies, particularly to eBay. Jeff. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard D Posted March 11, 2009 Share #23 Posted March 11, 2009 I just bought the Voigtlander 50mm for my D-Lux 4. Why? Because it's tiny, beautifully built and oddly enough fits the 60mm equivalent focal length pretty accurately. My intended use is for concerts and such, where I'm most likely to be shooting at the longest focal length and without the LCD screen. Oh, and the pop-up flash still clears easily, although I practically never use a flash. If this viewfinder has a downside, it's that it doesn't have enough eye relief for comfortable use with glasses. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VIP2006 Posted March 11, 2009 Share #24 Posted March 11, 2009 D-Lux 4 Viewfinder, which for me has been an essential if not a cheap addition Regards Fred Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chf Posted March 12, 2009 Share #25 Posted March 12, 2009 After reading this I just ordered the Voigtländer 21mm. Hope I can trust you! The Voigtländer works perfectly! Thanks for the advice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted March 12, 2009 Share #26 Posted March 12, 2009 I just bought the Voigtlander 50mm for my D-Lux 4. Why? Because it's tiny, beautifully built and oddly enough fits the 60mm equivalent focal length pretty accurately. My intended use is for concerts and such, where I'm most likely to be shooting at the longest focal length and without the LCD screen. Oh, and the pop-up flash still clears easily, although I practically never use a flash. If this viewfinder has a downside, it's that it doesn't have enough eye relief for comfortable use with glasses. Richard, I am on the same page. The SBOOI does, however, offer more than adequate eye relief for spectacle wearers and also allows the flash to pop up (not that I have felt the need yet...!) Regards, Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard D Posted March 12, 2009 Share #27 Posted March 12, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) Richard, I am on the same page. The SBOOI does, however, offer more than adequate eye relief for spectacle wearers and also allows the flash to pop up (not that I have felt the need yet...!) Regards, Bill Hi Bill. Okay, I think we're talking about the same viewfinder. The Voigt 50mm, yes? But mine only provides enough eye-relief if I don't mind smushing my glasses right up to it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard D Posted March 12, 2009 Share #28 Posted March 12, 2009 Okay, googling 'SBOOI' brings up Leica finders. But your previous thread shows pix of a Voigtlander finder. I'm confused. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard D Posted March 12, 2009 Share #29 Posted March 12, 2009 Cheez, looked again and it says Leitz right on it. Otherwise, they DO look identical, don't they? Sorry, I'm gonna just go to bed now.......... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted March 12, 2009 Share #30 Posted March 12, 2009 LoL! Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery... Regards, Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_K Posted March 14, 2009 Share #31 Posted March 14, 2009 For those who are interested in the Pana viewfinder, i just got an email reply from them saying the product is back-ordered and have no idea when the shipment will arrive; guess i have to live without it for quite some time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zelig Posted March 14, 2009 Share #32 Posted March 14, 2009 Original D-Lux 4, 24mm I just received early this week and fits perfect.! Results are amazing for me, always usser of SLR snd DSLR I never thought it would be a so accurate view of final image. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whimichel Posted March 18, 2009 Share #33 Posted March 18, 2009 After Bill's advice I use a SBOOI too and I am very satisfied. I followed again a case proposal of Bill an placed both (D-Lux 4 inclusive of SBOOI finder) into the LowePro Apex 60 AW. Really a good idea! Thank you to Bill Palmer for these inspirations! Best regards, Wolfgang 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/77679-d-lux-4-viewfinder-what-are-you-using/?do=findComment&comment=844855'>More sharing options...
bill Posted March 18, 2009 Share #34 Posted March 18, 2009 Wolfgang, I'm flattered! Glad you like the setup. As I have said before, I like the idea of using "old" and "new" technology together so seamlessly. Enjoy your rig, and post images! Regards, Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cherub Posted March 18, 2009 Share #35 Posted March 18, 2009 Original D-Lux 4, 24mm I just received early this week and fits perfect.! Results are amazing for me, always usser of SLR snd DSLR I never thought it would be a so accurate view of final image. Same for me ... ps : love so much the camera AND the VF ... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jankap Posted March 18, 2009 Share #36 Posted March 18, 2009 Dear VF addicts A VF has no parallax correction. A VF is for one focal length only. A VF does not give a good impression of the upcoming picture. The electronic viewfinder of the Kodak P880 or the Panasonic G1 has a very small LCD-screen combined with a lens to look at it. The problems mentioned above are not existent. Our Digilux-4 has an LCD screen, a large one of 4 x 6 cm. What fails is a lens with an appropriate focal length to look at it from a fixed position. The position could be fixed with a rod mounted on the tripod screw. I have tried the lens of a slide viewer for slides of 4 x 4 cm. The angle of view is too small in this case. Could somebody try the lens of a slideviewer for 4 x 6 or 6 x 6 and report his findings here? Jan PS I was an VF addict too, but I am in doubt now. A VF delivers a mans eye view only. With the LCD screen you can choose from a frog eye view up to a view from overhead! The times, they are a-changing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
anabasis Posted March 18, 2009 Share #37 Posted March 18, 2009 I am using my voightlander 35mm finder. I had it in my bag from when I used the Bessa-T and I didn't want to spend the money on the Leica finder. I have the round version of the finder and it doesn't impede the pop-up flash at all. I work it by "pre-zooming" so that at moderate distances the framing is about the same (I set the zoom bar is generally under the "f" on the "ft" display and go from there. If the framing is a bit off, I live with it. I have also adjusted the settings to get rid of the shutter sound effect, and when I set it to MF, the shutter lag is actually pretty good. Combine that with a reasonably fast aperture, I have a decent street camera. JCA Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo035 Posted March 18, 2009 Share #38 Posted March 18, 2009 Quite a lot has been written & discussed about the D-Lux 4 Viewfinder. Just want to get a consensus of what members are using (Leica D-Lux 4 Viewfinder or one made by someone else). And why did you make that choice? Are you content with that choice or are you looking for another solution? Could clear up lots of other posts & searches!! Consider the the amazing Ikodot with its 21, 35, and 50mm "frames" for a mere 99 US Dollars. I've considered it, but not actually using one yet. Once you've seen it, maybe you'll understand why ! Here's the URL home Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
USA road racer Posted March 19, 2009 Author Share #39 Posted March 19, 2009 The Ikodot does indeed seem interesting! I would wonder how durable it is. Looks like the pins holding the balls could bend in an "accident" either on the camera or in the bag. If it were protected, it may be an answer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo035 Posted March 19, 2009 Share #40 Posted March 19, 2009 The Ikodot does indeed seem interesting! I would wonder how durable it is. Looks like the pins holding the balls could bend in an "accident" either on the camera or in the bag. If it were protected, it may be an answer. Digital Photography Review website has quite a lengthy thread about the Ikodot in use at Ikodot sight: Ricoh Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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