Fotomiguel Posted October 29, 2006 Share #1 Posted October 29, 2006 Advertisement (gone after registration) I would like to know wich is the built or production process for the Digilux 3? is all made and assembled in panasonic's factories or the last part of the assembly is done by Leica? I think that Leica is just in charged of the software. I'm just waiting for one. Any idea when will be available in Spain??? Thank you very much. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MJLogan Posted October 30, 2006 Share #2 Posted October 30, 2006 The Digilux 3 is made entirely by Panasonic in Japan--including the Leica lens. Leica engineers are resident at Panasonic facilities to ensure quality control. Well, not "entirely" by Panasonic: the camera is quite an interesting collaboration. The lens mount, viewfinder assembly and dust-control technology are by Olympus. Panasonic contributed the sensor, the image processor, the basic body design (heavily influenced by Leica) and the OIS in the lens. Leica and Panasonic collaborated on the lens design. The only uniquely "Leica" aspects of the camera are some body details and the software settings. Panasonic chooses vibrant color and aggressive noise reduction standards; Leica leans more towards naturalism. Having said all that, I believe Panasonic's collaboration with Leica over the past several years has boosted the quality of their cameras immensely, so we have to give Leica credit for that, as well. The release date is mid-November, I'm told. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fotomiguel Posted October 30, 2006 Author Share #3 Posted October 30, 2006 Thank you Michael! I'm longing to own one. I think is going to be a great camara. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
@bumac Posted October 30, 2006 Share #4 Posted October 30, 2006 @fotomiguel: The Pana Twin L1 will arrive at the Panasonic Store in Madrid end of nevember. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Olof Posted October 30, 2006 Share #5 Posted October 30, 2006 [The only uniquely "Leica" aspects of the camera are some body details and the software settings. Panasonic chooses vibrant color and aggressive noise reduction standards; Leica leans more towards naturalism. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Olof Posted October 30, 2006 Share #6 Posted October 30, 2006 The only difference between a camera labeled Panasonic or Leica, is the name, the red dot and the price. Forget these fairytale abour the "special software". you cant see a difference at the pictures. If you want a Leica, buy the R or M System ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
@bumac Posted October 30, 2006 Share #7 Posted October 30, 2006 Advertisement (gone after registration) sure you will see the difference. I have had first the LC5 and later the D1, also I have had the LC1 and now the D2. In booth cases the Leica was softer in the colors and sharpness. "Low" in Pana is "normal" in Leica. So you can go lower in colors, sharpness, etc. I think in the L1/ D3 it will be the same. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riley Posted October 30, 2006 Share #8 Posted October 30, 2006 The only difference between a camera labeled Panasonic or Leica, is the name, the red dot and the price. Forget these fairytale abour the "special software". you cant see a difference at the pictures. If you want a Leica, buy the R or M System ! special no, different yes this is broadly well known and there are different warrantee conditions, with Leica being the more liberal Riley Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJLogan Posted October 30, 2006 Share #9 Posted October 30, 2006 The only difference between a camera labeled Panasonic or Leica, is the name, the red dot and the price. Forget these fairytale abour the "special software". you cant see a difference at the pictures. If you want a Leica, buy the R or M System ! If Leica releases a fully digital "R10" in the body size of an analog R9 with no winders, etc, attached, and implements the transition as well as they seem to have with the M8, l'll be the first in line. In the meantime, the Digilux 3 is the most appealing camera on the market for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d-sr Posted October 30, 2006 Share #10 Posted October 30, 2006 If Leica releases a fully digital "R10" in the body size of an analog R9 with no winders, etc, attached, and implements the transition as well as they seem to have with the M8, l'll be the first in line. In the meantime, the Digilux 3 is the most appealing camera on the market for me. I ordered the V-LUX 1 because of the 12x zoom. Is there a reason I am not seeing very much talk about the V-LUX? Am I missing something I don't know about? I'm used to the big zoom having used a FZ20 that I am upgrading from. Don Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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