keithos27 Posted July 30, 2009 Share #1 Posted July 30, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi everyone! I am about to make my first Leica purchase (as soon as I can find a place with the D-Lux 4 in stock here in the States) and was wondering what other things will I need? I've only ever used Canon SD's before so I'm not really familiar with all of the possibilities that I'm about to get into (but I'm excited!). I take it I'll need a memory card and carrying case to start off with, correct? Any recommendations? What about the CF 22 flash? How/when would that come in handy for me? I'm a point and shoot kind of guy that likes to take my camera with me on vacation and get good photos. Any/all advice would be most helpful! Cheers, Keith Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Douglasco Posted July 30, 2009 Share #2 Posted July 30, 2009 Hi Keith one of the most useful things I bought was a screen protector its easy to scratch it if you are not careful. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithos27 Posted July 30, 2009 Author Share #3 Posted July 30, 2009 Hi Douglas, Thank you for the reply! Do you have one in particular that you recommend? Are screen protectors easy to apply to the camera? Thanks, Keith Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jankap Posted July 30, 2009 Share #4 Posted July 30, 2009 Hello My favorite extensions are a memorycard, a second battery, a carrying case and the hoodman lens. Photoshop and the panorama-software AutopanoPro. It is a very nice camera, also for lowlight shots and macros. At the moment I try the full automatic mode ("A"). I don´t like flash units and viewfinders. Jan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithos27 Posted July 30, 2009 Author Share #5 Posted July 30, 2009 HelloMy favorite extensions are a memorycard, a second battery, a carrying case and the hoodman lens. Photoshop and the panorama-software AutopanoPro. It is a very nice camera, also for lowlight shots and macros. At the moment I try the full automatic mode ("A"). Jan Thanks Jan. I just bought the Leica black leather carrying case and the Eye-Fi Pro 4GB SDHC card. Is something like Photoshop necessary? I don't know how to use it? Does the camera come with software to download the photos from your camera and upload them onto your MacBook Pro (for example)? -Keith Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douglasco Posted July 30, 2009 Share #6 Posted July 30, 2009 Have a look at this website ZAGG | invisibleSHIELD | Cases, Screen Protectors, Covers, Shields, Skins, Invisible Shield Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric_e Posted July 30, 2009 Share #7 Posted July 30, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) I would recommend getting at least one extra battery. The battery life of the D-Lux 4 seems to be a lot less than any other camera I have owned. I also have the Richard Franiec hand grip Richard Franiec's Camera Accessories which is excellent. I also recently got the Leica viewfinder. Very expensive, but I think worth it as I still have problems taking photos using the LCD screen. You are getting a terrific little camera and will have lots of fun with it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_newell Posted July 30, 2009 Share #8 Posted July 30, 2009 Concur on extra battery. I no longer use Invisible Shield protectors on camers. I'd suggest either the glass GGS (not the almost equivalent Giotto) or the acrylic Acmaxx. One suggestion for a case, regardless of what other cases you buy. The Op/Tech neoprene digital case is great for giving some shock protection when you put the camera in another bag. It's not expensive and fits like a glove. I believe the correct size is Micro. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfmeighan Posted July 31, 2009 Share #9 Posted July 31, 2009 For me the best accessory is the demountable handgrip but I also use the external viewfinder (great but won't zoom) in poor light and the CF 22 flash which is excellent. BUT none the above will fit in your case when mounted on the camera. It also pays to keep an eye on the software updates on the web. It is a fantastic camera. Enjoy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithos27 Posted July 31, 2009 Author Share #10 Posted July 31, 2009 Thanks for all of the replies everyone! I'm VERY excited to receive the camera. In addition I also purchased the black Leica leather case and an Eye-Fi pro 4GB SDHC memory card. Can someone explain to me if something like Adobe's Photoshop is necessary? I've never really done any editing in software before outside of red eye reduction in iPhoto on my MacBook Pro. Does the software that comes with the D-Lux 4 support everything I would need to do? -Keith Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenonzinonos Posted July 31, 2009 Share #11 Posted July 31, 2009 Thanks for all of the replies everyone! I'm VERY excited to receive the camera. In addition I also purchased the black Leica leather case and an Eye-Fi pro 4GB SDHC memory card. Can someone explain to me if something like Adobe's Photoshop is necessary? I've never really done any editing in software before outside of red eye reduction in iPhoto on my MacBook Pro. Does the software that comes with the D-Lux 4 support everything I would need to do? -Keith I have found that iPhoto is all I need, but obviously it depends on how much 'work' you would like to do on your pics. I prefer to shoot jpeg and do as little manipulation as possible, composing and adjusting my exposure in the camera at the time that the pic is taken. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jankap Posted July 31, 2009 Share #12 Posted July 31, 2009 Hello Of course iPhoto should suffice. It depends of what you want to do and of what program you already know. As an extension to my list: I found the book of Michael Freeman (Digicams and Low light) useful. I have the dutch version so the title will be different. It is not expensive and full of information. Jan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jankap Posted July 31, 2009 Share #13 Posted July 31, 2009 Sorry, another one. If you will use a wrist strap, you should carefully examine the construction. I had one, where a thin nylon cord was connected to a leather strap. As I tumbled from a stair case the camera got so much momentum, that the nylon cut through the leather. The camera fell on the floor. I was lucky, it still functioned. A trip to Japan and after two days a broken camera, that would not make happy. Jan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricardojh Posted August 1, 2009 Share #14 Posted August 1, 2009 Speaking of wrist straps, I got a well made strap from Gordy in California. gordy@gordyscamerastraps.com Good strong strap for only $18.00 I also have the grip and viewfinder which I find very helpful. Also, an extra battery is a must. Best of luck with your new D-Lux-4. It's a lot of fun. Richard Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerard Posted August 1, 2009 Share #15 Posted August 1, 2009 Speaking of wrist straps, I got a well made strap from Gordy in California.gordy@gordyscamerastraps.com Good strong strap for only $18.00 I also have the grip and viewfinder which I find very helpful. Also, an extra battery is a must. Best of luck with your new D-Lux-4. It's a lot of fun. Richard I'll second that; these are great straps. Beautiful and strong. I have a black leather item with red binding and steel ring (with rubber protection ring). It's worth noting that this ring blocks easy access to the PC port door if you hang it off the right hand loop, so if you use this a lot, consider one of their cord items (they are mighty strong). No problem if you hang off the left or use card readers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkCambridgeshire Posted August 2, 2009 Share #16 Posted August 2, 2009 A shirt or jacket or waistcoat with a decent size pocket and good walking shoes or trainers ... forget unnecessary accessories and just concentrate on using the camera. dunk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystic Posted August 2, 2009 Share #17 Posted August 2, 2009 Here are some things that I would buy for the D-Lux 4 -CF22 -2nd battery -2nd memory card -little tripod - for longer exposure times (take a look at this Manfrotto folable pod - very practicle) -handgrip -case Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lykaman Posted August 2, 2009 Share #18 Posted August 2, 2009 Hi, well I purchased a spare battery, leica grip & Voightlander ext VF. The Leica strap that comes with the camera is quite sufficient, as previously said, use & learn the camera..it's a cool piece of equipment but needs serious attention to detail to obtain the best results..Here's to Happy & Successful shooting' Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithos27 Posted August 2, 2009 Author Share #19 Posted August 2, 2009 Thanks everyone... I appreciate all of the recommendations. Seeing as I'm really a first time user (I've always just had Canon SD series in auto mode) I'm sure I'll have PLENTY to learn for a long time with this camera. I'm very excited! As an aside, are there any good online tutorials, etc? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted August 3, 2009 Share #20 Posted August 3, 2009 One tip from me. I picked up two or three push-fit lens caps from a bargain bin at a camera fair; they cost me a couple of pounds altogether. They have two advantages - firstly, if I lose one I really couldn't care less. Secondly, the fit is sufficiently loose that, if I forget the cap is fitted and switch the camera on, the cap drops off, meaning I get the shot and just pick it up again afterwards (see first advantage ) Also have a look here: Rangefound: D-Lux 4 and Beyond.... You may find it helpful. Regards, Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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