Leica D-lux 3
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- non
Anyone owns one? If so, then is it worth it?
- omgitsacamera0
You may for much the brand as the actual quality.
- Seanbot0
^ What?
It's a classy little camera. For the size it's pretty amazing.
- non0
Actually, I come from a 35mm manual camera and want something that is good quality, is small and has a manual mode. Also can't spend more than 500$.
So that takes out the Leica M8 and Epson RD-1 rangefinders.
- omgitsacamera0
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I haven't seen the D-Lux 3, have you tested it out in person?
- non0
SLRs are also interesting but are way to big.
- slappy0
Supposed to be a bit noisy according to reviews. Panasonic make the exact same camera for half the price too (Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2).
They look cool though, I want one :)
- ismith0
I like the Leica very much, but I haven't tried out many alternatives to it.
- non0
I think nobody makes what I'm looking for...
- Describe what you need.ismith
- (More specific than the third/fourth post)ismith
- +1omgitsacamera
- omgitsacamera0
Yeah, it's really hard to get all if your wishes into one package.
- ease of carry is usualy where I make my compromisesepigraph
- slappy0
what doesnt the d-lux do that you want it to?
- omgitsacamera0
I bet you most of the cameras that kinda match what you're looking for all use the same sensor by Sony or someone else.
- Sensor isnt everything, the d-lux 3 has a fast 2.8 lens...slappy
- omgitsacamera0
Canon XS or Nikon D60.
- ok_not_ok0
You might wanna wait a couple more months, Leica is coming out with the D-lux 4 at Photokina. Also, Ricoh just came out with the GX-200...you might wanna check that out.
- forgot the specs for the ricoh
http://www.dpreview.…ok_not_ok - wow! i just bought a GX100 a few months ago. best camera ever! this can only be better!!23kon
- forgot the specs for the ricoh
- omgitsacamera0
Well with an SLR the smallest right now is either a Canon XS or Nikon D60.
The mirror, viewfinder, lens mount, etc. are main factors into the size.
The Sigma DP1 shows some promise, having an APS-C sensor with 3 layers (RGB) and RAW capture. Its a bit out of your budget though.
- non0
Other option
- It's 3x your budget. It's gonna be 530g even without a battery or lens.omgitsacamera
- non0
omgitsacamera, do you know of similar style cameras (square "old school" DSLRs?)
- Like the ones that weigh a ton and are like 4MP's? Or like the Canon XT/i, Nikon D50, etc?omgitsacamera
- 7mp, body like the Pana DMC-l1/Sigma dp1, etc...non
- or the Leica M8 and Epson RD-1 (but DSLR).non
- Canon XT/i, and Nikon D70s, D50 all fit in that range. Good bargain too.omgitsacamera
- pepe0
i had a leica d-lux and sold it, the picture quality was good and the preview screen on the back of it large, but the one thing that really was annoying/odd was that the flash didnt automatically pop up in low light even though it had a sensor to know when to shoot flash.
- JamesBoynton0
I have the ricoh gx100, i love it. I dont know much about photography but i know i would highly recommend it!