Leica Digilux 2 or Panasonic Lumix LC1

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Do you have some useful tips on how best to use this camera? Which SD card do you recommend for RAW images? This is an old model with a small sensor and 5 MP capabilities.
It sports a Summicron 7-22.5, giving the equivalent of 28-90, with max aperture 2.0-2.4.
Thank you for your feedback.
 
I read online that the camera cannot manage SD cards with more than 2GB.
Thanks for the tip.
Give me an example of a noise reduction software. Are the results so noisy looking?
Are the jpg images good?
 
It is an awesome camera Raid. I loved mine, but grew frustrated with the shutter lag and the fact that 5 megapixels did not do the lens and sensor justice. The 28-90 equivalent was a perfect walk around focal length.
 
kbg32 said:
It is an awesome camera Raid. I loved mine, but grew frustrated with the shutter lag and the fact that 5 megapixels did not do the lens and sensor justice. The 28-90 equivalent was a perfect walk around focal length.
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I will use it for an upcoming trip to Europe, side by side with my EP2 (10MP) on which I will use a Zeiss 85/1.4. I do not need larger image files for family photos taken during a trip. The shutter lag may be used to slow you down in photography, for more careful compositions.
 
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Ivan (Dotur) used such a camera for RAW images that he then converts with some software to B&W images.
You seem to use jpg color images, followed by noise reduction for ISO 400 images.

I need to learn a bit using this camera to be able to get the most out of it.
 
raid said:
I will use it for an upcoming trip to Europe, side by side with my EP2 (10MP) on which I will use a Zeiss 85/1.4. I do not need larger image files for family photos taken during a trip. The shutter lag may be used to slow you down in photography, for more careful compositions.
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Sounds like a fun trip. Be used to the shutter lag first though, its different from slowing you down in shooting. I hate shutter lag the most, when you think you got the moment when everyone is laughing, it's actually 1 second later when nothing happens. I want a camera that shoot when i want it to, not 1 second after. :) also large images are good for your children in the future to look at on their super high resolution screen, like how we look at those 8mm/16mm home made movies now.
 
This is a good point. I also don't like it when the moment is gone.
Oh well. I need to figure things out later on.
So this camera is good for static objects and not for street photography.
It cost me not much, so it will be a fun camera before anything else for me.
 
Check out my recent thread on the D2, in the Leica Fixed Lens Subforum.

Lots of user comments,
 
Not good for street photography? Just be ready in time and burst a series of 3 jpgs. Usually the second shot nails the decisive moment.
If you don't think ahead, even the complete absence of shutter lag will not save your life chance, you lousy gunman! :cool:
 
^^ Agreed,

I doubt the shutter lag is really a breaking issue,
The 3 shot burst mode, is really a great way to nullify it all together.

Raid, google "Thorsten Overgaard Leica D2" This man has spent a fair amount of time with these cameras. His words and images alone, give these cameras cult status.

Blake (Nikonosguy) has a sweet Facebook group full of jawdropping snaps, Leica Digilux 2 Users, I believe.

I am still acquiring funds, but I may have found a D2 within my immediate reach.

Fingers crossed, ill be shooting one of these very soon,
 
dotur said:
Not good for street photography? Just be ready in time and burst a series of 3 jpgs. Usually the second shot nails the decisive moment.
If you don't think ahead, even the complete absence of shutter lag will not save your life chance, you lousy gunman! :cool:
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he he he

The "three in a row" jpg images sound very interesting to me.
 
Overgaard

Overgaard

Yes, this man has lots of useful information on using the Digilux 2.
I am happy to have bought one (in a Panasonic).
I paid $315. At the same time, last night on ebay a Digilux 2 sold for just about this amount by Henry's Camera (Canada).




B-9 said:
^^ Agreed,

I doubt the shutter lag is really a breaking issue,
The 3 shot burst mode, is really a great way to nullify it all together.

Raid, google "Thorsten Overgaard Leica D2" This man has spent a fair amount of time with these cameras. His words and images alone, give these cameras cult status.

Blake (Nikonosguy) has a sweet Facebook group full of jawdropping snaps, Leica Digilux 2 Users, I believe.

I am still acquiring funds, but I may have found a D2 within my immediate reach.

Fingers crossed, ill be shooting one of these very soon,
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