Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/12/05

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Subject: RE: [Leica] The LEICA DIGILUX 2 is announced
From: Félix López de Maturana <fmaturana@euskalnet.net>
Date: Fri, 5 Dec 2003 15:35:30 +0100

>The small sensor size will be the killer flaw in this camera. In no way 
>will its quality be able to match any of the DSLRs (not even the 
>cheapest) with their larger sensors. Yes -- I will be flamed because the 
>tests are not yet in. However -- small sensors are noisier than large 
>sensors at a given ISO equivalent rating -- given current technology. 
>Yes, I know this was the argument against 35mm from the beginning -- but 
>the Digilux 2 does not offer the same advantage that the original Leicas 
>offered over the alternatives.

Clive

Exactly! It couldn't be said better.

Felix


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