Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/01/13
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Chris: The lens is supposed to have been designed specifically for the camera's sensor. It has to be some kind of retrofocus design to work properly with current-technology sensors. The 28mm equivalent length means the front element has to be big. So it does look like an SLR lens. The sensor is a 2/3 sensor, a bit bigger than the usual digicam 1/1.8, but still much smaller than the DSLRs'. For reference, the Olympus E-10 and E-20 use the 2/3 sensor, as does the Sony F-717 and new F-828. I'm glad Leica/Panasonic used a 5 megapixel version, rather than cramming 8 mpix on it like Sony did with the 828. The reaction to the just-released F-828 is decidedly mixed, with the main complaints being noise and purple fringing. The 5 mpix F-717 is regarded as having the best image quality of its generation. If Leicasonic can match F-717 quality and give a film-camera feel and performance speed to the D2/LC1, they may have a real winner on their hands. At least, Panasonic will. I don't know how many will pay an extra $500 for a red dot. So far, in theory, the only things I don't like about the Digilux 2 are the price and the electronic viewfinder. We'll see what the verdict is when the camera is in people's hands and the images and reviews get posted. - --Peter Klein Seattle, WA > This is the first I've seen of the digi 2, nice looking camera. Are the lens of the R ilk, or special > for the camera? > Chris Saganich - --------- Peter Klein wrote: >> Here's a link to a two full-size portraits taken with the Digilux 2, wide >> open at 90mm (35mm equivalent). Also, there a few pictures of someone >> trying it out in Cologne earlier this month. >> http://www.leicafan.de.tf/ - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html