Viewfinder and flash at the same time (D-Lux 4)

By LR admin | Published: March 18, 2009

This Panny has the Voigtlander 28/35 mini-finder and the lens cap mod. The point of this post @dpreview was to show that the flash can be used simultaneously with the viewfinder - same is valid for the Leica D-Lux 4.

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6 Comments

  1. Zach
    Posted March 18, 2009 at 10:19 pm | Permalink

    Does the Leica D-Lux 4 have a better (e.g. Leica designed) lens, than the Lumix, or are they really EXACTLY the same camera (in which case I’m not interested)

  2. Jean Millot
    Posted March 19, 2009 at 12:14 pm | Permalink

    To use this v28/35 mm iewfinder, you have to adjust the focal of the zoom at 28 mm or 35 mm. How can you do that accurately with a D-Lux 4 or a LX3?

  3. wils
    Posted March 19, 2009 at 6:59 pm | Permalink

    I’m interested in getting a D-Lux 4.
    just a stupid question for the day but what’s the point of attaching an optical viewfinder if it’s not attached to a mirror like in a dslr? coz u wouldn’t be able to see things like zoom or focus anyway? wouldn’t it better just to use the LCD?
    it might be blindingly obvious to some but i’m a bit slow like this…
    appreciate any input on this

  4. wils
    Posted March 19, 2009 at 7:03 pm | Permalink

    oh and zach, as far as i know the lens on the lumix is also made by leica and should be the same as the one on this d-lux 4
    but according to some websites, the leica produces better pics or better colour or something like that
    so just paying extra for that, a better warranty and thebetter looks and admiring glances associated with owning a camera with a little red leica dot :)

  5. LR admin
    Posted March 19, 2009 at 8:33 pm | Permalink

    there is a rumor that the glass/lenses have different coating:

    http://leicarumors.com/2009/01/30/d-lux-4-and-lx-3-have-different-lens-coating.aspx/

    Just to add one more reason why buy Leica vs Panny – the Leica keeps its value over time. Believe it or not last year I sold my Leica Minilux for more than I paid for 5 years ago.

  6. LR admin
    Posted March 19, 2009 at 8:39 pm | Permalink

    Wils: “Whatever the reason, rangefinder cameras are particularly suited for quick grab-shooting. That helps explain why they remain popular with so many street photographers and photojournalists.”

    read the whole article here: http://www.halfhill.com/cameras.html