I went ahead and bought the auto lens cap for Leica D-Lux 5. The cap is made of plastic but it fits well on the front lens thread (you will have to remove the protective ring first). The hinges are very loose but they do open and close smoothly when the lens extends/retracts. Using this cap will […]
The printed version of the new “Photographer’s guide to the Leica D-Lux 5″ book is now available on Amazon and I have one copy to give away. Jump over the break to learn how you can win.
The latest Apple Digital Camera RAW compatibility update 3.5 (released last week) now supports Leica D-Lux 5 and V-Lux 2 cameras:
Similar to the Leica D-Lux 4 guide, Alexander White just published his latest “Photographer’s guide to the Leica D-Lux 5” book which is now available in PDF format (paperback will start shipping in the next few weeks). The price of the PDF file is $9.95 and can be purchased directly from whiteknightpress.com. Full press release […]
The black Leica X1 is now shipping in the US and should be available in stores in the next few days. The soft leather case for Leica D-Lux 5 (#18724) is also in stock in most authorized dealers:
Startup time First, startup comparison – judging by the time it takes for the lens to be fully extended, the Leica D-Lux 5 has a faster strartup time than the D-Lux 4 (on the video, the D-Lux 5 is on the right): The D-Lux 5 is also much quieter – the sound you hear on the video is […]
Everyone that has been using a Leica D-Lux 4/5 or Panasonic LX 3/5 knows how annoying it is to remove the lens cap every time you turn the camera on. I have posted a DIY guide in the past on how create your own auto lens cap and now you can purchase it directly on eBay for $17.99 (or a best offer, free […]
