Leica D-lux or Panasonic Lumix LX100

[Mr Cat]

no - not true, it is a sophisticated camera, but you can use it as a point and shoot.  It takes damn fine photos using it like this.  Mine hasn't had a great deal of use since it arrived - but I have only used it like this. 

Personally, to get the best out of any camera I'd say you need to understand the settings and understand the limitations of the point and shoot mode, think about framing etc......

thanks for that - that's what I thought... still doesn't help me decide tho haha..!

 

[gintonic]

From the Leica this morning (just cropped a little)

 

[Bazzer]

^^ Lovely photo Simon

 

[Gromit]

^^ Lovely photo Simon

Agreed :^

Still chasing my D-Lux - 2 weeks now since it was sent for sensor-cleaning (for the 2nd time). Phoned dealer this morning who've said they'll give their repair chap the 'hurry up'. Trouble is, I tend to be very calm about things but if someone/something really p*sses me off I then go totally f*cking nuclear. They're walking on thin ice.

 

[Sumdumgi]

 I tend to be very calm about things but if someone/something really p*sses me off I then go totally f*cking nuclear. They're walking on thin ice.

I'd be in my 'get me the manager' mode by now !

 

[Gromit]

I'd be in my 'get me the manager' mode by now !

Indeed - I've told them I will have the camera back by tuesday as we're off on holiday the day after. If not, it's refund time. One of the reasons I got the D-Lux in the first place was to have something (almost) pocketable for family holidays. Frustratingly, with our John Lewis discount, I could've got an LX100 with 3 years' warranty (including accidental damage cover) for less than I paid for the Leica.

 

[Gromit]

A complete clusterf*ck. The D-Lux arrived back at *LCE Lincoln this morning. Sensor is now clean, but none of the camera's rear buttons function. In other words, the whole situation is an utter festering crock of shit. Spoke to the originating dealer on the phone (from Lincoln shop) who didn't even offer an apology for the inconvenience caused by their repairer's 'workmanship'. This little camera (which I've been otherwise v happy with) was going to be just perfect for our family hols this week.

*Who've been absolutely brilliant with helping out sending/receiving the Leica to/from the originating dealer on my behalf - no complaints from me at all.

 

[Lefty]

A complete clusterf*ck. The D-Lux arrived back at *LCE Lincoln this morning. Sensor is now clean, but none of the camera's rear buttons function. In other words, the whole situation is an utter festering crock of shit. Spoke to the originating dealer on the phone (from Lincoln shop) who didn't even offer an apology for the inconvenience caused by their repairer's 'workmanship'. This little camera (which I've been otherwise v happy with) was going to be just perfect for our family hols this week.

*Who've been absolutely brilliant with helping out sending/receiving the Leica to/from the originating dealer on my behalf - no complaints from me at all.

Really sorry to hear this Richard 

Have they offered anything by way of a loaner unit or similar whilst they fix their mistake? This way you won't be without on your family hols this week.

I know it's not LCE Lincoln's fault, but as a company, they should club together to see that you aren't disadvantaged by their cock-up.

Fingers crossed you get an acceptable outcome matey

Lefty 

 

[Gromit]

Thanks Amar - I just demanded an on-the-spot refund in the end.

I'm giving thought to going for a Panny LX100 from John Lewis - can get 12% discount plus a 3 yr warranty for an extra £30. That would make it less than what I paid for the Leica. Need to act quickly though - going away on thurs.

 

[tkimages]

A complete clusterf*ck. The D-Lux arrived back at *LCE Lincoln this morning. Sensor is now clean, but none of the camera's rear buttons function. In other words, the whole situation is an utter festering crock of shit. Spoke to the originating dealer on the phone (from Lincoln shop) who didn't even offer an apology for the inconvenience caused by their repairer's 'workmanship'. This little camera (which I've been otherwise v happy with) was going to be just perfect for our family hols this week.

*Who've been absolutely brilliant with helping out sending/receiving the Leica to/from the originating dealer on my behalf - no complaints from me at all.

Bummer!  You'll have to settle for all those Fuji bits and bobs you've got.

 

[Gromit]

Bummer!  You'll have to settle for all those Fuji bits and bobs you've got.

TK - was really hoping to just take the one camera as we're really pushed for space. Would've been fun to try a 'one camera' holiday (and Mrs G would've been happier too).

 

[Lefty]

Thanks Amar - I just demanded an on-the-spot refund in the end.

I'm giving thought to going for a Panny LX100 from John Lewis - can get 12% discount plus a 3 yr warranty for an extra £30. That would make it less than what I paid for the Leica. Need to act quickly though - going away on thurs.

I don't blame you for wanting a refund after all that! 

The John Lewis LX100 sounds like a good option to me.

Lefty

 

[Gromit]

I don't blame you for wanting a refund after all that! 

The John Lewis LX100 sounds like a good option to me.

Lefty

And...Panasonic have a £50 cashback offer on at the moment too which would put the price of the basic camera (not including the extra for warranty) well under £400. Another handy thing is the JL warranty covers accidental damage (this is missing in the latest Leica 3 year warranty). Don't get me wrong, the D-Lux is a super little camera but being able to pick up a new LX100 for not much over half the price of the Leica it's making a strong case for itself. The Panny doesn't come with LR6 though but I'm now running CC anyway.

 Not sure I'll have time to sort it before going away though, so it looks like the good old X100T will be going.

 

[Lefty]

There are definitely worse cameras to have on holiday than the X100T. Especially with the WCL and TCL conversion lenses. 

Where are you off to? Looking forward to pictures when you get back

Lefty 

 

[Gromit]

There are definitely worse cameras to have on holiday than the X100T. Especially with the WCL and TCL conversion lenses. 

Where are you off to? Looking forward to pictures when you get back

Lefty 

1. True.

2. We're off to stay with friends in Normandy for a few days - an area of France I have a lot of affection for. Saying that I have a lot of affection for France, full stop - apart from Paris which isn't really France.

 

[tkimages]

Enjoy La Belle France.  I'm missing our annual pilgrimage to the southern parts of France, hopefully we'll back into it next year.

 

[Lefty]

1. True.

2. We're off to stay with friends in Normandy for a few days - an area of France I have a lot of affection for. Saying that I have a lot of affection for France, full stop - apart from Paris which isn't really France.

Excellent - look forward to the pics and more importantly, have a great time!

Lefty