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New D-Lux 5 (LX4) rumors....
Tar mig friheten och kopierar vad Jim R har skrivit på dpreview.com angående ryktena om en nya Panasonic LX4.
Jim Radcliffe wrote:
And they are just that... based on rumors of the new LX4 which replaces the Panasonic LX3 (Leica's D-Lux 4) The Leica D-Lux 4 (LX3) is probably one of the best pocket cameras ever made. Honestly, If I had to choose between my D-Lux 4 and my GF1.. I'd probably take the D-Lux 4.. it is that good.
Some of the LX4/D-Lux 5 features are rumored to be:
1-New backlit 12.1mp sensor
2-Built-in EVF
3-Lumix lens (not leica; not sure about specs, but I am hearing (1.7/20mm)
4-1:1, 3:2, 16:9, 2.39:1, 1.85:1 aspect ratios
5-new B&W high-sensitivity mode (almost no-noise in iso 3200)
6-improved noise reduction system (all ISO settings)
7-priced at under $600 USD at launch
8-stiffer controls compared to LX3
9-screen to be equal to or better than LX3/D-Lux 4 screen
10-manual focus/selector ring, similar to canon S90
11-magnesium alloy body
12-higher capacity batteries
13-built-in lens cap
(all of this scavenged from the web and discussion groups)
This all sounds very sweet.. and it also sounds like they have been listening to users suggestions for fixes/upgrades.
That 20mm f/1.7 lens could be the same one that has created such a following of those in the MFT camp... but at the same time it might mean that Leica has no intention of doing anything in the way of rebadging this camera as the Leica D-Lux 5.
In fact, I personally don't think Leica will come out with a D-Lux 5, especially if it has the f/1.7 lens. The D-Lux 5 would be a direct competitor with the the X1.
If even half of this turns out to be true and the IQ is better than the DL4.. I'll be buying one.
Tar mig friheten och kopierar vad Jim R har skrivit på dpreview.com angående ryktena om en nya Panasonic LX4.
Jim Radcliffe wrote:
And they are just that... based on rumors of the new LX4 which replaces the Panasonic LX3 (Leica's D-Lux 4) The Leica D-Lux 4 (LX3) is probably one of the best pocket cameras ever made. Honestly, If I had to choose between my D-Lux 4 and my GF1.. I'd probably take the D-Lux 4.. it is that good.
Some of the LX4/D-Lux 5 features are rumored to be:
1-New backlit 12.1mp sensor
2-Built-in EVF
3-Lumix lens (not leica; not sure about specs, but I am hearing (1.7/20mm)
4-1:1, 3:2, 16:9, 2.39:1, 1.85:1 aspect ratios
5-new B&W high-sensitivity mode (almost no-noise in iso 3200)
6-improved noise reduction system (all ISO settings)
7-priced at under $600 USD at launch
8-stiffer controls compared to LX3
9-screen to be equal to or better than LX3/D-Lux 4 screen
10-manual focus/selector ring, similar to canon S90
11-magnesium alloy body
12-higher capacity batteries
13-built-in lens cap
(all of this scavenged from the web and discussion groups)
This all sounds very sweet.. and it also sounds like they have been listening to users suggestions for fixes/upgrades.
That 20mm f/1.7 lens could be the same one that has created such a following of those in the MFT camp... but at the same time it might mean that Leica has no intention of doing anything in the way of rebadging this camera as the Leica D-Lux 5.
In fact, I personally don't think Leica will come out with a D-Lux 5, especially if it has the f/1.7 lens. The D-Lux 5 would be a direct competitor with the the X1.
If even half of this turns out to be true and the IQ is better than the DL4.. I'll be buying one.
