I am looking to buy the Leica V-Lux 4 but am reading some ambivalence about the ISO. What is ISO and is there is a problem with this Camera's ISO?
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This camera has such a fast Lena that you will not need to woody about the ISO. ISO is the sensitivity rating if the sensor. The higher the ISO, the darker you can shoot in. But high ISO can also lead to graininess. With the VLux 4 lens, a relitivly low ISO setting will accplish everything you need. I shot a theme park display after dark with mine and got excellent results... And never needed a flash
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The standard lens that comes with the camera is not a Leica. This is a 4/3 format camera, which means that lenses are interchangeable, as with DSLR cameras, and there are Leica lenses that come in the 4/3 format, that will work with this camera. Buying good lenses in this format is a great investment. They will improve the photographs that you take with this camera, and if one decides to upgrade, say to the Olympus OMD range of camera, the investment continues to pay off with great photos on that camera. If it's not your intention to get additional lenses, then there are better choices than this camera. The standard lens that comes with the camera is not a Leica. This is a 4/3 format camera, which means that lenses are interchangeable, as with DSLR cameras, and there are Leica lenses that come in the 4/3 format, that will work with this camera. Buying good lenses in this format is a great investment. They will improve the photographs that you take with this camera, and if one decides to upgrade, say to the Olympus OMD range of camera, the investment continues to pay off with great photos on that camera. If it's not your intention to get additional lenses, then there are better choices than... » Read More The standard lens that comes with the camera is not a Leica. This is a 4/3 format camera, which means that lenses are interchangeable, as with DSLR cameras, and there are Leica lenses that come in the 4/3 format, that will work with this camera. Buying good lenses in this format is a great investment. They will improve the photographs that you take with this camera, and if one decides to upgrade, say to the Olympus OMD range of camera, the investment continues to pay off with great photos on that camera. If it's not your intention to get additional lenses, then there are better choices than this camera. « Show Less
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Bob, did you ever find out? I just ordered the camera and want to know the same thing! Thanks for any help.
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From what I've found the V-LUX is based on the FZ50 so they're essentially the exact same camera - right down to the weight even. I believe the main difference is in noise reduction - not the lens. You can compare the cameras side-by-side here: http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/compare_post.asp?method=sidebyside&cameras;=leica_vlux1%2Cpanasonic_dmcfz50&show;=allThere's also some helpful image comparisons for the V-LUX at http://www.fotohits.de/kameratests/0107.htmland the FZ50 at http://www.fotohits.de/kameratests/0606.htmlPersonally, I think the Leica uses a better noise reduction algorithm and produces a better image but the difference is so minor I'm not certain that it's worth paying nearly twice as much for. From what I've found the V-LUX is based on the FZ50 so they're essentially the exact same camera - right down to the weight even. I believe the main difference is in noise reduction - not the lens. You can compare the cameras side-by-side here: http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/compare_post.asp?method=sidebyside&cameras;=leica_vlux1%2Cpanasonic_dmcfz50&show;=allThere's also some helpful image comparisons for the V-LUX at http://www.fotohits.de/kameratests/0107.htmland the FZ50 at http://www.fotohits.de/kameratests/0606.htmlPersonally, I... » Read More From what I've found the V-LUX is based on the FZ50 so they're essentially the exact same camera - right down to the weight even. I believe the main difference is in noise reduction - not the lens. You can compare the cameras side-by-side here: http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/compare_post.asp?method=sidebyside&cameras;=leica_vlux1%2Cpanasonic_dmcfz50&show;=allThere's also some helpful image comparisons for the V-LUX at http://www.fotohits.de/kameratests/0107.htmland the FZ50 at http://www.fotohits.de/kameratests/0606.htmlPersonally, I think the Leica uses a better noise reduction algorithm and produces a better image but the difference is so minor I'm not certain that it's worth paying nearly twice as much for. « Show Less
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Thanks. I am trying to get used to Lightroom. I have been using iPhoto for a few years, and is a lot different.Thanks again.FG
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I liked my older model of the Panasonic Lumix - only thing - I dropped too many times and now it's not working and I really want to get a new camera - but am hesitant about another brand - I am hoping this is the one to get and the people that said the quality wasn't good - I'm hoping that they are wrong. If you print "zoomed" photos - they are usually not as good unless you have an SLR with a zoom lens. I figured that would be the case here.
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My Pen Name said it exactly.Does your camera have a "high iso" Feature? thats good for low light situations, but you will have to hold the camera very still.
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Quick question for all of you who know a little bit more. This is mostly aimed at the guy who used WMM. " Did you lose any quality converting it? " Obviously we all bought this camera b/c it has decent quality but if you lose it what the point. Thanks for the help, Cheers!
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Dear M Yamamoto, sorry to disturb you again, but your opinion is precious.In the above situation, please where do you locate Sony Nex 7 and where is Leica in all this and vs Panasonic?Deep thanks
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the hex-5TL is way smaller than Leica M-series & does not have the fragility 0f a leica. What other option would you go for/want?leitz
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thanks for answering! a friend has an older lumix of the same series [FZ7?]. i really like it [performs well] except the body is plastic and feels cheap. how about the FZ50 in this regard? anyone know if the lumix and the leica are different or similar in this regard?
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I think most of the listings for the D-Lux 5 are just obsolete Internet links. But I agree with the others that the D-Lux 5 is a superb, reliable camera that delivers really exceptional results.
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It does a fantastic job! I went from a D3100, and like you found noise at low levels (800+). I own the D7100 now and greatly enjoy its performance at ISO 4000 and below. Also, the grain that you see at higher ISO is also dependent on you nailing the proper exposure. The better you nail it, the less noise you see in higher ISOs. Also the more light there is the less grain you will see at higher ISOs. Here is an example of an image I shot in a dark room @ ISO 4000 with the D7100 https://plus.google.com/104259763574908799227/posts/AbRQMh5uX1N
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The Nocticron IMO is better corrected and more Leica-like. The Voigtlanders get a tiny bit more light but the rendering is different. The 42.5/0.95 was excellent before the Nocticron was released but after comparing images from both, the Nocticron just seems to be better. The 25/0.95 is a different focal length but is also a fast lens which now has a clickless aperture ring. I'm a stills person so this is from a stills perspective. If you're into video, the Voigtlanders are tough to beat due to the clickless aperture rings. If you need optical stabilization however, the Nocticron is your best bet that is still fast and mid-telephoto. The Nocticron IMO is better corrected and more Leica-like. The Voigtlanders get a tiny bit more light but the rendering is different. The 42.5/0.95 was excellent before the Nocticron was released but after comparing images from both, the Nocticron just seems to be better. The 25/0.95 is a different focal length but is also a fast lens which now has a clickless aperture ring. I'm a stills person so this is from a stills perspective. If you're into video, the Voigtlanders are tough to beat due to the clickless aperture rings. If you need optical stabilization however, the Nocticron is your... » Read More The Nocticron IMO is better corrected and more Leica-like. The Voigtlanders get a tiny bit more light but the rendering is different. The 42.5/0.95 was excellent before the Nocticron was released but after comparing images from both, the Nocticron just seems to be better. The 25/0.95 is a different focal length but is also a fast lens which now has a clickless aperture ring. I'm a stills person so this is from a stills perspective. If you're into video, the Voigtlanders are tough to beat due to the clickless aperture rings. If you need optical stabilization however, the Nocticron is your best bet that is still fast and mid-telephoto. « Show Less
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Unfortunately, we have not tested this item with the Leica V-Lux 4. However, this is not one of the cameras listed on the compatibility list for this item.
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Hi David. Can you explain why so many reviewers have said there are bad problems with visual "noise" at so many settings, and even worse in low light? I really want to buy this camera for every other reason, but worried about image quality. Your experience seems quite difference. I also read a pro review that said all the images were soft/not finely detailed because of the Venus processor's over-suppression of the images. What do you think?
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This is a joke. It's the same exact camera for more money. The 4 gig is more expensive than the old 8 gig, lol. I had a reg. vado and am thinking of getting the old 8 gig. The original Vado was terrible in low light situations. Tried to capture video of a tv when the room was only moderately lit and all you could see was light intense light from the tv. How is the HD vado in low light situations? Anyone?