How's the electronic viewfinder? Do you use EVF or LCD most? IMHO, other EVFs have very poor resolution & are not nice. Tell me Leica is better :)
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No problems with the EVF and it is preferable in bright sun. I use the EVF about 90% of the time. That may be due to my familiarity from earlier camera use.
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I use mostly EVF and it works fine......Works better......I cannot compare. Overall, I have really been impressed with the zoom system. Since I have had and still do have lots of camera, this small Leica is very impressive with macro to long zooms. I put off getting the V-Lux 4 for about 2 years and after more study, I went for it. I have not been disappointed. I have let one of my daughters use it and without hardly any instruction, she has come up with some great shots.
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I have had no issues with the Leica electronic viewfinder. My most intensive use of the camera was taking 1470 photos on a two week trip to China. My only problem was the shutter. It is easy to get multiple shots if one's finger lingers on the shutter switch. I am very pleased with the camera.Raymond Powell
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I use the LCD most of the time as I shoot off road events and the movable LCD screen really helps me to get down and low when needed. It is also great for overhead shots. I do use the EVF and have no complaints.
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So glad I found this post as I'm in the same boat and just printed out the specs on both cameras. I'm curious as to which camera you ended up getting and how you like it? My original intent was to upgrade from my Canon Powershot due to a long lag time in between being able to shoot the next picture now that my kids are in sports, but I would still like clear nice pictures. What did you get and how do you like it?
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Hello Phileein,Thanks for the input, I ordered the 2 lines kit. I have trouble looking through viewfinders thus my need for live view.I am awaiting my new camera and will do a review after I get itThanks again
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I very much appreciate your comments and suggestions, I finally decided to buy the camera. I am eager to use it and test its features. After my experience will comment. Greetings
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Just got D- Lux5 used, from Leica blog it is considered better camera. Better pic quality etc. Considered a magic camera by some. Don't upgrade firmware to version 2. Many feel the version 1 is better. Google to read threads.
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Vivatar SF3000. It's crap. IMO. I'll tell you what I use in this package. Camera Body (of course), EF 75-300, EF50, extra batteries, extra charger, and the memory card. Other than that the rest of the stuff is low quality. It's sitting on a shelf. I'm very happy with the camera. Though I did break down and buy a Speedlite 600EX-RT (Love it!), Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 (awesome wide angle lense), Three Legged Thing "Brian" Tripod. ( this is my 7the tripod and the best one that I have ever owned) along with a few other things. I'm a newbie but on thing that I have learned is that to do "it" right....you have to spend some cash. It's not a cheap hobby by any means. Good Luck! I hope this helped a bit.
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Greg...thanks for the great comments on the E510. You have confirmed my own research. Seems to pretty much be the best value in the DSLR group at this level. I really appreciate you taking the time to help us out. Based on your comments and some others, we have ordered the E510 from Amazon. We will check out the pics you took. Great help! regards Dar
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The Leica viewfinder looks identical to the Olympus in every way but I would try it before buying it. There you go, someone has used it with success
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Thank you for your response. I seem to do OK with close up but longer focal lengths give me a hard time. I may send it in just for them to check it out. I like the camera but I havent ever been so stymied before.
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I really cant speak about the 770 as I have and have only tried the 790. It's an absolutely fantastic camera. I love the large display, honestly the view finder is something i've never used in this digital age. I like you, kept kicking around the idea of getting the 770 and just thought the view finder took away from the sleek look that the 790 has. As for the click wheel I've used mine often enough from late August till now and havent had any problems with it becoming too loose. If anything I think its a little to stiff. I'm not sure if your familure with the ipod touch wheel but its the same concept, you just need to apply slightly more pressure. As for image quality the 790 takes stunning photos. Feel free to take a look at the customer images section. The first two pictures of a wormy bug and bee are mine (I also have a few others there) I think the colors came out true if not better than real life. All I used for those pictures was the digital macro and the best steady hand I could muster. I'm not a great photographer and in the eyes of a great one i'm probably not even good; but this camera lets me fake it. I have a pictures of actual water lillies (also on here) and was told it looks like a painting. This camera just seems to do all the right things on its own, even without going manual. When I was comparing cameras I came across the same image remarks you have. In the end I decided to go with the 790 over the 770 and haven't looked back one bit. I previously had a sony cybershot dsc-p200 and the 790 is above and beyond. I'm a true Canon fan now and would recomend the 790 to anyone.
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I'm kind of in the same situation Hamlet. They both look great, and I can't decide which one to pull the trigger on. I have a Canon XTi DSLR that I use and love but I want something smaller for travel and one of these seems to fit the bill. Did you make a choice yet? If you have what one did you pick up? I'm also looking at the Sony HX5V.
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Like you, I have to wear sunglasses with my prescription in them. I have always had a problem looking at the LCD screens with my sunglasses on. What I do, is take my sunglasses off, and rely on the EVF. I am lost without it, especially with my vision. I think I get better photos that way.
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Leica offers an optical viewfinder that sits in the flash hot-shoe. I bought it. It is expensive, but it is of limited utility when the lens zooms in. I have never heard of any electronic viewfinder for this camera. Even so, this is a nice handy and versatile camera.
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Hello D. DiMichele,Thanks for your post. I agree that the viewfinder is very helpful even with a LCD screen. The extra money is worth it.
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At $399, the E-PL1 is one of the best buys around. I shoot Nikon full frame cameras and I carry an E-PL1 with me when I need to go light. I've never been disappointed with the quality from the Oly so long as I recognize its limitations. It isn't a DSLR and never will be, but it produces imagery far better than any of the Point and Shoots I've owned, including the coveted Panasonic LX-5 (Leica DeLux D-5)/
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There was an update released a while back for the focusing problem. It has been resolved. BTW: Get the MKIII's full frame.
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Thanks for the info on a potential new Canon with autofocus, DigitalHecht. I'll hold off as well to see what comes available. No rush, although I intend to purchase my first SLR in the next few months. The video autofocus is a must for me.