Leica camera dilema...dlux-5...dlux2..or canon s 95..

[bodybump]

Hey guys i just bought a leica dlux-5 and so far im not so happy about the quality of photos giving me for my watches...Im planning to upgrade it to a Leica Dlux-2 but im affraid might give me the same quality photos for watches...I tried using it in open scene and it takes really good pics...I Used the canon s-95 and so far it gives me the photos i needed..Is it me or the camera?? need help..Thanks guys!!!

[Andad]

Hi Oscar,

When you say you are not happy with the quality - can you be more specific. Is the problem focus, colour, depth of field, etc.

Post some examples with the problems?

[bodybump]

Originally Posted by directioneng

Hi Oscar,

When you say you are not happy with the quality - can you be more specific. Is the problem focus, colour, depth of field, etc.

Post some examples with the problems?

Hi eddie...depth and macro...I used the Canon S95 and its just user friendly...in Auto mode it takes very good pics...Unlike the Leica dlux-5..In this photos The YM was taken from a Canon s95 point and shoot in Auto mode..and deepsea is taken from a Leica Dlux-5 aperture mode with couple of adjustments......Canon S95(point and shoot) seems so easy to use..I heard a lot of great reviews on the Leica Dlux-5 but i cant seem to get the right photos...

[kyle L]

I actually think the picture from the Leica looks better Oscar.

[GradyPhilpott]

It's a close call, but your talking different color metals, different color bezels, and different color dials.

The Yacht-Master certainly looks brighter, but Leicas are noted for their bright, clear shots.

I think you should work with it a little more and get those settings right, before you give up.

There are too many variables to judge based on two shots only.

[prc117f]

Originally Posted by bodybump

Hey guys i just bought a leica dlux-5 and so far im not so happy about the quality of photos giving me for my watches...Im planning to upgrade it to a Leica Dlux-2 but im affraid might give me the same quality photos for watches...I tried using it in open scene and it takes really good pics...I Used the canon s-95 and so far it gives me the photos i needed..Is it me or the camera?? need help..Thanks guys!!!

For proper watch pictures I would go for a DSLR with a set of good prime lenses so you can get that nice bokeh and color you see in watch brochures. You want to use available light (not flash) and and experiment with different aperture settings/exposure times, lighting tricks.

Leica makes great cameras (ie: the M bodies and lenses that go with them)


Too much white in the background and you should diffuse the light as well or shine it against something white so it reflects back towards the watch.

[rr-nyc]

I have a C-lux 3 and its by far the best point n shoot I've ever had. Its the perfect pocket camera. I would buy the V-lux 20 but it isn't quite as compact as I'd like. I have my Nikon D700 for everything else.

[Shade]

Oscar, upgrading a Dlux 5 to a Dlux 2...? You mean V-Lux perhaps? Or maybe I'm missing something here...

The Canon takes great pics, but why not invest in a small dSLR and you can take amazing pics?

[calvinlgoh]

Or did you mean Digilux 2?

[TheDude]

So what do you find objectionable about the bottom photo?

The camera settings clearly are giving you a deeper DOF, but the bezel isn't quite in sharp focus.

The Yachtmaster pic is very shallow DOF, but you managed to get the bezel and dial in sharp focus.


The funny thing is, the slightly smaller sensor in the Dlux combined with its shorter lens range will give you a -deeper- DOF (meaning more is in focus) for any given distance/focal length/f-stop tuple.

Granted, each camera may have different minimum focusing distance so the difference may not be meaningful in practice.


Chances are, you just haven't found the right combination of settings and setup for the Dlux yet.

[EE33]

Nothing wrong with your pics Oscar, looks great.
Would be happy if my pics were 1/2 as good

[bodybump]

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

It's a close call, but your talking different color metals, different color bezels, and different color dials.

The Yacht-Master certainly looks brighter, but Leicas are noted for their bright, clear shots.

I think you should work with it a little more and get those settings right, before you give up.

There are too many variables to judge based on two shots only.

i agree with you...i have a couple of shots ill post some again...

Originally Posted by prc117f

For proper watch pictures I would go for a DSLR with a set of good prime lenses so you can get that nice bokeh and color you see in watch brochures. You want to use available light (not flash) and and experiment with different aperture settings/exposure times, lighting tricks.

Leica makes great cameras (ie: the M bodies and lenses that go with them)


Too much white in the background and you should diffuse the light as well or shine it against something white so it reflects back towards the watch.

Thanks for the advice...i just dont like the lens carrying and all that stuff when i travel...just the camera would be good for it...i already think leica is V-2 is bulky...hehehehe this is my first camera after point and shoot...

Originally Posted by rr-nyc

I have a C-lux 3 and its by far the best point n shoot I've ever had. Its the perfect pocket camera. I would buy the V-lux 20 but it isn't quite as compact as I'd like. I have my Nikon D700 for everything else.

The Dlux-5 takes awesome pics...but not macro shots...i just hope i can get one cam for everything...

Originally Posted by Shade

Oscar, upgrading a Dlux 5 to a Dlux 2...? You mean V-Lux perhaps? Or maybe I'm missing something here...

The Canon takes great pics, but why not invest in a small dSLR and you can take amazing pics?

Yes yes...so sorry i meant V-lux2...

Originally Posted by calvinlgoh

Or did you mean Digilux 2?

V lux 2...so sorry..

Originally Posted by TheDude

So what do you find objectionable about the bottom photo?

The camera settings clearly are giving you a deeper DOF, but the bezel isn't quite in sharp focus.

The Yachtmaster pic is very shallow DOF, but you managed to get the bezel and dial in sharp focus.


The funny thing is, the slightly smaller sensor in the Dlux combined with its shorter lens range will give you a -deeper- DOF (meaning more is in focus) for any given distance/focal length/f-stop tuple.

Granted, each camera may have different minimum focusing distance so the difference may not be meaningful in practice.


Chances are, you just haven't found the right combination of settings and setup for the Dlux yet.

I agree..im having a hard time finding the right settings for the right shot...

[bodybump]

Originally Posted by EE33

Nothing wrong with your pics Oscar, looks great.
Would be happy if my pics were 1/2 as good

LOL Des....light box is all you need...

[bodybump]

Ok thanks for all the input guys i end up buying the Leica Vlux-2....Quality of pics is superb...just trying to get the right setting for every shot..im a noob on this..so im having trouble getting the camera linggo...all this settings i really dont know to be honest...Canon s95 i can just point and shoot and leave...lol but so far im happy with theV-2..still trying to get the perfect macro...

[Shade]

Congrats Oscar, Leica VLUX2 is a great camera, and with you being proficient at it, I guess I'll just have to wait for your -even more- amazing pics.