Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/04/02
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Paul, The Digilux 2 is still a capable performer, 16X20's are very doable especially if you keep the ISO down to 100. It is a little long in the tooth but if you can buy it for 500 quid then sell it for the same you might do just fine. On the other side, if you bought a 20D it is on the depreciation side as the 30D is out and the 20D has not hit equilibrium yet. On the flip side, if you could find a D200 Nikon with whatever kit lens is available snap it up, I have seen just the body go for $1800 U.S. as it is virtually unobtainable just now. Nikon keeps sending out various kits in very small quantities: today you can find one with the 18-200, tommorrow it is with the 18-70. Also, the Olympus E-1 has gotten to be really cheap and again, with care in ISO choice is capable of good results. Once used I believe the E-1 is close to equilibrium and could be resold with little or no loss. Don don.dory@gmail.com On 4/2/06, PHC <lists@paulhardycarter.com> wrote: > > Thanks Steve. > > I have to buy a digital camera for a particular job. The Digilux 2 > seems to be going at auction for around GBP500 - is this still a > worthwhile option? Is it too long in the tooth now? Only 5mp I notice. > > When will the new camera be available? What price is it likely to be? I > realise these are difficult questions to answer. > > Should I get an E-300? Questions, questions! > > P. > > ******* > Paul Hardy Carter > www.paulhardycarter.com > +44 (0)20 7871 7553 > ******* > > On 2 Apr 2006, at 14:16, Steve Unsworth wrote: > > > Paul, there's a bit of information here... > > > > http://www.dpreview.com/news/0602/06022801panasonicdmcl1handson.asp > > > > No great deal of detail though. > > > > Steve > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >