Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/06/29
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]<<< I had assumed that the Leica Digilux would be able to focus as closely as my Nikon 990 but that is not the case. For close-ups the Nikon is much better. I am still amazed by how close that camera can get - less than an inch in Macro mode. The Digilux in Macro mode will only go to about 12 inches. That might work for x-rays, but I was using the Nikon for extreme macro shots of coins and textile threads. If your main use of the camera is going to be Macro photos, I would definitely go with the Nikon 995 or maybe 5000 (that's the newest version, but it's a different style and I'm not sure if the close-up features are the same). It should be cheaper than the Leica, too. Tina>>> Alll true and I just received a memo today that the Coolpix is going to drop in price as well... It probably will end up New, USA around $899 or so shortly...so it will be tough competition with the Digilux I. cheers, Rich www.photovillage.com PS- the Digilux I seems to do pretty well in manual focus though...which is not really possible with the CP5k despite listing it as a feature. - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html