jonydirk Posted February 26, 2004 Share Posted February 26, 2004 OK.....so, as we all know, traditional Leica cameras carry a 3-year Passport warranty from Leica. But I have not read anything official that the Digilux will have a 3-year warranty. In fact, the only thing in print I have tracked down is on the B&H web site under the "specifications" tab on the Digilux....and it says a 1-year warranty. Bummer if that is true. Anyone have any info? Thanks,John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_white2 Posted February 26, 2004 Share Posted February 26, 2004 Don't know about the warrantee. But in six months, won't it be obsolete anyway? ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j m shaw Posted February 26, 2004 Share Posted February 26, 2004 Just got them in the shop today, three year warranty , but as far as I can tell it's not a passport just 3yr std. warranty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_elek Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 Don't forget that this is made by Panasonic, not Leica. So Leica and Panasonic probably had to work out details of the warranty. The warranty might be closer to Panasonic-style coverage, not Leica-style coverage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric_perlberg Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 I was told by a dealer in London yesterday that Leica digitals don't carry the normal passport warranty from Leica, only one year. I pointedly asked about the D2 and was told it had a one year warranty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_kelly3 Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 I collected my D2 on Wedneday. It has a three year warranty but not a passport. I am still working my way through the manual but my first couple of "snap" shots looked extremely good. Much lighter than my M7, which was a surprise the first time I picked it up, although it seems pretty sturdy. The user interface seems designed for photographers, which is an improvement on some other manufacturers' approach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric_perlberg Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 Mark, Chris... are you both in the US? Is it possible that the UK is offering a different warranty than the US? Or perhaps my dealer was wrong (but the statement was made with the Leica rep standing next to me!!)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric_perlberg Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 Chris,<p> Two questions which I forgot in my short time with the D2 at the dealer yesterday. <br>First, what do you think of shutter lag? <br>Second, what do you think of the weatherproofing of the camera (rubber seals or any signs of leakproofing)? <p>I too was generally pleased by the quality of the shots compared to the Canon 10D, Sony 828 and Olympus E-1 (see my post here: <a href="http://www.photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?msg_id=007WIa">Click here</a>)<p> The only concern I had was some Chromatic Aberration of tree branches against the sky. Have you had a chance to test that?<p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_kelly3 Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 Yes I am in the UK. I haven't had a chance to get out with the camera as yet. Need to earn the money to pay for the Leica habit! Not sure about the weather proofing. All the external hatches seem much better engineered than on my Canon digicams (10D and G5). It all feels very solid but light. My dealer has not had any 69mm filters through yet so the front element is a bit vulnerable. Weekend shooting will be done with extra caution!And we have ice and snow in the forecast! Shutter lag much less evident than on the G5, which I have now sold to a work colleague. Nothing can touch an M, obviously, but given the electronic tasks that need to be carried out between first shutter pressure and release I think Leica/Panasonic have done a good job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric_perlberg Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 Thanks for the feedback Chris. Give us more feedback after the weekend please. I happily stand corrected about the warranty and find gearlust welling up. Breathe 1,2,3... breathe 1,2,3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonydirk Posted February 27, 2004 Author Share Posted February 27, 2004 Chris, Quick questions: Is the Digilux filter size 49mm?? A screw-in type?? Like that used on the 28-45-90? Can't find any info in the Leica Digilux literature (Leica.com web site or brochure)... Thanks for your help... John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy_piper2 Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 John: Digilux-2 takes 69mm filters - a 69-72mm adapter is listed as available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonydirk Posted February 27, 2004 Author Share Posted February 27, 2004 Thanks Andy.... Cheers, John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkjuhy Posted March 1, 2004 Share Posted March 1, 2004 Leica Style Warranty is .... 1 year for the Minilux. I suppose Leica knows when they sell unreliable stuff like the Minilux (want to buy one, only 2,5 years old with a broken shutter -E02- after other flaws which mainly happen to occur on long hikes for which the dammned thing was bougth?). Well, you have to admit that it is a nice trick: buy unreliable stuff (I am only referring to the Minilux, don't know about the Panasonic) from other manufacurers, put a Leica label on it and sell it for a Leica price to those (like me) that can be tricked (but only once) into believing that Leica is quality, top that with a one year warranty.... If you want a Panasonic camera, I suggest you buy a Panasonic and save a couple of hundred dollars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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