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Aug 10, 2005 | 11:32 pm

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Mr. Strong

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I was thinking about getting the Digilux 2 last year. It's a really nice camera with great features and I like the retro design. It's an expensive camera and the price is perhaps the most common complaint about it. That said, I've spoken to people who feel that the D2 delivers value for the price.

After researching and re-evaluating my camera needs, I ended up getting the Lumix FZ10 and a Lumix FX7.

Leica developed the Digilux 2 in collaboration with Panasonic and the Lumix brand is a joint venture between Panasonic and Leica. If you want to save about $200-$300, bear in mind that the Lumix DMC-LC1 is essentially the the same as the Digilux 2. That said, it may be worth the extra money to get that special looking Leica body.

Phil Askey has a review of the Digilux 2 at dpreview.com and you'll find some user opinions as well. You'll also get a review of the LC1 at dpreview and more user opinions.

If you're interested in the LC1, the Lumix website is at
http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/lumix/index.html

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