Customer Reviews

Leica Starter Accessory Kit for Leica D-Lux 4 Digital Camera 18643

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THIS IS NOT THE ACUAL ITEMS! The item was listed by 17th Street Photo, not by Amazon. So I ordered it and got a cheap 3rd party case and battery. Went through quite a bit of trouble to return it, and I probably will be out $ 15 shipping cost, both shipping and returning item. If you are buying this, make sure it is sold by a more reputable retailer.

This combination, especially at the price, offer a great value way to protect your camera investment. The battery is a welcome addition as having a spare is a safeguard. I have found the need to use the spare on occasion when unable to get to an electrical outlet. The battery performs exactly as does the original equipment Leica one and so is excellent. I recommend this combination to D lux 4 users. I purchased through Amazon.com as they offer the best selection, prices and delivery.

I bought this pack just for the battery. A spare battery for my Leica D-Lux 4 for 6 bucks? Thank you, I'll take two! I eventually threw away the case. No use for it at all. The battery lasts as long as the original one that comes with the camera.

Let's face it, you can't expect anything too nice when paying less than $10 for a case AND a battery. The case provides adequate protection, though the build quality leaves a lot to be desired. Also, in stock form the case doesn't open far enough. This is easily remedied by cutting the fabric straps on each side. I will also mention that the case fits very tightly on my LX3 when using the Ricoh LC-1. However, it still works well and for the money I'll live with it.

The battery seems perfectly adequate, but I haven't had much chance to compare it to the stock battery.

I'm glad I got this hard case. It fits my Lumix LX3 perfectly. I have no hesitation to keep the camera in this case in my laptop bag or a backpack. It has traveled to a lot of places this way and has protected my camera perfectly. I wish the case hinged open further to make it easier to get the camera in or out, but all in all it is well worth it. Having a spare battery is a good bonus. It has helped me out more than once.

I bought this for 10bucks and since I was looking for a case for LX 3 or LX 5 (I have both cameras) - I thought just to give it a try. I am glad I did. It fits the lX5. However the battery that came with it can only be used for the LX3 and not LX5. The case also fits LX3. It is a "top loading" case and there's a button that clip and hold it together. Overall, I would say it will offer some protection against scratches and knocks. But I am not sure if I would to drop this from a height of 3 feet, it might not offer enough protection given the lack of padding inside.

I use it mainly in my handbag so that's fine with me. Opening the case and getting the camera out takes some getting used to it. But I would say it's ok but not fast. The battery is a third party brand and so is the case. I did not have high expectation of this item but I like it for its functionality. I would still buy one more at the price. It's really quite a good deal. It is not bulky and it is functional. The battery is a bonus. I would pay 10-15 for it but not more than 30. :)

If you are thinking about it - just get it while there's stock. Instead of 10, I have to pay more for the second one :)

This kit, supplied by various dealers, has the approval of Leica in terms of protection for the D-lux 4 camera, and battery effectiveness. The battery is made in Germany, so I suspect that Leica gave it the evil eye. My own experience has been positive for the pair.... The battery holds a charge for weeks at a time, has the same effective capacity as the Leica branded battery (in terms of exposures per charge)... and the case does protect the camera effectively. It does take some getting used to since the camera slides in from the top, and is a very snug fit. There are case cutouts to allow the strap to be used with the camera in the case. To me this was an intelligence test, since the cost is about the same as a nylon type case alone. I would easily recommend this to anyone. The only reason it was not rated a five was the learning process for storing the camera in the leather case.