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| Lumix lx-3 Announcement; lx-2 successor and others | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Jul 21 2008, 11:09 PM (1,476 Views) | |
| cjng | Jul 21 2008, 11:09 PM Post #1 |
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New announcement from the other camp... http://www.digitalcamerainfo.com/content/Panasonic-Intros-4-Point-and-Shoots-18663.htm DMC-LX3 The top-of-the-line addition is the DMC-LX3, successor to the high-performance DMC-LX2 introduced in 2006. The focus here is on enhanced image quality and manual control. Toward this end, Panasonic developed a new CCD sensor with an unremarkable 10.1-megapixel resolution spec, but with larger individual pixels than on other sensors in the line. The company says this results in 40 percent higher light sensitivity and a 35 percent improvement in color saturation, with increased dynamic range. Standard ISO settings run to 3200, while high sensitivity mode reaches 6400. The sensor supports three aspect ratios, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9, even shooting the same image simultaneously in all three formats for use in prints and on wide-screen TVs. The 24mm wide-angle lens starts at an exceptionally fast f2.0, expanding low-light and high-shutter-speed shooting opportunities. Zoom range is 2.5x (24-60mm equivalent in a 35mm camera). Like the LX2, the LX3 offers joystick control for fast focus, aperture and shutter speed adjustment. Advanced users can create customized shooting settings and access them instantly via the mode dial. Another feature that distinguishes the LX3 from standard point-and-shoot cameras: a hot shoe to support external flash, new to the LX series. In keeping with the serious-photography bent of the camera, available accessories include a wide-angle conversion kit that provides the coverage of an 18mm lens, an external optical viewfinder and neutral density and polarizing filters. The LX3 measures 4.28 x 2.34 x 1.06 inches (108.7 x 59.5 x 27.1 mm) and weighs 9.35 oz (265 g), with a large 3-inch (7.62 cm) LCD display at an impressive 460,000-dot resolution. Available in silver and black, the LX3 goes on sale in August for $499.95. LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMICRON 8 elements in 6 groups (4 Aspherical Lenses / 4 Aspherical surfaces) Edited by cjng, Jul 21 2008, 11:11 PM.
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| Heavensleaf | Jul 21 2008, 11:12 PM Post #2 |
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I am just a little cute girl lookin for a dslr lor
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finally............our back pain is gona end ya? |
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| cjng | Jul 21 2008, 11:19 PM Post #3 |
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From dpreview http://www.dpreview.com/news/0807/08072102panasoniclx3.asp Panasonic is pleased to introduce the DMC-LX3, the long-awaited addition to the popular Lumix LX series of high-end, compact digital still cameras. Designed for easy, creative shooting, the new LX3 comes two years after its predecessor, the LX2, which earned an enthusiastic following among both professional photographers and serious amateurs for its exquisite image rendering, superior operating ease, and unique triple-wide system comprising wide-angle lens, 16:9 CCD and LCD. Panasonic has gone a big step further in the new LX3, upgrading every component to achieve a camera whose performance surpasses that of any compact camera that has come before. Simply put, the LX3 smashes all previous perceptions about the limitations of a digital compact camera, setting a lofty new standard in performance, quality and creative capabilities. At the core of the LX3 is a large, ultra-sensitive 1/1.63-inch CCD developed specially for the new model. The old formula equating pixel count with image quality does not always hold true. In general, if two CCDs have exactly the same physical size but different pixel counts, the one with more pixels is not necessarily better – in fact, it's likely to generate more picture noise, especially in low-light parts of the image. This poor low-light image quality has been a source of great dissatisfaction for compact camera users. In the LX3, Panasonic responds to this problem by boldly reversing the industry trend of pushing toward ever-higher pixel counts. Rather than cramming in the maximum number of pixels possible, it has limited the LX3's 1/1.63-inch CCD to 10.1 megapixels. The result is a CCD that provides a generous amount of space for each pixel while offering superb sensitivity and a wide dynamic range made possible by maximizing the size of the photodiode. Panasonic also redesigned the peripheral circuits and other components to further minimize noise generation. These enhancements greatly improve imaging performance, boosting both sensitivity and saturation by around 40% compared with ordinary 10-mexapixel compact cameras.* The CCD in DMC-LX3 can reproduce images shot with the lens set from 24mm to 60mm in any of three aspect ratios; 4:3, 3:2 or 16:9, so you can always capture dynamic, richly expressive shots with a wide perspective. The newly added Multi-aspect bracketing mode allows the camera to take a image in all 3 aspect ratios simultaneously, allowing the photographer to choose the one that best takes the advantage of the scene after shooting. The LX3's F2.0 24mm ultra-wide-angle* LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMICRON lens also represents a major step up from the LX2. The F2.0 lens is about twice as bright as the previous F2.8 lens, itself generally considered a bright lens. With the new F2.0 lens, the LX3 can shoot at higher shutter speeds and capture stunningly clear, sharp, blur-free images even in lower lighting conditions. This advanced lens also makes it easy to produce beautiful photos with a pleasing soft-focused background. Also, the 24mm ultra-wide-angle lens – rare on a compact camera – gives photographers a wider range of composition possibilities. The super-high-quality LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMICRON lens minimises distortion even at the wide end, so users can get stunning, true-to-life images with outstanding resolution and detail. The LX3 is equipped with Panasonic's advanced image processing LSI, the Venus Engine IV. This high-speed high-performance imaging engine makes it possible to capture clean, beautiful, low-noise photos even when shooting at high sensitivity settings. Separating chromatic noise from luminance noise and low-frequency noise from high-frequency noise, and applying the optimal noise-reduction processing to each, the Venus Engine IV provides superior noise control and minimization of colour bleeding. The LX3 is packed with features that enhance photo-shooting fun, ease of use and creativity. An easy-to-use Manual mode gives the user greater shot-making flexibility and control – ideal for those who want to explore the creative side of photography. The auto focus function lets the user select the number of auto focus points in the frame by pressing a button on the camera top. Pressing the same button after taking the shot enlarges the area surrounding the point of focus, giving the user a convenient way to check the focusing accuracy. The LX3's customized setting function lets the user assign functions to an independent button on the camera back. In addition, up to 4 settings can be stored in memory and instantly retrieved using the Mode dial. The colour temperature can be set when adjusting the white balance, which works with the conventional 2-axis compensation to allow even finer adjustment. The LX3 offers a Film mode with 6 colour types and 3 types of monochrome to choose from. Much like selecting different film types with a film camera, this function gives the user the flexibility to produce more interesting and expressive images. A newly added multiple-exposure function also lets the user create artistic photo productions, overlaying up to three consecutive images while viewing the most recent image in the monitor. The LX3 boasts a large 3.0-inch LCD with a 3:2 aspect ratio and high 460,000-dot resolution. Performance is outstanding for both shooting and viewing. A new LCD panel provides bright, easy-to-see images over a wider viewing angle. The Intelligent LCD function, standard on all Lumix models, assures comfortable viewing in virtually all conditions by automatically adjusting the backlighting of LCD as the ambient light level changes. One key advancement over previous models is the LX3's superb expandability. Mounting the optional Wide Conversion Lens** brings the maximum wide angle all the way to an incredible 18mm. Other optional equipment such as the ND Filter** and new PL Filter** also broaden image-creating possibilities. The high-end aluminum External Optical Viewfinder provides bright, clear viewing without wearing down the battery. And the optional GN22 Compact Flash mounts to the hot shoe newly added to the LX3. These and other accessories let users build around the LX3 to create a powerful, versatile camera system that can take them as far into photography as they want to go. This full set of functions draws a distinct line between the LX3 and ordinary compact cameras. The LX3 stands alone as a compact camera whose image-creating capabilities rival even digital SLRs. It's a camera that gives users the ability to capture beautiful, richly expressive images every time they shoot. Edited by cjng, Jul 21 2008, 11:19 PM.
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| Light | Jul 21 2008, 11:22 PM Post #4 |
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wah. think i might getting this |
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| Ming | Jul 22 2008, 12:15 AM Post #5 |
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Very good ! I have lots of regrets selling my LX2 away . Now i must get this LX3 & let it stay with me in my bag as a Compact . |
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| Excel-glsi | Jul 22 2008, 04:08 AM Post #6 |
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Nice but wat the price??
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| ChaoxAngel | Jul 22 2008, 09:27 AM Post #7 |
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Wow, looks like PNS cameras are slowly closing the gap...
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| zcf | Jul 22 2008, 10:07 AM Post #8 |
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Panasonic change all the lens base Mega OIS to sensor base CCD shift Mega OIS, is it cheaper? Technically more feasible? Or they think CCD shift is better? That's really a mega change. |
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| myphotoshop | Jul 22 2008, 11:18 AM Post #9 |
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i am waiting for Canon G10...
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| red dwarf | Jul 22 2008, 02:05 PM Post #10 |
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Im more interested on Digilux or Vlux. |
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