LX3?

headfonz · 21st July 2008

saw this on flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/petrusko/2659899735/meta/

specs quoted by the user: 24mm wideangle. F2.0. 3" 460k LCD. 1/1,63" CCD

looks like its a 9mp camera. think its a hoax?

headfonz · 21st July 2008

looks like an official announcement is coming really soon
http://www2.panasonic.com/consumer-e...00000000005702

DMC-LX3KNew! LUMIX DMC-LX3 10.1 Megapixel Digital Camera with F2.0 24mm Wide-Angle LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMICRON Lens and Enhanced CCD Technology, Black

DMC- LX3 Overview Copy

A Pleasure to Own, a Joy to Use
Designed for easy, creative shooting, and high-performance in low-light conditions, the DMC-LX3 features a F2.0 24mm LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMICRON lens, 10.1 mega pixels and an ultra-sensitive 1/1.63-inch CCD developed specifically for this model. By combining a high-quality lens and sensor ready for a variety of shooting conditions with a wide-range of accessories and manual controls, the DMC-LX3 is ideal for professional photographers and serious amateurs looking for a compact digital camera that furthers their creative photography.

More than Just a High Pixel Count
The Highest-Quality Images Ever from a Compact Digital Camera
At the heart of the DMC-LX3, is its 1/1.63-inch CCD. Making the intentional choice to limit the number of mega pixels to 10.1 on its CCD, Panasonic was able to give more space for each pixel and also redesigned the peripheral circuits and other components to further minimize noise generation. As a result, sensitivity is almost 40 percent higher and saturation is increased by 35 percent, when compared to Panasonics 10 MP digital cameras*, giving the DMC-LX3 outstanding image quality and a wide dynamic range, and meeting the demand for a camera that works optimally in low-light environments. The CCD is also capable of reproducing images in three aspect ratios 4:3, 3:2 or 16:9. The new Multi Aspect mode allows the camera to take an image in all three aspect ratios simultaneously, allowing you to choose the version that best suits their needs.

Large Aperture F2.0, 24mm Wide-Angle
Another major upgrade to the DMC-LX3 is the F2.0 24mm ultra wide-angle LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMICRON lens. The F2.0 is about twice as bright as a F2.8 lens and can shoot at higher shutter speeds to capture clear, blur-free images in dimly lit environments. In addition, the 24mm lens captures approximately a 213% larger viewing angle than a normal 35mm camera and 136% larger compared to a 28mm wide-angle lens. The lens unit consists of eight elements in six groups with four aspherical lenses with four aspherical surfaces. As a result of the F2.0 lens, the DMC-LX3 produces high resolution and minimal distortion and artifacts such as chromatic aberrations, ghosting and flaring.

Shooting Functions that Invite Creativity
The DMC-LX3 features a Film mode with six color types and three types of monochrome selections. Much like selecting from different film types, this function gives you the flexibility and creative freedom to take more expressive digital photos. Also, when using the Multi-film mode, the DMC-LX3 produces a maximum of three images from a RAW file for you to compare the different textures. Another new feature is the multiple-exposure feature, which lets you create artistic photos by overlaying up to three consecutive images; while still viewing the last image on the 3.0-inch LCD screen. The LCD on the DMC-LX3 is new and improved with a 460,000-dot high resolution.

*Compared with Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FX35 with 1/2.33 CCD.

headfonz · 21st July 2008

the specs

sensor
10.1 Megapixels, Image Sensor 1/1.63" 11.3 Total Mega Pixels CCD

lens
Focal Length f=5.1-12.8mm (35mm Equiv.: 24-60mm)
Lens LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMICRON
8 elements in 6 groups
(4 Aspherical Lenses / 4 Aspherical surfaces)
Aperture Range Wide: F3.3 / F8.0 (2 steps)
Tele: F5.8 / F8 (2 steps)
Focusing Area Normal: Wide 50cm/ Tele 50cm - infinity
Optical Image Stabilizer MEGA O.I.S. (Auto/Mode1/ Mode2)
Optical Zoom 2.5x
Intelligent AUTO / Macro: Wide 1cm / Tele 30cm - infinity

NoMoney · 21st July 2008

If it's true, it will surely be a beauty. Surely it will be suitable for traveling usage without carrying a DSLR setup in the bag.

dkuan88 · 21st July 2008

It's true! Not a hoax.

http://www.digitalcamerainfo.com/con...oots-18663.htm

Looking forward to the review.

headfonz · 21st July 2008

f2 summicron is definitely the main draw of this baby. i'm happy that panny didn't overstuff the sensor. 24mm on 16:9 format is gonna be really interesting, the aspect ratio will make its images look 'wider' than the GX200

eow · 21st July 2008

Hooray! just when i thought we going to see the last of the lx series ...
now with larger sensor with mega pixel remained at 10 mega pixel couple with the summicron lens....at 24mm 16:9 aspect ratio.

on looking at it closely...it came with a hotshoe somemore

headfonz · 21st July 2008

it'll be really funny to attach a FL50R on the lx3

ExplorerZ · 21st July 2008

Originally Posted by headfonz

it'll be really funny to attach a FL50R on the lx3

they need to come out with a flash that looks like nikon sb400.

the 24mm f2 is really tempting.

Goh Leonard · 21st July 2008

actually it's not just the LX3 that is new. There are 3 more cameras too! http://asia.cnet.com/reviews/digital...2043984,00.htm

headfonz · 21st July 2008

announcement on dpreview: http://www.dpreview.com/news/0807/08...nasoniclx3.asp

that old school leather case looks really good. external VF will be available too!

looks like its on sale already, its slightly bigger than the LX2.
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/re...ssage=28690536

eow · 21st July 2008

new af tracking setting

http://panasonic.net/pavc/lumix/lx3/manual.html

Simply focus on your subject, then press the AF/AE Lock button to activate AF Tracking. Even when you remove your finger from the AF/AE Lock button, the camera continues to automatically keep your moving subject in focus. This keeps the focus sharp and blur-free when shooting active children or pets, as well as when capturing sports scenes or subjects in a moving vehicle. It minimizes the shutter time lag so you won't miss those spur-of-the-moment shots, and helps to give you truly beautiful photos always.

nicky · 22nd July 2008

Spec looks very good, and the lens is wide and relatively fast

. But photos circulating in the net from preproduction models doesn't inspire much confidence unfortunately. Hopefully this doesn't reflect the actual production model.

Springf · 22nd July 2008

the specs looks really attracitve.

but dpreview said its price is 399 pounds???

Parchiao · 22nd July 2008

Originally Posted by headfonz

saw this on flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/petrusko/2659899735/meta/

specs quoted by the user: 24mm wideangle. F2.0. 3" 460k LCD. 1/1,63" CCD

looks like its a 9mp camera. think its a hoax?

The photos on flickr looks terrible, especially at the borders.

tomcat · 22nd July 2008

The samples here in this review were also terrible.

http://www.infosyncworld.com/news/n/9604.html

According to the reviewer, "They don't quite look representative of a flagship camera with a supersized sensor, especially in comparison to the pristine results we got from the 1/1.6-inch sensor in the Fujifilm F100fd".

Might as well just get the Fuji F100fd... it have a slightly larger sensor and better image quality... and much cheaper... and available now.

blue_quartz · 22nd July 2008

Originally Posted by tomcat

The samples here in this review were also terrible.

http://www.infosyncworld.com/news/n/9604.html

According to the reviewer, "They don't quite look representative of a flagship camera with a supersized sensor, especially in comparison to the pristine results we got from the 1/1.6-inch sensor in the Fujifilm F100fd".

Might as well just get the Fuji F100fd... it have a slightly larger sensor and better image quality... and much cheaper... and available now.

Hopefully the sample pictures are not indicative of the LX-3 final image quality... hardware specs wise, it's fast F2/2.8 aperture combined with 720p/24fps HD video recording looks set to triumph the Ricoh's GX-200... hope to see some photography sites given both of them a shoot-out!

FilterFunk · 22nd July 2008

the specs are juicy.. but whether it lives up to its name remains to be seen..

some quick hands-on reviews..

http://www.digitalcamerareview.com/d...onic+lumix+lx3
http://crave.cnet.co.uk/digitalcamer...9298214,00.htm

taxiuncle · 23rd July 2008

LX 3 = 10.1 mp
FX 150/180 = 14.7 mp
on the way here.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

chisiang · 23rd July 2008

Let's hope that noise control is better this time round. I had the LX2 and noise control was a joke

only ISO100 is usable. Writing speed for RAW was also a joke when it took more than 10 second to write a file. File size for RAW is also unacceptable @ 10 MP, its RAW file exceeds 20 MB compared to Nikon's 12 MB for 12 megapixel.

If Panasonic has overcome this two, this nifty little P&S will be an awesome equipment to get. We shall see.

21st July 2008	#1
headfonz Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: central Posts: 1,357	LX3? saw this on flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/petrusko/2659899735/meta/ specs quoted by the user: 24mm wideangle. F2.0. 3" 460k LCD. 1/1,63" CCD looks like its a 9mp camera. think its a hoax? __________________ http://www.flickr.com/photos/headfonz/

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headfonz Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: central Posts: 1,357	Re: LX3? looks like an official announcement is coming really soon http://www2.panasonic.com/consumer-e...00000000005702 DMC-LX3KNew! LUMIX DMC-LX3 10.1 Megapixel Digital Camera with F2.0 24mm Wide-Angle LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMICRON Lens and Enhanced CCD Technology, Black DMC- LX3 Overview Copy A Pleasure to Own, a Joy to Use Designed for easy, creative shooting, and high-performance in low-light conditions, the DMC-LX3 features a F2.0 24mm LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMICRON lens, 10.1 mega pixels and an ultra-sensitive 1/1.63-inch CCD developed specifically for this model. By combining a high-quality lens and sensor ready for a variety of shooting conditions with a wide-range of accessories and manual controls, the DMC-LX3 is ideal for professional photographers and serious amateurs looking for a compact digital camera that furthers their creative photography. More than Just a High Pixel Count The Highest-Quality Images Ever from a Compact Digital Camera At the heart of the DMC-LX3, is its 1/1.63-inch CCD. Making the intentional choice to limit the number of mega pixels to 10.1 on its CCD, Panasonic was able to give more space for each pixel and also redesigned the peripheral circuits and other components to further minimize noise generation. As a result, sensitivity is almost 40 percent higher and saturation is increased by 35 percent, when compared to Panasonics 10 MP digital cameras, giving the DMC-LX3 outstanding image quality and a wide dynamic range, and meeting the demand for a camera that works optimally in low-light environments. The CCD is also capable of reproducing images in three aspect ratios 4:3, 3:2 or 16:9. The new Multi Aspect mode allows the camera to take an image in all three aspect ratios simultaneously, allowing you to choose the version that best suits their needs. Large Aperture F2.0, 24mm Wide-Angle* Another major upgrade to the DMC-LX3 is the F2.0 24mm ultra wide-angle LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMICRON lens. The F2.0 is about twice as bright as a F2.8 lens and can shoot at higher shutter speeds to capture clear, blur-free images in dimly lit environments. In addition, the 24mm lens captures approximately a 213% larger viewing angle than a normal 35mm camera and 136% larger compared to a 28mm wide-angle lens. The lens unit consists of eight elements in six groups with four aspherical lenses with four aspherical surfaces. As a result of the F2.0 lens, the DMC-LX3 produces high resolution and minimal distortion and artifacts such as chromatic aberrations, ghosting and flaring. Shooting Functions that Invite Creativity The DMC-LX3 features a Film mode with six color types and three types of monochrome selections. Much like selecting from different film types, this function gives you the flexibility and creative freedom to take more expressive digital photos. Also, when using the Multi-film mode, the DMC-LX3 produces a maximum of three images from a RAW file for you to compare the different textures. Another new feature is the multiple-exposure feature, which lets you create artistic photos by overlaying up to three consecutive images; while still viewing the last image on the 3.0-inch LCD screen. The LCD on the DMC-LX3 is new and improved with a 460,000-dot high resolution. Compared with Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FX35 with 1/2.33 CCD. __________________ http://www.flickr.com/photos/headfonz/ Last edited by headfonz; 21st July 2008 at 10:09 PM. Reason: added picture*

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headfonz Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: central Posts: 1,357	Re: LX3? the specs sensor 10.1 Megapixels, Image Sensor 1/1.63" 11.3 Total Mega Pixels CCD lens Focal Length f=5.1-12.8mm (35mm Equiv.: 24-60mm) Lens LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMICRON 8 elements in 6 groups (4 Aspherical Lenses / 4 Aspherical surfaces) Aperture Range Wide: F3.3 / F8.0 (2 steps) Tele: F5.8 / F8 (2 steps) Focusing Area Normal: Wide 50cm/ Tele 50cm - infinity Optical Image Stabilizer MEGA O.I.S. (Auto/Mode1/ Mode2) Optical Zoom 2.5x Intelligent AUTO / Macro: Wide 1cm / Tele 30cm - infinity __________________ http://www.flickr.com/photos/headfonz/

21st July 2008	#4
NoMoney Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ang Mo Kio Posts: 1,206	Re: LX3? If it's true, it will surely be a beauty. Surely it will be suitable for traveling usage without carrying a DSLR setup in the bag. __________________ Let's get rolling :)

21st July 2008	#5
dkuan88 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 125	Re: LX3? It's true! Not a hoax. http://www.digitalcamerainfo.com/con...oots-18663.htm Looking forward to the review.

21st July 2008	#6
headfonz Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: central Posts: 1,357	Re: LX3? f2 summicron is definitely the main draw of this baby. i'm happy that panny didn't overstuff the sensor. 24mm on 16:9 format is gonna be really interesting, the aspect ratio will make its images look 'wider' than the GX200 __________________ http://www.flickr.com/photos/headfonz/

21st July 2008	#7
eow Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,499	Re: LX3? Hooray! just when i thought we going to see the last of the lx series ... now with larger sensor with mega pixel remained at 10 mega pixel couple with the summicron lens....at 24mm 16:9 aspect ratio. on looking at it closely...it came with a hotshoe somemore __________________ 头可断，血可流,倩女不可不追求 carpe diem,when in doubt, hoot first,apologise later:p GALLERY Last edited by eow; 21st July 2008 at 11:02 PM.

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headfonz Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: central Posts: 1,357	Re: LX3? it'll be really funny to attach a FL50R on the lx3 __________________ http://www.flickr.com/photos/headfonz/

21st July 2008	#10
Goh Leonard Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 160	Re: LX3? actually it's not just the LX3 that is new. There are 3 more cameras too! http://asia.cnet.com/reviews/digital...2043984,00.htm

21st July 2008	#11
headfonz Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: central Posts: 1,357	Re: LX3? announcement on dpreview: http://www.dpreview.com/news/0807/08...nasoniclx3.asp that old school leather case looks really good. external VF will be available too! looks like its on sale already, its slightly bigger than the LX2. http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/re...ssage=28690536 __________________ http://www.flickr.com/photos/headfonz/

21st July 2008	#12
eow Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,499	Re: LX3? new af tracking setting http://panasonic.net/pavc/lumix/lx3/manual.html Simply focus on your subject, then press the AF/AE Lock button to activate AF Tracking. Even when you remove your finger from the AF/AE Lock button, the camera continues to automatically keep your moving subject in focus. This keeps the focus sharp and blur-free when shooting active children or pets, as well as when capturing sports scenes or subjects in a moving vehicle. It minimizes the shutter time lag so you won't miss those spur-of-the-moment shots, and helps to give you truly beautiful photos always. __________________ 头可断，血可流,倩女不可不追求 carpe diem,when in doubt, hoot first,apologise later:p GALLERY

22nd July 2008	#13
nicky Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 385	Re: LX3? Spec looks very good, and the lens is wide and relatively fast . But photos circulating in the net from preproduction models doesn't inspire much confidence unfortunately. Hopefully this doesn't reflect the actual production model.

22nd July 2008	#14
Springf New Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 20	Re: LX3? the specs looks really attracitve. but dpreview said its price is 399 pounds???

22nd July 2008	#16
tomcat Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 3,463	Re: LX3? The samples here in this review were also terrible. http://www.infosyncworld.com/news/n/9604.html According to the reviewer, "They don't quite look representative of a flagship camera with a supersized sensor, especially in comparison to the pristine results we got from the 1/1.6-inch sensor in the Fujifilm F100fd". Might as well just get the Fuji F100fd... it have a slightly larger sensor and better image quality... and much cheaper... and available now. __________________ Fish Pics:http://www.pbase.com/pschia/oddballs IR Pics:http://www.pbase.com/pschia/infra_red

22nd July 2008	#18
FilterFunk Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: 卧龙岗 Posts: 2,662	Re: LX3? the specs are juicy.. but whether it lives up to its name remains to be seen.. some quick hands-on reviews.. http://www.digitalcamerareview.com/d...onic+lumix+lx3 http://crave.cnet.co.uk/digitalcamer...9298214,00.htm

23rd July 2008	#19
taxiuncle New Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 5	Re: LX3? LX 3 = 10.1 mp FX 150/180 = 14.7 mp on the way here.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

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chisiang Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bt Panjang Posts: 1,238	Re: LX3? Let's hope that noise control is better this time round. I had the LX2 and noise control was a joke only ISO100 is usable. Writing speed for RAW was also a joke when it took more than 10 second to write a file. File size for RAW is also unacceptable @ 10 MP, its RAW file exceeds 20 MB compared to Nikon's 12 MB for 12 megapixel. If Panasonic has overcome this two, this nifty little P&S will be an awesome equipment to get. We shall see. __________________ [/spending][/BBB][/FUN]