Panasonic DMC-LC1

HRKB · 26th February 2004

Anyone here waiting for the Panasonic DMC-LC1, or have already bought it.

Cathay Photo is quoting S$1800.00

Caussway · 26th February 2004

That's a DSLR price ? More suitable for collector

The_Cheat · 26th February 2004

Originally Posted by Caussway

That's a DSLR price ? More suitable for collector

Don't think collectors are interested in a plastic-body digital rangefinder.

Anyway, it's a much talk about camera that rip off totally from the Leica Digilux 2. I think soon, all their products would be merged and simply branded Leicasonic!

HRKB · 27th February 2004

What plastic body...??

Originally Posted by cheatchu79

Don't think collectors are interested in a plastic-body digital rangefinder.

Anyway, it's a much talk about camera that rip off totally from the Leica Digilux 2. I think soon, all their products would be merged and simply branded Leicasonic!

The_Cheat · 27th February 2004

Originally Posted by HRKB

What plastic body...??

Isn't the LC1 encased in plastic body? Thought that was the main difference between the Digilux2 and LC1?

HRKB · 27th February 2004

Maybe you should read on the spec, or make a trip down to your nearest friendly CP and give it a try.

Originally Posted by cheatchu79

Isn't the LC1 encased in plastic body? Thought that was the main difference between the Digilux2 and LC1?

The_Cheat · 27th February 2004

Originally Posted by HRKB

Maybe you should read on the spec, or make a trip down to your nearest friendly CP and give it a try.

Oops! Sorry...

Please forgive my ignorance!

HRKB · 28th February 2004

Played with the fellow on the 2nd day its arrival at CP, it is rather heavy, but it is to stable your holding posture. And the feel is good oo, the only thing that I don't like is the EVF, not optical viewfinder.

Originally Posted by cheatchu79

Oops! Sorry...

Please forgive my ignorance!

The_Cheat · 28th February 2004

Originally Posted by HRKB

Played with the fellow on the 2nd day its arrival at CP, it is rather heavy, but it is to stable your holding posture. And the feel is good oo, the only thing that I don't like is the EVF, not optical viewfinder.

So do you think that the camera worth every single penny of the price?

HRKB · 2nd March 2004

I am still considering whether to drop 10D for LC1...

Originally Posted by cheatchu79

So do you think that the camera worth every single penny of the price?

Terence · 3rd March 2004

Originally Posted by HRKB

I am still considering whether to drop 10D for LC1...

They're both quite different, I think they complement each other, and should not be considered a replacement. Perhaps if the LC1 could accept interchangeable lenses, then it might be considered more of a replacement.

slacker · 7th March 2004

have finally checkout this piece of beauty.
Lowest price i got : SGD1680.00 with GST.

Anyone got any lowest quote? Sadly, the quote i got is from a "blacklisted" shop at SLS - not AP though.

The_Cheat · 7th March 2004

Originally Posted by slacker

have finally checkout this piece of beauty.
Lowest price i got : SGD1680.00 with GST.

Anyone got any lowest quote? Sadly, the quote i got is from a "blacklisted" shop at SLS - not AP though.

Hmm... I wonder why SLS always happen to have the best price? Is it because their goods are grey?

slacker · 7th March 2004

Originally Posted by cheatchu79

Hmm... I wonder why SLS always happen to have the best price? Is it because their goods are grey?

wish i know man .... Have try to hold it and play with it for a while after he told me the "best-price" without me bargaining yet.

Anyway, i have not reach a level to get this camera yet. Just ask for the sake of asking as i am very interested in this "Full Manual Yet Digital" camera. Till i know how to shoot well... by then, i believe the price will go down further making it more affordable to own one.

Maybe you can try bargaining abit and see if you can push it down to 1600 flat ..

Mike Ng · 8th March 2004

Originally Posted by slacker

have finally checkout this piece of beauty.
Lowest price i got : SGD1680.00 with GST.

Anyone got any lowest quote? Sadly, the quote i got is from a "blacklisted" shop at SLS - not AP though.

What is inclusive in the package? Is there a filter and remote shutter release?

The_Cheat · 8th March 2004

Originally Posted by slacker

wish i know man .... Have try to hold it and play with it for a while after he told me the "best-price" without me bargaining yet.

Anyway, i have not reach a level to get this camera yet. Just ask for the sake of asking as i am very interested in this "Full Manual Yet Digital" camera. Till i know how to shoot well... by then, i believe the price will go down further making it more affordable to own one.

Maybe you can try bargaining abit and see if you can push it down to 1600 flat ..

Well, I'm just kaypo-ing also lor. Just gotten my 2 cameras not so long ago, and don't think I would be upgrading anytime soon.

ZeusS · 8th March 2004

Played with the camera when it arrived at CP, was rather impress with the design and that BEAUTIFULLY Leica lense. The switch from AF to MF is just a lil press of the release button on the ring itself, and this applies to the aperture ring as well. The only gripe I have (as some of you have pointed out) is the EVF and possibly the lack of IR or focus-assist beam for those low light situations. I guess this lil beauty might just become my camera of choice for travelling

The_Cheat · 11th March 2004

I'd just fiddled around with the camera in the IT show. It's quite awesome, with a very impressive LCD screen and ease of control. A superb rangefinder.

However, somehow, it feels cheap...

Terence · 11th March 2004

Originally Posted by cheatchu79

A superb rangefinder.

However, somehow, it feels cheap...

A rangefinder? I don't think that's quite what it is. It does feel a little cheap when you hold it. I guess it's due to the light weight and the strange grip. It somehow doesn't feel right to hold. But the huge LCD screen is pretty great.

Think I'm going to wait out a couple of months for the price to drop before getting one. CP quoted $1800 w/gst, most SLS shops quoting about $1700 to $1750.

slacker · 13th March 2004

Light? I personally dun feel so. maybe personal preference i guess.

Rangefinder? Personally i think it's not. This will fit into the rangefinder category.

26th February 2004	#1
HRKB Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Far North Posts: 76	Panasonic DMC-LC1 Anyone here waiting for the Panasonic DMC-LC1, or have already bought it. Cathay Photo is quoting S$1800.00

26th February 2004	#2
Caussway Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Singapore Posts: 995	S$1800 ? That's a DSLR price ? More suitable for collector

11th March 2004	#18
The_Cheat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 2,263	I'd just fiddled around with the camera in the IT show. It's quite awesome, with a very impressive LCD screen and ease of control. A superb rangefinder. However, somehow, it feels cheap... __________________ Send me a PM if you need me to comment on a picture or a series.

7th March 2004	#12
slacker Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: SG Posts: 640	have finally checkout this piece of beauty. Lowest price i got : SGD1680.00 with GST. Anyone got any lowest quote? Sadly, the quote i got is from a "blacklisted" shop at SLS - not AP though.

8th March 2004	#17
ZeusS Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Singapore, Australia Posts: 166	Played with the camera when it arrived at CP, was rather impress with the design and that BEAUTIFULLY Leica lense. The switch from AF to MF is just a lil press of the release button on the ring itself, and this applies to the aperture ring as well. The only gripe I have (as some of you have pointed out) is the EVF and possibly the lack of IR or focus-assist beam for those low light situations. I guess this lil beauty might just become my camera of choice for travelling

13th March 2004	#20
slacker Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: SG Posts: 640	Light? I personally dun feel so. maybe personal preference i guess. Rangefinder? Personally i think it's not. This will fit into the rangefinder category.