Wat U dont like about Lx5..

[ChickenRice]

Thanks a lot for the explanation buddy
I initially thought they have implemented some different algorithms to handle stabilization
Well they are different but not in the way I thought

Hehehe... Actually, I just tried AUTO OIS and it works great too. Camera will choose the mode automatically depending on the situation

 

[iRolly]

Haha, thanks for your very useful advice. I had read the manual, still not very sure about this setting.

try browsing their gobal lx5 webpage too.
http://panasonic.net/avc/lumix/compact/lx5/engine.html

 

[ek35vkva]

Don't like Pana image processing. Low contrast area (like human face) suffered most looking rather fuzzy which I think its the noise reduction (although I set NR = -2).
Too much edge sharpening even when S = 0 and iR low.
Firmware to fix too much noise reduction on low contrast area & less edge sharpening.

 

[Drexter]

How is LX3 compared to A33? Thought of selling my LX3 and get Sony A33. Asking for comments and advise, please dun flame me...

 

[vios484]

LX5 battery power does not last very long, I wish Panasonic can find a solution and upgrade the firmware in future to make the battery last longer.

This is a serious flaw and the pana battery is proprietary and expensive too. :thumbsd:

 

[vios484]

For the current users, how many shots can the LX5 take before it run out of juice?

 

[HydroPoP]

I found that some of my photos got rather bad corner softness, especially when zoomed in. Anybody got experience this?:think:

 

[felix08138]

I'm first time user of LX5. Can any current user help?

I can't find the way make exposure compensaton +/- EV. Is Exposure compensation is available in all modes?

Appreciate any help I can get.

Tks in advance.

 

[sharkspin]

I'm first time user of LX5. Can any current user help?

I can't find the way make exposure compensaton +/- EV. Is Exposure compensation is available in all modes?

Appreciate any help I can get.

Tks in advance.

There is a black dial by the top right corner (or LCD screen). Just press it once and it switches between EV and Aperture/Shutter.

 

[sircam]

Another thing I don't like about my LX5 which I hope is also rectified in a future firmware update like it was with the LX3. The LX3, like the LX5, also suffered from poor indoor AWB... especially under fluorescent light. I am pretty confident that Panasonic engineers will tweak the AWB algorithms on the LX5 and provide us a firmware upgrade in the near future... most probably before the end of 2010... or else in early 2011.

 

[w0nd3r]

Is it that when the battery drain out when you're taking photos, the lens will still remain protuding out....
It doesn't retract back by itself.

 

[felix08138]

Wow....Thanks to Sharkspin for the kind advice. Really really appreciate.

Spent so much time tryin to find it.. and the manual sucks lor.

 

[HunterXtreme]

on my old lumix camera, after taking a shot
the auto review will do a 3x zoom to help check for image blur due to camera shake
LX5 doesn't have this feature?

I find the 1 sec or 2 sec review rather useless since I still need to press playback button to zoom in the pictures and check for blur

 

[guitarboutique]

does anyone find that the shutter lag is bit tad too long?

 

[Lx3ChuA]

on my old lumix camera, after taking a shot
the auto review will do a 3x zoom to help check for image blur due to camera shake
LX5 doesn't have this feature?

I find the 1 sec or 2 sec review rather useless since I still need to press playback button to zoom in the pictures and check for blur

I rather miss this features when shooting macro.... :cry:

 

[mckytm]

I actually miss the joystick... tough to fiddle with the dial + press!

 

[MickeyMike]

Hi, noobie here...can i check what aspect should we set on the lens? I very new to this as all my previous PnS camera doesn't have this feature. Thanks

 

[Simon_84]

Hi, noobie here...can i check what aspect should we set on the lens? I very new to this as all my previous PnS camera doesn't have this feature. Thanks

this is just a general guideline only.

1:1 for marco, passport size photos.
16:9 for landscape shots.
3:2 for normal photos.
4:3 is a square dimension size like 1:1 so i assume can use for marco as well ? haven't figure out what is really for...

 

[thomaschan]

i like the lx5, previously used lx3 (did not like the colors, and i rarely shoot raw).
Went to s90, enjoyed it a lot. now got LX5 as gift, and prefer it to s90!

 

[kitaro9202]

lx5 battery drain very fast