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ilvtofu · 09-20-2010, 07:55 AM

Just picked up an lx5 from hk. Intelligent auto all the way. Flash control is so good. About time I upgraded my p&s g7 lol. I still prefer the canon for manual ease of use. Lx5 menu is hard for me. Just need to get used to it though. But It is a really really really good camera. Its funny to me how they give u that switch to change aspect ratio on the lens pretty useless feature imo and makes it look busier.
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ddr · 09-20-2010, 03:42 PM

what made u pick it over the s95?

ilvtofu · 09-20-2010, 06:48 PM

Was pretty blown away by the LX3's performance to begin with, and very wide angle is good since that's what the Point and Shoot should do good at ie. parties etc, still have a 7D anyways. Macro was really good 1cm minimum focusing and leica lens can't go wrong.

The case that my dad brought looks pretty silly though, 2 piece leather, Also looking to get a strap for the lens cap, lens won't open without it off but don't want to be throwing it all around the place

!MiKrofT · 09-21-2010, 12:48 AM

Any comments on low light shooting?

ilvtofu · 09-21-2010, 08:15 PM

i was just taking some shots of gf and I making sushi with it, the shutter speeds of 1/20 were easily controlled by the IS, Also when indoors taking close ups, you'd expect your typical P&S flash to be overexposed but this controls it perfectly.

Still biggest gripe is how useless manual focus is, but not really a downfall since the iA mode is very reliable and easy.

Compared the 800iso with the 7D on my sigma 17-70 2.8-4 macro, Differences were that the LX5 was sharper but also significantly noisier and the 7D had very little noise, haha I guess that's what you pay for.

Another silly thing about the LX5 that I didn't expect is that at 24-35mm the flash will cast a shadow off of the lens, something that you expect from SLRs which is kind of annoying but yeah no biggie

!MiKrofT · 09-21-2010, 10:57 PM

I see. So probably not a huge improvement over my G11.

mickz · 09-22-2010, 07:27 PM

Picked up the LX3 and low light shots definitely look great! I'm in the market for a screen protector now but I want to buy it locally. I went to Daiso today and bought their 3" screen protector and it's way too small. I want to buy something that will cover the entire screen I would prefer NOT to buy it online because I don't want to wait for it to come in the mail and find out it doesn't fit properly.

ddr · 09-22-2010, 09:26 PM

i gotta say... of all the screen protectors i've ordered online that explicitly stated that it was made for a specific model, they always fit perfectly ...

but i see how that could frustrate someone. maybe i got lucky.

i went with my friend to get his DSLR screen protector put on at Broadway Camera @ Aberdeen. I don't really like their service in general, but the guy was VERY good at putting it on. Was about $10 give or take.

ilvtofu · 09-22-2010, 10:44 PM

The one you got at daiso was probably a widescreen 3" I made that mistake before too >.<

But yeah regular camera 3" screen protectors should be pretty universal/common
http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/va...961815672.html
$4 only on craigslist haha, pretty reasonable IMO

I stuck one on my 7D but haven't bothered and don't think I will bother with the LX5 yet since I know it'll always be in a case

mickz · 09-23-2010, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by ilvtofu

The one you got at daiso was probably a widescreen 3" I made that mistake before too >.<

But yeah regular camera 3" screen protectors should be pretty universal/common
http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/va...961815672.html
$4 only on craigslist haha, pretty reasonable IMO

I stuck one on my 7D but haven't bothered and don't think I will bother with the LX5 yet since I know it'll always be in a case

I think the one I needed was the Widescreen. I just don't see how the LX3's screen is listed as 3" but a 3" screen protector is nowhere close to protecting it. I've seen specific "LX3" screen protectors online ranging from $5-$15 but I just don't want to take a risk on getting another one that doesn't fit. It would be a bonus if the place I bought it from put it on for me as well because I'm horrible with these types of things.

d1 · 09-23-2010, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by mickz

Picked up the LX3 and low light shots definitely look great! I'm in the market for a screen protector now but I want to buy it locally. I went to Daiso today and bought their 3" screen protector and it's way too small. I want to buy something that will cover the entire screen I would prefer NOT to buy it online because I don't want to wait for it to come in the mail and find out it doesn't fit properly.

Have you tried putting it in your pockets yet? Is it too uncomfortable?

mickz · 09-23-2010, 04:11 PM

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Have you tried putting it in your pockets yet? Is it too uncomfortable?

I wouldn't suggest putting it in your pockets. The lens protrudes out so I don't think it's going to be too comfortable. The other thing I've read from other forums is the lens cap tends to come off if you do put it in your pockets. I'm probably going to buy a camera case in the next couple of days.

I'm also going to buy a wrist strap. I just can't picture myself using the supplied neck strap.

It was an absolute bitch trying to find a screen protector that fit properly. I went to Crystal Mall and none of the shops there had one. Ended up buying these overpriced 3.5" Giottos ones from Kerrisdale Camera and still had to trim off maybe 5mm of material.

!MiKrofT · 09-23-2010, 08:42 PM

You should get that permanent lens cap. It stays on and the lens pushes through and opens it.

03c0upe · 09-24-2010, 04:16 PM

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I had one put on hold at Kerrisdale and they have it on clearance for $350.

is this the best bang for the buck? they have a couple more left in stock

mickz · 09-26-2010, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 03c0upe

is this the best bang for the buck? they have a couple more left in stock

What are you looking for in a camera though?

03c0upe · 09-26-2010, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by mickz

What are you looking for in a camera though?

went to check out the panny lx3,, i wasnt impressed with the 2.5 zoom, just looking a cam with wide lens decent zoom hd video and at least 10mp. and something small, budget $400

mickz · 09-26-2010, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 03c0upe

went to check out the panny lx3,, i wasnt impressed with the 2.5 zoom, just looking a cam with wide lens decent zoom hd video and at least 10mp. and something small, budget $400

I guess it depends on your application as well. I'm using it mainly in low light environments but I also wanted a camera with a decent zoom. There's no point getting all that reach but a lens that is too slow for what I needed it for. Worst comes to worse I can always crop the pictures afterwards.

!MiKrofT · 09-26-2010, 07:38 PM

LX5 will solve the short zoom

03c0upe · 09-27-2010, 07:58 PM

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LX5 will solve the short zoom

its only 3.8x compared to the lx3 which is 2.5x? not much imo

m3thods · 09-28-2010, 10:44 AM

an extra 30mm (35mm equivalent) on the tele end is pretty big. Considering at the long end it's f/3.3, which is pretty good.

I think with the lx3/5 you're giving up reach for a faster lens. For what you're looking for (reach), the Canon SX20 IS and the Panasonic FZ35 get good reviews.

03c0upe · 09-28-2010, 03:24 PM

ok im looking for wide angle lens like the lx3 least 5x zoom,10mp. lens can be slower.

TOPEC · 09-28-2010, 06:29 PM

anyone have an idea on when the 5D MK III is gonna come out?

been thinking of getting a MK II, but not sure if i should wait or just buy now.

i know 2011 "should" be the year to renew the 5D IF canon follows the 3 year life cycle, but who knows what canon is thinking.

if it's comming out in a few months then i'll wait, but 6> months i'll settle with the MK II.

03c0upe · 09-30-2010, 03:47 PM

what you guys think lx3 for $350 cdn or DMC-ZS7 $250 usd

which one?

mickz · 09-30-2010, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 03c0upe

what you guys think lx3 for $350 cdn or DMC-ZS7 $250 usd

which one?

I considered those two models when I was picking a camera and it still depends on your application. With a slower lens and a larger zoom, most of your photos in low light will be blurry because camera shake will be magnified towards the longer end. If you're taking the majority of your pictures outdoors, the ZS7 seems like a good buy based on the reviews I've read.

Worst comes to worst you can crop the pictures if you don't have enough zoom. You can't "save" blurry photos later on.

If price is a concern, I wouldn't mind shelling out an extra $100 if the camera fits my needs.

03c0upe · 09-30-2010, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by mickz

I considered those two models when I was picking a camera and it still depends on your application. With a slower lens and a larger zoom, most of your photos in low light will be blurry because camera shake will be magnified towards the longer end. If you're taking the majority of your pictures outdoors, the ZS7 seems like a good buy based on the reviews I've read.

Worst comes to worst you can crop the pictures if you don't have enough zoom. You can't "save" blurry photos later on.

If price is a concern, I wouldn't mind shelling out an extra $100 if the camera fits my needs.

im just looking for a beginners camera, dont have a set application use. a mix of both indoor and outdoor i suppose. What made you pick the lx3 over the zs7?and what kind of pictures will you be taking with it? If the lx3 is way superior than the zs7 i dont mind the extra 100$