I’ve been looking out for a little range-finder style camera to substitute for Elektra during those times when discretion is required. After comparing the Canon G9, the Fujifilm F100FD, the Ricoh GX200, and most recently, the Lumix LX3, I finally decided on the latter.
The LX3 comes with comprehensive manual controls and a fast, ultrawide F2.0-F2.8 24-60mm (35mm equivalent) Leica DC Vario-Summicron lens. Images are captured on a 1/1.63-inch CCD sensor sporting 10.1 million effective pixels.
A solid camera perfect for those official functions or discrete food reviews, or even for going walkabout. Here are some shots from my gerai ramadhan walkabout earlier today. Panasonic have made some bold claims about the LX3, stating that it offers “the highest image quality in compact camera history”. I’m beginning to agree 🙂
More shots below. Click on the Keep reading ? link 🙂
wowwieeeeee that’s definitely gonna be next on my list hehe….. :p
Wow, nice. Can I play? E.
Wow! awesome! 😀
You HAVE to convince my husband to buy me one! My LX2 is getting lonely.
How do the high ISO images look like dude?
CL: I think aaah, this camera very ngam for u orrr! hee hee!
E: Same goes to you! Sure u can play with it!
GD: awesome’s the word!
tina: bah let me talk to da man! heheh!
JimmyJoe: I shall test drive high ISO tomorrow night at the chinese temple outing but I’m managing my expectations bearing in mind this is still a compact camera 😀
AB, oh I forgot! there is one model of Ricoh which is also good for photohournalistic works. The DOF effects is “Finger Lickin” good.
Heii Jimmy Jo…Yo! Yo!
Ahim: you must be referring to the Ricoh GX200. Yup its verry nice, but a bit too expensive for me 😛
I think ah… you are light arh AB.. lets go shopping in Spore kekekkeeke
Bro, cute camera, especially when it’s hanging around your neck … 😛
Wanna see samples from the shots you took at BE just now, galap jua tu … 😛
No doubts on the quality of Leica lens. The metering however seems a little disappointing
It was kinda dark at BE last night.. I wonder how it looks like..
Oh that girl… Reminds me… Need to buy more pulut panggang from her… Ah~
I have been using a LX3 for a week now, and I have to agree: this is a great photography instrument for those who expect more from the compact cameras. Not an all-purpose tool, but excellent where it matters: handling, image quality, dynamic range, colors, noise control. Couldn’t be happier with my new camera.
Wait! wait! I think I want the new Panasonic Lumix G1…just because 🙂
haha tina, the G1, tempting as it seems, does not come with a built in f2.0 leica lens! Also, it somehow wouldn’t fit in my trouser pocket lah! heheheh!
Zul/Lisa: The pics are at the Acar & Kayupuk post. Wat do ya think?
Souljah: pulut panggang yang satu cucuk kah yang dua cucuk?
JH: u and me both! heheee
ahhhhh……must …have…LX3……and….. lens adaptor DMW-LA4
and…….Flash unit (GN22)….arghhhh…
reorengga: dont forget the optical viewfinder 😉
yeaaaa
how much is the Lumix LX3?
-27-: The list price for the LX3 is 799
Price in SIngapore now is $680! Bought one! woohoo!
congratulations babe! how u liking it? awesome eh?
Hi AB. I think I’m sold. Will be heading to SG next week, and this will be the first purchase on my list. (Should be handy for my phone reviews too! LOL)
Did your’s come with a lil bag or sthg? See u around bro.
Excellent choice which I am positive you will not regret! The Lumix LX3 is a work of art with the performance to boot! Yes, mine came with a little bag 🙂
Except teh last photo, the rest are badly taken
yulintara: thank you for your valuable feedback. I really appreciate honest feedback. I’d appreciate it even more if you could tell me why you think those pics are badly taken so I can improve on them?