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jchong
post Oct 23 2010, 11:14 PM

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QUOTE(ic3rock @ Oct 23 2010, 07:17 PM)
Hard to say, this 3 model about the same level. I asked this question before, most say lx3 or lx5 better, but canon S95 is cheaper compare with lx3 and lx5.. rclxms.gif
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It's a tough decision between S95 and LX5. In the end I chose the S95 mainly because it is a more compact size and easier to carry. In terms of picture quality, they are both very close.

Of course the S95 is also cheaper.
jchong
post Oct 24 2010, 08:52 AM

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QUOTE(DarrenK @ Oct 24 2010, 02:54 AM)
do u guys stick a crystal glass  thing in front of the camera lense for s95?they recommended me and was told that it is good for the lense as it is anti crack and scratch something LOL..is that crystal thing necessary>
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Yeah, the shop also tried to promote that crystal glass thing to me. I think it's just a sales gimmick. I've never had my camera lens crack or scratch before. So I didn't get it.
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post Oct 24 2010, 08:54 AM

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QUOTE(ic3rock @ Oct 23 2010, 11:31 PM)
Haha, from outlook, i feel S95 quite plastic, but lx3 like toy, lol... U got ur right, some more canon brand is more famous, and price cheap is a good steal...  rclxms.gif
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Plastic? I feel the S95 is quite solid. Build quality for LX5 also not bad.

In the end compare the features, size, price, etc and buy the one that fits you.
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post Oct 24 2010, 09:05 AM

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QUOTE(poolcarpet @ Oct 24 2010, 09:00 AM)
i did a lot of research when deciding between an LX5/used LX3 or new S95. in terms of pricing, this is what I know:

S95 - RM1199 lowest in Sg Wang, no SD, no case
LX5 - RM15xx LYN price? free SD & case
LX3 - RM1000? Seems like not many want to sell their LX3 for less than this.

In terms of features:

S95 - miniature effect, fish eye effect, in camera HDR mode -> most of these in camera effect can be achieved using photoshop or other image manipulation software on the PC but it's convenient to have it in camera. it's truly a compact camera, power off and into pants pocket
LX5 - 1cm macro (S95 only 5cm), autofocus & zoom during video (S95 cannot), hotshoe to add on extra accessories (S95 tadak), however not so compact plus need to fiddle with lens cap each time you want to take photos/keep camera. LX5 battery life seems to be better 400shots single charge? S95 is 200+ shots single charge but I am happy with the S95 battery.

both cameras have large aperture F2, larger than normal sensor 1/6.x" and 1/7" (S95) - normal compact camera is usually 1/2.3".
LX5 has wider angle 24mm vs S95 28mm.

Anyway, in the end I chose S95 because of the compactness.
LX5 pricing is a bit on the high side, and if you are paying RM1.5k for a supposedly compact, you can even look at NEX-3 with the pancake lens, which is a micro 4/3" camera (sensor is much larger than S95/LX5 - which mean much better image quality).
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I agree with your points. I also made the same comparison when deciding between S95 and LX5.

Pricewise I got my S95 for RM1,259 (package with 4GB SDHC, Canon pouch, mini tripod, screen protector).

Actually NEX3 uses APS sensor (even bigger than micro 4/3).
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post Oct 24 2010, 11:13 AM

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QUOTE(ic3rock @ Oct 24 2010, 10:52 AM)
2nd hand LX3 Rm900 good to buy? Currently i work at SG, S90 and S95 price is S$699 and S$669, after convert to RM is 1.6k++  sweat.gif
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How come so expensive there? I thought prices in SG about the same as MY.
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post Oct 25 2010, 09:44 PM

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QUOTE(SingTime @ Oct 25 2010, 09:07 PM)
One more thing, does S95 have battery indicator to show how much battery left? 
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Yup S95 has a battery indicator.
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post Oct 25 2010, 09:46 PM

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QUOTE(atah @ Oct 24 2010, 11:07 PM)
may i know where did u get the package?
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From Digital Mall, PJ. The fellow there posts in LYN under the name skydrake. He's got a sales thread here too.
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post Oct 26 2010, 08:28 PM

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QUOTE(ic3rock @ Oct 26 2010, 07:21 PM)
LOL, some canon camera in M'sia come with 2 years warranty, but in SG 99% 1 year warranty.
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The S95 comes with 1+2 years warranty (register your warranty online for the extra 2 years).

This post has been edited by jchong: Oct 26 2010, 08:28 PM
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post Nov 10 2010, 01:50 PM

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QUOTE(grace lin @ Nov 9 2010, 04:01 PM)
hello,

can i now which shop u buy for tis price?

please pm me the shop name & location pls?

grace_lkm@hotmail.com

tq
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I bought it from Digital Mall, PJ. It's the kiosk on 1st floor.

The seller is also a LYN member under the name skydrake. You can pm him too.
jchong
post Nov 11 2010, 03:53 PM

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QUOTE(Liuism @ Nov 11 2010, 03:17 PM)
bro, i wan skydrake contact oso..
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Just check his thread: http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=1226457

 

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