REAL CROWNED CHAMPION KING OF THE KING : LX3read link below :
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/Q408enthusiastgroup/Topic latest updated at page 44 : Forummer kevin7ae bought full set of lens for lx3
Market price : Rm 1480(no memory card) to Rm 1550(with 4 gig pana card) for black and silver (Please note that this is not WTS thread,Im not selling this camera nor selling pictures)
Currently with Version 1.0
version 1.1 with more improved AWB firmware out on 15th december 2008link to update firmware 1.1 :
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/.../LX3/index.htmlIn firmware 1.1 : Performance tweak log files :
Compatibility update for the DMW-FL220 flash unit.
Improved auto white balance performance.
Improved auto focus performance. Bintang maju and foto edar in BB plaza still got stock for black
Superb DSLR replacement camera with full manual function for user that want a small size camera.
Loaded with main features : 24mm, LEICA F2.0 lense,1/1.63 sensor,burst flash,hot shoe,HD video,Venus engine 4 and much more.
LX3 accesories :


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Sensor • 1/1.63" sensor
• 11.3 million total pixels CCD
• 10.1 million effective pixels
• Primary Color Filter
Image stabilization • Lens-shift
• MEGA O.I.S. (Auto/Mode1/ Mode2)
Image sizes 4:3 Aspect Ratio:
• 3648x 2736 pixels
• 3072 x 2304 pixels
• 2560 x 1920 pixels
• 2048 x 1536 pixels
• 1600 x 1200 pixels
• 640 x 480 pixels
• 3:2 Aspect Ratio:
• 3776 x 2520 pixels
• 3168 x 2112 pixels
• 2656 x 1768 pixels
• 2112 x 1408pixels
• 2048 x 1360 pixels
• 16:9 Aspect Ratio:
• 3968 x 2232 pixels
• 3328 x 1872 pixels
• 2784 x 1568 pixels
• 2208 x 1248 pixels
• 1920 x 1080
Movie mode • QuickTime Motion JPEG
• 4:3 Aspect Ratio: 640 x 480 pixels 30 fps or
• 320 x 240 pixels 30 fps/10 fps
• 16:9 Aspect Ratio: 848 x 480 pixels 30 fps
• HD(16:9 Aspect Ratio): 1280x720 pixels 24fps"
Output formats • JPEG ( Exif 2.21 standard)
• RAW
Image processor Venus Engine IV
Lens • 2.5x zoom
• f=5.1-12.8mm (35mm Equiv.: 24-60mm)
• F2.0 - F2.8
• LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMICRON
• 8 elements in 6 groups
• 4 Aspherical Lenses / 4 Aspherical surfaces)
Focus modes • Normal
• Macro
• Quick AF
• Continuous AF
• Manual Focus (Joystick)
• One Shot AF
• AF Area Select
• AF Tracking
AF assist lamp Yes
Shooting modes • Intelligent AUTO
• P(Program) mode
• A(AperturePriority) mode
• S(Shutter Priority) mode
• M(Manual) mode
• Motion Picture
• Custom1
• Custom2
• Scene mode
Scene modes • Portrait
• Soft Skin
• Self-Portrait
• Scenery
• Sports
• Night Portrait
• Night Scenery
• Food, Party
• Candle Light
• Baby1
• Baby2
• Pet
• Sunset
• High sensitivity
• Starry Sky
• Fireworks
• Beach
• Snow
• Aerial photo
• Hi-Speed Burst
• Flash-Burst
• Film Grain
• Pin Hole
Metering • Intelligent Multiple
• Center Weighted
• Spot
AE Bracketing +/- 0.3/0.5 EV
Exposure compen. • +/-2 EV
• 0.3 EV increments
Sensitivity • Auto
• 80
• 100
• 200
• 400
• 800
• 1600
• 3200
• High Sensitivity Mode : Auto(1600 - 6400)
Shutter speed • P: 1-1/2000sec (Selectable minimum shutter speed)
• A/S: 8-1/2000sec
• M: 60-1/2000sec
• Starry Sky Mode : 15, 30, 60sec.
Aperture values • Wide: F2.0 - F8.0 Tele: F2.8 - F8
White balance • Auto
• Daylight
• Cloudy
• Shade
• Flash
• Halogen
• Color Temperature
• White Set 1
• White Set 2
• White Balance Adjustment
Drive modes • Single
• Continuous
Burst speed • 2.5 frames/sec Max. 8 images (Standard), Max 4 images (Fine), Max 3images (RAW)
• High-speed Burst Mode: approx. 6 frames/sec (recorded in 3M for 4:3, 2.5M for 3:2, 2M for 16:9)
Self-timer 10 sec. / 2 sec.
LCD monitor • 3.0", 3:2 Polycrystalline TFT LCD Display
• 460K dots
• Field of View : approx. 100%
• AUTO Power LCD mode
Viewfinder Optional
Flash • Auto
• Auto/Red-eye Reduction
• Forced On
• Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction
• Forced Off
• Flash Synchro 1st / 2nd
• Flash output Adjustment (1/3EV step, -2 - +2 EV)
• Hotshoe
FLash coverage 0.8 - 8.3m (Wide/Macro/ISO Auto), 0.3 - 5.9m (Tele/ISO Auto)
Connectivity • DC Input
• AV Output (NTSC/PAL)
• HD AV Output (Component)
• USB2.0 High speed
Storage • SD Memory Card
• SDHC Memory Card
• MultiMediaCard (Still image only)
• Internal Memory (approx. 50 MB)
Power • Li-ion Battery Pack (3.7V, 1150mAh)
• Battery life: 380 pictures (CIPA standard)
• AC Adaptor (Input: 110-240V AC) (Optional)
Dimensions 108.7 x 59.5 x 27.1 mm
Weight (with battery) Approx. 265 g
Click this link for "ISO noise test only" LX3 vs ricoh GX200 Vs sony dSLR A200http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=18873237From Lyn user: DarumaQUOTE
no regrets. love it more than my DSLR
Review and camera hotlinks: Panasonic Main LX3 site, must clickhttp://dcuser.net/panasonic/panasonic-lumix-dmc-lx3.htmlhttp://www.panasonic.net/pavc/lumix/lx3/high_image.html#no02http://www.steves-digicams.com/pr/panasoni...008_lx3_pr.htmlhttp://www.dpreview.com/news/0807/08072102panasoniclx3.aspCompilation of picture from new user,newbie,guru,dslr user of LX3 :Walking ant,Hard to take non static pictures with no tripod
100% crop shot to see ant details
new owner of kevin7ae
new owner of kevin7ae
new owner of kevin7ae
LX3 pictures link..click to see for image» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «
This post has been edited by RoxyGal: Dec 20 2008, 05:18 PM