I believe this camera is a really rare find.
A camera which I believe will rewrite the way manufacturers will look at compacts.
If u need a compact and u have the cash for it, the LX3 really won't dissappoint.

Lens....is....priority.....

hi, i looking for lx3 also, cause my camera too big, n sometimes lazy to bring out, even lazy to take out from bag...

so, i think smaller camera will do the job...

4 questions here before i buy:

1)if compare with DSLR, the picture quality very poor? can realize the different easily? (normally i just print out at 4R to A4 size.)

2)if add the lens adapter, the camera might became bigger?
still can fix into the original case?
cause i dunwan the lx3 became much bigger, casue for me i wan compact for the camera. i still will stick to SLR when shooting in event.

3)i heard tat lx3 going to stop producing due to the high cost. it is true?
i scare after i bought then the lx4 coming out. cause i not hurry for tis camera, but also scare if lack of stock if stop producing tis camera.

4)can suggest me a place in KL to get it? so far how much is the best price with the standard package? where can get extended warranty?

hope ppl bought it can share the answer, cause many ppl in the forum might need your advice n info...

really thanks!!

1. At low ISOs and good lighting, the difference is subtle. I will not(read never) say that the image quality is better than a DSLR, because however you like the LX3, it's sensor is still much smaller than that of a DSLR.

2. [lulz i dunno]

3. Nonsense. It's selling so well, and that translates into profit for Panasonic. So why the hell stop?

4. [lulz check out http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/612223]

This post has been edited by joyyy: Feb 18 2009, 08:09 PM

1. I have no experience with DSLR yet. I don't think the quality will be a great difference between LX3 and DSLR under low ISO condition. Try to read the first page about the noise comparison between the LX3 and Sony A200.

2. Of course, the front will protrude. The casing the retail shop provides cannot fit in the LX3 with the adapter attached.

3. No, this is just a rumor. I've read that the Panasonic representative said that LX3 is not discontinued. It's just heavily back-ordered due to great demand.

4. My unit came with the 2 years warranty card. I bought mine last week. I bought from the member here, "iamsobloodysick", at RM1550 inclusive of the original package, 4GB Panasonic SDHC Class 4 memory card, one casing and Panasonic freebies (4 Heavy Duty Batteries & a blue bag).

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Oh ya.. my mistake..

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Added on February 18, 2009, 10:50 pmExtended warranty is valid for Malaysia only. If you see the warranty card, it says there register online but the seller told me that its fine without registering online. Just keep the warranty card as there is a sticker there mentioning the 2 years warranty.

Dont think too much lor. Just like DSLR lor. It keep coming new one every year, how to keep up to date. Then again, how often do we came across a good compact camera after all these years?

This post has been edited by andrekua: Feb 18 2009, 10:50 PM

good compact fuji 200EXR coming soon

Any spec that put LX3 to shame?

a better sensor but we wont know until it is out...

em, thanks for joyyy, Mr.LKM, andrekua answer....

i think still the best compact camera n will do the job when i lazy to bring my big camera...

hehe, think will join the family soon....

thanks again for the fast response... nice dude here!!

Is this a good buy? ebay item or should i use with original panasonic accessories?

hehe will be a new lx3 user this weekend.

This post has been edited by Uzumaki NaruTo: Feb 19 2009, 10:57 AM

Sounds like a very nice combo of accessories. Their products are interesting. I wonder if we can find a review online. The idea of 52mm filter is great as most of the DSLR filters are also in this format. Am I right?

Really? Since this is my first really nice digital camera I'll stick to the original accessories DMW-LA4+DMW-LPL46+DMW-LND46. The original Wide conversion lens really bites my wallet . If anyone are going to do bulk to buy from that fella I'll join in hehe.

ND filter necessary?
I dont really like to take photo with blur background. Maybe for water shot is okay. If confirm going to Redang, I think will get a polarizer before my trip. You ask lar whether can get cheaper if bulk together. Im interested in adapter and polarizer. ND I dont want la.

My way of thinking is kinda reversed. Now that i have a good camera , i have excuse to go to the waterfall places .

It seems like the Pandabase kits is having quite a good reputation.

Guys! Check this out! http://lx3contest.blogspot.com/

Really? Then can ask anyone to start to a bulk la. Going to Jakarta next month. Lots of place to visit hehe.

Wow~!
Damn cool~!

After doing some research on the adapter, I might rethink whether or not to buy the upgrade for CPL. It seem like quite troublesome to remove the adapter and reattach the original rim when I dont need the CPL. I was thinking of it like a easy to install/remove adapter when I wanted to take landscape pic.

Does anyone know that if there will be a compatibility issue when both the Ricoh LC-1 "auto lens cap" and adapter to 52mm present?

After checking the starry photos taken with the DSLR.. I'm poisoned again.. Luckily, the LX3 is enough to keep me busy for quite a long time. Its portability hold me from getting the DSLR. Haha~