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  • Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)
  • Classic SLR-like manual operations include selectable AF spot/multi AF area, customization button, aperture, shutter, program and full manual modes
  • 2.5x wide-angle MEGA Optical Image Stabilized zoom lens
  • 10.1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality poster-size prints
  • 3.0-inch high-resolution LCD screen; HD video capture
  • 10.1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality poster-size prints
  • 2.5x wide-angle MEGA Optical Image Stabilized zoom lens
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    Product Description

    Designed for easy, creative shooting, and high-performance in low-light conditions, the Panasonic DMC-LX3 features a F2.0 24mm Leica DC Vario-Summicron lens, 10.1 megapixels and an ultra-sensitive 1/1.63-inch CCD developed specifically for this model. By combining a high-quality lens and sensor ready for a variety of shooting conditions with a wide-range of accessories and manual controls, the DMC-LX3 is ideal for professional photographers and serious amateurs looking for a compact digital camera that furthers their creative photography.

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    Designed for easy, creative shooting, and high-performance in low-light conditions, the Panasonic DMC-LX3 features a F2.0 24mm Leica DC Vario-Summicron lens, 10.1 megapixels and an ultra-sensitive 1/1.63-inch CCD developed specifically for this model. By combining a high-quality lens and sensor ready for a variety of shooting conditions with a wide-range of accessories and manual controls, the DMC-LX3 is ideal for professional photographers and serious amateurs looking for a compact digital camera that furthers their creative photography.

    At the heart of the DMC-LX3, is its 1/1.63-inch CCD. Making the intentional choice to limit the number of megapixels to 10.1 on its CCD, Panasonic was able to give more space for each pixel and also redesigned the peripheral circuits and other components to further minimize noise generation. As a result, sensitivity is almost 40 percent higher and saturation is increased by 35 percent when compared to Panasonics 10 MP digital cameras, giving the DMC-LX3 outstanding image quality and a wide dynamic range, and meeting the demand for a camera that works optimally in low-light environments. The CCD is also capable of reproducing images in three aspect ratios -- 4:3, 3:2 or 16:9. The new Multi Aspect mode allows the camera to take an image in all three aspect ratios simultaneously, allowing users to choose the version that best suits their needs.

    Another major upgrade to the LX3 is the F2.0 24mm ultra wide-angle Leica DC Vario-Summicron lens. The F2.0 is about twice as bright as a F2.8 lens and can shoot at higher shutter speeds to capture clear, blur-free images in dimly lit environments. In addition, the 24mm lens captures approximately a 213-percent larger viewing angle than a normal 35mm camera and 136% larger compared to a 28mm wide-angle lens. The lens unit consists of eight elements in six groups with four aspherical lenses with four aspherical surfaces. As a result of the F2.0 lens, the LX3 produces high resolution and minimal distortion and artifacts -- such as chromatic aberrations, ghosting and flaring.

    The LX3 also incorporates the Venus Engine IV, which provides more advanced signal processing technology for producing higher-quality images with reduced noise in both luminance signal and chromatic signal processing -- as compared to the Venus Engine III. The Venus Engine IV supports high sensitivity recording enabling the DMC-LX3 to record at up to ISO 3200 at full resolution and even up to ISO 6400 when using high sensitivity mode, enough to capture subjects in low lighting without using a flash. The Venus Engine IV also supports a faster response time, allowing the camera to shoot 2.5 shots per second at full resolution and six shots per second in High-Speed Burst mode.

    The easy-to-use joystick operation which was featured in its predecessor continues with the LX3, as its intuitive design makes selecting different settings on the camera, including focus, aperture and shutter speed -- easy and quick. Other convenient design elements include a switch on the side of the lens barrel that allows the user to quickly change the focus modes between Manual Focus, Auto Focus and Macro Auto Focus. When choosing Manual Focus, the focus distance and the depth of field according to the zoom range and aperture is also displayed. For setting white balance, the LX3 provides a new color temperature display function, and still includes the Two-Axis white balance adjustment settings offered in previous models. Users can also customize and store their own personal settings of up to four unique functions and instantly recall them later using the mode dial.

    Furthering its creative options, the LX3 also features a Film mode with six color types and three types of monochrome selections. Much like selecting from different film types, this function gives the user the flexibility and creative freedom to take more expressive digital photos. Also, when using the Multi-film mode, the LX3 produces a maximum of three images from a RAW file for the user to compare the different textures. Another new feature is the multiple-exposure feature, which lets the user create artistic photos by overlaying up to three consecutive images; while still viewing the last image on the 3.0-inch LCD screen. The LCD on the LX3 is new and improved with a 460,000-dot high resolution.

    While the LX3 allows full manual control for more advanced photography, it also includes Panasonics Intelligent Auto mode (iA), including the new feature, AF (auto focus) Tracking. AF Tracking automatically tracks the image subject and locks it into focus, making it easier for anyone to capture sharp, well-focused photos. The AF Tracking technology also improves face detection accuracy, allowing for crisp, sharp-focused shots even if the subject moves or turns their face. Other iA technologies include Intelligent Exposure, Digital Red-eye Correction, MEGA O.I.S, Intelligent ISO, Intelligent Scene Selector, Face Detection (up to 15 faces) and Quick AF.

    The DMC-LX3 has the ability to record High Definition (HD) video in 1280 x 720p at 24fps. With the newly added HD component output capability, still and moving pictures can be viewed by connecting the camera to a TV via an optional component cable (DMW-HDC2). In addition, the LX3 features Image Leveling, so when a captured image "leans" to the right or left because the camera was held at a slight angle when the photo was taken, this feature rotates the image to straighten it and crops the unnecessary edges.


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    3.8 out of 5 stars
    3.8 out of 5
    204 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the quality, portability, and ease of use of the digital camera. For example, they say it's a great point and shoot camera with an excellent lens that produces excellent photos. Customers are also impressed with the interface and the ability to set controls quickly. They like the lens speed, saying it'll capture the image with little perceptible lag.

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    61 customers mention57 positive4 negative

    Customers like the image quality of the digital camera. They say it's outstanding, and allows them to take some fantastic pictures. The fast lens lets them take high-def video, and is very good for portraits. They mention that Panasonic has made huge improvements in image processing between the LX1 model of 2005, and the newer model. They also appreciate simplicity and obtaining beautiful results.

    "...regularly under low-light conditions, enjoy simplicity and obtaining beautiful results, this is the camera for you...." Read more

    "...It is also very good for portraits, but at the widest angle, noticeable distortion occurs, so zoom out quite a bit for the best portraits...." Read more

    "...camera a week ago and took alot of pictures with it, many of the pictures are quite nice, when I had set the camera properly and took the shots right..." Read more

    "...Images are clear, sharp and the best I've seen from any digital camera...." Read more

    50 customers mention37 positive13 negative

    Customers like the portability of the digital camera. They say it's a great compact camera, ideal for pocket carry, and fun to use. They also like its size and the crystal clear LCD screen. Overall, customers are satisfied with the portiness and versatility of the product.

    "...wide angle is fantastic for getting a group in the shot, and it fits in my pocket so I don't feel like a geek lugging around a big camera, but when..." Read more

    "...This thing CAN fit in a large pocket but i prefer to have my girlfriend carry it in her purse - where it fits quite nicely...." Read more

    "...It's small; purpose built. You won't draw crowds using this camera. It's almost friendly. It looks quite nice too...." Read more

    "...The LX3 does not make photos equal in quality to DSLRs, but it's much more carriable - and having it on hand when you want to make a photograph..." Read more

    49 customers mention49 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the quality of the camera. They mention that it has a good quality on the built and on the picture. Some say that it is a fantastic point and shoot camera, very solid, and has an excellent lens. The camera feels and handles like a well-constructed dream, and it has excellent body construction and ergonomics.

    "...Even with the conversion lens attached to the LX3, it is still significantly cheaper (and lighter) than buying a DSLR and a wide-angle lens...." Read more

    "...That alone makes this cranky camera worth the investment...." Read more

    "...and casual travel photos, I cannot recommend this camera enough, it is fantastic, and you must go out and buy one immediately!" Read more

    "...Awesome results almost every time.Overall - a solid product, one that is very very hard to beat...." Read more

    30 customers mention25 positive5 negative

    Customers are impressed by the interface and image quality of the digital camera. They say the menus and interface are pretty intuitive. The camera is easy and fun to use, with easy access to important menu functions using the jog dial. The telephoto range and the controls/menu system is much better. Customers are also impressed with the macro and the 1cm focus range.

    "...4. Great battery life.5. Easy access to important menu functions using the jog dial...." Read more

    "...The build quality is excellent. The camera can be manually configured and used by an advanced user or you could run everything in auto program mode..." Read more

    "...With my Nikon FM2, all settings are totally manual, and the camera is set up to make it easy: aperture is a ring on the lens and shutter speed is a..." Read more

    "...and beautiful, the camera is quite compact and it has all the controls an advanced amateur would need...." Read more

    29 customers mention23 positive6 negative

    Customers like the lens speed of the camera. They say that the ISO performance with the extremely fast lens is good, and the camera can be used with little perceptible lag. They are happy with the performance of the flash, and are happy the quality of images from the LX3 in all conditions. The start-up speed and refresh rate are very good, making it a great point-and-shoot. The very fast burst mode is about 2.5fps, which is really good for a point- and-shook. The construction and with a really fast SD card installed, make the camera a good choice for low light shooting conditions.

    "...Start-up speed and refresh rate are very good, the wide angle is fantastic for getting a group in the shot, and it fits in my pocket so I don't..." Read more

    "...Thats pretty quick for a compact camera and helps in low light shooting conditions...." Read more

    "...It's a good thing this camera has good ISO performance at 400, and acceptable at 800; with the f2.0 aperture, it can take pictures in VERY low light..." Read more

    "...Fortunately, with fast lens and image stabilization I almost never need to use ISO above 400.2...." Read more

    24 customers mention24 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the angle of the digital camera. They mention that the wide angle is amazing, perfect for scenics and travel, and has an excellent lens. The 24mm view is a very attractive feature, and the f/2.0 wide aperture is incredibly fast.

    "...The LX3 is one of the best wide-angle focal lengths in the camera market at 24 mm (not many cameras can boast this!)...." Read more

    "...What good I will say about the camera is that the f2.0 lens is great. The wide capapbilities are great...." Read more

    "...Start-up speed and refresh rate are very good, the wide angle is fantastic for getting a group in the shot, and it fits in my pocket so I don't..." Read more

    "...Really wide angle, if you like landscape or urban photography, it's the perfect focal range.3.)..." Read more

    22 customers mention20 positive2 negative

    Customers like the brightness of the camera. They mention that it's great in low light, the best camera available for low light social settings, and is perfect for natural light photography. They also say that it takes the best night shots for its size and that it allows them to travel light.

    "...This camera performed exceptionally under low-light conditions with the aid of the beautiful and fast f 2.0 Leica lens...." Read more

    "...Pros:The LX-3 is the best camera available for low light social settings, including candle light...." Read more

    "...Performance - Excellent low-light performance, REALLY excellent daytime performance...." Read more

    "...gives you freedom from the tripod in more situations and allows one to travel light and work more candidly with this camera...." Read more

    20 customers mention15 positive5 negative

    Customers like the appearance of the digital camera. They say it's almost friendly, has a real retro look and feel, and feels and looks good. Some customers also mention that it is charming to use black and white at a wide angle and fill the frame with an.

    "...It is also a very attractive package when coupled with the Leica leather case. Very retro and styling!" Read more

    "...the f2.0 aperture, it can take pictures in VERY low light, and still look great. Oh, and the hotshoe mount will accept a full sized flash :)4.)..." Read more

    "...It also just felt and looked so nice that I was constantly afraid to use around my kids for fear of getting it banged up...." Read more

    "...This might not look good in some shots (like if a straight like or someones face is close to the border) but nothing too bad for most of the..." Read more

    Panasonic LX3
    4 Stars
    Panasonic LX3
    Panasonic LX3It's not a world-shaking camera, but it's a good one. I give it 4 stars.I've been taking pictures for pleasure since the 70s. I've owned a Nikon rangefinder, a Yashicamat 124G, a Pentax 67, and a variety of Nikon SLRs since back in the ancient days of film. Most of my cameras have been fully manual: set the focus by hand, set the zoom by hand (if there is a zoom), set the aperture and shutter speed by hand. All those cameras have separate lens caps, too.I've also owned several all-automatic point & shoots, and I now own a Nikon D-70, which is my main camera these days. I got my LX3 a couple of weeks ago, and I've devoted a good bit of time to reading the manual and putting the instructions to use on the LX3.My understanding of most items is that they're all the product of compromises. Some of the compromises work for me, some I can live with, and some are deal breakers. The LX3 has its compromises: the zoom is 2.5X; when you take a video, the camera locks the zoom and focus when the recording begins. I'm more aggravated by this latter compromise - I'd prefer to be able to zoom in and out while making a video, but it's not a deal breaker for me.The small things I like are the slides and dial for some controls instead of buttons or menus. A sliding switch to turn it on means I don't accidentally hit the power button when I meant to press the shutter release. The slide for the flash means I really have to mean to raise the flash -- it doesn't pop up accidentally because my fingers were in the wrong place. A slide fastener for the battery/SD access means (I hope) a more secure fastening of that door. There's a slide switch to select picture mode or view mode. I also like the rotating dial for modes. I can turn the camera on with it set to video, even though I last used it for still photos. No drilling down through menus as the event passes me by. I use the dial to determine exposure mode (P, A, S, manual, and custom) before I turn the camera on or while it's coming on. In the dark and without my reading glasses, I can see my mode in the LCD; if I change it, it shows me an animation of the dial selecting the modes. I like this, since I can't always read the icons on the dial.The major selling point for me, though, is the ability to think about what I'm going to do and to do that. This is a camera that rewards thoughtful photography. Do I want to show the slide on a regular TV, a computer, or on Hi-Def TV? I can choose the aspect ratio accordingly by using a slide switch right on the lens. Is the background a distraction so that I want to blur it out? I can choose my aperture and let the camera set the shutter speed. Do I want to take a snapshot of someone? I can choose to have the camera find the face and set focus and exposure on that. Is someone in bright light? I can set the flash to -1 or -2 EV and soften the shadows without overpowering the sun. Is someone backlit? I can choose spot metering and use the focus function and joystick to put the spot to be metered right on the subjects eyes and get a good exposure.I have set up a couple of specific setting combinations and saved them as custom modes. I can select them using the mode dial (one is selected without further ado; the others require a quick selection from a menu that pops up - slows me down, but not too much).With my Nikon FM2, all settings are totally manual, and the camera is set up to make it easy: aperture is a ring on the lens and shutter speed is a dial on the body. Twist another ring to focus on the screen through the eyepiece. On the LX3, things are different, so it takes some getting used to. Shutter speed and aperture are manually set using the joystick, so it's not an immediate result. Focus is also done using the joystick and looking at the LCD, and I'm not happy with that yet. Maybe I will be. So far, though, I'm happier setting the focus using the focus button and the joystick to put the focus dot on what I where I want the focus to be and letting the camera handle it. It's slower than my FM2 but faster than using the joystick to manually focus. (And more accurate so far.)User interfaces are personal. If you don't like the interface on the LX3, you won't like the camera. I like it fine. I'd prefer to have the menu drop me back in to the last-used selection, but it starts at the top every time. I'd prefer to be able to press the menu/set button and have it scroll to the next menu item, but I have to use the select buttons instead. Overall, I give the user interface high marks; there's a quick menu accessible from the joystick which gives you quick access to often-used items.Some observations: it's a light camera, but it's not small. The dimensions are for the body of the camera, but the lens, even when the camera is shut off, extends from the body almost another inch. My wife has a Canon G9, and the volume of the two cameras is identical if you take the LX3's lens into account. It won't fit in your shirt pocket. I've used lens caps for so long, it's a non-issue for me. I have no problems with the removable lens cap. The Hi-Def videos are excellent. I shoot in RAW all the time; conversion to JPEGs is not much more burdensome than shooting in JPEG, and having all the photo information available to play around with rewards any extra time it takes. Your mileage will vary, but all the options I have available on the LX3 makes using RAW a good decision for me.Another observation is the barrel distortion at 5.1mm. I've photographed quadrille paper at 5.1mm and 12.8mm at all three aspect ratios. At 5.1mm, barrel distortion in the graph paper is quite obvious. However, in the real world I never notice the distortion in my wide-angle photos or videos. I'm sure other people will notice and be put off by it. The distortion can be corrected by some photo editing applications if it bothers you.Further, the LX3 has a distinctive lens flare pattern: if you shoot into some specular lights, you get a vertical line up and down the entire photo for each light.If you use your point and shoot for snapshots, I'm not sure the LX3 is worth the big bucks. Leaving it on automatic and JPEGs doesn't seem to me to be worth $500. If you want to make photographs instead of taking snaps, I think this camera is worth comparing with others of its ilk (the Canon G9, for example [or better, the G11 when it comes out]). The LX3 does not make photos equal in quality to DSLRs, but it's much more carriable - and having it on hand when you want to make a photograph means you actually get the photo. For me, the value in the camera lies in having all the choices I get to make in 35mm photography (and DSLR) without having to lug the big iron around all day. It won't replace my D-70 anymore than my other P&S cameras did, but it's a very worthy adjunct. I would have preferred a much smaller camera, but I'm willing to compromise on the size to get the capabilities of the LX3.JUNE 2011 - I broke the battery door off. I called Panasonic to get an estimate, and I learned that there is a flat-rate cost for all repairs of $275, regardless of the problem. $275 to replace the battery door, and as far as Panasonic is concerned there's no way around it. My local professional camera store says they're prohibited by their vendor contract with Panasonic from doing repairs. I have to send the camera to the authorized repair center for the flat-rate cost.
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