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Would the LX3 be a good point and shoot camera too? using all auto?

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Enjoy the new camera. If I lost my LX3 I'd go out and buy exactly the same thing, there isn't anything comparable for my needs and conveniences.
 
Yes, full auto works great with the incredible iA mode. The only potential negative I'd say for a full auto user is that you have to manually pop up the flash. I prefer this since it's what I'm used to with my SLR and makes it so I don't have to go into a menu to turn flash on and off (just pop it up or push it down if you want to change real quick). I have handed the camera to other people though and forgotten to pop it up myself and they have a tough time figuring out how to pop it up so just remember to pop it up beforehand if it's needed.
 
The Intelligent Auto mode is one of the best auto modes in any digicam I've owned.

It's not perfect, but it comes pretty darned near. Where I've run into trouble is with white balance - especially with fluorescents.
Isabel
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--I lent my Canon Elph 870, which BTW did well in the recent head to head ratings, to my fiancee to shoot pics of her new litter of puppies for her website. I love that camera.

It gave me the opportunity to get the LX3, and I couldn't be happier. It surprises and delights in small ways every time I pick it up. I love the little joystick, the pop-up flash, and way to change aspect ratios.

Full auto exposure is very, very good. It even lets you know it's choosing macro settings when close in. Intelligent, indeed. I hope the Panasonic engineers get a big bonus.

It'll do well for a couple of years until the Next Big Thing comes along.

Enjoy and take pictures!

Greg
 
I'm glad your enjoying the camera too Greg. Panasonic's imaging division is doing really well, there digital broadcast camera's are really gaining ground on Sony too. More than the camera, I think the lens, even though recognised, is really the hero in the LX3's popularity. I've seen panasonic technology behind ordinary glass and the results are well....ordinary.

My gripe is I still haven't had time to fully go through the operatiors manual and settings with this little camera, I wonder what's possible when one actually knows what their doing!!

-> Isabel, you haven't been exhibiting pictures of your pussy lately?
 
Vertigon said:
My gripe is I still haven't had time to fully go through the
operatiors manual and settings with this little camera, I wonder
what's possible when one actually knows what their doing!!
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Multiple exposures is fun for a start!
 
That's something else I havent tried yet either. I did however find a great book on portrature today, I'm going to read a chapter every night and make the most of it over christmas.
 
...tsk tsk.

Absolutely great pics, Isabel. You tell great stories with them, and I hope your family appreciates the photodocumentary of their lives. You are a VERY valuable member of these forums!!!

THANKS! :)
 
Personally, I felt that using the iA mode (compared to other modes), the cam is a little slower. Anyone else felt the same?
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I think it is slower too, even without using it macro mode. Anyone tried taking portraits in front of a lit christmas tree yet? Interesting.
 
I've tried using different metering modes with exposure lock etc, problem is I get colour cast from the lights on the xmas tree and getting the right balance between exposing the face vs lights is tricky, then again the xmas tree in question was lit up like and oil well LOL. Thanks Isabel, isn't that a lovely name?
 
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