LX7 image quality

after a week with the camera i can say that Straight out of the camera jpg engine the IQ outdoor is bad. We need to wait to ACR 7.3 for raw processing.

I find the review at digitalcamerainfo very accurate.

"Although the LX7 aced many of our tests in the lab, this doesn’t translate to gorgeous shots in the field. The lens is sharp, but real-world details are muddy. Color rendition is accurate, but outdoor shots seem flat and unattractive. At least dynamic range is genuinely impressive."

Video is superb and the camera f1.4 is unbelievably good for low light shoot.

I am very happy since i have the D3200 DSLR for photos and i use the lx7 for video and indoor shooting(for its 24mm f1.4). The flash is fantastic since the sync speed is 1/4000

so you can fill flash outdoor at any condition. The ND filter is also very practical.

so for documentary purpose and travel B cam its a great camera. If you have important
photos you will need modern DSLR or APS-C Mirrorless camera.

LX7 with a DSLR is a win combination.

thanks for the heads up

so my question is can that Jpeg engine be fixed with new version of firmware?
that would be cool

It does not need to be fix, adobe lightroom can process multiple RAW batch image. (and convert it to JPG)

I will post some photos as soon as the RAW support will be released.

Good to see this confirmed. Have you tried adjusting the in-camera settings to get better JPegs?

ACR 7.2 RC (release candidate that is) already supports the LX7.

I dont care about jpeg i am a RAW shooter

Not really

ACR 7.2 RC can open the file but can not identified the camera as LX7. This is mean that no lens correction, no picture profile etc. Its not ready yet

Although I haven't shot with a Panasonic for quite some time, the panasonic/leica jpg engine has always been very powerful and adept - the photographer just has to know how to use it.

The first thing to do with a Panasonic/Leica camera is turn the noise reduction down as far as it will go and shoot in the more manual modes like shutter priority, aperture priority and full manual. Even program mode on many Panasonic Leica's is butchered with some overiding built in noise reduction.

If one can get good results with the old fz100, known for its smear and noise, using these points mentioned as a starting point will get you going in no time with any Panasonic Leica. No need for raw really, the camera will produce a good jpeg if you let it.

Remember though, when buying the Panasonic Leica's, your buying a beautiful lens, the camera is just something they attach to it - unfortunately the attachment is perminant.