I bought this camera in Nov. 06.
These comments are from my own personal viewpoint and are aimed at RAW shooters.
I wouldn't use this camera to shoot any of the image types which are compulsorily noise reduced.
I have read the other comments in this review so will try not to repeat those comments.
I am a stills photographer and shoot RAW exclusively and through experiment have found that the 'software package' used to develop the RAW image is crucial in producing the best rendition of the image.This I believe could solve a lot of the problems other RAW shooters have been having with this camera.
I have settled on Silkypix 3.0 (Not 2.0).
I found that:-
1. For a small sensor ,the resolution of the images at 100
& 200 iso are very good indeed. At 400 & 800
iso ,good.
3. The appearance of the camera (black) is very pleasing
to the eye and all solidly made.
4. The Auto focusing feature is very accurate in all but
the lowest levels of light conditions.
5. Very short start up time.
6. The 'vibration reduction' works very well.
7. Easy to carry around in a small shoulder case or
in a large jacket pocket.
8. The camera settings are easy to set up
via the LCD screen and there are some very
useful buttons on the outside of the camera
for quick access.
9. Manual operation available , very useful 'Program mode'
& 'Auto mode for beginners.
Overall I am very pleased with this camera and recommend it (with the right software) to people who shoot RAW and are keen amateurs and don't want to carry a dslr and seperate lenses around with them. I can't comment on a Pros' requirements.
I don't believe that excellence is achievable in anything, hence no fives.
Problems:
10. It is sometimes hard to see the image on the LCD
screen even in 'power' mode in bright sunlight but this
problem is not unique to the LX2. I wear glasses and
find optical viewfinders restrictive . I tend to shoot in
the shadows on very bright sunlit days.
11. There are colour inaccuracies and some high colour
saturation levels in the captured images. These
were not so apparent using S.P 3.0 and can be
compensated for(not eliminated) at the development
stage.
These comments are from my own personal viewpoint and are aimed at RAW shooters.
I wouldn't use this camera to shoot any of the image types which are compulsorily noise reduced.
I have read the other comments in this review so will try not to repeat those comments.
I am a stills photographer and shoot RAW exclusively and through experiment have found that the 'software package' used to develop the RAW image is crucial in producing the best rendition of the image.This I believe could solve a lot of the problems other RAW shooters have been having with this camera.
I have settled on Silkypix 3.0 (Not 2.0).
I found that:-
1. For a small sensor ,the resolution of the images at 100
& 200 iso are very good indeed. At 400 & 800
iso ,good.
3. The appearance of the camera (black) is very pleasing
to the eye and all solidly made.
4. The Auto focusing feature is very accurate in all but
the lowest levels of light conditions.
5. Very short start up time.
6. The 'vibration reduction' works very well.
7. Easy to carry around in a small shoulder case or
in a large jacket pocket.
8. The camera settings are easy to set up
via the LCD screen and there are some very
useful buttons on the outside of the camera
for quick access.
9. Manual operation available , very useful 'Program mode'
& 'Auto mode for beginners.
Overall I am very pleased with this camera and recommend it (with the right software) to people who shoot RAW and are keen amateurs and don't want to carry a dslr and seperate lenses around with them. I can't comment on a Pros' requirements.
I don't believe that excellence is achievable in anything, hence no fives.
Problems:
10. It is sometimes hard to see the image on the LCD
screen even in 'power' mode in bright sunlight but this
problem is not unique to the LX2. I wear glasses and
find optical viewfinders restrictive . I tend to shoot in
the shadows on very bright sunlit days.
11. There are colour inaccuracies and some high colour
saturation levels in the captured images. These
were not so apparent using S.P 3.0 and can be
compensated for(not eliminated) at the development
stage.