Comments on: New Panasonic cameras to be announced for PMA http://photorumors.com/2010/01/20/new-panasonic-cameras-to-be-announced-for-pma/ Photography news, before it happens Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:15:33 +0000 hourly 1 By: Fredhttp://photorumors.com/2010/01/20/new-panasonic-cameras-to-be-announced-for-pma/comment-page-1/#comment-5521 Fred Thu, 21 Jan 2010 18:26:34 +0000 http://photorumors.com/?p=2995#comment-5521 As a LX3 user, I can tell you a really pocketable 24mm is something very different from a GF1+40mm. Actually, the LX3 even gives the angle of a 22mm on the GF1, thanks to its true multi-format : at 16/9 it is 2mm wider than on 4/3 position. (The GH1 has the same multi-format, but not the GF1.) As a LX3 user, I can tell you a really pocketable 24mm is something very different from a GF1+40mm.
Actually, the LX3 even gives the angle of a 22mm on the GF1, thanks to its true multi-format : at 16/9 it is 2mm wider than on 4/3 position. (The GH1 has the same multi-format, but not the GF1.)

]]> By: Erichttp://photorumors.com/2010/01/20/new-panasonic-cameras-to-be-announced-for-pma/comment-page-1/#comment-5516 Eric Thu, 21 Jan 2010 10:02:45 +0000 http://photorumors.com/?p=2995#comment-5516 +1Plus, the GF1 has a sucky 1/160s flash sync, while LX3 has 1/2000s. With a faster flash sync, I'd have bought the GF1+pancake in a heartbeat. I sure hope Panasonic doesn't stop its LXx line. +1

Plus, the GF1 has a sucky 1/160s flash sync, while LX3 has 1/2000s.
With a faster flash sync, I’d have bought the GF1+pancake in a heartbeat.
I sure hope Panasonic doesn’t stop its LXx line.

]]> By: Jonathanhttp://photorumors.com/2010/01/20/new-panasonic-cameras-to-be-announced-for-pma/comment-page-1/#comment-5512 Jonathan Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:09:46 +0000 http://photorumors.com/?p=2995#comment-5512 Not sure that the GF1 is a true replacement for LX3. Although small for a camera with interchangeable lenses, the GF1 is, with a 14-45 lens (the nearest currently available equivalent to the LX3 lens), noticeably larger than the LX3, as well as costing 70% more (£550 vs £320). This lens is also f3.5-5.6 whereas the LX3 lens is f2.0-2.8. If it was to be my only camera, then maybe I would go for the GF1, but as a supplement to an SLR, I would rather go for the LX3 (particularly for its smaller size and brighter lens). Not sure that the GF1 is a true replacement for LX3. Although small for a camera with interchangeable lenses, the GF1 is, with a 14-45 lens (the nearest currently available equivalent to the LX3 lens), noticeably larger than the LX3, as well as costing 70% more (£550 vs £320). This lens is also f3.5-5.6 whereas the LX3 lens is f2.0-2.8. If it was to be my only camera, then maybe I would go for the GF1, but as a supplement to an SLR, I would rather go for the LX3 (particularly for its smaller size and brighter lens).

]]> By: PR adminhttp://photorumors.com/2010/01/20/new-panasonic-cameras-to-be-announced-for-pma/comment-page-1/#comment-5505 PR admin Wed, 20 Jan 2010 20:28:26 +0000 http://photorumors.com/?p=2995#comment-5505 Niko, I will have to agree with you again:) That's why I think they will remove the RAW mode and just make it their top p&s camera, the GF1 is the actual replacement of the LX3 in my opinion. Niko, I will have to agree with you again:)
That’s why I think they will remove the RAW mode and just make it their top p&s camera, the GF1 is the actual replacement of the LX3 in my opinion.

]]> By: NikoDobyhttp://photorumors.com/2010/01/20/new-panasonic-cameras-to-be-announced-for-pma/comment-page-1/#comment-5504 NikoDoby Wed, 20 Jan 2010 20:07:34 +0000 http://photorumors.com/?p=2995#comment-5504 How relevent is a LX3 replacement now that the GF1 and similar EVIL cameras are available? Not to mention that true DSLRs are at the same price range now. I don't think the LX4 will be as popular as the LX3 unless it brings something new to the table. How relevent is a LX3 replacement now that the GF1 and similar EVIL cameras are available? Not to mention that true DSLRs are at the same price range now. I don’t think the LX4 will be as popular as the LX3 unless it brings something new to the table.

]]> By: Jonathanhttp://photorumors.com/2010/01/20/new-panasonic-cameras-to-be-announced-for-pma/comment-page-1/#comment-5501 Jonathan Wed, 20 Jan 2010 17:47:05 +0000 http://photorumors.com/?p=2995#comment-5501 Sounds more like a replacement for the DMC-TZ7 (aka DMC-ZS3) given the lack of RAW mode. Addition of full manual control to this model would seem like a natural step as does GPS. Would 720p HD video be AVCHD Lite that is already present on the DMC-TZ7. Note it is almost exactly 12 months since launch of DMC-TZ7 and two years since launch of DMC-TZ5. Sounds more like a replacement for the DMC-TZ7 (aka DMC-ZS3) given the lack of RAW mode. Addition of full manual control to this model would seem like a natural step as does GPS. Would 720p HD video be AVCHD Lite that is already present on the DMC-TZ7. Note it is almost exactly 12 months since launch of DMC-TZ7 and two years since launch of DMC-TZ5.

]]> By: Anonymoushttp://photorumors.com/2010/01/20/new-panasonic-cameras-to-be-announced-for-pma/comment-page-1/#comment-5499 Anonymous Wed, 20 Jan 2010 16:30:52 +0000 http://photorumors.com/?p=2995#comment-5499 ..and what about a new 4/3, all lenses from Panasonic 4/3 are back at Amazon .fr they were unavailable for a while and the 4/3 rumors posted a rumors about a new DSLR ,with mirror ,from Panasonic and Olympus!!!!! With a new sensor!!!!!!!! ..and what about a new 4/3, all lenses from Panasonic 4/3 are back at Amazon .fr they were unavailable for a while and the 4/3 rumors posted a rumors about a new DSLR ,with mirror ,from Panasonic and Olympus!!!!! With a new sensor!!!!!!!!

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