Lumix LX3 or Sigma? What's the news on the new Sigma DP2?
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Last I heard, the DP2 was set for release sometime early next year. Though I wouldn't be surprised if it gets delayed. That depends you feel you need. The LX3 offers a zoom lens, albeit short, and fast 2-2.8 apertures. It does however use a smaller sensor. DP1 and DP2 use fixed focal length lens, but have a big DSLR size sensor. DP1 is 28mm equiv. and f/4, while DP2 is 41mm equivalent and f/2.8.
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Love my Sigma. It is fantastic lens for the money. If video is a requirement, I recommend the Sony. The OSS makes for much better video. BTW - when I shoot video, I change to 16-50 lens with OSS.
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Canon recently announced that a new 50mm f2 IS will be released. Also Sigma announced the complete renewed 50mm f1.4
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Yeah the biggest complaint for the SX200IS was the automatic flash every time. I'm gonna wait to see if that has been fixed in the SX210IS before I go ahead an order. Looks like a great improvement in every other area!I'm glad I held out on getting my super-zoom point and shoot! Within the last few weeks Nikon, Fujifilm, Canon, and Panasonic all announced their Spring 2010 models. There are some real good options out there!
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Yes... I'm very happy with the sp570 that I'm using right now, which includes RAW and RAW+JPEG shooting, as well as a hot shoe. I was hoping Olympus would include a rotating LCD after Canon's new model. That would have been nice. I'm upgrading to an SLR shortly, but the specs on this are worth a second glance. 26x... wow. The Bird-Watching mode also appeals to me as a wildlife photographer, although I'm not sure how exactly it would work. I know the smile shot option on the 570 is utterly useless. But the predecessor, although much maligned, is a fantastic camera, so I guess we'll have to see.
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I think the SX40 may be better than SX30 but there is no RAW output. Maybe time for a T3i!
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I am also a pro photographer but purchased this camera for a Europe trip. I didn't want to carry around my D300 but also wanted to be able to shoot in RAW. For the price and size I was happy with the photos. There was minimal noise in low light photos. I did not use the flash but did some adjustments later in Adobe Photoshop Lightroom. I cannot give a comparison to the LX-7 as I have not used it. Photos at dusk, dawn, night and sunsets came out with some noise but not enough to ruin the photos. If I could somehow upload some photos I will do so. Hope this helps!
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This is a fixed lens camera (cannot change the lens). From what Fuji claims this should be a huge jump in the quality of photography with the mega-zoom class of cameras. I only hope that they can live up to even half of what they claim. It will be interesting to see the professional reviews of this camera when it becomes available to the critics. I am going to hold off on purchasing a new camera until I see the reviews for this one. Unfortunately, I'm afraid that I (and most others) will be disappointed with it unless Fuji has totally redone the camera (and not just beefed up the HS10 which was a disappointing camera from everything I've read) and can actually deliver on their claims. I currently have a Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ35 and I like it for the most part. However I am deciding whether to move up to a DSLR or get a better Mega-zoom.
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The Sigma is an extreme wide angle, but not a fish eye. Straight lines will remain straight (almost). Autofocus works better on my D90 in bright daylight, worse in dim interiors where accuracy suffers.
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I bought fotga upgrade DP500IIS around one year ago. I filmed several times church concert for closeup shot with t3i which is very smooth focusing experience, but you need a solid dslr rig and tripod.
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I wondered if there were better LCDs out there for outside photos than on my last two cameras (Fujis). Anyway, I am gravitating toward a slightly larger camera with a nice optical zoom. On the high end, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35, and on the low end the Fuji S1500. These cameras tend to have viewfinders, but I need to do a lot more research before I make a final decision.
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Teresa, be sure to try out the q-AF (quick) and c-AF (continuous) focus modes. Yes, the ZS3's long zoom lens does prefer to have plenty of outdoor light. For that reason, I'd like to have an LX3 as well (f/2.0 versus f/3.3). I've heard there may be a new LX3 (LX4?) in 2010. If it has the HD video features of the ZS3, and still has f/2.0, (with perhaps a bit more zoom) it would be just about perfect!
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Thanks for your recommendation of the Panasonic Lumix LZ8. (Like others in this dialogue, I'm looking to replace a Nikon that was very disappointing.) It's been three years since your post, and I've noticed that it's hard now to find an LZ8. Is there a newer Panasonic you'd recommend with the same enthusiasm now? Thanks for your help.
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I am strongly looking at the Nex c3 myself. It has a new sensor, less heat (better low light) more shots out of the same battery. Lots more good stuff here... http://www.dxomark.com/index.php/News/DxOMark-news/DxOMark-Sony-NEX-C3-Review-a-great-sensor-in-tiny-a-camera I do think they will upgrade the Nex 5 also though. I have also heard talk of a Nex 7, don't know what your budget is but it really looks like a beast, 24mp and an oled screen. It is way out of my current budget though.
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I owned the LX3 and loved it! Took it to the UK and it took outstanding photos that I eventually published in a Shutterfly book. I was able to blow up portions of pictures and the resolution was still beautiful. Then my son wanted to trade me mine for his because he wanted the RAW capability of the camera. I missed it. Just recently ordered the LX5 after returning the G12. I take a lot of photos of grandchildren and the G12 was so-o-o slow and sluggish that I lost a lot of photos. Can't wait to see what the LX5 will do!
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Did you make a decision? I am currently debating the same two lenses. I am leaning towards the Canon since it seems there are quite a few quality/AF issues with the Sigma. Any advice is appreciated.
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I have already a Lumix ( not this one ) and I found it to be an excellent camera. I use it for food photography and have owned it for quite a few years. Being a Leica fan I bought the D-Lux 6 and I am very happy with it. I believe the quality is similar but I find the Leica a little more versatile with both manual and automatic capabilities. For the serious photographer it is the right choice. I say that without knowledge to LX100 but with the experience of my own Lumix.