Why Lumix LX-5 is expensive than LX-7?
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The LX5 is no longer being produced. It has been replaced by a newer model, the LX7. The LX5 prices were reduced (sometimes as low as $200) for a while the retailers needed to move them out of their inventories to make way for the newer LX7. Now that that has happened, new in the box LX5 cameras are now scarcer. I believe that is what you may be observing.
506845
Very good question. This is one of the mysteries of life. Buy the LX-7. It's a great little camera.
1426710
First, I'd discount the Nikon not because of it's limited lens selection, but because of its small sensor, which increases noise and limits dynamic range. After all, you're considering the Leica X1, which sports a fixed prime lens. As for affordability, the NEX-7 costs $1200 for the body alone (or $1350 with the kit lens), and the Zeiss f/1.8 24mm costs $1000, so the NEX-7/Zeiss combination will set you back at least $2200, which is $200 more than the Leica. If all you want is a compact camera with a 35mm-ish lens, then the Leica begins to look more reasonable than when it was first introduced. That said, the Leica has several disadvantages: it focuses more slowly than the NEX-7, it has no built-in viewfinder and a lesser LCD screen, its lens is slower than the Zeiss and not interchangeable, and the X1 is not built to the standard of Leica's rangefinders. Even so, the X1 is a great camera. Which camera you buy will depend on your taste and needs; both the Sony and the Leica are excellent cameras.
48864
D-LUX 5 is still listed on the Leica website as a current model. I suggest that unless it is offered to you much cheaper than D-LUX 6, the later model offers useful improvements (faster lens for example) for very little additional cost.
1853585
good question--i own both of them and i've got to say the d-lux6 is the better camera. no idea why the 5 is more. after two full years of heavy use, my 5 started getting pretty buggy on me--i have not had any issues like that with the 6 (nor did i have them with the 4 that i used heavily for two years before the 5). ***i did just read that leica has discontinued the 6, to allegedly be replaced by a d-lux7 later in the fall. just FYI!***
1175146
It is now $299.95 !!!! It is the perfect time to get this camera, I got one already, and am loving every moment of using it. Panasonic LUMIX DMCG2K 12.1MP Digital Camera (Body Only)
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The reason the price jumped is that Amazon doesn't have the camera in stock (hardly anyone does -- Panasonic seems to have badly underestimated demand), and the only third-party Amazon sellers who have it are charging these ridiculous gouging prices because they think there are people willing to pay that much to get it NOW as opposed to whenever Panasonic can manufacture enough to satisfy the demand. If I were to put in an order with Amazon today (buying from Amazon at $899), I doubt I'd receive it before January at this point. There's no way I would pay $1500 for a GF1, but the official $899 price seems fair for what it is (with a lens included).
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If price is not a factor the choice is tougher. I understand the the RX 100 is a great little camera. I might have gone that way except that I was looking for value. For the money the Lumix was my first choice.
476510
I believe the issue is that Amazon sold out of them (this seems to be a very popular camera), and the third party sellers are charging a higher price due to the demand. It's not anything Amazon's done, $999 isn't their price.
1053046
You pay extra for the BIG RED BALL on the camera. The software is more complete (if you have photoshop or something like it who cares) The Leica is made by Panasonic under an agreement that includes lens and electronics sharing. Big red stickers are availible at Staples for $1.50 per hundred. Nuff said, the Panasonic is the way to go. Ever notice how hard it is to find anything about the LUMIX cameras in the photo mags? Leica won't allow it.
765803
I am not sure what 55-300 lens you are referring to but generally speaking the cost of a lens is dependent on two things. One, the width of the close up to wide angle i.e 55 vs 70 to 300. The longer one would be more. Two, the f stop of the lens. The lower the more expensive because the lens has a wider range of optium focus. These are big generalities but this should give you some idea why one lens might be more expensive than another. It all depends what you want to do with the lens and the type of pictures you want to take. I take a lot of sports for my grandkids so faster and wider range of focus is important to me. Goodluck.
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I never purchased the DLUX 5 to test it out to see how it compared to the DLUX 6. I wanted a compact camera with a telescopic lens that I could take anywhere in my pocket, and it was the best camera for the price. I did purchase other Leica cameras for signifigantly more money and found that price was driven up by the demand, as compared to when they first came out and they didn't have the picture quality of the DLUX 6. I just love it. I think you will to. (see photos I've taken)
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IMHO, LX7 is better than Sony RX100 for the reasons as following:1. Wider lens, 24mm vs 28mm of RX1002. Fast lens, F1.4-2.3 vs F1.8-4.9 of RX1003. Image stabilizer is one stop better than RX1004. LX7's iAUTO is arguably the best by most of Pro's review (but I found the color is way off in certain cases).
130159
Never saw the question but the lumix that i have (2nd one) is a terrific little camera. Don't blame the camera for something that appears to have been caused by human intervention!
1746412
Late to respond, but my previous camera was a Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ18, a point and shoot camera which I thought took outstanding pictures...until I bought the DMC-FZ150. Holy cow! What a jump in performance that even an unsavvy enthusiast like myself can actually use. I am, however, shocked by the price increase. I had to buy it online because it wasn't available locally but with the reviews and my past experience with Panasonic, I took a deep breath and did it, purchasing it through Amazon for $439 in early April 2012. I consider it top echelon of the "amateur" use cameras.
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The size of the lx5 is a deal breaker for me, I just sold my g11 because it was too big to fit in my pockets and I would never bring it anywhere. Though I love the look of the lx5(the s95 looks so cheap and consumer-y) and wanted to give another brand a try, the s95 seems like the smallest camera with a decent sized sensor, there really aren't any other options.
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Brian, I think you misinterpreted my comment about the Canon XSi. I didn't have any problem with the camera itself, I said that Canon's kit lens is no match to Olympus kit lens/s and that I would need a lot of money to replace canon's with prime lens/s that match Oly's quality and focal range not mention the weight. I don't believe in investing in expensive lenses while using mid-range DSLR body. The cost of lens/s should be inline with the cost of the body something which I find Olympus doing better by providing inexpensive, good quality lenses even at their standard level.
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Yes, it is excellent, I wonder why people spend so much money on useless cameras while Panasonic Lumix Lx 7 is available.