Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 camera £249.00 delivered (f2 / 24mm equiv. Leica lens) RRP was £449 - £249 @ Park Cameras
Scorching compact with 24mm equiv. wide angle, takes near-DSLR quality photos - I did a lot of research and this is the camera for me. This is proper UK stock and the shop does free next day delivery.
Was originally £449, now very difficult to get for less than £300 (not including the Hong Kong 'grey' imports that are all over flea-bay and google shopping which take 10+ days to deliver and potentially a problem to return if there is a problem). At under £250 this one is a steal - I just ordered one.
Here's the usual product info:
Capturing Creativity with the New Panasonic DMC-LX5 Compact Digital Camera - With New High Sensitivity CCD and F2.0 LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMICRON LENS
Panasonic is pleased to announce the long-awaited DMC-LX5 - a successor to the DMC-LX3, acclaimed worldwide by photography enthusiasts. The premium compact camera is fully re-designed in the lens from its predecessor with changes in the CCD and the image processing engine, and with further improvements and upgrades to the camera, ensuring the new LX5 produces high picture quality and creative images.
Creative ‘Wide Angle’ Shots
The newly developed, super bright, F2.0 ultra wide angle 24mm LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMICRON lens minimises distortion for stunning, true-to-life images with outstanding resolution and detail. With the extra advantage of a 24mm wide angle, rare on a compact camera, the LX5 offers an extraordinarily large viewing space and with thanks to an extended optical zoom from 2.5x(60mm) to 3.8x(90mm) even more versatility and opportunity to capture the perfect shot. This advanced lens also makes it easy to produce beautiful photos with pleasing soft-focused background thanks to the shallow depth of field provided by the extra light.
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Mind you, if you're really watching the pennies, the Samsung EX1 at £219 in the same store, is an even better deal (but with a reduced zoom range). The SeriousCompacts site is worth a look for some good reviews of these cameras.
As for the Nex-5n, put a zoom lens on it and try to fit it in your pocket.
Edited By: polishpete on Jul 09, 2012 19:25
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Jump to unread Post a CommentThanks for sharing this. I did check on the phone and they have new LX5s in stock.
I don't think so!
I'd still stick with the nex-5n for £389 after cashback with its 23.4 x15.6mm sensor, 10fps burst and 1080p60p
Mind you, if you're really watching the pennies, the Samsung EX1 at £219 in the same store, is an even better deal (but with a reduced zoom range). The SeriousCompacts site is worth a look for some good reviews of these cameras.
As for the Nex-5n, put a zoom lens on it and try to fit it in your pocket.
Edited By: polishpete on Jul 09, 2012 19:25
I don't think so!
I'd still stick with the nex-5n for £389 after cashback with its 23.4 x15.6mm sensor, 10fps burst and 1080p60p
No, you missed the point......I dont say the LX5 has better quality/IQ than a good DSLR, I said I usually chose the LX5 to use most of the time. Its a fantastic compromise between picture quality , size, features and consistent exposures. By the time I have got my DSLR out, selected the right lens, and fiddled with the settings..... I would have missed the pic...with the LX5 I whip it out of my pocket and use the iQ mode, and hey presto, a decent photo is there, whatever I point it at. Yes, If you need high quality images, for large prints, the DSLR it must be, but most of the time its good quality snaps ! Don't forget, the LX5 does have loads of manual setting too if you want to complicate things.
Yes, from what I have read, users often quote that it is near DSLR quality, and also the best from a compact with best features blah blah blah. For my needs it is the best camera at the best price - I really don't want or need a DSLR, I want something small and neat that allows a fair bit of creativity... and a decent wide angle.
So going back to your first post, I agree, it is not DSLR quality and it doesn't promise to be, but as it is very quick and light, many DSLR owners like happy1 say they get better photos on it than their DSLR because they are more inclined to be carrying it when they need to take a photograph!
It honestly takes better pictures than my 7D when you put them both in auto mode.
The Leica D-Lux5 is basically the same camera with a Leica badge, and it still sells for £550+.
This case is also top quality.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Leather-Hard-Case-Cover-Bag-Guard-Protector-For-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LX5-LX3-/251001935497?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Other&hash=item3a70e19689
Edited By: madjid on Jul 09, 2012 21:10: .