LX3X Hola Gente:One question, how about that 2.5x Optical Zoom when reality is from 18 to 20x and more in a few months? And all that tubes ourt the camera for only 2.5x? Previous model was 4x.Saludos, Allan. LX3X Hola Gente:One question, how about that 2.5x Optical Zoom when reality is from 18 to 20x and more in a few months? And all that tubes ourt the camera for only 2.5x? Previous model... » Read More LX3X Hola Gente:One question, how about that 2.5x Optical Zoom when reality is from 18 to 20x and more in a few months? And all that tubes ourt the camera for only 2.5x? Previous model was 4x.Saludos, Allan. « Show Less
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With current technologies big zoom range requires a tiny sensor and mediocre optics. There is plenty of such junk on the market. This camera is for people who prioritize quality over zoom range. Also because of the higher quality output the picture is often usable after significant cropping. So in the end it is more or less comparable to 4x zoom on most other compacts.
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The LX3 is a completely different kind of camera from those tiny sensor megazoom cameras. On the other hand, the image quality difference between the LX3 and the Canon G10 (with 6x zoom) is very slim. The Panasonic does have a faster lens, which is very useful in low light situations. However, the wide-angle-only zoom range will turn off a lot of people.
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The new lens is faster than the old one: f2.0-2.8You can have a fast lens with high quality and shorter range, which helps you avoid noisy high ISO settings and gives you more creative control, or you can have a slower zoom with longer zoom ratios. For the serious photographer that Panasonic is targeting with the LX3, the fast lens with real wide angle capability is very attractive. I have an LX2 and will replace it with an LX3 and the fast lens is one of the main reasons.
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Dear Bruce, At the moment we do not have a sensor mirror with a higher magnification than 5X. We do however appreciate your feedback and I will pass this along to the team. We hope that our products can continue to serve you well for the years ahead. Best, simplehuman
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I agree with Lynn C.'s remark, including the reference to flash. But I love this camera, which I've had for more than two years. I've also given away a couple of Panasonic models very similar to this, but with less optical zoom power.
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G1x has an optical viewfinder if it's ever needed. Lens is 4X zoom which I find adequate. This lower zoom ratio is due to the large image sensor and the desire to keep the lens short. The Large image sensor works very well in low light conditions is a good trade off. At ISO 16000 an 8 second exposure of landscape illuminated by full moonlight has very little grain.
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Hello,Thank you for your supporting,For convenience using, we had update this feature: change the 6mm lens to 2.8mm lens.which can offer more Wide View Angle.If others issue on using this item,please contact us freely, we will work with you to solve any problems.Thank you very much.HUACAM
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breaux, compralo, es una great tv, espera por un buen precio, couple a days before new year, i aw in sony style the 55hx800 in 1850 and the 46 size 1350, but with no bundle, so maybe wait, look the newest models are 480 hz sure they are going to be expensive but for july, i think you can get a new sony model, and who knows ... ps3, glasses and 3, o even 4 3d movies incluided may be, jeje so wait for the right or the better moment, BUT THE IMPORTANT THING HERE IS, LA 55HX800 TIENE FABULOSA IMAGEN
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Very bad in my experience with it. It's a good camera outdoors, especially on sunny days. Indoors, the combo of the long zoom and small sensor make for dark pics and/or blurry pics. Almost all cameras are trade-offs. This one's trade0offs were not for me. The FZ150 is a much better camera and the FZ200 is probably better yet. The FZ200 is expensive, so not a truly fail comparison. It is also bigger.The best compact in the world right now (my belief and that of many others) has a 3 -4 x zoom and a 1" sensor and costs $650 --- the Sony RX100. It's the same size as the ZS15 or maybe even a bit smaller. I wish it were cheaper !!! :-). Very bad in my experience with it. It's a good camera outdoors, especially on sunny days. Indoors, the combo of the long zoom and small sensor make for dark pics and/or blurry pics. Almost all cameras are trade-offs. This one's trade0offs were not for me. The FZ150 is a much better camera and the FZ200 is probably better yet. The FZ200 is expensive, so not a truly fail comparison. It is also bigger.The best compact in the world right now (my belief and that of many others) has a 3 -4 x zoom and a 1" sensor and costs $650 --- the Sony RX100. It's the same size as the ZS15 or... » Read More Very bad in my experience with it. It's a good camera outdoors, especially on sunny days. Indoors, the combo of the long zoom and small sensor make for dark pics and/or blurry pics. Almost all cameras are trade-offs. This one's trade0offs were not for me. The FZ150 is a much better camera and the FZ200 is probably better yet. The FZ200 is expensive, so not a truly fail comparison. It is also bigger.The best compact in the world right now (my belief and that of many others) has a 3 -4 x zoom and a 1" sensor and costs $650 --- the Sony RX100. It's the same size as the ZS15 or maybe even a bit smaller. I wish it were cheaper !!! :-). « Show Less
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Hi Anthony, The correct magnifications are 1.5x, 2x, 2.5x and 3x. The magnifications in the current video needs to be updated. We sincerely apologize for any confusion.
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Important to note, that this is a 24-70mm optical lens. But, if you're feeling adventurous, and you're willing to produce somewhat softer images, it also has an electronic zoom available, which gives you 4X more. I wouldn't recommend it, since the image degrades quickly with it, but it is there. You can program the camera to use optical zoom only, 'ClearImage Zoom,' which kicks it up 2X, or the 'Digital Zoom,' which gives you that 4X boost.
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No, optical zoom range is not so bad - especially when you compare it with the average 4/3 camera with zoom lens that is 3.5-5.6 and has a kit lens of 14-42mm. I think what is truly a problem is the fact that even sitting across the table from someone, you cannot even take a real picture of him/ her because of the camera's problem with - even relative - closeness.
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As you go up om magnification two problems happen. 1 increasimg blurrimg with less motion. Therefore you need a tripod. 2. There is less light so you need lower f stops in the 3 - 4 region. Of course these restrictions can be overcome with more costs
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Hello, the 10x digital zoom is the same in all POV modes. Check out my youtube vid for an idea of what a 10x zoom is like. The object is around 15 yards away just for reference. Cheershttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33YENYtaxZI
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Saludos. Deseo saber si esta camara no posee flash y como resulta tomar una imagen en la oscuridad.... Gracias
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I was just debating the SX20 vs SX30, so I was really glad to find this discussion. I assumed the 30 would be an improvement, but it sounds from this discussion and many customer reviews that 20 is a better choice for image quality.
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Your responses have been very helpful! I have always used Sony cameras and when looking to upgrade to a good zoom, I find Sony does not have a date stamp on any of their higher end cameras :-( so I'm looking to Panasonic. My question to you is - will this Panasonic FZ18 do well when just set to automatic when used for zooming? I like GOOD pictures...but don't like fiddling with the camera and losing the "moment." Also, what is the difference between OPTICAL zoom and DIGITAL zoom? Thank you.
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Tele converters work best, with fast lenses if you are not going to use it with a 2.8 zoomOr a 105 2.8 VR Lens this will not work for you, if your shooting with a 3.5 or 5.6 as you will lose 1 F stop, when you use a teleconverter!
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I too would like to buy the Afirm 3x. I started with the 1x and then the 2x and tolerated it well. I moved up to the 3x and had great results. Now I can only fine the 2x, which I bought but it does not do anything like the 3x. I had such a nice glow while using the 3x. Please, make Afirm 3x available again at the price it used to be!