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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I have owned a Cannon S90 and now the Panasonic LX5. I found the S90 wasn't nearly as accurate with white balance and I also had to fiddle around with it too much to get a good pic in some situations. The LX5 while a little bigger is much easier to get a very good shot, meaning much less fiddling. And the updated 2.0 firmware makes it that much better. I'll take a little bigger size any day to get the ease of use and fantastic shots that I get with little effort. IMHO.
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I have the exact same question. Please do post your findings. I am confused too. Apparently 18-200 is supposed to have larger zoom but I want to make sure that the quality of 18-200 matches to 18-135 at the least upto 135 mm. If so i will go with 18-200 for sure.
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I think it's a little overstated, it does have decent zoom but I'm a little skeptical about it being 4x, more like 3x tops...and it's quite heavy to me but it's still a nice scope for the money.
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I believe it's only 3X, not much. I sold the 14-42mm and bought a 14-45mm since it's a much better lens (metal mount instead of plastic, smooth zoom instead of sticky zoom). To offset the zoom problem I got a 45-150mm lens which covers my needs and produces very good pictures, even at max zoom. A good all-in-one zoom lens giving extensive zoom range would be very expensive for this camera -- you can get great zoom range in a fixed lens camera but you lose out with a lower resolution range [see Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ70 16.1 MP Digital Camera with 60x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 3-Inch LCD (Black) (I wanted a lens that would be usable up to ISO 3200/6400, which the G5 does very well). I believe it's only 3X, not much. I sold the 14-42mm and bought a 14-45mm since it's a much better lens (metal mount instead of plastic, smooth zoom instead of sticky zoom). To offset the zoom problem I got a 45-150mm lens which covers my needs and produces very good pictures, even at max zoom. A good all-in-one zoom lens giving extensive zoom range would be very expensive for this camera -- you can get great zoom range in a fixed lens camera but you lose out with a lower resolution range [see Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ70 16.1 MP Digital... » Read More I believe it's only 3X, not much. I sold the 14-42mm and bought a 14-45mm since it's a much better lens (metal mount instead of plastic, smooth zoom instead of sticky zoom). To offset the zoom problem I got a 45-150mm lens which covers my needs and produces very good pictures, even at max zoom. A good all-in-one zoom lens giving extensive zoom range would be very expensive for this camera -- you can get great zoom range in a fixed lens camera but you lose out with a lower resolution range [see Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ70 16.1 MP Digital Camera with 60x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 3-Inch LCD (Black) (I wanted a lens that would be usable up to ISO 3200/6400, which the G5 does very well). « Show Less
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This 14mp camera is awesome... It has the iauto feature plus drama shot and 5x zoom... It would make a great replacement to your camera... having 30 different scenes and filters and illuminated screen are great features... If you can afford 10 USD more you can get te 16MP VR-340 if you want better zoom... That has 10x zoom and a make-up filter... however it has less filters an scenes so... I would recommend either one for a replacement to your camera...
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PD,Thanks for a really informative review. I'm in the process of trying to make this decision. I'm getting a 70-200. I just don't know which one. On your 2.8 w/o IS, and adding a 1.4 teleconverter, do you miss the IS? I know you said you use a tripod or monopod a lot. Is that how you overcome that? Or do you find yourself still able to shoot hand-held? I'd love to get that combination of the 200 + 1.4tc.Thanks!
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I agree completely. We have a G-9 and LX-2. I love the interface of the Canon but the images of the Leicasonic are often a little cleaner. The G-10 is not as good as the G-9 IMHO and the LX-3 is a smarter upgrade (they tried for improved images, not pixel count). The paid reviewers generally agree that the LX-3 is better, but things could change in the next iteration. Someone (Steve's?) said that they'd wished Canon had used a sensor like Panasonic did. That would be close to an ideal pocket camera for me.
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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!
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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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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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Yo lo uso en una D3100 le va perfectamente, si la D3300 tiene las mismas dimensiones y si utiliza la misma batería que las otras dos, tendría que funcionar sin problema.
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It is 12 megapixels vs 10.0 for the Canon. It is 4x optical zoom vs 5x optical zoom on the Canon. We had the first version and loved it and bought this one this summer because we wanted an underwater enclosure. We have only had Olympus cameras since 1999 and we love them. We have two of these smaller cameras, a slightly bigger version and a full blown DSLR and we have never had any problems with them and we love the Scenes features in the ZX series cameras. And they are a couple hundred bucks cheaper than the Canon's that I can see. Hope this helps.
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No se si funciona para una Canon 1dx, yo la coloque en una canon 7D con el grip para batera extra y funciona perfectamente. No creo que cambien mucho la medida con una Canon 1DX. Lo recomiendo ofrece una excelente estabilidad, tiene buena construccin y queda muy firme en la camara!!!
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I use the 3 and higher for imaging Planets, thet 2X can be used for doubling the power at the eyepiece. The 127 eq is a great scope you should have lots of fun. I had a C5 at one time loved it.
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Because it's not possible...that's why. The optical zoom is what it is. If it's a 10x optical zoom, that's all you're going to get. The reviewer mentioned that she bought the camera and had no (nada) photo experience. If you are getting more than the optical rating it's because the camera is going into the digital zoom realm...
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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