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Panasonic
Lumix DMC-LX3 Digital
£399
A
Pleasure to Own, a Joy to Use
Designed
for easy, creative shooting, and high-performance in low-light conditions, the
DMC-LX3 features a F2.0 24mm LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMICRON lens, 10.1 mega pixels and
an ultra-sensitive 1/1.63-inch CCD developed specifically for this model.
By combining a high-quality lens and sensor ready for a variety of
shooting conditions with a wide-range of accessories and manual controls, the
DMC-LX3 is ideal for professional photographers and serious amateurs looking for
a compact digital camera that furthers their creative photography.
More
than Just a High Pixel Count
The
Highest-Quality Images Ever from a Compact Digital Camera
At
the heart of the DMC-LX3, is its 1/1.63-inch CCD.
Making the intentional choice to limit the number of mega pixels to 10.1
on its CCD, Panasonic was able to give more space for each pixel and also
redesigned the peripheral circuits and other components to further minimize
noise generation. As a result,
sensitivity is almost 40 percent higher and saturation is increased by 35
percent, when compared to Panasonics 10 MP digital cameras*, giving the DMC-LX3
outstanding image quality and a wide dynamic range, and meeting the demand for a
camera that works optimally in low-light environments.
The CCD is also capable of reproducing images in three aspect ratios 4:3,
3:2 or 16:9. The new Multi Aspect
mode allows the camera to take an image in all three aspect ratios
simultaneously, allowing you to choose the version that best suits their needs.
Large
Aperture F2.0, 24mm Wide-Angle
Another
major upgrade to the DMC-LX3 is
the F2.0 24mm ultra wide-angle LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMICRON lens.
The F2.0 is about twice as bright as a F2.8 lens and can shoot at higher
shutter speeds to capture clear, blur-free images in dimly lit environments.
In addition, the 24mm lens captures approximately a 213% larger viewing
angle than a normal 35mm camera and 136% larger compared to a 28mm wide-angle
lens. The lens unit consists of
eight elements in six groups with four aspherical lenses with four aspherical
surfaces. As a result of the F2.0
lens, the DMC-LX3 produces high
resolution and minimal distortion and artefacts such as chromatic aberrations,
ghosting and flaring.
Shooting
Functions that Invite Creativity
The
DMC-LX3 features a Film mode with six color types and three types of monochrome
selections. Much like selecting
from different film types, this function gives you the flexibility and creative
freedom to take more expressive digital photos.
Also, when using the Multi-film mode, the DMC-LX3 produces a maximum of
three images from a RAW file for you to compare the different textures.
Another new feature is the multiple-exposure feature, which lets you
create artistic photos by overlaying up to three consecutive images; while still
viewing the last image on the 3.0-inch LCD screen.
The LCD on the DMC-LX3 is new and improved with a 460,000-dot high
resolution.
| Camera
Effective Pixels |
10.1
Megapixels |
| Optical
Image Stabilizer |
MEGA
O.I.S. (Auto/Mode1/ Mode2) |
| Optical
Zoom |
2.5x |
| Image
Sensor |
1/1.63"
11.3 Total Mega Pixels CCD
Primary Colour Filter |
| Extra
Optical Zoom |
4:3
Aspect Ratio: 3.8x for 5 Mega, 4.8x for 3 Mega, 2 Mega, 0.3 Mega
3:2 Aspect Ratio: 3.8x for 4.5 Mega, 4.8x for 2.5 Mega
16:9 Aspect Ratio: 3.8x for 3.5 Mega, 4.8x for 2 Mega |
| Digital
Zoom 1 |
4x
(Max. 14.3x combined with Optical Zoom without Extended Optical
Zoom)
(Max. 21.4x combined with Extended Optical Zoom) |
| Focal
Length |
f=5.1-12.8mm
(35mm Equiv.: 24-60mm) |
| Lens |
LEICA
DC VARIO-SUMMICRON
8 elements in 6 groups
(4 Aspherical Lenses / 4 Aspherical surfaces) |
| Aperture
Range |
Wide:
F2.0 - F8.0
Tele: F2.8 - F8.0 |
| Conversion
Lens Compatibility |
Yes |
| Focusing
Area |
Normal:
Wide 50cm/ Tele 50cm - infinity
Intelligent AUTO / Macro: Wide 1cm / Tele 30cm - infinity |
| AF
Metering |
Face /
AF tracking / multi-area / 1-area high speed / 1-area / spot |
| Focus |
Normal
/ Macro, Quick AF On/Off (On in Intelligent Auto), Continuous AF
On/Off
AF/MF Switchable, Manual Focus (Joystick), One Shot AF, AF Area
Select, AF Tracking |
| AF
Assist Lamp |
Yes |
| ISO
Sensitivity |
Auto /
80 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 (High Sensitivity Mode :
Auto(1600 - 6400) ) |
| White
Balance |
Auto /
Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Halogen / White Set
(Selectable at Portrait, Soft Skin, Transform, Self-Portrait,
Sports, Baby, Pet, High Sensitivity, Hi-Speed Burst, Pinhole
modes)
White Balance Adjustment (±10steps, except for auto set) |
| Exposure |
Program
AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual, Program
Shift (Program AE mode) |
| Exposure
Compensation |
1/3 EV
Step, ± 2 EV |
| Backlight
Compensation |
Yes
(auto in Intelligent AUTO mode) |
| Auto
Bracketing (AE) |
+/- 1/3
EV ~ 1EV step, 3 frames |
| Light
Metering |
Intelligent
Multiple / Centre-weighted / Spot |
| Scene
Modes |
Portrait,
Soft Skin, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery,
Self-Portrait, Food, Party, Candle Light, Fireworks, Starry Sky,
Beach, Aerial Photo, Snow, High Sensitivity, Baby1&2, Sunset,
Pet, Hi-Speed Burst, Multi Aspect |
| Advanced
Scene Mode |
No |
| Shutter
Speed/Shutter System |
P:1-1/2000sec
(Selectable minimum shutter speed)
A/S:8-1/2000sec, M:60-1/2000sec?
Starry Sky Mode : 15, 30, 60sec. |
| Self
Timer |
2sec,
10sec |
| Auto
Review |
1sec,
2sec, Zoom, Hold |
| Review |
1x/4x/8x |
| Picture
Adjustment |
Contrast
+2steps
Sharpness +2steps
Saturation +2steps
Noise Reduction +2steps
(can be adjusted in Film Mode) |
| Recording
Format |
Still
Image: JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif
2.21 standard), RAW, DPOF corresponding image with audio: JPEG
(Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.21 standard)+
QuickTime
Motion picture: QuickTime Motion JPEG |
| Image
Quality |
Fine /
Standard / RAW / RAW+Standard JPEG / RAW+Fine JPEG |
| RECORDING
IMAGE SIZE (Pixels) |
. |
| 4:3
Aspect Ratio (Still Image) |
3648 x
2736
3072 x 2304
2560 x 1920
2048 x 1536
1600 x 1200
640 x 480 |
| 3:2
Aspect Ratio (Still Image) |
3776 x
2520
3168 x 2112
2656 x 1768
2112 x 1408
2048 x 1360 |
| 16:9
Aspect Ratio (Still Image) |
3968 x
2232
3328 x 1872
2784 x 1568
2208 x 1248
1920 x 1080 |
| Burst
Shooting Mode |
Full-Resolution
Image, 2.5 frames/sec Max. 8 images (Standard mode), Max 4 images
(Fine), Max 3images (RAW) |
| Unlimited
Consecutive Shooting 2 |
Yes |
| Intelligent
Exposure |
Off /
Low / Standard / High |
| Digital
Red Eye Correction |
Yes |
| Easy
Zoom/Zoom Resume/Motion Zoom |
No/No/No |
| Still
Image Recording with Audio |
5
seconds |
| Audio
Dubbing |
Maximum
of 10 Seconds |
| Composition
Guide Lines |
Yes (2
patterns) |
| Built-in
Memory |
approx.
50MB |
| Scene
Mode Help Screen |
Yes |
| Auto
Angle Detection |
Yes |
| Flip
Animation |
No |
| Travel
Date/World Time |
Yes/Yes |
| Title
Edit |
Yes |
| Text
Stamp/Date Stamp |
Yes |
| Built-in
Flash Type/Mode |
Auto,
Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction,
Forced Off Flash Synchro ; 1st / 2nd Flash output Adjustment
(1/3EV step, -2 - +2 EV) 0.8 - 8.3m (Wide/Macro/ISO Auto), 0.3 -
5.9m (Tele/ISO Auto) |
| External
Flash |
Yes |
| Viewfinder |
External
OVF (Optional) |
| LCD
Monitor |
3.0",
3:2 Polycrystalline TFT LCD Display (460K dots)
Field of View : approx. 100%
AUTO Power LCD mode, Power LCD mode |
| Film
Mode |
Standard,
Dynamic, Natural, Smooth, Vibrant, Nostalgic, WB/Standard,
WB/Dynamic, WB/Smooth, My Film1, MyFilm2, Multi Film |
| Playback
Mode |
REC/Play
Selector Switch, 30 & 12-thumbnail Display, Calendar Display,
Zoomed Playback (16x max), Playback of Fav Pics, Image Rotation,
Resize, Trim, Protection, Aspect Conv. DPOF Print Setting Creating
Still Pics from Motion Picture, Dual Image Playback |
| OSD
Language |
English,
Spanish, German, French, Italian, Japanese |
| Recording
Media |
Built-in
Memory
SD Memory Card
SDHC Memory Card
MultiMediaCard (Still image only) |
| Microphone |
Yes |
| Speaker |
Yes |
| Interface |
DC
Input, AV Output (NTSC/PAL), HD AV Output (Component), USB 2.0
High Speed |
| Direct
Print |
PictBridge |
| Power
Supply |
Li-ion
Battery Pack (3.7V, 1150mAh) (Included)
AC Adaptor (Input: 110-240V AC) (Optional) |
| Battery
Life 3 |
380
pictures (CIPA standard) |
| Included
Software |
PHOTOfunSTUDIO
-viewer- 2.1E
ArcSoft (MediaImpression / Panorama Maker)
SilkyPix Developer Studio 3.0SE, QuickTime, USB Driver |
| Standard
Accessories |
Battery
Charger, Battery Pack, Battery Carrying Case, Lens Cap, Lens Cap
Strap, AV Cable, USB Cable, Shoulder Strap, CD-ROM |
| ISO
Limit Set |
Yes |
| Multi-Exposure |
Yes |
| Multi-Aspect |
Yes |
| Rec
Mode (Mode Dial) |
Intelligent
AUTO, P (Program) mode, A (Aperture Priority) mode, S (Shutter
Priority) mode, M (Manual) mode, Custom1, Custom2, Portrait mode,
Scenery mode, Sports mode, Night Portrait mode, Close-up mode,
Scene mode, Motion Picture |
| Color
Bracketing |
No |
| Real-time
Histogram / Highlight Display |
Yes /
Yes |
| Motion
Picture |
4:3
Aspect Ratio: 640 x 480 pixels 30 fps, 320 x 240 pixels 30 fps/10
fps 16:9 Aspect Ratio: 848 x 480 pixels 30 fps |
| Dimensions
(H x W x D) |
2.34''
x 4.28'' x 1.06'' |
| Weight |
.5 lbs |
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