..from the panasonic website:)

http://www2.panasonic.com/consumer-electronics/support/Cameras-Camcorders/Digital-Cameras/Lumix-Digital-Cameras/model.DMC-LX5K

Oh my GAS!!!! It's GAS time once more!!

.. and the white one:)

http://www2.panasonic.com/consumer-electronics/support/Cameras-Camcorders/Digital-Cameras/Lumix-Digital-Cameras/model.DMC-LX5W

my vegetable!! [my gulay]

impressive ISO boost! question is, how much noise there is?? :)

cutie white LX5 :)
no 1080p capture though..

WHOA!!! GAS! hahaha... improved ISO (12800) and shutter speed (1/4000). Manual and zoom on the movie mode and were all set hehehe:D

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it's official, dpreview & engadget have hands on… pure porn…

http://www.dpreview.com/news/1007/10072110panasonicdmclx5.asp

http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/21/panasonics-new-lumix-lineup-lx5-fz40-fz100-fx700-and-ts10/

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2010/07/panasonic-lumix-lx5-top-1.jpg (http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2010/07/panasonic-lumix-lx5-top-1.jpg)


Compared to the LX3:

The 1/1.63" (~0.45cm²) sensor itself has been redesigned and an additional layer of condensing microlenses added to offer increased sensitivity and saturation figures, resulting in an improvement in dynamic range. The user interface has also been revised, with a GF1-style clickable control wheel replacing the LX3's joystick, making it easier to change settings. Most significantly the lens range has been extended to offer a more flexible 24-90mm equivalent range while retaining a bright F2.0-3.3 maximum aperture range (it also matches the LX3's lens brightness over the shared focal length range).

Not bad at all!!!

i wonder if the accessories like lens adapter, tele/wide converter will be compatible with LX3's?

it has a new set of accessories actually. though the only difference is that the lx3 lens adapter has 46mm thread while the lx5's has a 52mm thread.

here's an article from popular photography, though there are some errors specially on the video function of the lx3
http://flash.popphoto.com/blog/2010/07/panasonic-lumix-lx5.html
It's better to wait for sometime and read reviews about this camera, sometimes past models are better than the upgrades
just like what happened many years ago with the Sony V3

B.I ..... B.I .... he he he

I want.. :o

just read another brief review..

http://www.photoradar.com/reviews/product/panasonic-lumix-lx5-review?page=0,0

I've finally got the chance to see this one in Ansons Greenbelt or Ayala ( Not sure coz im not used t be there always) anyways, Currently, it is pegged at 29,000...

I've finally got the chance to see this one in Ansons Greenbelt or Ayala ( Not sure coz im not used t be there always) anyways, Currently, it is pegged at 29,000...

You mean theyre already selling LX5's (I doubt it)? 29k, not bad at all!:D

yep.. However the salesman said that only 5-6 units are available..

units are available..


oh my gulay!!! :Shock: :Scared:


do they have the white one?

Nope.. Only the standard Black one. The white one will arrive sooner as they said but no ETA. From what I observed, the LX5 looks a muscular upgrade body of LX3 :D

Wow it's already available:Dum:, that was quick!, I hope the grey market units arrives soon so we could compare the prices already. Nice.. about to buy my 1st cam guys and I'm contemplating on several models D5000, Lx3 and now the lx5. I need a camera that can shoot video's too. haha it's tough.

ohmy mommy! nice .......

I think this is an upgrade just for the sake of an upgrade. That said, i only want it if I can get a white one. the black looks too similar to the LX3.

no kidding?!? theyre out already? have they even been officially released yet? that was quick! :)

Oh my... was considering an LX3 or GF1 till I saw this.

I like one in black. It'll be invisible on most black colored seat covers, plus a dark car tint equals... "I don't see a camera to steal from your car" :)

Btw, what's available in Anson and Western is the LX3 not the LX5.

I'm still on the wait and see mode before I'll upgrade (if its really worht it) have to wait for the verdict from those who bought it

Wow it's already available:Dum:, that was quick!, I hope the grey market units arrives soon so we could compare the prices already. Nice.. about to buy my 1st cam guys and I'm contemplating on several models D5000, Lx3 and now the lx5. I need a camera that can shoot video's too. haha it's tough.

Stick with the D5000 dude, a P&S will always be a P&S



But this is mouth-watering:D
i need to wait for the reviews first, then decide whether to sell my good old LX3 or not:)

Thanks for the advise Kenneth, I'm really leaning towards the d5000, but I'm just holding on a bit more (good luck to me) :) waiting for the lx5 it might just sway me towards it, bit if the price would be the same or even more than the d5000 (hope not) hmmm, i would probably go with the nikon :) .

FYI guys, my uncle just texted me this am and the current price in Hong kong for the lx5 is at 4590hkd or around P26,600, this is expected since it's a hot new item :).

just got my LX5 at Henry's for 25,500. my first try at photography. hope to learn from you, masters.

just got my LX5 at Henry's for 25,500. my first try at photography. hope to learn from you, masters.


wow grats sir Will!! i want to have one too!! for back-up sa GF1 ko.. para I will be using all lumix na when i shoot weddings.. ;)

wow grats sir Will!! i want to have one too!! for back-up sa GF1 ko.. para I will be using all lumix na when i shoot weddings.. ;)

thanks @ sir felicianolegara. first time ko magkaron ng digicam. hehe sana matuto ako.:Grin:

just got my LX5 from Henry's last Thursday. got it for 25,500 from Henry's. It's my first time to have a Lumix and I'm a bit paranoid because it smells like there's burnt wires inside. :BlackEye: It's not that strong but when you put the camera near your nose you can definitely smell it at the top part of the camera - where the microphone is and where you attach a viewfinder. Plus, when I browse photos, there's a thin red line in the lcd that randomly appears for one second.
There are also 3 small dots that are blank. This is a bit hard to explain but when I view a black photo, the 3 dots are more obvious since they are blank/white.
Not sure if my explanation makes sense. LOL
Anyone else experiencing this? Should I have the unit replaced?

thanks @ sir felicianolegara. first time ko magkaron ng digicam. hehe sana matuto ako.:Grin:

sir will yung sa inyo ba ganun din?

sir will yung sa inyo ba ganun din?

@cams, yun amoy ganon, pero i think dahil bago lang. amoy lang naman pag nilapit talaga ilong. wala pa naman ako napansin thin red line or dots. pero yesterday, when i tried taking pictures, me lumabas na green vertical line sa gitna. nawala rin naman. weird, sa particular subject lang lumalabas, sa iba hindi lumalabas eh.

@cams, yun amoy ganon, pero i think dahil bago lang. amoy lang naman pag nilapit talaga ilong. wala pa naman ako napansin thin red line or dots. pero yesterday, when i tried taking pictures, me lumabas na green vertical line sa gitna. nawala rin naman. weird, sa particular subject lang lumalabas, sa iba hindi lumalabas eh.

As per forum rules, kindly post in English only. Thanks.

just got my LX5 from Henry's last Thursday. got it for 25,500 from Henry's. It's my first time to have a Lumix and I'm a bit paranoid because it smells like there's burnt wires inside. :BlackEye: It's not that strong but when you put the camera near your nose you can definitely smell it at the top part of the camera - where the microphone is and where you attach a viewfinder. Plus, when I browse photos, there's a thin red line in the lcd that randomly appears for one second.
There are also 3 small dots that are blank. This is a bit hard to explain but when I view a black photo, the 3 dots are more obvious since they are blank/white.
Not sure if my explanation makes sense. LOL
Anyone else experiencing this? Should I have the unit replaced?

might be dead pixel... call your dealer and ask for replacement if ever.

sorry bout that. just got so excited

the green line is probably just streaking (flaring) from a fluorescent light source, stopping down might get rid of the problem.

@cams, yun amoy ganon, pero i think dahil bago lang. amoy lang naman pag nilapit talaga ilong. wala pa naman ako napansin thin red line or dots. pero yesterday, when i tried taking pictures, me lumabas na green vertical line sa gitna. nawala rin naman. weird, sa particular subject lang lumalabas, sa iba hindi lumalabas eh.

Thanks sir Willy.. Thankfully, I haven't seen the red line for a while now but the dots are still there.


might be dead pixel... call your dealer and ask for replacement if ever.
Thanks for the info sir. I'm not very familiar with the term so I made a little research over the internet.., If I understood it correctly, dead and hot pixels affect the actual photos. The dots on my cam's lcd doesn't appear in the actual photos when I view them using my PC. So does this mean that I shouldn't worry about it? If I don't ask the store for replacement, will these blank pixels get worse over time?

Thanks in advance!

any sample photos?

Hopefully we can get a side by side photo comparison from the LX3 & LX5. :)

Thanks sir Willy.. Thankfully, I haven't seen the red line for a while now but the dots are still there.



Thanks for the info sir. I'm not very familiar with the term so I made a little research over the internet.., If I understood it correctly, dead and hot pixels affect the actual photos. The dots on my cam's lcd doesn't appear in the actual photos when I view them using my PC. So does this mean that I shouldn't worry about it? If I don't ask the store for replacement, will these blank pixels get worse over time?

Thanks in advance!

cams...
this might help:
http://www.pcreview.co.uk/forums/thread-1561266.php
:)

cams...
this might help:
http://www.pcreview.co.uk/forums/thread-1561266.php
:)

Thank you sir. That was the site that I actually found. I guess the dots on my lcd are neither dead nor hot pixels since they do not appear in the final photos. :)

To LX5 owners please post sample pictures. Thanks you.

The LX5 has better high iso compared to the LX3.

To LX5 owners please post sample pictures. Thanks you.

here's some in my gallery:

http://www.digitalphotographer.com.ph/photography/member.php?uid=74117&protype=1

i'm just a beginner. can't fully utilize the the camera's potential yet

The price in Infomax is hold your breath, P36K!

here are some pics from my LX-5
My very first shot at F2.0
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4149/5000776959_0efea0c2fc_z.jpg

Another at ISO 800
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4125/5000778003_9744e4062f_z.jpg

And one more...
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4130/5001380012_c60ffb2db1_z.jpg

Hi LX5 owners :),

What generic flash are you using for your lx5? Are accesories for LX5 already available?

I'm still using the same flash that I use with the LX-3, Olympus FL-36

Nice to see the very first post of LX5 tfs

Thanks for posting some initial pictures. ISO 800 looking pretty good though.

36K? Ughh... and these are gray market units right?

Got a white one partnered with my DSLR, here are some sample pics:

http://i969.photobucket.com/albums/ae174/eugenemartinez/Lumix%20LX5%20shots/_MG_8792.jpg
http://i969.photobucket.com/albums/ae174/eugenemartinez/Lumix%20LX5%20shots/P1000017.jpg
http://i969.photobucket.com/albums/ae174/eugenemartinez/Lumix%20LX5%20shots/P1000204.jpg
http://i969.photobucket.com/albums/ae174/eugenemartinez/Lumix%20LX5%20shots/P1000205.jpg
http://i969.photobucket.com/albums/ae174/eugenemartinez/Lumix%20LX5%20shots/P1000220.jpg
http://i969.photobucket.com/albums/ae174/eugenemartinez/Lumix%20LX5%20shots/P1000234.jpg
http://i969.photobucket.com/albums/ae174/eugenemartinez/Lumix%20LX5%20shots/P1000238.jpg
http://i969.photobucket.com/albums/ae174/eugenemartinez/Lumix%20LX5%20shots/P1000254.jpg
http://i969.photobucket.com/albums/ae174/eugenemartinez/Lumix%20LX5%20shots/P1000343.jpg

Kimstore price went down to 23t since yesterday :) And the gf1 with 20mm pancake lens is at 30t. prices are getting better. And my choices are getting tougher hehe.

23k is fine, but only 21K here in SG with lots of freebies. hope to get mine within this week before F1...

23k is fine, but only 21K here in SG with lots of freebies. hope to get mine within this week before F1...

Hi Marco,

What are the freebies? What are the available accessories for lx5?

Thanks! :)

@Marco: same question re address of kimstore and other camera shops you can suggest. Im going there for the f1 weekend and planning to get some stuff.

where is this kimstore located?

Hi Krisjtan, I don't think they still have a store now, but they do meetups, you can check out their website: http://kimstore.multiply.com/

where is this kimstore located?

Hi Kris,

If I may answer, kimstore is located somewhere in Divisoria. But you can also checked them at www.kimstore.multiply.com (http://www.kimstore.multiply.com)

Pol/Jovit: common are SD Card, Case, screen protector, etc... diff shops has diff freebies though...

**LX5 are selling fast, only big shops have sure stocks but for RRP of S$799... :Scared:

Divisoria? Thought it is in Sg.

Tnx Marco. hopefully they have what i need.

Divisoria? Thought it is in Sg.

Tnx Marco. hopefully they have what i need.
whats with divisoria?:Scared:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4128/5017331771_01f46bc33d_m.jpg (http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4128/5017331771_01f46bc33d_m.jpg)

i find the AWB of LX5 better than 550D
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4104/5017965400_97dc22aa4c_z.jpg (http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4104/5017965400_97dc22aa4c_z.jpg)

550D
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4086/5017965798_5194a2cd5e_z.jpg (http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4086/5017965798_5194a2cd5e_z.jpg)

http://i969.photobucket.com/albums/ae174/eugenemartinez/Lumix%20LX5%20shots/P1000017.jpg
http://i969.photobucket.com/albums/ae174/eugenemartinez/Lumix%20LX5%20shots/P1000254.jpg

wow sir, these are the types of shots I'm looking for =)! Would you mind if you share the settings you used for these photos (and if you used flash)?

Because I'm looking to buy an easily pocketable cam I can bring to a concert, with HD video function but I want to swap too to stills. (Can't afford a DSLR or a superzoom at the moment, and those too bulky so i might get kicked out ahaha). And as you know concert lighting can get quite dark, so i would really want to achieve this look or base from it.

i bought mine in dbgadgets.multiply.com for 22k
Here's my sample photo:

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g280/enthusiast89/08-21-10copy.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4152/5028886679_15e35a2d8c_z.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4113/5028889435_09cf0d030f_z.jpg

Back
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4153/5026261948_cb796c3147_z.jpg

Front
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4128/5026272222_cc25456d92_z.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4132/5029503014_995fcdd96a_z.jpg

macro mode
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4144/5036607294_35ae93603e_z.jpg

wow sir, these are the types of shots I'm looking for =)! Would you mind if you share the settings you used for these photos (and if you used flash)?

Because I'm looking to buy an easily pocketable cam I can bring to a concert, with HD video function but I want to swap too to stills. (Can't afford a DSLR or a superzoom at the moment, and those too bulky so i might get kicked out ahaha). And as you know concert lighting can get quite dark, so i would really want to achieve this look or base from it.


Hi, here are the settings:

1st picture: f2.0 at 1/8 secs, ISO 400, handheld
2nd picture: f8.0 at 15 secs, ISO 80, with tripod

* No flash were used.

Back
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4153/5026261948_cb796c3147_z.jpg

Front
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4128/5026272222_cc25456d92_z.jpg

woohoo. lx5 na sir daniel. congrats.:)
how bout your x100?:D

Doc Jackson, My wallet is in dire straits and in need of heavy infusion and resuscitation hahaha

LX5 in Hidalgo is now at P23k!

LX5 in Hidalgo is now at P23k!

Hi. At which store is this? Thank u.

woohoo. lx5 na sir daniel. congrats.:)
how bout your x100?:D
So, who's using the LX3 now sir? :)

Byron, the LX3 had long been sold :)

lets plan walk about sir daniel.:)

I've been itching to shoot at street na.

good thing it's sem break already next week...:)

Hi. At which store is this? Thank u.
Watson's, but still I'm not buying, I'll wait for the next upgrade, sharp lens and high dynamic range combined in one camera

Watson's, but still I'm not buying, I'll wait for the next upgrade, sharp lens and high dynamic range combined in one camera

He he. Thank u victor, i think ill wait with u on this. Thanks again.

He he. Thank u victor, i think ill wait with u on this. Thanks again.
Yup maybe the next upgrade will address both shortcomings

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4129/5046662615_a1cb75433e_z.jpg

LC-1 on LX5

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4125/5052265667_662535b9f4_z.jpg

before scraping the clips
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4132/5053324056_81d2707ff8_z.jpg

after scraping the clip
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4110/5053324062_724be94a4b_z.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4109/5053324072_836b990b2c_z.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4109/5053324078_a4bf6b5a04_z.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4083/5053324084_648417f6bd_z.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4089/5053324090_b7ce17b61a_z.jpg

LC-1 on LX5

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4125/5052265667_662535b9f4_z.jpg

before scraping the clips
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4132/5053324056_81d2707ff8_z.jpg

after scraping the clip
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4110/5053324062_724be94a4b_z.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4109/5053324072_836b990b2c_z.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4109/5053324078_a4bf6b5a04_z.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4083/5053324084_648417f6bd_z.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4089/5053324090_b7ce17b61a_z.jpg


Hey that's cool! :)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4085/5050309657_b5fc7f3550_z.jpg

LC-1 on LX5

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4125/5052265667_662535b9f4_z.jpg

before scraping the clips
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4132/5053324056_81d2707ff8_z.jpg

after scraping the clip
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4110/5053324062_724be94a4b_z.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4109/5053324072_836b990b2c_z.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4109/5053324078_a4bf6b5a04_z.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4083/5053324084_648417f6bd_z.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4089/5053324090_b7ce17b61a_z.jpg

Oh, so we just need to scrap the clips... cool...
'coz that will only fit the LX3 (if you don't scrap the clips), right?
Thanks a lot, that's a great idea.

p.s. what do you recommend we use to scrap the clips, a pocket knife will do?

Oh, I saw the NT cutter, thanks.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4085/5050309657_b5fc7f3550_z.jpg

poster winner.:)

'coz that will only fit the LX3 (if you don't scrap the clips), right?the same for both LX3/5... :)

Doc Jackson, thanks!

Marco, Cool mod. I might do the same hehe

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4132/5053270689_64e7abd5e9_z.jpg

Nice shot as usual Daniel :)
By the way, skin tones are exhibiting a greenish tint using AWB. I tried changing the AWB by moving the matrix to +4 Amber and +2 Magenta but the tint still continues :( What can i do to remedy this? currently shooting raw but its taking more time that i would like to fix it :(

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4149/5045454889_a82958e513_z.jpg

Aldrich, thanks!! I really don't know how to solve the AWB problem you are facing. I"ll try to figure it out first :)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4151/5058129691_8f0776a35f_z.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4112/5058755008_85dd4a424b_z.jpg

Thanks Daniel!

Whats that nice amazon robot thing you have? heheeh

Enjoying the camera a LOT! :)

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h157/buchieboy/P1030353-2.jpg
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h157/buchieboy/P1030352-2.jpg

Aldrich, thanks. She is called Danbo or Danboard :)

Nice shots :)

For the owners of LX5, where do you buy ur cases for the cam? And what type of case do you use? :)

For the owners of LX5, where do you buy ur cases for the cam? And what type of case do you use? :)

isn't free there?...

here's mine
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs061.snc4/34394_1645324217380_1365122558_1743666_3863450_n.j pg

ohh.. the case came free with the cam? hmmm.. wonder how come mine didnt include one.

anyway, finally bought one just like it at case logic :P saw another type of case which they term as "ever ready" but it makes the cam look bulky so i settled for the case i bought.

When I had my LX3, i tried out almost all the bags that could fit and these were the ones I recommend.
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/410XTQMPoLL._SL500_AA300_.jpg
Kata Df-408

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/21UVoEtp1ML._SL160_AA160_.jpg
National geographic Earth Explorer

I'm still using the earth explorer for my lx5.

Can anybody here capture an *unprocessed* LX3 vs LX5 image using the same subject and settings ? (low ISO if possible, just to take away any advantage that the LX5 has)
Thank You Very Much, been thinking of selling my LX3, YOUR shot could be the deal breaker , THANKS! :)

Can anybody here capture an *unprocessed* LX3 vs LX5 image using the same subject and settings ? (low ISO if possible, just to take away any advantage that the LX5 has)
Thank You Very Much, been thinking of selling my LX3, YOUR shot could be the deal breaker , THANKS! :)

from imaging resource
LX3 (http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/LX3/LX3A7.HTM) & LX5 (http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/LX5/LX5A7.HTM)

ready made LC-1 cap by JJC *but its not aligned :Thinking:*
http://www.dreamhouse403.com/EBAY/ALC-51.jpg

also in champagne
http://image.dhgate.com/upload/20104/23/4028804b0f5702c7010f57125a160a88/productimg1272533327922.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4088/5069556753_0b19a4eed7_z.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4124/5079205085_305e4fe351_z.jpg

ready made LC-1 cap by JJC *but its not aligned :Thinking:*
http://www.dreamhouse403.com/EBAY/ALC-51.jpg

also in champagne
http://image.dhgate.com/upload/20104/23/4028804b0f5702c7010f57125a160a88/productimg1272533327922.jpg

Hi Marco,

Too bad, was really hoping to get 1!!! :(

what part of it is not aligned?

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h157/buchieboy/P1030475-2.jpg

Hi Marco,

Too bad, was really hoping to get 1!!! :(

what part of it is not aligned?
if you would look closely, its tilted (compare the JJC from my mod)...

but if that's fine with you, should be no problem...

@ andrewong, where do they sell these kata bags?

@ marco, oh.. good thing i ddnt get one yet, for ur mod, you just scraped off some parts right? won't it scratch any surface of the cam when you put it on? also, was wonderin, is this type of lenscap screw type? so once you put this on and you didnt like it, you can still have the option of going back to using the orig lens cap?

@ andrewong, where do they sell these kata bags?

@ marco, oh.. good thing i ddnt get one yet, for ur mod, you just scraped off some parts right? won't it scratch any surface of the cam when you put it on? also, was wonderin, is this type of lenscap screw type? so once you put this on and you didnt like it, you can still have the option of going back to using the orig lens cap?

Hi Marco, how much does the JJC cap cost in SG?

bernice, not screw type. so you must scrape as smooth as you can to avoid damaging your cam's screw thread where it would hold it self...

aldrich, not yet available here afaik. a lot from ebay...

lx5 user here.

im looking for a lens adaptor. anyone?

Tayhua has a number of accessories for the LX5 including

http://tayhua.com/images/OC-LX3B1.jpghttp://tayhua.com/images/ALC-5D.jpg

@ andrewong, where do they sell these kata bags?



Island Photo is the local distributor of Kata.

@marco - ah... guess just have to scrape it really smooth if i decide to buy this one then. would you recommend buying this or the JJC one?

@andrewong - thanks!! would you know how much the JJC lens cap costs at TayHua?

@ Bernice: Its 800

will the leather case fit the LX5? the website says it is for lx5 and lx3, i was just wondering if it would fit as the lx5 is thicker.

birthday invite
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h157/buchieboy/P1030819.jpg

just bought a wide lens LWA52 and lens adapter at infomax megamall... nice. i love it.

kailangan pala din ng external flash, kasi if you use the internal flash, may shadow and lens, kasi humaba na..

just bought a wide lens LWA52 and lens adapter at infomax megamall... nice. i love it.

kailangan pala din ng external flash, kasi if you use the internal flash, may shadow and lens, kasi humaba na..


wow! from Infomaxx!! :D

How much was it?

wow! from Infomaxx!! :D

How much was it?


2.8 adapter
14k wide lens lwa52

Congrats on your purchase John, please post some sample shots :)

wala pa ako pix.. eto muna galing ako kanina sa memorial park
http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/3372/3549/33429274005_large.jpg

Silienation is selling the generic LX5 lens adapter for only P600 and it works just as well as the original Panasonic one. Now I have my eyes set on the wide angle convertion lens though hehe

Finally got my lx5 today, so happy with it, took pictures and videos (In the mall with my daughter) just using the AI mode will try to post some pics soon. Yehey

@tomvillar: congrats on your purchase, post same shot :)

must resist the urge of the wide angle lens, by the way, does the panny version have a macro lens with it?


Drove past Binondo Church this morning

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@marco - ah... guess just have to scrape it really smooth if i decide to buy this one then. would you recommend buying this or the JJC one?
if you dont want to diy, JJC...

if aesthetics is important to you [like me], LC-1...

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@marco: great shot :)

shot thru the car window and post processed :)

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h157/buchieboy/DSC_0052-Edit-Edit-Edit.jpg

@ aldrich and marco - thanks!

guess I'll just have to set aside a day to drop by TayHua to go look for a JJC cap then.. too bad I heard they're not open on weekends

Hi Guys, have you ever encountered, errors with importing recorded avchd lite files with the bundled software photofun studio 5.0. error message: " Removed from the items to be aquired bec AVCHD videos with different TV systems are contained. TV systems of application: NTSC: TV Systems of AVCHD videos: PAL " Is this bec I setup the cam playback to NTSC from PAL, but works fine if I use motion jpeg. Hope someone can help TIA.

@aldrich: thanks... btw, why did you pp your shot? LX5 can output that kind of shot right?...

@bernice: post it here when you've decided to buy it...

@tmvillar: im not into video so haven't encountered that error. will try it & update you...

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My LX5:

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn144/macxchange/Panasonic%20GF-1/LX5case.jpg

@aldrich: thanks... btw, why did you pp your shot? LX5 can output that kind of shot right?...

@bernice: post it here when you've decided to buy it...

@tmvillar: im not into video so haven't encountered that error. will try it & update you...

@marco: i shot it thru a mildly tinted car window, the resulting shot was not "contrasty" enough. im not really sure if the LX5 can produce such contrasty shots, ill experiment with the film settings later :)

What film type and setting do you use?

@john: nice case, where did you get it?

anybody have a picture of the lx3 and lx5 side by side? i want to compare their sizes. thanks!

Just wanted to share, got my lx5 a couple of weeks ago :)
here's some sample pics. i shot in pinhole mode and used photoshop to resize the files

1) 3:15pm
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4133/5093061422_83bf882396.jpg (http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4133/5093061422_83bf882396.jpg)

2) Shanty town cross

A shanty town near Recto, it sits right next to Manila city jail. A city jail that has existed since 1800. The shanty town is mostly inhabited by the relatives of the inmates, trying to maintain contact with their love ones.

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1437/5122572628_fbf13909a8.jpg (http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1437/5122572628_fbf13909a8.jpg)

thanks guys :)

@tomvillar: yup the same thing happened to me when i tried downloading my avchd vid.
did some research and it turns out most of the LX5 units sold here came from PAL regions, (UK, CHINA, SPAIN etc). The Philippines is a NTSC country, hence the conflict.

I wasn't able to find a way to switch it to NTSC, and im starting to think there is no toggle for it. I think inherent sya talga eh.

:( so for now i've resorted to using Motion jpg. but my consolation is this, if you are into vid editing your better of using Motion jpg since it's an easier format to use.

Im using adobe preimier C3 for editing :)

hope this helps

Thanks Lucas, that's what I figured but if you still want to use avchd lite, I've tried viewing or converting the files using anyvideo converter,:) which is a freeware, or if you would like to directly transfer the avchd lite files to dvd I just use dvd flick another freeware you could just download, but of course to make it simple we could just use motion jpeg. Hope this helps. congratulations on your new toy bro! I carry mine everywhere but I'm still trying to figure out some features. :)

guys what can you say for this lens http://www.tayhua.com/telephoto52A.html

good day, i just bought my lx5 a week ago.
just wanted to ask, what flash models will work with this unit? cheers. :]

i recently acquired a vivitar 383 flash.
Works quite well :)

Christmas Carol Vendor along South Super Highway
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@tomvillar: sure will try the converter. a question for all of you guys, a bit related to edmundo's question, how about off cam RF triggers such as yungnuo triggers or phottix triggers. is it safe to use with the lx5. how about the trigger voltage emitted by these triggers is it well within range?

@lucas: the phottix triggers does work with the LX5, ive enjoyed using it. Not sure about the voltage though

thanks aldrich, what phottix trigger did you use on your lx5? i'm planning to use a phottix aster

how is the low performance of the lx5? any need of additional flash?

i was browsing the lx3 flash compatibility thread, is it safe to say what's compatible with the lx3 is compatible with lx5? the olympus flash?

speaking of flashes, nikon flashes can be used with lx5 right? You just have to set it on manual?

@tomvillar: yup the same thing happened to me when i tried downloading my avchd vid.
did some research and it turns out most of the LX5 units sold here came from PAL regions, (UK, CHINA, SPAIN etc). The Philippines is a NTSC country, hence the conflict.

I wasn't able to find a way to switch it to NTSC, and im starting to think there is no toggle for it. I think inherent sya talga eh.

:( so for now i've resorted to using Motion jpg. but my consolation is this, if you are into vid editing your better of using Motion jpg since it's an easier format to use.

Im using adobe preimier C3 for editing :)

hope this helps

Btw, there is a setting to change the video output from PAL to NTSC.

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@andrewong: there's a switch? that's great :)

Could you kindly show us how to toggle the setting for the avchd vids. i hope this isn't just the VIDEO OUT playback toggle that allows the lx5 to play on the tv.

Tom and I are looking for the switch that toggles the avchd vids themselves not just the playback

hope to hear from you andre, thanks in advance

i switched mine from PAL to NTSC and vice versa, error still pops up? :(

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h157/buchieboy/P1040051-Edit.jpg

does someone have sample shots of this camera coupled with DMW-LWA52 (0.75x wide angle converter)? thanks :)

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http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1179/5150764692_9a71f252d4_z.jpg

hanap ako lens filter pang 52mm wide Lx5? ano maganda

Nice photos! Good thing i don't have the enough money to buy LX3 back then. Now I can use the money saved for THE LX5 :D

@danielg: i miss chocnut!!!!!

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@ John Co/all:

Hi John, thx for posting the pic of your lx5 in its black leather case. Do you think the JJC lens cap mounted on the lx5 would still allow you to use/close the original case? If you haven't come across the JJC you may find it if you google for "lx5 jjc lens cap".

I am considering to but the lx5 with your case, but would love to see the JJC cap fit?! Anyone an idea?

Thx,
Raoul

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Geez Daniel, I'm sure you get this all the time but I'm just gonna throw this in the open...

I can pretty much imagine your drawings on a white T-shirt and I'd surely buy them shirts too. :Grin:

Just to feed the imagination, on your free time, can you please post a drawing of an LX5 camera and below it, the caption: "I'M ARMED"

(Do I smell an LX5 group shirt?)

Hello LX5 users!

I've decided to buy an LX5 but it seems nobody have spare batteries on stock. Can anyone please point me to a local store that carries them? I've read the LX5 batteries are special and are not downward compatible with the LX3's.

TIA

@andrewong: there's a switch? that's great :)

Could you kindly show us how to toggle the setting for the avchd vids. i hope this isn't just the VIDEO OUT playback toggle that allows the lx5 to play on the tv.

Tom and I are looking for the switch that toggles the avchd vids themselves not just the playback

hope to hear from you andre, thanks in advance

It's the video out playback toggle. Unfortunately, since our units are PAL, it also records in PAL. I've checked the video details and they are identified as being recorded in 50fps regardless of the video out. 50fps is the SH AVHD setting for PAL lx5 units.

Hi Sir's/Mam's,

I'm a newbie in the forum and have been using LX5 for 2mos already. May I know if its advisable to have an external flash for the camera and may I know what tripod would you recommend for an LX5.

I want to share my shots for critics.. Thank you in advance.

http://http://www.flickr.com/photos/mandy2paz/5049392576/

http://http://www.flickr.com/photos/mandy2paz/5049401630/in/photostream/

Oliver, Thanks so much!!! Sige, I'll give it a try :)

Hello LX5 users!

I've decided to buy an LX5 but it seems nobody have spare batteries on stock. Can anyone please point me to a local store that carries them? I've read the LX5 batteries are special and are not downward compatible with the LX3's.

TIA

I believe lx5 have proprietary battery, it has a built-in chip that can detect a third party pack. If you have relative in the US then let them order for you.

Cheers!

I think there's a generic battery available already in ebay. however, it doesn't show how much power is left.

Reposting my photos for share and comments. Thanks!

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Hi Sir Daniel,

I am fascinated with your shot. Can you please share what are the settings for this shot and how did you do it?

Apologies from a newbie sir..Just want to maximize my camera.:Grin:

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Hi Sir Daniel,

I am fascinated with your shot. Can you please share what are the settings for this shot and how did you do it?

Apologies from a newbie sir..Just want to maximize my camera.:Grin:

Hi there Mandy, thanks for the kind words. That shot was done in manual mode with aperture set at f/8 iso 80. I have to chevk my file for the shutter speed but i deliberately ybderexposed the shot by at least 2 stops :)

Hi there Mandy, thanks for the kind words. That shot was done in manual mode with aperture set at f/8 iso 80. I have to chevk my file for the shutter speed but i deliberately ybderexposed the shot by at least 2 stops :)

Thank you for sharing sir, I'll try to play with the settings and hopefully have a decent one. :)

Hi all,

Has anyone tried the items from this seller yet: http://tipidpc.com/viewitem.php?iid=7510158 ?
Would appreciate some feedback..

Thanks!

I'm planning of buying LX5 before Christmas.. Is it okay to buy to online sellers?? Their alot cheaper?

I'm planning of buying LX5 before Christmas.. Is it okay to buy to online sellers?? Their alot cheaper?

should be ok, i get all my stuff from kimstore (not an ad, just saying)

Taho!

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h157/buchieboy/P1040278-Edit.jpg

is it just me or are the LX5 jpegs softer than the LX3's? Must be the new lens? Hmm.. where to tweak, where to tweak...

Archie, yup It a tiny bit softer but nothing a slight bump in sharpness level won't solve :)

Hi Daniel, I tried that, guess I just have to bump it up more. Finally got what I wanted when I turned off the I.R. :)

here's my share

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4089/5190796432_8583315f19.jpg

Good morning guys!

Hello everyone! I just got my Lumix LX5 yesterday from kimstore (http://kimstore.multiply.com). I'm a novice when it comes to photography but I really want to build up some skills on it. Bought this one instead of an entry-level DSLR since I want something I can bring everyday. I also figured that I can learn the basics of photography with this camera.

One of my first shots:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4153/5193947524_4bcce47788.jpg

I usually take photos of the food I eat using my phone (my Facebook wall is flooded with food photos). Now I can (hopefully) take better photos with the LX5. Yay! :)

just got confirmation, Infomaxx has the spare battery for the LX5... currently pegged at 5K :KO:

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1364/5107823566_3791d0fb1f_z.jpg

just got confirmation, Infomaxx has the spare battery for the LX5... currently pegged at 5K :KO:


Oh my its so pricey... :Thinking:

hi guys, are you using external flash? what brand/model? thanks!

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hi fellow LX5 users,

just wanted to ask.. how many hours does your battery last? or roughly how many shots? thanks!

i'm also having a hard time finding a spare battery for LX5, would you know where to buy?

thanks,
jay

Oh my its so pricey... :Thinking:

Sir, just an FYI. I found an LX5 battery here in Hong Kong its around 650HKD or around almost 4000PHP. Just a share...:Grin:

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Sir Daniel, wonderful set... I got the filter that you advised, would be starting to shoot around and share it for everyone's c&c.

Sir Mandy, do you the price of LX5 in hong kong? here in Philippines they sell it at 20k. im planning to buy LX5 but i want to know where i can buy it more cheaper hehe tia

Mandy, Start sharing your shots :)

hi guys, are you using external flash? what brand/model? thanks!

i dont have yet but any 4/3 flash will work on LX5...

Nissin Di466 is a cheaper alternative specially if you have the champagne LX5.:)
http://nissin.weblogs.jp/photos/uncategorized/2010/04/26/di466_ft_top.jpg

airplane from an airplane :)
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hi, where is the best place to buy in terms of price and warranty?

thanks,

allan

Sir Mandy, do you the price of LX5 in hong kong? here in Philippines they sell it at 20k. im planning to buy LX5 but i want to know where i can buy it more cheaper hehe tia

Hi Sir Jaymar, the price is a bit expensive here because they have it as a package. Like they include a camera case, filters, straps and such so its a bit expensive. I got mine for 4300HKD/12 months to pay.. :Grin:

Mandy, Start sharing your shots :)

Sir Daniel, I haven't done some shoots lately. Been busy at work. Would be posting pics when I got some...

I'm a newbie with Panasonic products and I just got my white LX5 last night from Kimstore for a discounted price of Php19800. :) Wala nga lang SD card/case yun. I'm excited to try it! :D

Hi Maye, congratulations on the purchase! Share some will you?


Here's my share, not all change for progress is good. I dread this thing being erected in a residential area. An invasion!


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Christmas is just around the corner! :)

Hi Everyone,

newbie here...
bought the LX5 2 weeks ago and now i lost the lens cap...
where can i buy a lens cap? i'd go for the jjc if i can't find an LX5 cap..
thanks.

my share
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5166/5237619440_e8e42112fc.jpg (http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5166/5237619440_e8e42112fc.jpg)
P1000409 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/9426598@N05/5237619440/) by thaddean_monk (http://www.flickr.com/people/9426598@N05/), on Flickr

Hi Peeps! Where can I buy this WHITE LX5? Thank u very much.

Hi Peeps! Where can I buy this WHITE LX5? Thank u very much.

I suggest you buy from Kim Store! :) If I'm not mistaken its the cheapest at 20k.

I suggest you buy from Kim Store! :) If I'm not mistaken its the cheapest at 20k.

Thats great Maye Mariano. Now where is this Kim store. Im from Bulacan but I often pass by EDSA. Thank u Maye.

I suggest you buy from Kim Store! :) If I'm not mistaken its the cheapest at 20k.

Hi Maye. What about the warranty? Thank you again.

i got mine last sunday and im loving it! :)

Thats great Maye Mariano. Now where is this Kim store. Im from Bulacan but I often pass by EDSA. Thank u Maye.

check their website :)

http://kimstore.multiply.com/

hi maye, how did you get a discount? and 19800 only? because i read they sell white lx5 for 22000.

@sir dex in http://www.tayhua.com/autolenscap2.html. in TayHua you can buy auto lens cap. just go to their website.

Hi Peeps! Just got a white LX5 for P20,500 minus the SDHC card at Henry's, w/c I bought at 24K (sdhc card) for p300. Nice toy.Plus, I got a warranty for 1 year. Im happy with the price.

i am also thinking of buying an LX-5. well still considering a Canon 500D. i been sleepless for weeks thinking which camera would i buy as a beginner.

Hi Michaelangelomendoza.
1st of all, D500 is an SLR, and LX5 is a P&S camera. As they are, they have inherent characteristics that you have to deal with. SLR, as they are, have interchangeable lenses. P&S, on the other hand, have fixed lenses on them. Although, Panasonic have their SLR too. Gumulo ba? he he.

hi maye, how did you get a discount? and 19800 only? because i read they sell white lx5 for 22000.

@sir dex in http://www.tayhua.com/autolenscap2.html. in TayHua you can buy auto lens cap. just go to their website.
Thanks Jaymar... Still hoping i can find an LX5 cap somewhere...

Thanks Jaymar... Still hoping i can find an LX5 cap somewhere...

I think, I saw that LX5 cap at Henrys. Give them a call.

Hi Michaelangelomendoza.
1st of all, D500 is an SLR, and LX5 is a P&S camera. As they are, they have inherent characteristics that you have to deal with. SLR, as they are, have interchangeable lenses. P&S, on the other hand, have fixed lenses on them. Although, Panasonic have their SLR too. Gumulo ba? he he.

i did consider that too but i think the problem is, i haven't tried using any of these cameras or even tried holding one. i am really impressed with all the photos posted in this thread that's is why it really gives me a hard time choosing between the two.

Michaelangelomendoza. I would say any camera, for that matter, in the right hands, will capture wonderful images. The first step is always the tough/crucial one. For me, its always the SLR 1st. It teaches the basics. Once ur good at it, u can then go w/ whatever form u want. That is, if u want to learn photography the proper way. But if u simply want to be a historian, then any will do. Again, it's just me.

for me if you are a beginner go first at LX5.

@sir dexter in tipidcp.com, there are sellers who sell lens cap.. they do meet ups.

Michaelangelomendoza. I would say any camera, for that matter, in the right hands, will capture wonderful images. The first step is always the tough/crucial one. For me, its always the SLR 1st. It teaches the basics. Once ur good at it, u can then go w/ whatever form u want. That is, if u want to learn photography the proper way. But if u simply want to be a historian, then any will do. Again, it's just me.

thanks delphimiranda. what you said really made up my mind. thanks!btw, where in bulacan do you live? i am also a bulakeño. plaridel to be exact.

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hi sir i just wanted to ask where i could find the auto lens cap for LX5
thanks appreciate the RE:

I think, I saw that LX5 cap at Henrys. Give them a call.

thanks Delphi... i'll ring them...

hi sir i just wanted to ask where i could find the auto lens cap for LX5
thanks appreciate the RE:

Hi there check this out :)

http://www.pinoyphotography.org/forum/index.php?topic=77319.0

http://www.silienation.com (http://www.silienation.com/)

thanks delphimiranda. what you said really made up my mind. thanks!btw, where in bulacan do you live? i am also a bulakeño. plaridel to be exact.

Hi MichaelAngelo. Im near Baliwag. The nice thing about P&S is they are cheaper than the SLR. Im sure U can use em too when u go to SLR. U can practice 1st with em. If thats u mean for it. But the controls are a bit different from an SLR. Again, the main advantage for a P&S is the CHEAPER PRICE. Have fun.

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nice underwater shots. =)

My share...
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P1000611 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/9426598@N05/5254180272/) by thaddean_monk (http://www.flickr.com/people/9426598@N05/), on Flickr

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nice shot sir....:)

nice shot sir....:)

tnx Dex!...

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QUestion to LX5 users. Until what ISO level can you use before noise is visible(sorry for bad grammar)?

QUestion to LX5 users. Until what ISO level can you use before noise is visible(sorry for bad grammar)?

200 I would say, ISO step up increments can be set to 1/3 to 1 stops which can be useful when you are quite conservative with your ISO.

Been playing with it since I got it from an online store last Thursday. I was suppose to take it underground this weekend but don't have enough people for regular caving protocol so I took it down the Balincaguin River here in Mabini and Victoria, Alaminos for some test shots instead.

Took this photograph on 3.5feet of still water with ND8, tripod with no dry bag just my guts hoping to get the rest of my equipment high and dry. The expandable AF area on the LX5 is pretty useful when shooting low key and can also be moved on any direction within your frame. Cool. This debris is just 3feet high but an abrupt drop made setting up tricky, but again height does really matter.:D

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I saw this balsa on the other side of the banks and it just might be a good foreground so I again wade my way on waist deep water. Nothing beat it's 24mm wide end on this kind of shots unless they come out with a compact with UWA. Again a slope would make a tripod set up complicated, what could stop a shooter from taking this shot anyways.

http://lh6.ggpht.com/__SAiqtEpuD4/TQ1gfBpUIPI/AAAAAAAAH5A/R-wNNLKZEYU/s800/P1000236.jpg (http://lh6.ggpht.com/__SAiqtEpuD4/TQ1gfBpUIPI/AAAAAAAAH5A/R-wNNLKZEYU/s800/P1000236.jpg)

A photog friend invited me for a sunset shoot at Victoria, Alaminos on the afternoon so we drove our way to the northwest shore. The tide was on the rise and according to NAMRIA calendar tide table it would swell for 1.4 meters perfect for long exposure shots. While inching our way through boulders watchfull of crashing waves hoping not to soak our gear, two more local photogs happen to pass by us. They have gone further ahead of us after some short greetings, pros and brave souls. Us newbees decided to stay.

It's time for us to test our skills. With limited f-stops and just ND8 exposure time is not enough to have a creamy water effect but good enough to capture a little bit of the flow with the Hundred Island on the left horizon.

http://lh4.ggpht.com/__SAiqtEpuD4/TQ1gfQixCZI/AAAAAAAAH5E/qW_zxnr54XQ/s800/P1000311.jpg (http://lh4.ggpht.com/__SAiqtEpuD4/TQ1gfQixCZI/AAAAAAAAH5E/qW_zxnr54XQ/s800/P1000311.jpg)

This is suppose to be a sunset shoot but without a GND evenly exposing both the sky and the sea is impossible so I opted to shoot with the sun on my back. Another low key attempt.

http://lh4.ggpht.com/__SAiqtEpuD4/TQ1gfd_RBGI/AAAAAAAAH5I/7xKRte9j5ug/s800/P1000339.jpg (http://lh4.ggpht.com/__SAiqtEpuD4/TQ1gfd_RBGI/AAAAAAAAH5I/7xKRte9j5ug/s800/P1000339.jpg)


It was pretty odd for a tall guy like me to be shooting with a small camera, well size does matter. I was thankful to be shooting with my new toy, packing up is no hassle. Now I'm back to my compact days, how I wish Lumix could come out with articulated LCD for difficult shooting angles. Let's see how this baby perform underground next time.

Happy shooting sir Ernz.

200 I would say, ISO step up increments can be set to 1/3 to 1 stops which can be useful when you are quite conservative with your ISO.

Been playing with it since I got it from an online store last Thursday. I was suppose to take it underground this weekend but don't have enough people for regular caving protocol so I took it down the Balincaguin River here in Mabini and Victoria, Alaminos for some test shots instead.

Took this photograph on 3.5feet of still water with ND8, tripod with no dry bag just my guts hoping to get the rest of my equipment high and dry. The expandable AF area on the LX5 is pretty useful when shooting low key and can also be moved on any direction within your frame. Cool. This debris is just 3feet high but an abrupt drop made setting up tricky, but again height does really matter.:D

http://lh5.ggpht.com/__SAiqtEpuD4/TQ1gfLg_UXI/AAAAAAAAH48/UUV-B9hGuJk/s800/P1000232.jpg

I saw this balsa on the other side of the banks and it just might be a good foreground so I again wade my way on waist deep water. Nothing beat it's 24mm wide end on this kind of shots unless they come out with a compact with UWA. Again a slope would make a tripod set up complicated, what could stop a shooter from taking this shot anyways.

http://lh6.ggpht.com/__SAiqtEpuD4/TQ1gfBpUIPI/AAAAAAAAH5A/R-wNNLKZEYU/s800/P1000236.jpg

A photog friend invited me for a sunset shoot at Victoria, Alaminos on the afternoon so we drove our way to the northwest shore. The tide was on the rise and according to NAMRIA calendar tide table it would swell for 1.4 meters perfect for long exposure shots. While inching our way through boulders watchfull of crashing waves hoping not to soak our gear, two more local photogs happen to pass by us. They have gone further ahead of us after some short greetings, pros and brave souls. Us newbees decided to stay.

It's time for us to test our skills. With limited f-stops and just ND8 exposure time is not enough to have a creamy water effect but good enough to capture a little bit of the flow with the Hundred Island on the left horizon.

http://lh4.ggpht.com/__SAiqtEpuD4/TQ1gfQixCZI/AAAAAAAAH5E/qW_zxnr54XQ/s800/P1000311.jpg

This is suppose to be a sunset shoot but without a GND evenly exposing both the sky and the sea is impossible so I opted to shoot with the sun on my back. Another low key attempt.

http://lh4.ggpht.com/__SAiqtEpuD4/TQ1gfd_RBGI/AAAAAAAAH5I/7xKRte9j5ug/s800/P1000339.jpg


It was pretty odd for a tall guy like me to be shooting with a small camera, well size does matter. I was thankful to be shooting with my new toy, packing up is no hassle. Now I'm back to my compact days, how I wish Lumix could come out with articulated LCD for difficult shooting angles. Let's see how this baby perform underground next time.

Happy shooting sir Ernz.

@Rawen
These pics are great! A landscape set using an LX5 with filters!Who would've known that these were shot with a P&S? It's truly a quality cam.

How were you able to mount the ND8? Handheld all the way? :)

@Rawen
These pics are great! A landscape set using an LX5 with filters!Who would've known that these were shot with a P&S? It's truly a quality cam.

How were you able to mount the ND8? Handheld all the way? :)

Thanks sir Oliver. I use a generic lens adapter (that cast shadow on the right frame when using the onboard flash) on the LX5 I bought from Digital Walker in Trinoma. It comes in a package that goes with UV, CPL, 52mm snap-on lens cap with tether and a not so useful hood that vignettes for Php1,200.00. The generic ND8 I got for Php1,100.00 I think, I'm not sure on this. Still looking for that 0.8 wide converter that could bring down it's wide 24mm to 18mm. Not bad for a point and shoot, huh? I use tripod in all of these shots.

It would not hurt if I post a couple.

Taken downstream Balincaguin River.

http://lh3.ggpht.com/__SAiqtEpuD4/TQ6MCYizPrI/AAAAAAAAH5o/gEpxf2-haHk/s800/P1000346.jpg (http://lh3.ggpht.com/__SAiqtEpuD4/TQ6MCYizPrI/AAAAAAAAH5o/gEpxf2-haHk/s800/P1000346.jpg)
Another shot at Braganza Bridge. Couldn't properly expose both the foreground and background thats why I yearn for a GND.:D

http://lh5.ggpht.com/__SAiqtEpuD4/TQ6MCqtkNFI/AAAAAAAAH5s/m87EQ6q6v4I/s800/P1000364.jpg (http://lh5.ggpht.com/__SAiqtEpuD4/TQ6MCqtkNFI/AAAAAAAAH5s/m87EQ6q6v4I/s800/P1000364.jpg)

Thanks for viewing.

Smith's Cove, Cayman Islands
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5050/5275817694_93eab9187a_z.jpg

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Took this photograph on 3.5feet of still water with ND8, tripod with no dry bag just my guts hoping to get the rest of my equipment high and dry. The expandable AF area on the LX5 is pretty useful when shooting low key and can also be moved on any direction within your frame. Cool. This debris is just 3feet high but an abrupt drop made setting up tricky, but again height does really matter.:D

Hello sir! :) May I ask where did you get your ND8 filter? ;)

First ever shot with my LX5. Trial lang.

http://img684.imageshack.us/img684/6547/p1000025f.jpg

Hello sir! :) May I ask where did you get your ND8 filter? ;)

Hi maye. Got it from Digital Walker Trinoma Mall. If the LX5 is your back up camera and if you happen to have 58mm filters, why not go for a 52-58mm step up filter ring instead?

Darn it! I should have thought of that earlier hehe.

Nice shares Rawen! Now I'm seriously thinking of getting filters :)

sharing some of mine, isn't it a pain to drive around these days?

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5008/5277187112_bb4c7a442d.jpg

Love this camera max!! It's almost like a DSLR! Well, almost

Hello. just want to find out if anyone of you have noticed this on your lx5.. saw this one on the net.

http://www.seriouscompacts.com/f9/lx5-banding-strips-problem-normal-426/

is it really normal on the lx5?

Just wanted to share...

upside down ant
http://flic.kr/p/93NSb5
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5164/5282631072_433288e2d8_m.jpg (http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5164/5282631072_433288e2d8_m.jpg)

Hi Rawen,

Got one already woooo.. I'm going to buy that lens adapter hehe.

This is my lowlight test shot...

What External flash is compatible with the LX5?

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5249/5287787026_9f17745596.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ernzt_madamba/5287787026/)
Pakapekape lang (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ernzt_madamba/5287787026/) by ecmadamba71 (http://www.flickr.com/people/ernzt_madamba/), on Flickr

Hi Rawen,

Got one already woooo.. I'm going to buy that lens adapter hehe.

This is my lowlight test shot...

What External flash is compatible with the LX5?

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5249/5287787026_9f17745596.jpg
Pakapekape lang (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ernzt_madamba/5287787026/) by ecmadamba71 (http://www.flickr.com/people/ernzt_madamba/), on Flickr

Haven't tried my 430ex on my LX5 yet, I'm still adamant to do it maybe because I seldom use flash shooting except when covering events. My guru said he found a Vivitar that's ETTL to both LX3 and LX5 (can't recall the model, it's around usd120.00 on B n H), too bad our group's order did not make it this early for an actual test. Let you know once I got a chance to play with it.

If you got 58mm filters already go for a 52-58mm step up ring so you don't have to deal with another filter size. I bought a whole bunch of generic filters and non of them conveniently work for me, hard threading them in my adapter.

Nice shot on the green laden coffee brand Ernz, the fast lens on the LX5 really works on low light. Enjoy playing with your new toy.

Merry Christmas!

A not so successful test shot with gnd.

http://lh5.ggpht.com/__SAiqtEpuD4/TRSmRLEUbwI/AAAAAAAAH6U/nqQrnDOSUDo/s800/P1000466.jpg (http://lh5.ggpht.com/__SAiqtEpuD4/TRSmRLEUbwI/AAAAAAAAH6U/nqQrnDOSUDo/s800/P1000466.jpg)

I should have metered first before placing the filter into play.
http://digitalphotographer.com.ph/forum/%5Burl=http://www.flickr.com/photos/rawen/5285545126/%5D%5Bimg%5Dhttp://farm6.static.flickr.com/5043/5285545126_cc810d767b_b.jpg%5B/img%5D%5B/url%5D%20%5Burl=http://www.flickr.com/photos/rawen/5285545126/%5DTranquility%5B/url%5D%20by%20%5Burl=http://www.flickr.com/people/rawen/%5Drawenugm%5B/url%5D,%20on%20Flickr (http://digitalphotographer.com.ph/forum/%5Burl=http://www.flickr.com/photos/rawen/5285545126/%5D%5Bimg%5Dhttp://farm6.static.flickr.com/5043/5285545126_cc810d767b_b.jpg%5B/img%5D%5B/url%5D%20%5Burl=http://www.flickr.com/photos/rawen/5285545126/%5DTranquility%5B/url%5D%20by%20%5Burl=http://www.flickr.com/people/rawen/%5Drawenugm%5B/url%5D,%20on%20Flickr)
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Bought several Accessories for my LX5.

JJC auto lens cap - 1100 php
THe LX5 lens adapter bundle kit which include, lens adapter, bayonet lens hood, lens cap, 52 mm uv filter, 52mm CPL filter and the string in which you can attach the lens cap. 1700 all from pixel pro megamall.

I was also buying the Nissin 4i66 which works for our LX5 but, it doesn't have ETTL on my lumix and the head can't be swivel. But i Saw in Youtube that it have ETTL. Maybe the sales lady doesn't know to set it up.

Bought the flash. TTL works great hehe. I'm happy with my current setup. I'll post some shots soon.

Bought several Accessories for my LX5.

JJC auto lens cap - 1100 php
THe LX5 lens adapter bundle kit which include, lens adapter, bayonet lens hood, lens cap, 52 mm uv filter, 52mm CPL filter and the string in which you can attach the lens cap. 1700 all from pixel pro megamall.

I was also buying the Nissin 4i66 which works for our LX5 but, it doesn't have ETTL on my lumix and the head can't be swivel. But i Saw in Youtube that it have ETTL. Maybe the sales lady doesn't know to set it up.

Hi Emzt. Where & How much was the Nissin 4i66 that u bought? Thank u.

http://i440.photobucket.com/albums/qq125/62k1/PWD.jpg (http://i440.photobucket.com/albums/qq125/62k1/PWD.jpg)

My share... the best point & shoot I got!!:Grin:

Hello. just want to find out if anyone of you have noticed this on your lx5.. saw this one on the net.

http://www.seriouscompacts.com/f9/lx5-banding-strips-problem-normal-426/

is it really normal on the lx5?


Haven't noticed this one so far (and I hope not)... but I've read somewhere that its better to get a replacement. :)

Hi maye. Got it from Digital Walker Trinoma Mall. If the LX5 is your back up camera and if you happen to have 58mm filters, why not go for a 52-58mm step up filter ring instead?

Darn it! I should have thought of that earlier hehe.

Oh, I'll take note of that. Will check out nearby branches of Digital Walker. Thank you sir! ;)

Tried attaching my 580exII and it works perfectly fine. ;)

http://img690.imageshack.us/img690/3756/34833473225522061552487.jpg

Tried attaching my 580exII and it works perfectly fine. ;)

http://img690.imageshack.us/img690/3756/34833473225522061552487.jpg

Hi Maye. I tried my 580exII on LX5, guess what???? All overexposed!!!
Any setting/s in particular? Thank you.

Hi Delphi,

Bought mine in Pixel Pro. 5700 cash. And 6100 i think for credit card. Anyway it works like magic. I wish that Di466 should have swivel head. hehe. But the second thing that got me buying the DI466, it works with slave mode using the optical flash. Even with your camera's flash set to manual. Because in my Di622, you need to be in TTL for it to fire off cam without using triggers.

Here is my outdoor set with my LX5. I PP and add a little bit of saturation. I like the clouds to be blue. Sorry guys, it's just my taste hehe..

http://www.flickr.com/photos/ernzt_madamba/sets/72157625684782752/

This is my favorite shot. LX5 with Generic Lens Adapter + the packaged CPL 52mm
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5170/5296828287_150a9fc39d.jpg (http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5170/5296828287_150a9fc39d.jpg)
20101227-P1020156 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ernzt_madamba/5296828287/) by ecmadamba71 (http://www.flickr.com/people/ernzt_madamba/), on Flickr

Here is an on camera flash. WIth the FLASH Head pointed upwards.
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5003/5297456436_55763f3e1a.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ernzt_madamba/5297456436/)
P1020016 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ernzt_madamba/5297456436/) by ecmadamba71 (http://www.flickr.com/people/ernzt_madamba/), on Flickr