Comments on: Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2 http://www.dphotojournal.com/panasonic-lumix-dmc-lx2-review-roundup-sample-photos/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:52:56 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: Surefire Guy http://www.dphotojournal.com/panasonic-lumix-dmc-lx2-review-roundup-sample-photos/#comment-191392 Surefire Guy Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:54:44 +0000 http://www.dphotojournal.com/panasonic-lumix-dmc-lx2-review-roundup-sample-photos/#comment-191392 Very cool comment, Mark Farmer "x". It's great to hear your testimonial because I bought a Lumix camera a few years back and was very disappointed with the image quality (I assumed it was a poor quality lense). To hear of your first-hand experience with some of their newer products and how trustable they have been really boosts my confidence in the Panasonic line. Any idea how their lense compares with those of Canon? Thanks! Very cool comment, Mark Farmer “x”. It’s great to hear your testimonial because I bought a Lumix camera a few years back and was very disappointed with the image quality (I assumed it was a poor quality lense). To hear of your first-hand experience with some of their newer products and how trustable they have been really boosts my confidence in the Panasonic line. Any idea how their lense compares with those of Canon? Thanks!

]]> By: Mark Farmer "x" http://www.dphotojournal.com/panasonic-lumix-dmc-lx2-review-roundup-sample-photos/#comment-45807 Mark Farmer "x" Wed, 30 May 2007 22:52:13 +0000 http://www.dphotojournal.com/panasonic-lumix-dmc-lx2-review-roundup-sample-photos/#comment-45807 I feel the LX2 is a great camera. I'm a photojournalist, writer, media/military affairs comsultant and 25 year resident of Alaska. I recently ditched all my film gear (about 20 thousand dollars original cost from over the years) and now use three digital cameras: Lumix DMC-FZ50 Lumix DMC LX2 Olympus Stylus 770SW Most of my work is for a wire service, newspapers and magazines -- with the rest being TV appearences and print sales (produced on an Epson R2400). All three cameras perform well (and I work in harsh conditions). Sure, the FZ50 and LX2 do get a bit noisy at higher ISOs but I get around that by shooting RAW. I am a pro and love shooting the LX2 on assignments -- I have had many published images from my LX2. I think that some people are simply gear/tech snobs and they complain just because they can (and that is their right). I have not had a single image quality complaint from an editor/bureau chief/print customer. I no longer check any baggage and I love being able to carry all three cameras in a small shoulder bag and my clothes, sundries and 17" Powerbook in a Lowe Stealth backpack. So, what I am trying to say is that the LX2 (and FZ50) and great cameras and they work nearly perfectly for what I need them to do. I plan to upgrade to the LX3 and FZ70(?) when they come out (I've had over 25 digital cameras since 1999 and I prefer to shoot prosumer and high end consumer digital cams as the new tech features are fielded quicker than in the SLRs). The LX2 is jewel-like and a joy to use and the FZ50 has the reach I need (I also use a Raynox 2.2X add-on lens). The 770 is built like a brick and makes great pictures -- I use it as a constant carry camera and I often do the same with the LX2 (though I keep it in a little water-proof case). For most people, 7 to 10 megapixels is all they will ever need. I will upgrade to the LX3 and FZ70 because I'm sure they will have new features that will help me in my work (and not just because they will be cool or out-pixel or whatever they other companies). Don't be gear snob (do you shoot and obsess over test patterns or do you take pictures of your family, your travels, your friends and the world around you). Just get what suits you and what works for you and be happy with it. In conclusion, I heartly recommend both Olympus (I shot the titanium OM-3Ti and OM-4Tis for 25 years) and Panasonic Lumix Cameras. -Mark www.topcover.com Anchorage, Alaska I feel the LX2 is a great camera. I’m a photojournalist, writer, media/military affairs comsultant and 25 year resident of Alaska. I recently ditched all my film gear (about 20 thousand dollars original cost from over the years) and now use three digital cameras:

Lumix DMC-FZ50
Lumix DMC LX2
Olympus Stylus 770SW

Most of my work is for a wire service, newspapers and magazines — with the rest being TV appearences and print sales (produced on an Epson R2400). All three cameras perform well (and I work in harsh conditions). Sure, the FZ50 and LX2 do get a bit noisy at higher ISOs but I get around that by shooting RAW. I am a pro and love shooting the LX2 on assignments — I have had many published images from my LX2. I think that some people are simply gear/tech snobs and they complain just because they can (and that is their right). I have not had a single image quality complaint from an editor/bureau chief/print customer. I no longer check any baggage and I love being able to carry all three cameras in a small shoulder bag and my clothes, sundries and 17″ Powerbook in a Lowe Stealth backpack.

So, what I am trying to say is that the LX2 (and FZ50) and great cameras and they work nearly perfectly for what I need them to do. I plan to upgrade to the LX3 and FZ70(?) when they come out (I’ve had over 25 digital cameras since 1999 and I prefer to shoot prosumer and high end consumer digital cams as the new tech features are fielded quicker than in the SLRs). The LX2 is jewel-like and a joy to use and the FZ50 has the reach I need (I also use a Raynox 2.2X add-on lens). The 770 is built like a brick and makes great pictures — I use it as a constant carry camera and I often do the same with the LX2 (though I keep it in a little water-proof case). For most people, 7 to 10 megapixels is all they will ever need. I will upgrade to the LX3 and FZ70 because I’m sure they will have new features that will help me in my work (and not just because they will be cool or out-pixel or whatever they other companies). Don’t be gear snob (do you shoot and obsess over test patterns or do you take pictures of your family, your travels, your friends and the world around you). Just get what suits you and what works for you and be happy with it.

In conclusion, I heartly recommend both Olympus (I shot the titanium OM-3Ti and OM-4Tis for 25 years) and Panasonic Lumix Cameras.

-Mark
http://www.topcover.com
Anchorage, Alaska

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