Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2005/07/28
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]They seemed seemed to have skipped the FX8 for the US market, and are coming out with an FX9. That's still at $399 at 6mp. It's much flatter, lens wise. Slobodan Dimitrov Studio G-8, AGCC http://sdimitrovphoto.com On Jul 28, 2005, at 6:33 AM, Philippe Orlent wrote: > If it were a 100 bucks less, I'd buy it right away. > > >> From: Bill Smith <wrs111445@yahoo.com> >> Reply-To: Leica Users Group <lug@leica-users.org> >> Date: Thu, 28 Jul 2005 06:02:24 -0700 (PDT) >> To: Leica Users Group <lug@leica-users.org> >> Subject: Re: [Leica] Panasonic's new DMC LX-1 looks like the cat's >> meow--except for the $$$$$ >> >> I think it's going to retail for about $599! A big chunk of change. >> >> Philippe Orlent <philippe.orlent@pandora.be> wrote:How much will >> it cost? >> >> >> >>> From: Bill Smith >>> Reply-To: Leica Users Group >>> Date: Thu, 28 Jul 2005 05:25:39 -0700 (PDT) >>> To: >>> Subject: [Leica] Panasonic's new DMC LX-1 looks like the cat's >>> meow--except >>> for the $$$$$ >>> >>> >>> Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX-1 uses 8.4-megapixel CCD and wide 28mm zoom >>> >>> The top model among Lumix snap-shooter cameras incorporating >>> present all best >>> features. >>> >>> >>> New LX-series camera is the highest model among Lumix snap- >>> shooter digital >>> cameras. >>> >>> >>> Features are use of 8.4-megapixel CCD, wide angle 4x 28~112mm >>> zoom, and wide >>> 16:9 aspect ratio 848 x 640-dot movie. Image stabilizer is built-in. >>> >>> >>> The camera has 4x optical zoom, 5x EX optical zoom, and 4x >>> digital zoom for >>> maximum of 22.5x. EX optical zoom extends maximum by reducing >>> resolution. >>> Specifications: >>> CCD: 1/1.65-inch, 8.4 megapixels, ISO 80~400 in steps >>> Lens: 4x 28~112mm f/2.8~4.9 >>> Image stabilizer: optical type built-in >>> Exposure: programmed AE, aperture-priority AE, shutter-priority >>> AE, manual. >>> Auto bracketing: for 3 frames >>> Shutter speed: 60sec. ~ 1/2,000sec. >>> Finder-monitor: 2.5-inch, 207,000 dots. Power LCD mode (increase >>> brightness >>> 40%) built-in. >>> Memory card: SD >>> Continuous mode: 3 fps. >>> Movie: Motion JPEG 848x480 dots (16:9), 640x480, 320x240, 30 or >>> 10fps. >>> Battery: for 240 shots (CIPA mode) per charge >>> Dimensions: 105.7mm (w) x 25.6mm (d) x 55.8m 8h), 185g. >>> Production: 30,000 units monthly. >>> >>> --------------------------------- >>> >>>