joshuaadude

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Hey guys, if you dont have the money to shell out for a DSLR or you want a good compact alternative, i really recommend the Panasonic Lumix LX3

http://panasonic.net/avc/lumix/compact/lx3/index.html

i read about this camera in another blog i frequent and the buyer gave it rave reviews. he also posted a lot of test shots and the quality is great. i did a little more research on it and there are a plethora of accessories you can get to achieve the same quality as a dslr for a cheaper price.

TrinitySRT

it is a nice camera dont get me wrong... sigma also makes one like it. (D1)

however for the price of either of them.. you can get a DSLR. That is their downfall.


not to thread jack or anything.. but this is where people say DSLRs are going. it's sort of an alternative. Four Thirds camera. Also a Panasonic/Leica creation. It's not cheaper... round $799. But it sure is nifty!




it's a bit smaller than a Nikon D40/D60, because... it has no mirror. Straight to sensor.




14-45 with a +10 macro filter and a Canon 420EX2 flash


14-45 with a Canon 430EX2



sorry bout that lol just thought i'd add to your list of alternatives

joshuaadude

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most dslrs i see are around 600-1300, and i think you can consider yourself lucky if you can find a good one for under 500. the lumix lx3 goes for around 400.

the four thirds camera looks interesting. is it like a superzoom or something entirely different?

Bubble

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or you can get Canon G10.

Zilvia

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u can get DSLR for 400 bucks shipped to your door

2gb card is like 20 bucks

don't need much else

drifter5

+1, the G10 is awesome.

the lx3 is right up there with the G10, but there are no substitutes for a DSLR.

TrinitySRT

I did a test at work with the canon G10 and Nikon p6000

only thing I didnt like about the canon is .. it overexposed everything when in program mode where the nikon was more realistic to the actual lighting.

:-\

davidv

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Panasonic Lumix LX3 photos in the gallery are impressive. Don't know if these have been altered with imaging software. So they are of little help.

killa.beez33

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Another alternative is Ricoh GX220, that's what I have, but will be selling it for a DSLR.
Here are some pics I took while I was bored, and at a car meet. Not my best pics, but I'm still learning. The camera is awesome. Has great Macro.

joshuaadude

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oh wow, i love those effects. i love the color balance and the angle in that 350z.

here is the original blog review of the lumix LX3 that i read. http://www.dannychoo.com/adp/eng/1624/LUMIX+LX3.html

dkorr

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+1

G10's are awesome... some pros are using that in place of DSLRs....