Panasonic DMCLX3 Digital Camera - Black (10MP, 2.5x Optical Zoom) 3.0" LCD

The f/2.0-2.8, bright Leica DC VARIO-SUMMICRON Lens guarantees premium quality with minimal distortion and edge-to-edge sharpness. Even at the 24mm wide angle, the DMC-LX3 displays less distortion than competitive models.

The joystick control gives the LX3 its intuitive and highly precise, full manual operation. Simply move the joystick vertically or horizontally to adjust the exposure and focus (during Manual focus mode). The joystick can be easily operated by the thumb while holding the camera to prevent any interruption to your shooting rhythm. This lets you smoothly optimize the settings as soon as you finish framing the shot, whether you are capturing the proud stance of a single magnificent flower, the gentle flow of a stream, or a bird taking flight.

The LX3 can also record motion images in high-definition (1,280 x 720 pixels at 30 fps) and supports the HD Output function (1080i output). Simply connect the camera to an HDTV with an optional HD component cable (DMW-HDC2), and you can easily view HD Photos on any HDTV. The HD Output also makes it possible to enjoy both HD motion images and slideshows of your LUMIX still images, complete with music.

The Intelligent LCD screen is new and offers a high resolution (460k) 3:2 for easy framing in this aspect. The Intelligent LCD function allows you to view images or compose your shots from many angles. Under bright sunlight, the Auto Power function increases the backlight brightness in nine steps according to the ambient light intensity. In dimly lit locations, it adjusts the frame rate of live images in two steps according to the ambient darkness.

All in all, a well composed camera for perfectly composed images.

Product Description
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

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