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 camera and 136% larger compared to a
28mm wide-angle lens. The lens unit consists of eight elements in six groups
with four aspherical lenses with four aspherical surfaces. As a result of the
F2.0 lens, the DMC-LX3 produces high resolution and minimal distortion and
artifacts such as chromatic aberrations, ghosting and flaring.
Shooting Functions that Invite Creativity
The DMC-LX3 features a Film mode with six color types and three types of
monochrome selections. Much like selecting from different film types, this
function gives you the flexibility and creative freedom to take more expressive
digital photos. Also, when using the Multi-film mode, the DMC-LX3 produces a
maximum of three images from a RAW file for you to compare the different
textures. Another new feature is the multiple-exposure feature, which lets you
create artistic photos by overlaying up to three consecutive images; while still
viewing the last image on the 3.0-inch LCD screen. The LCD on the DMC-LX3 is new
and improved with a 460,000-dot high resolution.
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