kamilsukun Posted January 8, 2012 Share #1 Posted January 8, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) I just bought an LX5 as a compact companion to my Digilux 2. I would greatly appreciate advice from experienced fellow members. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Walt Calahan Posted January 8, 2012 Share #2 Posted January 8, 2012 I like mine. Once I figured out how to set the camera to shoot RAW, not the most intuitive menu system, haven't touch any of the settings. Depending on the photographic situation I toggle from Program, Aperture Priority and Shutter Priority. That's about it. Do all my post-production using Adobe Camera RAW. Have fun. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted January 8, 2012 Share #3 Posted January 8, 2012 Congratulations, Kamil! I don't have an LX5 (I have the D-Lux 5) but I recommend getting a copy of Andrew S White's Photographer's Guide to the LX5, which is written from a photographer's viewpoint rather than a factory employee's viewpoint and contains lots of interesting tips and tricks that you won't find in the LX5's factory manual. The manual is available as a pdf too. For full disclosure I have no connection to the author, product, or publisher. Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digitom Posted January 8, 2012 Share #4 Posted January 8, 2012 Hello Pete, so when you recommend the book I will try the eBook. I was looking for a nice book with advices for my D-Lux 5. I love that camera and it is very convenient to use in very different situations. Also I tried some street photography because often with my Digilux 2 it seems to be too obvious. But with a D-Lux 5 you are really not recognised as someone taking photos. To Kamil: I also have Digilux 2 and D-Lux5 which is similar (not same) to LX-5. Both cameras do a good job. And with the smaller one I found a good addition to my main Digilux 2. If I can help, let me know. Enjoy the cam! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
algrove Posted January 10, 2012 Share #5 Posted January 10, 2012 OP Did you get the EVF? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamilsukun Posted January 10, 2012 Author Share #6 Posted January 10, 2012 OP Did you get the EVF? Algrove, No, I did not get the EVF. I want to see if can get acceptable results from the camera first. Too many options seemed a little bit too much at the first sight but I think I have to spend sometime initially. Is it essential to go for RAW? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digitom Posted January 10, 2012 Share #7 Posted January 10, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) As I can say, I love my EVF. I bought for my D-LUX 5 the Panasonic version. It is no high resolution unfortunately but in lowlight condition and situations where a camera with a bright display may disturb it is good to use the EVF. I have no problem with the resolution, many comments complaining about that here at LUF are IMHO a little bit too sceptic. It is a small cam, why not a small EVF. Maybe it is also a case of age and acceptance. Finally: buy it, together with a grip and you will get a complete new feeling with your camera - ah, I see: the LX5 has the grip integrated - so you may save money Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virginia Bill Posted January 10, 2012 Share #8 Posted January 10, 2012 1. A second endorsement for White's guide to the LX5, which I keep on my Ipad. 2. RAW isn't essential; the LX5 jpegs are fine. But I always shoot RAW because doing so reminds me of having negatives. 3. The accessory viewfinder is handy -- sometimes essential -- for shooting in bright sunlight, which sometimes washes out the screen on the back of the camera. But usually I shoot without using the viewfinder. I too use the LX5 in tandem with a Digilux 2 (and an M8). It is a happy, handy little camera. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted January 10, 2012 Share #9 Posted January 10, 2012 I always use the viewfinder because I prefer to have the camera up to my eye. I just can't get used to shooting with the camera at arms length and besides I loathe having to put on my reading glasses for each shot. Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest srheker Posted January 10, 2012 Share #10 Posted January 10, 2012 I just bought an LX5 as a compact companion to my Digilux 2. I would greatly appreciate advice from experienced fellow members. Read the manual, use it, have fun! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NZDavid Posted January 10, 2012 Share #11 Posted January 10, 2012 Great little camera -- I have the D-Lux 5 version. RAW may be better in some situations, possibly, but is a headache as you need the right software to open the files (not sure which ones work, DNGs would be better), and you also get vignetting as files are uncorrected. For most situations, JPEGs are excellent and I wouldn't worry about them. Viewfinder, as with all LCDs, can be tricky to see in bright light. Instead of the EVF I have an optical 24mm finder which is bright and clear -- but of course have to remember it's on when I zoom in. I use P most of the time and keep ISO on 100 for max quality. I've used up to 1600 for gritty shots of night markets, but wouldn't go higher than 400 if image quality is critical. I either leave the display clear with only the exposure settings -- aperture and shutter speed -- showing up, or use the handy grid pattern to keep horizons level. I have to watch the shutter speed and stabilize the camera in low light! Exposure is usually pretty good, but AF sometimes misses the mark especially if the subject area is very even. I haven't figured out what the difference is between AF and AF/macro as the latter still seems to work fine for non macro so I leave it in that setting. Even at 90mm and wide open, much of the background remains in focus, so careful composition is needed for portraits. The variable formats are a bit gimmicky IMO: I leave it set on 3:2. Take the camera into the Great Outdoors and dust can get on the sensor, but this seems to be an issue with all digital cameras. Zooming in and out a few times will hopefully shift it. A sealed weatherproof version would be nice! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted January 10, 2012 Share #12 Posted January 10, 2012 ... I haven't figured out what the difference is between AF and AF/macro as the latter still seems to work fine for non macro so I leave it in that setting. ... It will work fine but it'll take slightly longer to find focus because the moving elements are allowed to move further in AF/macro mode to achieve closer focus (right down to 1 cm!). Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
algrove Posted January 13, 2012 Share #13 Posted January 13, 2012 For candid or street shots the camera's shutter is almost silent. I usually shot RAW + JPEG fine. The EVF comes in handy for those getting down low shots so it becomes a 90 degree VF for you since it flips up for that purpose. If I remember correctly Sean Reid did a review on it when they first came out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorman Posted January 13, 2012 Share #14 Posted January 13, 2012 I have a D-Lux 3 and a most useful feature is the "Blinking Highlights" mode for indicating overexposure. I'm fairly sure the LX5 has this feature as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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