laurencetam Posted July 20, 2006 Share #1 Posted July 20, 2006 Advertisement (gone after registration) I heard Panasonic LX-2 will coming soon. The DMC-LX2 increases the pixel count to 10.2 million and adds a larger widescreen 2.8-inch LCD. Despite the increase in resolution Panasonic claims that noise has been significantly reduced (compared to the LX1), also other new features include sensitivity up to ISO 3200 (though not at full resolution), Intelligent ISO Control (a mode that increases ISO if the camera detects subject motion) and a refined control interface. How about -Leica D-Lux 2?? New Model D-Lux 3 coming soon??? If it is true, Leica will kill so many fanatic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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rvaubel Posted July 20, 2006 Share #2 Posted July 20, 2006 I heard Panasonic LX-2 will coming soon. The DMC-LX2 increases the pixel count to 10.2 million. Despite the increase in resolution Panasonic claims that noise has been significantly reduced (compared to the LX1) I don't believe it for one minute. Not without increasing the sensor size and they didn't do that because their using the same (wonderful) Leica zoom lens. Maybe they improved the in camera processing algorithm which can help a little. But 10.2 MP is a millstone around their neck that will be difficult to get free of. I hope the marketing people will stop designing cameras. Rex Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davephoto Posted July 20, 2006 Share #3 Posted July 20, 2006 I hope the marketing people will stop designing cameras. Rex couldn't agree more. give me 5mp and a bigger sensor.... wait a minute, the D2 .... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vonali Posted July 27, 2006 Share #4 Posted July 27, 2006 Dear friends of D-Lux 2, here is a Leica-answer on D-Lux 3: From the e-mails below you see that it is announced to come this fall. Florian Scholz ********************************************************************************** Sehr geehrter Herr Prof. Scholz, eine Modellpflege ist hier leider nicht möglich. Die Elektronik der LX2 ist nicht vergleichbar mit der LX1 oder der D-Lux 2. Eine neue Hardware ist hier erforderlich und kann durch eine neue Firmware nicht ersetzt werden. Wir wollen der Leica D-Lux 2 aber auch eine D-Lux 3 folgen lassen, die dann die Vorteile der LX 2 haben wird. Dieses Projekt wird voraussichtlich noch im Spätsommer (photokina 2006 vom 26.09. bis 1.010.06) realisiert werden. Mit freundlichen Grüßen Attila von Gyimes -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Von: "Florian Scholz" Gesendet: 23.07.06 10:54:00 An: Betreff: Leica D-Lux 2, firmware update Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren, der Fortschritt macht auch vor der D-Lux 2 nicht halt, Panasonic hat seiner LX 1 eine Modellpflege angedeihen lassen und die LX 2 vorgestellt. Neben geändertem Design ist eine neue Software etabliert, u. a. die Venus Engine 3 als Bildprozessor. Das Rauschverhalten soll hierdurch wesentlich verbessert sein. Es wäre nicht schlecht, wenn zur Verlängerung der Halbwertzeit der D-Lux 2 im Wege eines Firmware updates diese Neuerungen auch für die D-Lux 2 genutzt werden könnten. Bitte lassen Sie mich wissen, ob Sie eine solche Möglichkeit planen und wenn ja, wann sie verfügbar ist. Ich bin sicher, dass sie von vielen D-Lux 2 Besitzern genutzt würde. Zudem würde es der Wertbeständigkeit von Leica Cameras dienen, ein wichtiges Argument für den Kauf von Leica Produkten. Mit freundlichen Grüßen, Florian Scholz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
salvatore Posted July 27, 2006 Share #5 Posted July 27, 2006 Translate please Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoff Posted July 27, 2006 Share #6 Posted July 27, 2006 I don't believe it for one minute. Not without increasing the sensor size and they didn't do that because their using the same (wonderful) Leica zoom lens. Maybe they improved the in camera processing algorithm which can help a little. But 10.2 MP is a millstone around their neck that will be difficult to get free of. I hope the marketing people will stop designing cameras. Rex The common misperception is that sensor size is the be-all-end-all when it comes to image noise. It is not the sole factor. Another misperception is that heavy handed image processing is need to combat image noise in small sensors thus resulting in loss of detail. This is not necessarily true either. Additionally, I do not believe that the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2 nor the forthcoming Leica D-Lux 3 is the sole product of any marketing department. One major factor that contributes to noise, besides sensor size, is the amount of electrical current used. Reduce the demands and resulting noise will reduce as well. This is exactly what the Venus Engine III LSI, offered in most of the new Panasonic cameras, does. There are many other areas for future improvement that will affect image noise and none of them have to do with sensor size. The problem will be one of psychological perception over actual applied use as any technological advances will also move larger sensors ahead as well. If tomorrows technology yields today’s results of large sensors on small sensor will small sensor still be frowned upon because the results from larger sensor are equally better as well? The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2 is a very fitting successor to the LX1 from a end-user stand point. Better interface controls, larger LCD, faster processing, SDHC compatible, and lower battery consumption. These improvements alone are substantial even if noise control was not reportedly improved upon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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