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Archive 2009 · P&S Travel Camera

Dan Bellyk
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Whats this one like? Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3

Nov 18, 2009 at 08:39 PM

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I use a Ricoh GR2. Clearly not the choice of the masses, but it is incredibly well put together. Very compact bod, magnesium body, good fixed lens. The IQ is good for what it is. But for me the sheer joy comes from the handling. It is designed for manual and semi-automatic exposure control.

I bought it 18months ago, and recently shopped the p&s market. There is still nothing out there I would replace it with.

Nov 18, 2009 at 10:23 PM

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p.2 #3 · P&S Travel Camera

LX3 in the current market, IMO.

The S90 looks good on paper though.

Nov 19, 2009 at 12:52 AM

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Have you considered a Nikon P6000 + SB-400 flash? That little guy does wonderful work with a small speedlight on it if you're shooting indoors!

Nov 19, 2009 at 08:41 PM

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Slightly older (and therefore cheaper) but still all kinds of awesome: Panasonic DMC-TZ5

Nov 19, 2009 at 08:54 PM

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I just got the Canon S90 to compliment my D300. I've had it for less than 24 hours and it has been impressive. I'll post a few shots soon.

Nov 19, 2009 at 10:12 PM

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p.2 #7 · P&S Travel Camera

The S90 would be perfect if it had a hot shoe. Get an LX-3 if you can find one.

Nov 20, 2009 at 02:05 AM

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p.2 #8 · P&S Travel Camera

LX3 is the perfect street camera. G11 for those lookin to shoot longer.

Nov 20, 2009 at 02:32 AM

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Robb, do you want a hot shoe, or a cold shoe?

Nov 20, 2009 at 04:24 AM

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Here are a few shots of the same object at ISO-400. Now, granted that there is plenty of ambient lighting, but it's still indoors and without a flash.

http://asvideoproductions.com/stuff/IMG_0051.JPG

http://asvideoproductions.com/stuff/IMG_0050.JPG

http://asvideoproductions.com/stuff/IMG_0049.JPG

I'm going on vacation in about 2 days and I'll post more when I return next Sunday.

Nov 22, 2009 at 05:57 AM

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p.2 #11 · P&S Travel Camera

I have an LX-3 and ZS-3 (TZ-7). ZS-3 is wonderful for daylight - outstanding IQ for a P&S across the full 25-300 range. HD video is superb. However, not great in low light. LX-3 excels at low light. Same IQ in good light as ZS-3 imo. Neither as good as my D40, but more than acceptable for snaps. I take the LX-3 on business trips - fits in the computer case (D-40 doesn't). LX-3 is ideal in low light social settings - wide and bright. More DOF at wide aperture than DSLR. LX-3 and ZS-3 are complementary - I sometimes take both when I don't want to carry the D40/18-200 + 35mm1.8.

Nov 23, 2009 at 01:48 PM

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Nikon 35Ti: Sharp, sharp 35mm/2.8 lens, Matrix meter, aperture priority mode. Yes, its a film camera, but one of the best P/S ever made.

Nov 23, 2009 at 01:56 PM

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I was considering the LX3, ZS3, G11, and the S90 and ended up with the S90 mainly due to it's smaller size (vs G11/LX3), manual control (vs ZS3) and lack of a lens cap (vs LX3). I figure since none of thse compacts are really going to compare IQ wise to my D700/24-70g, I might as well have the camera that is the smallest physical package with good IQ and RAW/manual control.

Nov 23, 2009 at 08:24 PM

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Fuji F200EXR Fuji F200EXR Fuji F200EXR Fuji F200EXR Fuji F200EXR Fuji F200EXR Fuji F200EXR Fuji F200EXR !!

Nov 23, 2009 at 08:26 PM

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While my main cameras are a D1X and a D200, I enjoy using my LX3 because of its light weight and low light performance.

I bought into the Lumix system a while ago with an FZ-50. I was surprised at how well designed it was. While the images were not up to D1X or D200 standards, the design and feel of the FZ-50 was incredible. Under the right lighting I was able to capture nice images; one I took of a pair of twin tornados was published in the local newspaper. I now use it mostly for stop-motion clay animation.

I purchased the LX3 when it was first released because of my positive experience with the LX3. I have no regrets!

I also purchased a Lumix TS-1 (their water proof/shock proof P&S). While does not perform as great as the LX3, it is a fantastic little P&S when you don't want to worry about rain, sand, or adverse weather conditions. I haven't had a chance to take it to the beach yet, but I have taken it into a pool and through water rides.

Imo, I see no problem looking into other brands when it comes to P&S cameras.

Nov 23, 2009 at 11:07 PM

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I just bought the Panasonic ZS3, and I like it very much. I read the reviews of the zoom P & S on dpreview (dare I mention it on this page) and it comes highly recommended.
I bought it in Costco; for a good price. I had previously bought the ZS1 for my BIL, and I was very impressed with it. Hence my purchase. It also had video.

Nov 24, 2009 at 01:31 AM

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santoshiyer wrote:
I just bought the Panasonic ZS3, and I like it very much. I read the reviews of the zoom P & S on dpreview (dare I mention it on this page) and it comes highly recommended.
I bought it in Costco; for a good price. I had previously bought the ZS1 for my BIL, and I was very impressed with it. Hence my purchase. It also had video.

+1. Very happy w/ mine as well. The LX3 would have been perfect except for the short zoom and lens cap so I decided on the ZS3 and have no regrets.

Nov 24, 2009 at 02:03 AM

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I really love my ZS3, being 24mm on the wide end, and then being able to go to 300mm on the tele end is sort of like being able to bring my full bag of DSLR gear, focal length wise. The fact the lens goes totally flush and its pocketable is really a wonder of engineering. Suprisingly good video quality, sound too.

Id suggest you check out the micro 4/3rds as well. The G1 system takes fantastic photos and is super compact. Not pocketable, but you can have a 14-400mm eqiv range from 3 lenses and body and the whole thing weights about 4lbs

Nov 24, 2009 at 02:41 AM

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