LX2 Rocks???

[Wolfgang]

all in all i still think it's a great cam.

just the only downside is the huge files... especially the RAW ones. it's like 6 times the size of my current camera's RAW files... haha

Just how big is the raw file?

 

[weekh]

Just how big is the raw file?

I think the RAW file is about 20MB.

It shows that my 2GB SD card can only shoot about 80+ images.

Well, u can always convert the RAW files to DNG later when the Adobe RAW update becomes available. Should be able to reduce the file size by half.

 

[Wolfgang]

I think the RAW file is about 20MB.

It shows that my 2GB SD card can only shoot about 80+ images.

Well, u can always convert the RAW files to DNG later when the Adobe RAW update becomes available. Should be able to reduce the file size by half.

Sigh.. so that means if i shoot in Jpeg, the watercolour like effect will happen?

Weekh, the shot of the exhaust pipes which i highlighted, it was shot in jpeg right?

 

[weekh]

All shots in RAW.

So u may wanna consider a LX1. Its RAW file is about 16MB. Conver to DNG is about 8MB.

 

[pengu]

Here is my first "real" LX2 pic, a panorama shot in ISO 100, RAW, converted with dcraw (Linux) processed with Bibble (Linux) and stiched with Autostich (out of 5 overlapping 16:9 pics shot free hand).

Warnung, the file is huge (15592x2256), 4.5 MByte.

http://filexoom.com/files/15474/barcelona.jpg

I think, I overdid the processing with Bibble a bit, especially on the left.

Enjoy.

 

[Blu-By-U]

Blu is still short of purchasing the LX1...from a few post of the watercolor effect in JPG and huge file size in RAW, Would you advice a person who only shoot in JPG, don't bother with post processing RAW, to buy this camera?

 

[ExplorerZ]

Blu is still short of purchasing the LX1...from a few post of the watercolor effect in JPG and huge file size in RAW, Would you advice a person who only shoot in JPG, don't bother with post processing RAW, to buy this camera?

why not? if you only print average size, i don think the watercolor effect will be visible

 

[Blu-By-U]

Actually not for blu to use. Blu's dad want a cam with 28mm view. The last cam he used was the FX3 and he was happy with the color and ease of use. Blu locked the ISO to 200 back then and he never complained.

What he wants is a bigger LCD, 28mm and OIS. If there is a spot focus, all the better. He does not want the FX01 as he says it does not feel like a camera!!!:bigeyes:

Would you suggest blu to hunt for the LX1 instead of the LX2?

 

[ExplorerZ]

Actually not for blu to use. Blu's dad want a cam with 28mm view. The last cam he used was the FX3 and he was happy with the color and ease of use. Blu locked the ISO to 200 back then and he never complained.

What he wants is a bigger LCD, 28mm and OIS. If there is a spot focus, all the better. He does not want the FX01 as he says it does not feel like a camera!!!:bigeyes:

Would you suggest blu to hunt for the LX1 instead of the LX2?

both are pretty much the same to me... except that LX2 have more MP and uses the newer venus III

 

[Blu-By-U]

Aside from the increased MP, what is the other advantages of the venus III engine? Better noise control at higher ISO? more detailed RAW? Faster transfer times? Same or worst watercolor effects? Does it justify the purchase?

 

[ExplorerZ]

Aside from the increased MP, what is the other advantages of the venus III engine? Better noise control at higher ISO? more detailed RAW? Faster transfer times? Same or worst watercolor effects? Does it justify the purchase?

I think you should do a search or just wait for the review...

 

[Blu-By-U]

So far the reviews are how fantastic the LX2 is..no one actually gave a comparison.:what:

 

[faisalee]

So far the reviews are how fantastic the LX2 is..no one actually gave a comparison.:what:

Hey Blu,

No comparison but http://dcresource.com is going to review it this month

They already have sample images on their site and its looking good. Do watch out for that ISO 800 image :bsmilie:

Will be a great cam as they say "LX1 Rocks" :thumbsup:
"LX2 also Rocks" :angel:

 

[Wolfgang]

Hi Weekh,

Thanks for sharing the sample pics. I reckoned it has helped me made up my mind in whether to purchase it or not.

Cheers!

 

[weekh]

Download the Adobe RAW 3.5 and DNG converter and it works on the LX2 RAW files !!!!!


Converted all the 20MB RAW files to DNG files. Size of the DNG files are mostly 8 - 9 MB.


YES!!!! :thumbsup:

 

[Wolfgang]

Download the Adobe RAW 3.5 and DNG converter and it works on the LX2 RAW files !!!!!


Converted all the 20MB RAW files to DNG files. Size of the DNG files are mostly 8 - 9 MB.


YES!!!! :thumbsup:

:dunno: Erm.. whats DNG? And by Adobe Raw 3.5, do you mean that its a plug in for PS?

Do share... i'm lost... :embrass: :sweat:

 

[weekh]

Full res of the LX2 at ISO 100 can be seen here:

http://www.lens-scape.com/article/lx2/P1000066a.jpg

 

[metallilan]

:dunno: Erm.. whats DNG? And by Adobe Raw 3.5, do you mean that its a plug in for PS?

Do share... i'm lost... :embrass: :sweat:

DNG is Digital Negative. Its Adobe's answer to the constant conflict of RAW file format amongst the different camera brands. Leica is using the DNG format for its M8 camera...

http://www.adobe.com/products/dng/

And Adobe Camera RAW is an extension that works in a way like Nikon Capture and other software that can understand the RAW files of various camera brands. Basically it integrates all the necessary RAW functions to Photoshop CS/CS2 without the hassle of using the camera makers software. Updating the plugin file enables Adobe to update the camera RAW support of the various new models that are constantly released...

 

[weekh]

:dunno: Erm.. whats DNG? And by Adobe Raw 3.5, do you mean that its a plug in for PS?

Do share... i'm lost... :embrass: :sweat:

Different models have different RAW files, even from the same brand and series of cameras.
The Adobe RAW 3.5 has been updated so that it can read the latest RAW files from the recently launched cameras.

DNG is a standard RAW format proposed by Adobe. U can use a convertered to convert the various RAW files into the standard DNG format.

 

[metallilan]

DNG is Digital Negative. Its Adobe's answer to the constant conflict of RAW file format amongst the different camera brands. Leica is using the DNG format for its M8 camera...

http://www.adobe.com/products/dng/

And Adobe Camera RAW is an extension that works in a way like Nikon Capture and other software that can understand the RAW files of various camera brands. Basically it integrates all the necessary RAW functions to Photoshop CS/CS2 without the hassle of using the camera makers software. Updating the plugin file enables Adobe to update the camera RAW support of the various new models that are constantly released...

http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/detail.jsp?ftpID=3523