Pictures from LX3 for technical discussion - part II

[jasonlcs]

Though that I have a DSLR, I work slightly different for this LX3 PnS.
I am still learning too.

To begin with, read the comprehensive manual a little bit first to understand
the functions of the camera. This is to let you control the camera better when
the right photographic moments appear. You do not know want to waste time
with the controls of the camera.

If not to sure yet, use the iA mode first and progress with other modes slowly.
I would switch on the grids display to compose the pictures better. For composition
of pictures, that is another topic, you can google on that topic. Read up some
info on aperture, exposure and shutter speed.

Most of the time, people complained about blurred images. The main culprit is the
handshake, even if you have the OIS (image stabilizer). You need to practice holding
the camera steadily and pressing the shutter correctly.

The best way is to go out there and shoot, review, shoot, review and shoot more ...

Thank bro.
Just wonder why I cant take type of picture u did .
How to learn that?:dunno:

 

[pchong]

Berlin, with LX3 resting on the roof of our car, my head and camera sticking out of the sunroof...the reflection is of the roof.

 

[spEechLeZ]

Berlin, with LX3 resting on the roof of our car, my head and camera sticking out of the sunroof...the reflection is of the roof.

Cool.. Any tips on how to get good reflection shots? I guess the car roof is nice and smooth so its good for it? But typically for good reflections need calm/smooth reflective surfaces with longer shutter?

 

[John Teoh]

 

[WingZer0]

What u guys think?

 

[Ouverture]

I may be VERY VERY late in my post here....but...

After enduring lots of resistance, I finally gave in and bought LX3 yesterday....and must say I regretted not buying it earlier...

In terms of image quality, definitely not a match to DSLR...and low noise level certainly not better than F200EXR which I have as well.

However, it's the optics of LX3 that makes the hell lots of difference!!!

It's super sharp!!! and fast for indoor shoots without flash and blur...Initially was quite disappointed with the output but after playing and tweaking a while, once you got the optimal settings, everything just ROCKS!!!

Here's some test shots...all taken at widest aperture and ISO400.

 

[Ouverture]

 

[John Teoh]

 

[pchong]

any reflective surface...I find the roof of a car, especially black one (the reflection will be darker in tone) to be very good...I am also new to the LX3, having used a DSLR for the longest time. The pic above and below will not be possible with DSLR (I use a Canon EOS 1dmk3) without tripod. But all taken handheld.

The large aperture f/2 with OIS is useful for handheld shots of dusk shots. Two more...sakura at Matsumoto Castle, Japan.

Cool.. Any tips on how to get good reflection shots? I guess the car roof is nice and smooth so its good for it? But typically for good reflections need calm/smooth reflective surfaces with longer shutter?

 

[SpNik]

 

[PinkDevil]

Pictures, pictures on the wall

Mode: iA
Exposure: 0.033 sec (1/30)
Aperture: f/2.0
Focal Length: 5.1 mm
ISO Speed: 250
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: Off

Nice composition. The person viewing the pictures adds taste to the shot. I think the iA of this camera is good but it does not shoot with raw.

 

[PinkDevil]

any reflective surface...I find the roof of a car, especially black one (the reflection will be darker in tone) to be very good...I am also new to the LX3, having used a DSLR for the longest time. The pic above and below will not be possible with DSLR (I use a Canon EOS 1dmk3) without tripod. But all taken handheld.

The large aperture f/2 with OIS is useful for handheld shots of dusk shots. Two more...sakura at Matsumoto Castle, Japan.

Both this shot is handheld? May I know what mode and ISO are you using?

 

[Clown]

guys please refrain from posting pointless snapshots with no technical value.

 

[nantasy]

taipei! all taken on lx3!

 

[pchong]

yes, both shot hand held. Mode is A, aperture priority, set at f/2, and ISO limited to 400.

See night shot thread for more pics and some discussion.

Both this shot is handheld? May I know what mode and ISO are you using?

 

[jasonlcs]

Thanks for your comments.
Yes, the iA mode is quite capable to handle most photographic situations.
That is what I like about the LX3.

Nice composition.
The person viewing the pictures adds taste to the shot.
I think the iA of this camera is good but it does not shoot with raw.

 

[gepetto]

nice shots... how to get there?

 

[spEechLeZ]

(images removed from quote, referring to posts #104, #108)

Love all your nature shots! The other one is sengkang right? I think they really captured the best moments of singapore dusk. Any exposure compensation? Point metering against the sky?

What u guys think?

I think the sky shot's really nice! The clouds were on your side eh? The leaves shot was at small aperture setting? Some bits of the leaves look a little over-sharpened imo.

any reflective surface...I find the roof of a car, especially black one (the reflection will be darker in tone) to be very good...I am also new to the LX3, having used a DSLR for the longest time. The pic above and below will not be possible with DSLR (I use a Canon EOS 1dmk3) without tripod. But all taken handheld.

The large aperture f/2 with OIS is useful for handheld shots of dusk shots. Two more...sakura at Matsumoto Castle, Japan.

Incredible handheld shots haha, no regrets getting the LX3! Anyway you mentioned that its not possible with DSLR, is it coz (I think you mentioned somewhere else) again that at large aperture on DSLR for such low light handheld shots, you wouldn't be able to achieve the large DOF especially in the 2nd shot?

 

[pchong]

Incredible handheld shots haha, no regrets getting the LX3! Anyway you mentioned that its not possible with DSLR, is it coz (I think you mentioned somewhere else) again that at large aperture on DSLR for such low light handheld shots, you wouldn't be able to achieve the large DOF especially in the 2nd shot?

Yes, with a DSLR, the DOF would be very small at f/2 that the building will not be completely in focus. Take the example of this shot below, shown elsewhere (pardon for repeat, but for illustration and instruction, please bear with me):

I am not sure even with f/16 on a DSLR, you can get both the musician in the foreground and the whole building within the DOF. But with the LX3, easy...shoot at f2, and due to the small sensor size, and the super wide angle, the DOF is sufficient. And even if on DSLR, you get the DOF you want at f/16, with this kind of lighting, you would probably be shooting at shutter speeds that the movement of the musician would render him a blur. And of course, hand held is impossible.

With the LX3, I can hand hold at 1/4s (with a 5.1mm lens, the traditional rule of thumb is that you should be able to handhold till 1/5s, so 1/4s is not too far away, and the OIS can cover).

I think dusk/dawn, illuminated buildings at night are a key strength of the LX3. But don't get me wrong, the DSLR can do a lot of other stuff the LX3 cannot. So select your tool properly to fit your intended results.

 

[WingZer0]

Nice one bro...I'm having problems with my macro shots....most of the time no focused, any tips?

guys please refrain from posting pointless snapshots with no technical value.

:think: hhmmmm..... so who's post are you exactly refering to?

I think the sky shot's really nice! The clouds were on your side eh? The leaves shot was at small aperture setting? Some bits of the leaves look a little over-sharpened imo.

Yup the leaves shot a bit too much PP......still playin with it