As I stated in a previous post, I lost my camera (Panasonic Lumix LX3) while in transit in Switzerland. I filled out all of the paperwork and put in a claim to our insurance. They sent me a big check that covered the cost of the camera, a memory card, and a new case. The camera, a Panasonic Lumix LX5, arrived last week. Panasonic is phasing out the LX3 and replacing it with a new and improved LX5. It's an amazing compact camera. I haven't used it much, but I love it so far. My favorite feature of the camera is that it shoot in different aspect ratios with the flick of a switch; you can shoot in 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, and my personal favorite 16:9. Here's some more specs...
High-end point and shoot features a 10.1-megapixel CCD with sensitivity ranging up to ISO 12,800, which is paired with a new f2.0 ultra-wide-angle 24-90mm Leica lens. Other features include a dial with dedicated manual, shutter, aperture, and programmed priority modes, 720p video recording, a 3-inch LCD, and a hotshoe for connecting flashes, view finders, and other unnecessary equipment.
LOVE IT!
