I set out to purchase FX07, but ended up w FX30, which was offered at the same price and I think is the same camera w FX07 feature-wise, except that it is slimmer and newer.I set out to purchase an ultra compact, because I was reluctant to bring my DSLR in my first trip to China.Used to DSLR, I have high expectation of a camera.
My ground criteria: must have 28mm wide angle and optical stabliser.This significantly narrowed my selection to only 3: Lumix FX07, Lumix LX2 and Canon SD800/850IS.
Since I usually shoots w DSLR, I need 3:2 aspect and Canon does not support it, so it's out of the game.
Reading the reviews, I was initially deterred with the complaints of noise and water colour effects in Lumix.However, after seeing some samples, I decided that those noise and water colour are probably a nuisance only to those pixel peepers, not me.
It was a tough choice betw FX07 and LX2.Finally, I decided in favour of FX07's compactness and full 28mm lens, and foregoing LX2's supposedly better images, RAW support, and A/S/P exposure modes.
In a span of 1 week, I shot >600 pics.These included difficult photos: night scenery, low-light night & indoor photos, sunset, panning photos of people in the street.And wow...., this little gem camera exceeds my expectation.Extremely easy to use and very intuitive (at least for me - I hardly need to read the manual to master this camera).The quick access function menu (which provides quick access for most-frequently-changed settings such as changing ISO, white balance or single/multiple shots) is very handy.Accessing some photographic functions such as exposure compensation, flash setting and bracketing are also quick by pressing buttons instead of diving into the menu structures.
Noise turns out to be more tolerable than what I had anticipated (having read the reviews).I used ISO800 often for night photos with no flash; just do not use High Sensitivity (ISO3200) mode - this produced photos worse than mobile-phone camera. Of course, I try to use as lowest ISO as possible to minimise noise.I can handhold the camera at 1/4s with no apparent blur in the photos, thanks to the optical stabiliser, i suppose.
Being much more compact than DSLR, I think this camera is also not intimidating.I have taken many more candid photos of people in the street than I could have using DSLR.
I have not printed any of the photos, but I do not think that should be a problem.
I bought a black one, but the surface is not metal unlike the silver one.It's like a black suede material, which I just hope will not get thinned or peel off over time.
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Product Description:
The DMC-FX30 is a remarkably slim and super-stylish camera than previous models. The body features a distinctive finish with a different texture to match its cool design and lightweight. The 7.2 Megapixel DMC-FX30 houses a 28mm wide-angle f/2.8 Leica DC lens with seven elements in six groups. The DMC-FX30 is equipped with a bright 3.6x optical zoom lens (equivalent to a 28mm to 100mm zoom on a 35mm film camera) that captures beautiful shots of people or landscapes. Use the Extra Optical Zoom when you want to pull the subject in just a little closer. With this powerful zooming function, you can easily capture and magnify distant subjects.Low Energy Consumption Venus Engine III reduces noise level for crisp, clear images ISO Sensitivity Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1250 (High Sensitivity Mode 3200) White Balance -Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Halogen and White Set Self-Timer -2 & 10 seconds Recording Format -JPEG and DPOF corresponding Built-in-Flash -Auto, Auto & Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync & Red-eye Reduction and Forced Off Dimensions -Width 3.74 x Height 2.04 x Depth 0.87 inch (94.9 x 51.9 x 22.0 mm) Weight -154 grams (0.34 pounds) with Battery and SD Memory Card
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