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  • gzolgzol

    Beware about 3rd party batteries: I have Jupio brand batteries, they work OK, but, after a day of not using these batteries, the LX100 definitely in OFF position, are totally empty...

  • gzolgzol

    @McKinice: Macbook pro I7 2.2 Ghz... Should be OK for 4 K video...? Anyway, I can use 4K for photo (beautiful extracts) and AVCHD video, (the quality is really superb) is IMHO better than anything that my GH2 could do...

  • fahrenheitfahrenheit

    @WildLion Unfortunately you can't change aperture, shutter speed or exposure comp via wi-fi control.

  • +deedive deedive

    thx :) i'm deedive, the settings wont let me change my name. I'm waiting for a real housing too but the ewa-marine did the job in a pinch..

  • TronTron

    Very nice footage... if the Ikelite settles in around $650 (street) I will probably take the plunge on one.

  • karlkarl

    The Nauticam and Ikelite housings for the LX100 now have price tags as they appeared in some shops.

    An LX100 underwater sample, but only using a primitive "generic plastic bag housing", has also been published:

  • WildLionWildLion

    Using the Panasonic Image App I don't see any settings for changing the shutter speed and aperture, could anybody confirm or refute that this is possible?

  • MckiniseMckinise

    @gzol Sounds like the computers may be a bit underpowered for 4k. As far as it working in some programs and not others. Some NLEs are less resource intensive or have been optimized in a way that allows certain types of files more efficient playback. I have less issues with playback in Sony Vegas 13 than I have in premiere pro.

    What are the specs of the system(s)?

  • MikeLinnMikeLinn

  • jjayjjay

    Looks quite convincing !

  • MikeLinnMikeLinn

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  • chatxxnoirchatxxnoir

    Hi everyone, I have the JP version (menu language : japanese...). Good news for me !!! Today, I downloaded Panasonic Image App and now... I can see the menu of my LX100 in english. Very good news. I'm very very happy :)

  • gzolgzol

    Hello LX100 people, I joined the club, sold all my other M43 cams, being a traveler, this is as far as I can see the near ultimate cam in a small, robust package... Camera is great, maybe a little to much noise at and above ISO1600, but what I do not understand is: When I record 4K video, playback 'in camera' all OK. Inport to FCPX: choppy, dropped frames... Qtime 7&8: also very very choppy. Unbelievable, in Lightroom (the library module) everything fluid. VLC does not even playback. Also, a test at a friend's PremierePro, again choppy...! AVCHD 24/26/60 fluid and works great on (and with) all stated programs. Anybody any idea? I'm not a movie maker so I cannot comprehend this.... :-(

  • sgreszczsgreszcz

    Hey all,

    I just got me one of these LX100 to replace my Olympus E-P5 that I was using for stills/video with either the Panasonic 25/1.4 or the Olympus 12-40/2.8 zoom.

    I'm brand new to Panasonic menus and shooting so I'm finding it a steep learning curve to setting it up and getting the right functionality (zebras/peaking/focus magnification) - features that were not available on the Olympus cameras in video mode. Also, I'm struggling a bit with getting face detection working.

    Also, would love hearing from people who have set it up to be able to switch quickly for stills settings, to settings for video (manual mode, 180o shutter, automatic focus with manual override, quick WB/ISO changes). I see that there are customisations (C1, C2, C3) but not sure how to apply them quickly without a mode dial.

    Yes, I need to read the manual, and I am in the process of doing so, but looking for some help from those that are shooting with the Panasonic menus, and specifically the LX100. Sometimes the manual is not too helpful there. People say that the Olympus menus are confusing, but as soon as you learn them and set them up, everything you need is in the SCP.

    Thanks!

    Stephen

    P.S. First impressions is that the EVF is usable, but I miss my tilting Olympus VF-4. I can't believe how light the LX100 is, even compared to my E-PM2 with 17/1.8 prime (although I haven't weighed them). I also really like the LX100 grip.

    I'll post some pictures once I figure out how to work the camera properly. I'm trying to learn it before I visit my inlaws in Spain over Christmas. I probably will take the E-PM2 with a couple of primes for backup, just in case :)

  • markr041markr041

    Bokeh and night 4K video tests:

  • paulhoustonpaulhouston

    @markr041, Thanks for the tips. I must admit that I did not know these (IA button option and front dial for controlling shutter speeds) until reading your post.

  • markr041markr041

    The above reviewer has two main complaints, both of which reflect his ignorance of the camera's features.

    Complaint 1: He keeps mistakenly activating the IA button. But, he does not know he can set that button to only invoke IA when pressed and held. This is specifically designed to prevent accidental IA.

    Complaint 2: He says that you cannot pick a 1/50th shutter speed, because the top dial only has 1/60th. But he does not know that the front dial allows the choice of shutter speeds between the top dial settings. So, when the top dial is set at 1/60th, you can choose 1/50th, or 1/80th, etc. with the front dial.

    He also complains about the "flatness" of 4K video. He clearly does not understand all the settings for video picture styles. That he normally shoots video using a Canon DSLR tells us he is very tolerant of (blind to?) low resolution and moire, and thus does not appreciate appropriately 4K on the LX100.

  • MikeLinnMikeLinn

  • yaz72yaz72

    The LX100 seems better than Gh4 for Low Light ISO here :

  • Vitaliy_KiselevVitaliy_Kiselev

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  • Vitaliy_KiselevVitaliy_Kiselev

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  • joaopeixotojoaopeixoto

    Hi Guys. This is what I own:

    Hacked Panasonic GH2, 14-42mm original lens, 25mm + 35mm cheap CCTV lenses, 28mm 2.8 very cheap lens, 58mm 2.0 zenit helios lens.

    I'm thinking to sell all of those and get the LX100. Do you think it is a good deal? A friend of mine is warning me about the differences on the cameras. What concerns me most is that when I look into LX100 footage I have the strange sensation that there is "too much detail", some weird effects on objects made of metal with many lines. And when the camera moves it looks strange

    Can someone give me some advice and explain if the LX100 would be good for video (amateur indie documentary style).

    Thanks and I'm sorry if I didn't use the right terms.

  • markr041markr041

    @sportster Thanks. I agree with your assessments. The OIS is noticeably better on the LX100 than on any of the Power OIS lenses I own for the GH4. I don't miss having more telephoto using the LX100 as much as I thought.

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