Best Non-SLR digital camera

[reallypeacedoff]

The G11 is better then the S90. Just. I mean, both practically the same camera but S90's dial are too small, battery is shit but has faster lens. And if you have big hands, don't even think about the S90... I have a G11 for when I can't be bothered to huck around my 1Ds MKII and you know what, amazing camera. The only problem with the G11 is that they try to sell it to you like you should by an external flash. Seriously? My 580EX is like 4 times as big as the G11!

[Becks23]

Too bad you can't throw a G11 in your pocket which is its selling point.

Thank god I have nimble, non-fat fingers.

[corey]

Not feeling the NEX-* so far.

Ergonomics look bad.

Peep the samples on DC WATCH.

Mushy.

Either the lenses are soft, or the noise reduction is way too aggressive.

[Becks23]

The NEX's downfall looks to be more so in the programming of the menus than the ergonomics. I think there's adequate heft where it's needed.

[eddyz]

the NEX is too "newb" friendly. I hate how there is no program buttons to choose on the top and that everything has to be set within the LCD menu.

unlike other compitition, like the GF-1/G11, at least you can control some of the basics with knobs.

[mgdr]

a Ricoh GRD III of course.

[cord13]

any recommendations for a good camera under $300, preferably with HDR.

ricoh cx1?

if anyone is selling anything, PM me.

[gettoasty]

BIN Ebay'd S90 w/ that customized grip. Someone tell me I won't regret this. It will be my first camera fyi

Seller says less than 75 clicks and includes unfilled warranty card

[TPR950H]

what was the price? you probably wont regret it. i had the lx3 and i sold it to get the s90.

s90 all day for point and shoot.

[gettoasty]

310 shipped!

[Vinneus]

what was the price? you probably wont regret it. i had the lx3 and i sold it to get the s90.

s90 all day for point and shoot.

so true!!!

[po_boy_fuuma_hatesbargerz]

^ lol, I just picked up an LX3 from a graduate student for $270.

Very happy, especially after toting a D80 and lenses around for years. Much easier now to take stupid photos and junk.

[TPR950H]

LX3 for $270 is a damn good price. pocketability was the only issue i had with it.

the s90 display is way nicer though. that being said, if i could find more film, id probably lug around my polaroid SLR 680

edit: but then again, thats an SLR and its not digital.

[(10chars)]

left my canon s90 at a fucking olive garden in arkansas last night .. now im back in florida and i called and they didnt find it. was thinking about going with the canon s95 as an upgrade but after much research the panasonic lx5 sounds like more of an upgrade to me. ordering one tomorrow.

[Solix]

It was between the LX5 and S95 for me too, but I ordered the S95 simply because it's pretty much unmatched in it's controls and quality for a camera of it's size. Was really leaning toward the LX5, considering it's an overall better camera on paper, but the S95 was more of a match for me (and $100 cheaper).

Should be coming in tomorrow. I'll try getting some sample shots up.

[(10chars)]

yeah i was pretty unsure but im going with the lx5 because it has more manual controls in the video mode and i was using my s90 to shoot video edits quite often. def get a video sample up solix -- i wanna see that 720p compared to the shittier s90 video quality.

[(10chars)]

got the camera today! i havent had much time to play with it but i did take a few test shots.

both of these photos received a little post production -- i only shoot full manual and raw so i dont really have any straight out of the camera test shots. im def enjoying it and looking forward to getting into filming some videos. my only complaints so far would be that the lcd screen quality isnt quite as crispy as the s90, and the photos are bit noisier in higher iso compared to the s90. the s90's menu's were a little more user friendly and faster. ill be traveling from fl to ny over the next week so ill have to do a more in depth comparison after shooting more photos with it.

[Solix]

My camera came in on Thursday but I haven't really had an opportunity to snap any pics except for the ones I posted in the WAYET thread: Here

Pics snapped in aperture priority and without editing aside from a resizing. Excuse the crappier first shot as it was my first night with the camera. Still trying out all the settings/functions.

10char: I'll try getting you that 720p vid sometime this week. Video controls are still limited - digital zoom instead of optical zoom when shooting. What's kinda cool is the ability to shoot a video in tilt shift with the marketed "miniature" mode.

[(10chars)]

good stuff Solix! would rep if i could

I wrote this lx5 vs s90 comparison for a different forum and thought some of you guys might be interested;

I'll start with my only complaints; the lcd screen quality isnt quite as crisp as the s90, and the s90's menu's were a little more user friendly and faster -- having 7 pages of options to scroll through gets annoying. I found that the "light meter" (when shooting manual) on the s90 was much more responsive than the lx5 and sometimes with the lx5 I will have to auto focus a few times before I can get it to activate. In manual mode I feel like the s90's quick menu has some better options -- being able to adjust the flash output being one of them (opposed to having to go through the 7 pages in the menu of the lx5). I also found that the s90 handles higher ISOs much better. With the s90 I would often shoot in high ISOs and get great results but with the lx5 I dont even like going higher than 400. I also think that the s90 had better white balance options. Its automatic white balance was usually very accurate and I find that I have trouble getting an accurate wb indoors with incandescent lighting with the lx5. My final gripe would be the function button; I think they could of offered more options for for that button -- perhaps multi exposure or flash output.

A few things that I really enjoy about the lx5: The options for different aspect ratios. The s90 only had 4:3 which I really don't like using -- I would much prefer 3:2 or 16:9 and having four different options is nice. The 24mm lens is a great upgrade being wider and I am getting muchhh less lens distortion than I was getting from my s90. All though it is a bit uncomfortable compared to the s90 -- I would still say this camera is pocketable. I've been carrying it in the front pocket of my shorts just about every day. Another thing I've been enjoying is the 720p video and having more manual options while recording. Also; having a dedicated video record button comes in handy quite often. I only shoot raw photos and use manual mode, so I dont really have anything to say about any of the auto/scene modes or how the JPEGS look.

Here are a few sample photos that I have taken with the lx5 so far:

This one was taken in fairly low light with no flash.. It was originally shot with a higher ISO but the red walls look terribly noisy so I lowered it down to 100;

Macro shot -- should of used the tracking auto focus -- he wouldnt stay still;

This is my only sample shot using the flash.. Im not a big fan of artificial light;

And this would be my last sample using the "multi exposure" mode;

Overall, Im very happy with the lx5. All though there are a few things I miss about the s90, they don't outweigh the multiple format options and the 24mm lens.

[derek_]

slowly selling my dslr gear and now deciding between a GF1 with 20mm and a LX5. After something I can take with me to trips overseas as well as a daily. I take a lot of still photography and in low-light environments. Any suggestions on which direction to head?

[M4TM]

Sony NEX! it's replaced my dslr and LX2...

[(10chars)]

was thinking about the sony NEX but the whole external flash thing kind of turned me off. seems too inconvenient to have to carry it around just incase i had a situation where i want to use the flash

[derek_]

not a fan of the sony NEX, my friend has one ... its cool but doesn't do it for me

[TPR950H]

who has the muthafuckin s95?

[mike lowrey]

I love the S90 but I'm wondering if I should upgrade due to the 720 video... heres some random youtube

and

[Solix]

who has the muthafuckin s95?

I do.**********

[M4TM]

was thinking about the sony NEX but the whole external flash thing kind of turned me off. seems too inconvenient to have to carry it around just incase i had a situation where i want to use the flash

yeah - i thought the missing flash was a PITA, but i actually haven't even had to use the flash. not really missed. come to think of it - even with the LX-2, i rarely popped up the flash.

not a fan of the sony NEX, my friend has one ... its cool but doesn't do it for me

agreed - i was unsure on the NEX, but no regrets since i picked it up.

just got a new lens for it - CV 35/1.4. should be fun to play around with.

[home]

what was the price? you probably wont regret it. i had the lx3 and i sold it to get the s90.

s90 all day for point and shoot.

thinking of downsizing from my lx3..

outside of the s90/95, what are my options?

[akiragreat]

Man, I just got my s90 and now the s95 comes out! wtf.

Idk if I should do an exchange...hummmm

Whose trading in their s90's for the new one?

[polishmike]

I'm keeping my s90 and will keep it for few years. Love everything about it.