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What you need to know about Panasonic’s LX100 Mark II

23 Aug

Hands-on with the Panasonic DC-LX100 II

Up until now, the Panasonic LX100 has been one of those cameras for which people have been long awaiting a successor – the Ricoh GR II is another example. While a GR III has yet to arrive, the LX100 II is here.

Panasonic hasn’t messed with success here, keeping the design, lens and trademark multi-aspect feature the same, while improving image quality and usability via a new sensor and touchscreen LCD, respectively.

Here’s a look at what’s changed – and what hasn’t – on Panasonic’s LX100 II enthusiast compact.

17MP from a 20MP Four Thirds sensor

The biggest improvement on the LX100 II is its new Four Thirds sensor, borrowed from the GX9 mirrorless camera. On the GX9 you get an effective resolution of 20.3MP, but on the LX100 II you only ever get to use a cropped region, giving you up to 17MP.

That’s because the LX100 II retains the hallmark feature that traces back to the DMC-LX3: the ability to shoot at multiple aspect ratios without changing the diagonal field of view. Whether you’re at 3:2, 16:9 or 4:3 ratio, the wide end of the lens will always be 24mm equiv. The aspect ratio can be quickly changed using a switch just behind the lens control ring, which makes it more likely that people will use this feature.

While we’re yet to test the LX100 II, you can get a feel for what its sensor can do by viewing the GX9 studio scene. Besides the increased resolution, Panasonic says that the LX100 II’s JPEG color rendering is improved, and based on some samples we’ve seen and our experience with the company’s recent models, that appears to be the case.

24-75mm equiv. F1.7-2.8 lens

Keeping with the ‘why mess with success’ theme, the lens on the LX100 II is the same as on its predecessor, and that’s good news. This is one of the fastest lenses on an enthusiast compact, with a maximum aperture range of F1.7-2.8 through its 24-75mm equiv. focal range. The lens has a total of 11 elements, including two aspherical ED and five ‘regular’ aspherical.

The advantage of having a large sensor and fast lens means that the LX100’s equivalent aperture is consistently 1/2 to 2/3-stop faster than its competitors. The benefits of that are more control over depth-of-field and less need to increase the ISO, since more light is reaching the sensor, helping to keep noise levels lower.

Direct controls

If you want a camera with traditional controls, the LX100 II is it. No more pressing buttons to change the aperture, shutter speed or exposure compensation – as with the original LX100, there are dedicated dials for each of those on the camera. The control ring around the lens can be used for adjusting other things besides focus, including zoom, ISO and white balance.

Panasonic has added more customizable buttons on the LX100 II, with a total of five physical and five on-screen. If you can think of the setting, you can probably assign to one of those buttons.

LCD and EVF

The electronic viewfinder on the LX100 II is the same as the one on the original model. It has an equivalent resolution of 2.76 million dots, which sounds high, but it isn’t really any better than a typical 2.36M-dot EVF, since it uses a field sequential system. Some people find field sequential displays irritating due to color tearing, which creates a ‘rainbow effect’ when you blink or pan the camera. The EVF has an equivalent magnification of 0.70x, which is quite large for an enthusiast compact.

The 3″ LCD has received some notable improvements. First, the resolution has been bumped from 0.92 million to 1.24 million dots. More importantly, it’s now a touchscreen, and Panasonic’s touch features are some of the best. They include touch-to-focus, menu navigation, image review, pinch-to-zoom and Touchpad AF. This last feature lets you use your thumb to adjust the focus point with your eye to the finder. A tab on the side of the screen holds five additional customizable ‘soft’ buttons.

4K video

As you might expect from a Panasonic, the LX100 II offers 4K video capture. This comes in the popular 16:9 UHD aspect ratio and shoots at up to 30 frames per second. A 43mm filter thread on the front of the lens allows the use of screw-on ND filters.

Sadly, the use of the processor from the GX9 means this footage is taken from a native 3840 x 2160 pixel crop of the sensor. This not only narrows the camera’s field-of-view to give a roughly 32-100mm equiv lens range, but also means using a slightly smaller sensor region than the 1″-type sensor found in rivals such as the RX100 V. Video quality, particularly in low light, will be reduced accordingly.

Video is limited to 15 minutes per clip to protect against overheating.

Special effects

The original LX100 has received the latest Photo Styles added on other modern Panasonic cameras. The one that stands out is L.Monochrome D, which is a high contrast black and white mode. If you wish, you can add a film grain effect that is quite convincing, as it uses a pseudo random pattern.

The 4K Photo feature has also been updated with the Auto Marking, Sequence Composition, Post Focus and Focus Stacking features.

For the first two, the camera captures a short video clip which is broken up into 8MP stills. Auto Marking looks for areas with a lot of motion, which it considers the interesting part of the burst. You can jump to those moments quickly using the touchscreen or dials. Sequence Composition lets you select stills from the 4K Photo burst and combine them into a single image, like so.

Post Focus and Focus Stacking work in a slightly different way. The camera again takes a short 4K video, this time scanning the entire focus range. Post Focus lets you pick the area that you want in focus, while Focus Stacking combines frames to bring the entire image into focus.

However, since these modes all come from the camera’s 4K capability, they’re all subject to the same significant crop (and consequent loss in quality).

Performance and Ports

Panasonic has provided the LX100 II with additional buffer memory, allowing it to take up to 33 Raws in a row, compared to 9 shots on the LX100. The burst rate remains the same: 11 fps with AE and AF locked, and 5.5 fps with continuous autofocus.

The LX100 II continues to use Depth from Defocus contrast-detect autofocus, which has proven itself to be responsive and reliable. We’ll see how it perform when we review the camera.

Despite having 4K video capability, the only two ports on the camera are for USB and HDMI. No external mic socket here, much less a headphone socket for monitoring audio.

Bluetooth and Batteries

The LX100 had Wi-Fi and the LX100 II offers Bluetooth as well, for a constant connection between smartphone and camera. The Panasonic Image App has an ‘Easy Remote Control’ which will wake up the camera for you, and it can also take advantage of Bluetooth to automatically transfer photos you’ve taken.

The DMW-BLG10 battery is the same on both the LX100 I/II. Battery life is up by about 10% compared to the original model to 340 shots/charge, which is good for an enthusiast compact.

Included external flash

There’s absolutely no room on the LX100 II for a built-in flash, so Panasonic includes a compact external flash. The flash has a guide number of 10 meters (33 feet) at the camera’s base ISO of 200 but cannot be redirected or bounced. If you want a more powerful or flexible flash, Panasonic has a couple of options available.

Wrap-up

The Panasonic DC-LX100 Mark II’s impressive combination of a large sensor and fast, 24-75mm equiv. lens makes it an appealing enthusiast compact. It’s not pocket-sized like the RX100 V and Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II, but that’s the trade-off for the sensor and lens.

The LX100 II will be available in October at a price of $ 999. That’s the same price as the Sony RX100 V and $ 100 more than the MSRP of the original LX100, by the way.

Look for a full review of the LX100 II in the not-too-distant future.

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Long Acre Farms in New York celebrates Kodak with giant camera corn maze design

23 Aug

Long Acre Farms in Macedon, New York, has unveiled the autumn 2018 pattern for its Amazing Maize Maze: a giant Kodak camera. The design was created for Kodak’s 130th anniversary and Long Acre Farms’ 25th anniversary; it features a vintage camera, large flash, a finger capturing an image, and a strip of film.

One of Long Acre Farms’ owners, Joan Allen, explained the reason for the design to WXXI News, saying the farm has provided guests with an opportunity to create memories and capture images of them for decades:

You know we all think of, maybe, I’m pretty sure it’s worldwide, to think of capturing a memory with a Kodak camera and given that that’s our neighbor right her[e] in Rochester this seems like an appropriate theme.

Long Acre Farms shares images on Instagram and provides information on tickets and more on Facebook.

Via: WXXI News

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SLC-OE-03: How to Choose a Softbox for your Speedlights

23 Aug

Umbrellas are a great first light mod: cheap, easy to use, easy to transport. But softboxes can give you more control, both in the beam's edge and with reduced light leakage. The photo above was shot with a single speedlight and a small softbox.

Today we'll look at how to choose a softbox that will marry well with your speedlight, and do so without spending a lot of money.

6 Ways to Improve Your Street Photography

23 Aug

Street photography is an exciting genre of photography that interests many people. Although it has many meanings, in its simplest form, it is candid photography of life and people. Street photography encapsulates everyday life, not just in roadways, as the name suggests but within our surroundings.

It can be demanding to capture good pictures that tell the viewer about the daily moments we encounter. Here are six tips to help you improve your street photography.

Street photography 01 - graffiti artist working

#1 – Walk around

Have you ever felt uncomfortable at the thought of photographing random people in public places?

My first tip is to just walk around and get comfortable with your surroundings. Look for interesting things to photograph in the everyday life that encompasses you. Once you have taken some pictures, move on to another location and capture a few more images of another subject that pleases you.

Street photography 02 - old lady in Peru in traditional attie

I saw this elderly lady walking through an old town while out taking photos during my travels and thought she would make an interesting photo.

#2 – Shoot in crowded places

With life at the core of street photography, it makes perfect sense to capture pictures of people amongst crowds going about their everyday lives.

Capturing life around us in different situations can be a challenging undertaking.

Street photography 03 - 2 ladies walking past street art

You may feel uncomfortable at the thought of taking photos of people in busy areas. However, it can be very rewarding to get out of your comfort zone and photograph in crowded places. From a busy marketplace to photographing the general public attending a sporting event, these are just some examples of where you can capture street style photos in crowded areas.

Next time you go on holiday or visit your local neighborhood, visit the park to practice your street photography.

Street photography - Asian men playing a board game

#3 – Photograph people on the streets

Street photography as a subject can take many forms from scenes depicting human nature to interesting moments in everyday locations. To enhance your street photography images, try and capture scenes that evoke different emotive responses such as happiness or humor, for example.

While on a city break, I came across an interesting scene where I captured these guys enjoying dancing to music.

#4 – Consider color

Street photography is very popular as black and white images because the contrast can emphasize light, shadow, and form. It can also reduce the elements of a busy scene down to its most vital shapes and narrative. Although black and white pictures can look great, I encourage you to shoot in color.

Color can be a great visual element to consider and it has the advantage of adding another layer of narrative.

Color shows the world as it truly is and is a more honest reflection of how we see the world. Anything from radiant buildings to transport or street lighting can provide an element of luminosity that may help to elevate your photos. Street art and graffiti is another aspect that could provide some vibrancy to your street photography.

Street photography 06 - graffit artists working

#5 – Shoot spontaneously

Street photography is all about spontaneity. It is at the opposite end of the spectrum to say landscape photography where the approach to capturing images is pre-planned and everything related to the shot can be set up in advance.

Shooting spontaneously to photograph an intriguing moment can happen at any time from the minute you leave your house to getting your morning coffee. This cannot be taught and is entirely an intuitive and instinctive process. Practice is the way to develop this skill.

Allow yourself to shoot freely in order to make interesting pictures of the world around you and your everyday life.

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#6 – Shoot an event

Lastly, local events are great places to try your hand at street photography. This could be a sports match, a local event with some interesting activities or even an annual festival, where you can capture compelling shots of the participants.

Festivals provide great subjects for street photography as you have the opportunity to capture pictures of street parades, performers in action and candid portraits of interesting characters on location. Find out if an event is happening near you, find some engaging subjects to photograph and put these tips to the test.

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Conclusion

It’s now time for you to go out and practice your street photography skills by photographing a person on the street or a local event near you. What tips and images do you have to share with us?

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How to Avoid Distracting Backgrounds in Street Photography

23 Aug

Have you ever been excited that you captured a really cool street portrait only to notice later that there’s something growing out the side of the person’s head? You were so excited that you caught the moment and the expression but you just did not see that street sign that looks like it’s growing out of your subject’s ear.

In this article, I want to run through some of the techniques and tricks I use to help avoid distracting backgrounds when doing street photography.

Kayan girl playing with bubbles. Photo by Kevin Landwer-Johan (copyright) - How to Avoid Distracting Backgrounds in Street Photography

Fill Your Frame

Fill the frame. This was drummed into me when I started working as a newspaper photography cadet. I was instructed, rather than taught, that whatever is in the frame must be relevant to the story the photo was illustrating.

This is still the most important aspect of composition I follow strictly.

Look at the edges and into the corners. Whatever is in the frame needs to support, not distract from, whatever it is you are photographing. If you keep this in mind, you will find the distractions most of the time.

With a lot of street photography what’s in your frame will be changing rapidly so you must be attentive. You must anticipate what’s going to happen next.

Market scene with Thai flag and samlor. Photo by Kevin Landwer-Johan (copyright) 7 Tips for Avoiding a Distracting Background in Street Photography

The Decisive Moment

Wait for the action to peak. Capture your photos when all the elements fall into place, not just some of them. If you have a photo lined up and someone you didn’t see coming walks into your frame, wait until they have moved away. If you take the photo with them visible in your frame you will most likely delete it later anyway.

So much of the best street photography is about waiting and being patient. Anticipate when the action will be at its best, then take the photo.

With this photo of the samlor (tricycle taxi) rider, I waited a while for the traffic to clear. The street behind him is typically quite busy and cars in the background did not enhance the photo at all. So, I waited and chatted little with the rider.

I knew he would not be moving off quickly and that he was comfortable with me photographing him. I wanted to include the shadow in a horizontal composition and anything like a passing car or motorcycle would have been distracting.

tricycle taxi and rider at a Thai market by Kevin Landwer-Johan (copyright) - 7 Tips for Avoiding a Distracting Background in Street Photography

Concealment

If whatever is passing by in the background is small enough, you might try to time your photo so the offending distraction is hidden behind the subject. To make this work your timing has to be just right.

First, your subject will need to be large enough in the frame. Getting closer to them can be to your advantage. When there is no way to avoid passing pedestrians just wait until they are behind your subject.

With this young girl performing in a street parade there was a constant stream of people moving behind her. I had taken a few photos from further back but was having trouble isolating her in my frame. I noticed she was quite enjoying being photographed so I moved in a little closer.

From this angle, she filled more of my frame and I was able to hide people passing by behind her.

Dancer at a parade in Thailand by Kevin Landwer-Johan (copyright) 7 Tips for Avoiding a Distracting Background in Street Photography

Prevail With Your Position

Pick your spot carefully. When you’re concentrating on a single subject, move around it, or them, until you are satisfied with the background. Don’t just stand and take a photo from the first position you think of as often it is not the best.

As you move about, watch the background in relation to your subject. Often you will be able to avoid distracting elements by cropping them out our obscuring them behind your subject.

This Kayan girl was sitting outside her home. The front of the home has a small stall where they sell trinkets. I did not want that clutter in my portrait, so I moved. I got creative with my point of view so I achieved the clean background I wanted.

Portrait of a Kayan girl photo by Kevin Landwer-Johan (copyright) 7 Tips for Avoiding a Distracting Background in Street Photography

Scout About to Get Minimal

I love a minimalist background. This can be a challenge in street photography.

Look around where you are photographing. Find a place where there’s contrast in the light. Maybe where people are walking in the sun and the background is in the shadows. If you expose for the brightest areas the background will fall into darkness in your photo and disappear.

Alternatively, look for a situation where your main subject will be in the shade and the background is in bright sunshine. This will produce the opposite effect if you expose well. Set your exposure to be correct for the shadow area and the bright background will overexpose, isolating your subject. Or you can expose for the background and make a silhouette.

When conditions are right the contrast doesn’t have to be extreme for this technique to work. With this photo of the steamed fish vendor at the market the background actually was quite distracting to the eye. It does not appear this way in the photo because the light on her and the lack of light in the background is sufficient enough to render the background dark.

Tweaking this a little during post-processing to make the background darker does enhance the effect. We do not see this scene naturally with our eyes like this. We see all the detail, but the camera does not. If you look for situations like this you will be able to create images with your subject isolated from the background.

fish vendor at a market in Chiang Mai photo by Kevin Landwer-Johan (copyright) 7 Tips for Avoiding a Distracting Background in Street Photography

Lens Selection Strategy

The focal length of your lens makes a difference. Working with a wide lens, you will see more of the background. With a longer lens, you will capture less of the environment.

Often with street photography, you want to include the surroundings for context, so a long lens may not be best. Using a wide lens may include too much and be distracting.

Experiment with different lenses to find a balance in your compositions. If a wide-angle lens is producing pictures which include too much background try a longer one. Move back from the spot you were photographing with a wide lens so your subject is still the same size in your frame with the longer lens. Can you see how different the background is then?

The narrower field of view of a longer lens will include less background than the wider lens. Read How to use Focal Length and Background Compression to Enhance Your Photos.

With the women at the bus stop (below), I only wanted to see them and the advertisement behind. With a wide lens I was seeing too much of the surroundings, so I changed lenses and moved back a bit. From further back with a 105mm lens, I was able to capture exactly what I wanted.

women in a bus stop in Thailand. Photo by Kevin Landwer-Johan (copyright)

Brave the Bokeh

I know a lot of street photographers prefer to use a narrow aperture so focus is easier. This means distracting backgrounds are more common. Be brave, capture some bokeh. Open up you aperture and get precise with your focus.

You don’t need to work with your widest aperture setting. Find the sweet spot where the background is sufficiently blurred and still discernible. I can’t tell you what f-stop that will be, as other factors come into play too. Your lens choice, the distance between you and the subject, and subject to background will determine the amount of blur.

I like using prime lenses as it’s easier to get a feel for how much of the background will be in focus at various settings. This photo was made with my 35mm f1.4 lens set at f/4. If I had opened the lens up to its widest aperture setting, the background would be completely blurred and the context lost.

market porter at a Chiang Mai market. Photo by Kevin Landwer-Johan (copyright) 7 Tips for Avoiding a Distracting Background in Street Photography

Conclusion

One of the most frequent mistakes I see students in our workshops make is not being aware of what’s in the background. It’s understandable that you want to totally focus on getting your subject looking the best.

But if you do not pay enough attention to the background you will often find it protrudes, interferes, clutters and bombs where you least expect it. Compose so that everything in your frame is relevant and adds to the picture you are making.

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Adobe updates Lightroom CC, Lightroom Classic CC and Camera Raw

22 Aug

Adobe has released its August 2018 update for Adobe Lightroom CC (v1.5), Adobe Lightroom Classic CC (v7.5) and Adobe Camera Raw (v10.5). Across the board, the update brings along bug fixes, new features and support for more cameras and lenses.

First on the docket is Adobe Lightroom CC (v1.5). The stand-out feature of the update is the ability to store albums locally. Now, you can download images from an album onto your computer and edit them offline if you’re going to be without internet for a bit. The next time you get internet the images will sync to the files stored in Creative Cloud.

Adobe Lightroom CC (v1.5) also brings the ability to see what albums a particular image belongs to. Windows users now have support for Apple’s HEIC image file format as well.

Onto Lightroom Classic CC (v7.5), Adobe has added the ability to upload presets and profiles in bulk, rather than having to do it one-by-one. ‘You can import XMP presets and profiles, DCP profiles, and LCP profiles as part of a zip file,’ says Adobe in its press release. ‘However, .lrtemplate presets can’t be imported as part of a zip file.’

Adobe also added two new book types (Blurb Magazine and Blurb Trade Book), as well as a new paper type (Standard Layflat) inside the Book module of Lightroom Classic CC. Lightroom Classic CC (v7.5) for Windows also receives support for Apple’s HEIC image file format.

Bug fixes inside Lightroom Classic CC (v7.5) include fixes for various preset issues, exporting problems, metadata errors and performance issues. You can find a full list of squashed bugs on Adobe’s announcement page.

The update to Adobe Camera Raw (v10.5) is rather minor, as it only adds support for three new cameras and eight new lenses. Support for these new cameras and lenses has also been added to Adobe Lightroom CC (v1.5) and Lightroom Classic CC (v7.5). Below is a complete list of the new cameras and lenses supported in these updates:

Cameras:

Parrot Anafi
Sony RX100 VA (DSC-RX100MSA)
Sony RX100 VI (DSC-RX100M6)

Lenses:

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 180-400mm f/4E TC1.4 FL ED VR
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 180-400mm f/4E TC1.4 FL ED VR + 1.4x
Anafi 23mm F2.4
SIGMA 70mm F2.8 DG MACRO A018
SIGMA 105mm F1.4 DG HSM A018
Sony FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS
Sony FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
Sony FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS + 2X Teleconverter

You can find a full list of cameras and lenses supported by Adobe products here and here, respectively.

The updates for all three apps went live today, so head to your Adobe Creative Cloud desktop app (or respective app store) and update your programs.

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Much-anticipated Panasonic DC-LX100 II features 17MP multi-aspect sensor

22 Aug

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Panasonic has finally replaced its venerable LX100 enthusiast compact with the new DC-LX100 II. The big change here is the 17 megapixel multi-aspect Four Thirds sensor, up from 12.8MP on the original model. The higher-res sensor, borrowed from the GX9, and new image processor produce improved fine detail capture and better color rendition, according to Panasonic.

The LX100 II has the same (excellent) 24-75mm equivalent F1.7-2.8 lens, which features five aspherical and two ED elements, a minimum focus distance of 3cm (1.2″) and a leaf shutter. The design of the camera is almost identical, save for a ‘grippier’ grip and additional custom buttons. The LX100 II continues to offer the analog controls that made its predecessor so appealing. There are dials for exposure compensation and shutter speed, plus aperture and custom control rings. A switch on top of the lens barrel lets you quickly toggle between 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 aspect ratios. The field-of-view is maintained at the last three of those aspect ratios, a hallmark feature of Panasonic’s LX-series cameras.

The design of the camera is almost identical, save for a ‘grippier’ grip and additional custom buttons

The LCD resolution has been bumped to 1.24 million dots and the display is fully touch-enabled, as well. The 2.76M-dot equivalent field sequential electronic viewfinder is unchanged. Users will find that the menu system has been updated to match Panasonic’s latest cameras.

The buffer on the camera has been increased, allowing for up to 33 Raw images to be captured at 11 fps (5.5 fps with C-AF). Two of Panasonic’s latest Picture Styles have also been added: L. Monochrome and the high contrast L. Monochrome D. A ‘grain effect’ mode can be applied to either of those modes for a film-like effect.

The 4K Photo feature has been enhanced, with support for Post Focus, Focus Stacking and Sequence Composition. Bluetooth has also been added, allowing for remote wake-up, auto transfer and a simple remote shutter release. Panasonic also added the ability to charge the camera over USB to the LX100 II.

You can pick up a DC-LX100 II (with a small external flash) in October for $ 999.

Official sample photos

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Press Release

LUMIX LX100 II: New 17-Megapixel Multi Aspect 4/3-type (inch) Sensor

Featuring F1.7 LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMILUX Lens and 4K Video

Newark, NJ (August 22, 2018) – Panasonic is proud to introduce the LUMIX LX100 II with a large, 4/3-inch High Sensitivity MOS Sensor for the seventh generation model of Panasonic’s world-renowned LX high-end compact camera series.

The LUMIX LX100 II newly integrates a total 21.77-megapixel sensor to achieve an effective 17.0 megapixels in 4:3 aspect ratio. Even the finest details can be precisely captured with the increased resolution of this new sensor. Together with a high-speed, high-performance Venus Engine image processor, it achieves superb image quality with natural, true-to-life description.

The included LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMILUX lens (35mm camera equivalent: 24-75mm) boasts a high-speed of F1.7-F2.8, and high descriptiveness in detail and resolution corner-to-corner. And, together with the large MOS Sensor, the lens also produces a stunningly beautiful defocus. At the same time, a nine-blade aperture diaphragm helps produce bokeh with smooth, circular shapes. The versatile zoom range of 24-75mm (35mm camera equivalent) is ideal for wide-ranging photography from snapshots to portraits. Notably, landscapes can be captured in dynamic 24mm ultra-wide angle in any of 4:3, 3:2 or 16:9 aspect ratios, thanks to the multi-aspect capability. An aperture ring allows direct, intuitive aperture control to take maximum advantage of this high-speed lens. A minimum working distance of 3cm is all that is required to take stunning macro shots with intricate detail.

The LUMIX LX100 II integrates an LVF (Live View Finder) with approximately 2760K-dot equivalent resolution and approximately 100percent color reproduction. This 16:9 Wide Screen LVF boasts approximately 1.39x / 0.7x (35mm camera equivalent) magnification and 100percent field of view. The new 3.0-type (inch) rear monitor increases resolution to approximately 1240K-dot, enabling touch control. A variety of advanced functions are featured on the LUMIX LX100 II to inspire and accommodate the potential of advanced photographers. It allows direct, intuitive control with dedicated rings and dials, such as an aperture ring, control ring, shutter speed dial and exposure compensation dial.

The LUMIX LX100 II capably records smooth, high-resolution 4K video in 3840×2160 at 30p or 24p in MP4. Taking full advantage of 4K technology, users can capture fleeting photo opportunities at 30 fps in 8-megapixel equivalent resolution to save as a 4K PHOTO. Auto Marking, Sequence Composition, Post Focus, Focus Stacking and Light Composition are newly added to make 4K PHOTO even easier to use in more creative ways.

The LUMIX LX100 II is also superior in response. With DFD (Depth from Defocus) technology, accuracy and speed are improved to achieve Light Speed AF of approx. 0.10 sec* to capture fleeting photo opportunities. High-speed burst shooting is possible at 11 fps in full resolution.

For more creative freedom, Filter, Creative Panorama and Photo Style are available. L.Monochrome and L.Monochrome D mode are also added to Photo Style, making it possible to shoot dynamic monochrome photos with emphasized highlights and shadows while preserving the details. Plus, grain effect can now be adjusted in all monochrome modes in Photo Style. Other practical functions include Focus Peaking, Level Gauge, Aperture bracket, Focus bracket, WB (white balance) bracket and highlight/shadow control. The LUMIX LX100 II can also develop RAW images into JPEG in-camera.

The LUMIX LX100 II includes Bluetooth® and Wi-Fi® connectivity to offer a more flexible shooting experience and instant image sharing with easy operation. Bluetooth 4.2 (called BLE: Bluetooth Low Energy) compatibility enables constant connection with a smartphone or tablet with minimum power consumption. It also complies with convenient USB/AC power charging.

* Based on the CIPA standard. At wide-end, when using Live View Finder at 60 fps.

New, Large 4/3-inch High Sensitivity MOS Sensor and Venus Engine

The LUMIX LX100 II incorporates a new 4/3-type (inch) total 21.77-megapixel*1 High Sensitivity MOS Sensor to acquire even higher resolution than its predecessor, the LX100. It boasts multiple aspect ratios (4:3/3:2/16:9) and the effective area in the 4:3 aspect ratio is 17.0-megapixel*, which is more than approx. 1.6x larger than that of a 1-inch sensor. This new high-resolution MOS Sensor maintains an excellent S/N ratio for a dramatic reduction in noise, even when shooting at a high ISO setting at max. ISO 25600 corner-to-corner reproduces the finest details, and an impressive defocus with a shallow depth of field from wide to tele-end, making the subject stand out.

The Venus Engine renders vibrant, high-quality, true-to-life images with excellent resolution, high contrast and impressive color reproduction. The advanced Multi-process NR (Noise Reduction) applies effective noise reduction and detail processing according to each component frequency. Plus, Random Filter granulates chromatic noise to blend into the image even more naturally. As a result, the maximum ISO 25600 (Extended) is achieved. A sharpening engine controls over wider frequency range by adjusting the amount of sharpness according to the frequency level, resulting in a faithful stereoscopic effect. The Venus Engine also excels in color reproduction with accurate evaluation of each color, similar in color phase, i saturation, and luminosity. With its 1728-zone metering, more precise WB adjustment and natural image rendering are available.

The combination of the High Sensitivity MOS Sensor and the Venus Engine achieves stunning picture quality that rivals that of DSLRs.

* Multi-aspect count

F1.7-2.8 / 24-75mm LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMILUX lens and 3cm macro shot

The LUMIX LX100 II incorporates a LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMILUX lens system (F1.7-F2.8), providing 3.1x optical zoom (35mm camera equivalent: 24-75mm) with POWER O.I.S.(Optical Image Stabilizer). Comprising 11 elements in eight groups, including two ED lenses and five aspherical lenses with eight aspherical surfaces, this advanced lens unit achieves remarkably high contrast and resolution. The lens unit boasts F2.8 high speed, even at the tele-end, allowing handheld shooting in low-lit situations or adding beautifully defocused background on both photo and video. To achieve further downsizing to fit the large 4/3-inch sensor in the camera body, every lens group is now designed to move while Panasonic’s original centering technology is applied to the lens alignment to enhance sharpness. Adoption of five aspherical glass lenses and optical design optimization achieve beautiful, evenly smooth defocus with an invisible edge line; the “onion ring effect” is suppressed by Panasonic’s unique aspherical lens mold technology. In addition, a nine- aperture diaphragm helps produce bokeh with smooth, circular shapes.

The versatile zoom range of 24-75mm (35mm camera equivalent) is suitable for wide-ranging photography from snap to portrait. Notably, landscapes can be captured in dynamic 24mm ultra-wide angle in any of 4:3, 3:2 or 16:9 aspect thanks to the multi-aspect capability. The aspect can be set quickly with the aspect switch on the lens barrel. A Multi-Aspect Bracket allows shooting still images in 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 and 1:1 aspect ratios simultaneously with a single shutter release.

Stunning macro shots can be shot with minimum working distance of 3cm (wide) and 30cm (tele) to describe the detail of the subject, despite its large-sized sensor. It also complies with maximum 1/4000 (mechanical) and 1/16000 (electronic) high shutter speed.

Intuitive control and quick response

The LUMIX LX100 II integrates a LVF (Live View Finder) with 2764K-dot equivalent high resolution and approximately 100percent color reproduction. This 16:9 Wide Screen LVF boasts approximately 1.39x / 0.7x (35mm camera equivalent.) magnification and 100percent field-of-view. It comes with the Eye Sensor that automatically turns ON/OFF according to the photographer’s action. The Eye Sensor AF starts auto focusing immediately when the photographer looks into the LVF to prevent missing the shooting opportunity. The image output between the LVF and the rear monitor is switched automatically with the eye sensor on the LVF, which features options of sensitivity – high, low and off – to reduce false operation caused by touching the rear monitor.

The LUMIX LX100 II is equipped with a variety of advanced functions to spur potential of advanced photographers. It allows direct, intuitive control with dedicated rings and dials, such as aperture ring, control ring, shutter speed dial or exposure compensation dial. For example, controls including manual focus, zoom and step zoom can be operated with the control ring. An ergonomically designed synthetic leather grip ensures a stable hold.

The new 3.0-type (inch) large rear monitor increases resolution to approximately 1240K-dot, enabling touch control. Direct operation is made possible with Touch AF or Touch Pad AF while enhancing the operability of 4K PHOTO.

DFD (Depth from Defocus) technology calculates the distance to the subject by evaluating two images with different sharpness levels, while consulting the data of optical characteristics of the current lens in a moment. As a result, the LUMIX LX100 II achieves high-speed AF of approximately 0.10 sec* and high-speed burst shooting at 11 fps (AFS) / 5.5 fps (AFC) to capture fast-moving subject just in-focus. The LUMIX LX100 II integrates Starlight AF to allow users to shoot a star in the sky at night with auto focus. This can be achieved by accurate calculation of contrast value in a smaller AF zone.

* Based on the CIPA standard. At wide-end, when using Live View Finder at 60 fps.

Ultra high-definition 4K video and 4K PHOTO for unmissable moments

With its high-speed signal readout of the sensor and engine processing, the LUMIX LX100 II records smooth, high-resolution 4K videos in 3840×2160 resolution at 30p or 24p.

Taking full advantage of 4K technology, users can enjoy 4K PHOTO to capture fleeting photo opportunities at 30 fps in eight-megapixel equivalent resolution by extracting a frame of the most photogenic timing out of the 4K burst file to save as a photo. Three exclusive functions are integrated into the LUMIX LX100 II to make 4K photography even easier: 4K Burst Shooting, 4K Burst (Start/Stop) and 4K Pre-burst. The 4K Burst shooting allows consecutive shooting at 30 fps*1, which can be used just like photo burst shooting. Users can also choose either 4:3, 3:2 or 1:1 in addition to 16:9 with the aspect switch.

Choosing the best shot out of hundreds of frames recorded with 4K PHOTO is now easier with the newly-added Auto Marking function. It lets users jump to the nearest frame where differences are obvious between consecutive frames to minimize the time it takes to choose the best shot. With Sequence Composition, it is possible to make a stromotion image by synthesizing multiple images shot at a fixed frame with 4K PHOTO. A unique image reflecting the subject’s motion can be easily produced in-camera without a special retouching process.

The LUMIX LX100 II also comes with a Post Focus function to select the in-focus area even after shooting. This is particularly helpful in situations like macro shooting, where strict focusing is required or for changing expressions by changing the focused subject. This function was developed by combining the high-speed, high-precision DFD (Depth from Defocus) auto-focus technology and 4K technology. The Focus Stacking function enables users to adjust the depth of field after shooting by combining multiple images shot with the Post Focus function in the camera. Users do not need to focus strictly while shooting as they can obtain the image with the defocus level they want or pan-focus the image by simply selecting the focus area after shooting. This is beneficial when shooting macro shots of insects, small accessories and similar subjects

In addition, the LUMIX LX100 II incorporates Light Composition function as a new option of 4K PHOTO mode. The camera synthesizes images by choosing and saving a brighter pixel. This makes it possible to produce more luxurious, dramatic images of situations such as fireworks or night scenery in-camera with ease.

*1 About 4K motion picture recording / 4K Photo recording:

– Use a card with SD Speed Class with “UHS-I UHS Speed Class 3 (U3)” when recording motion pictures with [MP4] in [4K] or [4K PHOTO].
(SD speed class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing.)

– Recording stops when the continuous recording time exceeds 15 minutes with [MP4] in [4K].

– When using an SDHC memory card: Users may continue recording without interruption, even if the file size exceeds 4GB, but the motion picture file will be divided and recorded/played back separately.

– When using an SDXC memory card: Record a motion picture in a single file.

– When the ambient temperature is high or continuous recording is performed, the camera may stop the recording to protect itself. Wait until the camera cools down.

*2 For [4K] video output, use a HDMI cable that has the HDMI logo on it, and is described as “4K compatible.”

More options for creative freedom

?Filters and Creative Panorama

The LUMIX LX100 II integrates a variety of artistic functions that adds fun to digital photography. A total of 22 filters are available to take pictures with and without filter effect simultaneously, so that users can compare them to choose later. With the Creative Panorama function, it is possible to shoot a horizontal / vertical panoramic image with consequent shots taken by overlaying the previous picture and adding 18 filter effects.

?Photo Style with new L.Monochrome D mode

Photo Style, which changes the texture of the photo, is also upgraded. L.Monochrome mode and L.Monochrome D mode are newly added to Photo Style, making it possible to shoot dynamic monochrome photos with emphasized highlights and shadows while preserving the details. All three monochrome modes, Monochrome, L.Monochrome and L.Monochrome D, allow the user to adjust the grain effect between High/Standard/Low for more creative monochrome photo shooting.

?Exposure / WB / Focus / Aperture Bracket

In the LUMIX LX100 II, Focus Bracket and Aperture Bracket are additions to conventional Exposure Bracket and WB Brackets for users to choose the best shot later. In Focus Bracket, a maximum of 999 images can be shot with different focus points. The Aperture Bracket lets users have multiple shots with different depth of field.

?RAW data development in-camera

?Highlight / Shadow Control

-Focus Peaking

-Level Gauge

Other features

?Bluetooth® 4.2 and Wi-Fi® 2.4GHz (IEEE802.11b/g/n)

The LUMIX LX100 II integrates Bluetooth® and Wi-Fi® connectivity to provide a more flexible shooting experience and instant image sharing with easy operation. Once the camera is connected to a smartphone or tablet installed with Panasonic’s dedicated application software (Panasonic Image App for iOS / Android), users can shoot, browse and share images remotely. Compatibility with Bluetooth 4.2 (called BLE: Bluetooth Low Energy) enables constant connection with a smartphone/tablet with minimum power consumption. This enables the camera to activate by simply using a smartphone/tablet or to add a GPS geotag on the photos automatically.

?AC/USB Power Charging

The camera’s battery can be recharged either via AC or USB according to the users’ convenience.

Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II specifications

Price
MSRP	$ 999
Body type
Body type	Large sensor compact
Body material	Magnesium alloy
Sensor
Max resolution	4736 x 3552
Other resolutions	4928 x 3288 (3:2), 5152 x 2904 (16:9), 3552 x 3552 (1:1)
Image ratio w:h	1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
Effective pixels	17 megapixels
Sensor photo detectors	22 megapixels
Sensor size	Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm)
Sensor type	CMOS
Processor	Venus Engine
Color space	sRGB, Adobe RGB
Color filter array	Primary color filter
Image
ISO	Auto, 200-25600 (expands down to 100)
Boosted ISO (minimum)	100
White balance presets	5
Custom white balance	Yes (4 slots)
Image stabilization	Optical
Uncompressed format	RAW
JPEG quality levels	Fine, standard
File format	JPEG (Exif v.2.31) Raw (Panasonic RW2)
Optics & Focus
Focal length (equiv.)	24–75 mm
Optical zoom	3.1×
Maximum aperture	F1.7–2.8
Autofocus	Contrast Detect (sensor) Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection Live View
Autofocus assist lamp	Yes
Digital zoom	Yes (4.3x – 6.2x)
Manual focus	Yes
Normal focus range	50 cm (19.69″)
Macro focus range	3 cm (1.18″)
Number of focus points	49
Screen / viewfinder
Articulated LCD	Fixed
Screen size	3″
Screen dots	1,240,000
Touch screen	Yes
Screen type	TFT LCD
Live view	Yes
Viewfinder type	Electronic
Viewfinder coverage	100%
Viewfinder magnification	0.7×
Viewfinder resolution	2,760,000
Photography features
Minimum shutter speed	1800 sec
Maximum shutter speed	1/4000 sec
Maximum shutter speed (electronic)	1/16000 sec
Exposure modes	Program Aperture priority Shutter priority Manual
Built-in flash	No
External flash	Yes
Flash X sync speed	1/4000 sec
Drive modes	Single Continuous (H/M/L) Self-timer
Continuous drive	11.0 fps
Self-timer	Yes
Metering modes	Multi Center-weighted Spot
Exposure compensation	±5 (at 1/3 EV steps)
AE Bracketing	±3 (3, 5, 7 frames at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV steps)
WB Bracketing	Yes
Videography features
Format	MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Modes	3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital 1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 20 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital 1280 x 720 @ 30p / 10 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital
Microphone	Stereo
Speaker	Mono
Storage
Storage types	SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Connectivity
USB	USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
USB charging	Yes
HDMI	Yes (micro HDMI)
Microphone port	No
Headphone port	No
Wireless	Built-In
Wireless notes	802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth 4.2 LE
Remote control	Yes (via smartphone)
Physical
Environmentally sealed	No
Battery	Battery Pack
Battery description	DMW-BLE9 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
Battery Life (CIPA)	340
Weight (inc. batteries)	392 g (0.86 lb / 13.83 oz)
Dimensions	115 x 66 x 64 mm (4.53 x 2.6 x 2.52″)
Other features
Orientation sensor	Yes
GPS	None

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Panasonic DC-LX100 II First Impressions Review

22 Aug

Panasonic Lumix LX100 II First Impressions Review

The Panasonic Lumix LX100 II is a 17 megapixel enthusiast zoom compact with a 24-75mm equivalent F1.7-2.8 lens. It uses up to ~85% of the area of a Four Thirds-sized sensor to give a choice of aspect ratios without narrowing the field of view.

Like the Mark I, the LX100 II features extensive external control points but it now also gains a touchscreen to speed up processes such as AF point positioning and interacting with the customizable function menu.

Key features:

Up to 17MP (from 20MP Four Thirds CMOS sensor)
24-75mm equivalent F1.7-2.8 zoom
4:3, 3:2, 16:9 and 1:1 aspect ratios using selector switch on lens
4K video at up to 30p
2.76M-dot equiv. electronic viewfinder
1.24M-dot rear touchscreen
Wi-Fi with always-connected Bluetooth

Along with the higher-resolution sensor, the LX100 II gains a host of clever features the company has developed since the launch of the original model. But, perhaps more importantly, it also gains the improved color rendering Panasonic introduced with the GH5, which should mean more attractive JPEG output.

While we’ve yet to put the LX100 II through our full suite of tests, we have gotten hands-on time with a pre-production unit to get a feel for the improvements Panasonic’s brought to the table. Read on to find out what we think.

The LX100 II is expected to ship in October at an MSRP of $ 999.

What’s new and how it compares

The LX100 II gets an updated Four Thirds sensor, all of Panasonic’s latest 4K photo features and more.

DPReview editor Jeff Keller was a big fan of the original LX100 and finds the updates in the LX100 II make it an even more compelling offering.

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Leica M10-P sample gallery

22 Aug

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The Leica M10-P is a new, stealthier version of the standard M10 rangefinder, offering a quieter shutter, touchscreen and no red dot. We spent a few weekends taking it for a spin around town – from the neighborhood block party to balcony portrait sessions. Take a look at our first sample images.

See our Leica M10-P sample gallery

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Leica M10-P adds a touchscreen and removes the red dot

22 Aug

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Leica has introduced the M10-P, a higher-priced version of the M10 that removes the famous red dot and adds a quieter shutter in order to make the camera ‘the stealthiest M ever’. Though ironically, if stealth is its aim, Leica has also added its trademark script to the top plate, which is hard to miss.

A more significant addition is a touchscreen LCD: the first to grace an M-series camera. This lets you position the area to magnify in live view or double-tap to jump straight to an enlarged view. You can also swipe and pinch-to-zoom in playback mode. There’s also a new spirit level on the LCD and in the viewfinder.

As with the M10, the M10-P has a 24MP CMOS sensor with an ISO range of 100-50,000, a 3″ LCD, Wi-Fi and – of course – the M’s timeless styling. Neither camera has I/O ports: not even USB.

The M10-P comes in black or silver and black and will be available today for $ 7995.

Photos by Mathieu Bitton taken with the M10-P

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Press Release:

The Leica M10-P, A New Level of Understated Excellence

Exceptionally discreet, the new Leica M10-P allows photographers to see and not be seen

August 21, 2018 — Go unnoticed with the Leica M10-P, the newest, most inconspicuous addition to the Leica M series. Exceptionally discreet, the M10-P embodies the essence of the M philosophy and raises the traditional subtlety of the M series to an unprecedented level. The new Leica M10-P separates itself from other digital cameras with its almost inaudible mechanical shutter release and omission of the classic red-dot logo to covertly capture candid moments.

The most notable feature of the Leica M10-P speaks volumes to the core philosophy of the M series, yet it is virtually silent to the ear. At the heart of this camera is its newly designed shutter, making the M10-P the quietest of all digital and analog M cameras ever made. Moments requiring utmost discretion can be captured unobtrusively with the nearly silent, fast and slim M10-P. The design of the Leica M10-P is classically minimalist, featuring only subtle Leica lettering on its top plate, and omitting the Leica red dot logo or any branding on the front.

With the M10-P, Leica debuts a touch-function for the M-System, enabling faster checking of focus in Live-View and Playback modes and convenient contemporary touchscreen controls such as swiping and pinch-to-zoom. The M10-P further assists photographers in capturing a perfectly framed and level shot, thanks to its built-in Level Gauge. This time-saving feature helps photographers get their perfect shot, right at the press of the shutter. All other features, functions, build quality and finishing of the Leica M10-P match the same high standards of its sibling model, the Leica M10. Rounding out that high-level design, the M10-P also comes with a color-matched metal hot shoe cover, giving the top plate a seamless look and sleek style.

Compact, pared down and discrete, the M10-P’s design perfectly reflects the ethos of M cameras: provide photographers the right tools to unobtrusively capture important moments from the rich tapestry of life.

“Never before have I shot with a more discreet camera,” says Grammy Award-nominated photographer Mathieu Bitton. “The M10-P feels like stealth version of my beloved M film cameras. It fully retains that signature M nature, while being so quiet and unobtrusive that my subjects barely realize I’m photographing them. That’s such an important thing in the type of photography I do. The less I distract my subjects, the more genuine moments I’m able to capture.”

The Leica M10-P is available today in Leica Stores, Boutiques and Dealers, offered in a choice of black chrome and silver chrome finishes. This new release from Leica will coexist with the current Leica M10.

Leica M10-P specifications

Price
MSRP	$ 7995
Body type
Body type	Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Body material	Magnesium alloy
Sensor
Max resolution	5952 x 3992
Other resolutions	5952 x 3968 (JPEG, 24MP), 4256 x 2932 (12MP), 2976 x 1984 (6MP)
Image ratio w:h	3:2
Effective pixels	24 megapixels
Sensor size	Full frame (35.8 x 23.9 mm)
Sensor type	CMOS
Processor	Maestro II
Color space	sRGB
Color filter array	Primary color filter
Image
ISO	Auto, 100-50000
White balance presets	8
Custom white balance	Yes
Image stabilization	No
Uncompressed format	RAW
File format	JPEG Raw (DNG)
Optics & Focus
Autofocus	Touch Live View
Manual focus	Yes
Lens mount	Leica M
Focal length multiplier	1×
Screen / viewfinder
Articulated LCD	Fixed
Screen size	3″
Screen dots	1,036,800
Touch screen	Yes
Screen type	TFT LCD
Live view	Yes
Viewfinder type	Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder coverage	100%
Viewfinder magnification	0.73×
Photography features
Minimum shutter speed	8 sec
Maximum shutter speed	1/4000 sec
Exposure modes	Program Aperture priority Shutter priority Manual
Built-in flash	No
External flash	Yes
Flash X sync speed	1/180 sec
Drive modes	Single Continuous Interval Exposure bracketing Self-timer
Continuous drive	5.0 fps
Self-timer	Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Metering modes	Multi Center-weighted Spot
Exposure compensation	±3 (at 1/3 EV steps)
AE Bracketing	±3 (3, 5 frames at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV steps)
Videography features
Microphone	None
Speaker	None
Storage
Storage types	SD/SDHC/SDXC
Connectivity
HDMI	No
Microphone port	No
Headphone port	No
Wireless	Built-In
Remote control	Yes (via cable trigger)
Physical
Battery	Battery Pack
Battery description	BP-SCL5 lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA)	210
Weight (inc. batteries)	660 g (1.46 lb / 23.28 oz)
Dimensions	139 x 39 x 80 mm (5.47 x 1.54 x 3.15″)
Other features
Orientation sensor	Yes
Timelapse recording	Yes
GPS	Optional
GPS notes	via optional Visoflex EVF

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Hands-on with the Panasonic DC-LX100 II

17MP from a 20MP Four Thirds sensor

24-75mm equiv. F1.7-2.8 lens

Direct controls

LCD and EVF

4K video

Special effects

Performance and Ports

Bluetooth and Batteries

Included external flash

Wrap-up

#1 – Walk around

#2 – Shoot in crowded places

#3 – Photograph people on the streets

#4 – Consider color

#5 – Shoot spontaneously

#6 – Shoot an event

Conclusion

Fill Your Frame

The Decisive Moment

Concealment

Prevail With Your Position

Scout About to Get Minimal

Lens Selection Strategy

Brave the Bokeh

Conclusion

Official sample photos

LUMIX LX100 II: New 17-Megapixel Multi Aspect 4/3-type (inch) Sensor

Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II specifications

Panasonic Lumix LX100 II First Impressions Review

Key features:

What’s new and how it compares

First impressions

Photos by Mathieu Bitton taken with the M10-P

The Leica M10-P, A New Level of Understated Excellence

Leica M10-P specifications

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