Panasonic LX100 comprehensive and detailed hands on review (DMC LX100)

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Maarten Heilbron

Maarten Heilbron

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@whoever_81
@whoever_81 8 жыл бұрын
Probably the best in-depth review of any consumer product I have ever watched. After watching, I feel like I have personally used the product. Bravo Sir Maarten! You raise and set the quality bar for independent video reviews.
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 8 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I truly appreciate your kind words and that you have taken the time to comment.
@Ryra67
@Ryra67 8 жыл бұрын
Only KZbin channel where the camera settings are explained in detail :D Thanks!
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 8 жыл бұрын
I appreciate the kind words, thanks for commenting.
@erdemkulte7884
@erdemkulte7884 8 жыл бұрын
the best review I have ever seen about lx100 thank you
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 8 жыл бұрын
That's very kind of you to say, thanks for taking the time to comment.
@kaieden
@kaieden 8 жыл бұрын
I second this, I don't remember ever seeing a video review (of anything) so detailed and intuitively arranged.
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 8 жыл бұрын
That's very kind, thanks for your comment.
@20111111jorg
@20111111jorg 9 жыл бұрын
One of the best, most informative reviews I've seen in a while. Problem is I'm now so overwhelmed by the menu selection I think I'll go back to my Kodak Brownie.
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 9 жыл бұрын
+Jorg Fledge Thank you for taking the time to comment with such kind words, appreciated. There's no denying the simplicity of the Brownie, however finding film and processing is becoming increasingly more difficult and expensive.
@routergods
@routergods 10 жыл бұрын
One heck of a complete review. I've been playing with this camera for two months and learned several new tricks from watching this video.
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 10 жыл бұрын
routergods That's very kind of you to say - always happy to hear that I've been able to provide some useful info.
@prestonkeres8546
@prestonkeres8546 9 жыл бұрын
Thank you for taking the time to make this video. As a professional photographer, looking to purchase a simple compact system with "professional" characteristics for my carry around camera, I watched this video early on during my research. After purchasing the LX100 this weekend, I again watched your video today. What a thorough rundown of all the options. Your video was extremely helpful for me to delve deeper into the menus and understand some of the nuances this little gem has to offer. All the best ... and happy shooting!
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 9 жыл бұрын
Preston Keres I'm so pleased to read your very kind comment. Thanks for the note, I'm glad to hear that you found it interesting and useful.
@findermanimages
@findermanimages 9 жыл бұрын
Finally, I am here - I have found your review of the LX100! And, I am not disappointed with the outcome. In fact, having watched your reviews covering the three cameras that were on my shortlist, I am now convinced that the LX100 is the camera for me. I can see the drawback at not having an articulated screen but, I have never had one in the past so I am sure I'll cope with it! Fantastic review, thank you.
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 9 жыл бұрын
+Darren Saunders More kind words! So glad you found what you were looking for and that my videos have assisted you in your decision making. I too was very impressed by the LX100 - so I'm sure you'll enjoy your new camera. Please send a DM with links to images when you are ready to share.
@maciejstalmach
@maciejstalmach 8 жыл бұрын
What an exceptional review! Comprehensive indeed - I've never seen a camera review packed with so much usable info - thank you so much!
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 8 жыл бұрын
You're making me blush! Thanks for your kind words, so nice of you to take the time to comment.
@maciejstalmach
@maciejstalmach 8 жыл бұрын
I've been binge watching all of the LX100 reviews in search of interesting features so I consider myself an expert on the matter ;). Most of them are like a broken record - covering the basics time and time again. You covered the basics and proceeded to present all other features which no one dared to touch. I will be studying my lx100 with your review hand in hand to use more of its potential. Panasonic could discard the obsolete paper instructions in favor of your reviews. Thanks again, Maciej
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 8 жыл бұрын
Again, very kind - thanks for commenting. I'm happy with a pdf instead of the paper instructions - but I do like some documentation, even if it's sparse. And it helps me to fall asleep.
@maciejstalmach
@maciejstalmach 8 жыл бұрын
Fair enough.
@su2nil
@su2nil 9 жыл бұрын
First I watched your videos to make a purchase decision of camera. Now I watched again to learn more engaging way how to best use LX100. Great work.
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 9 жыл бұрын
Sunil Kumar I'm always happy to hear that you've found the video useful - thank you for your kind words.
@giangnguyendinh3524
@giangnguyendinh3524 9 жыл бұрын
Not sure if I'm plinking down for this camera, but by Jove good sir that is a brilliant review. Definitely earned a subscriber right there - love how you get to the details and don't take viewers lightly. Most reviewer went through things with far too much haste.
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 9 жыл бұрын
+Giang Nguyen Dinh Thanks so much for the kind words, I appreciate that you took the time to comment.
@AC-ng6fi
@AC-ng6fi 5 жыл бұрын
thank you SO much for this review. I've had this camera for a few years and never got the most I could out of it. Now I will. This is amazing!
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 5 жыл бұрын
I'm always so pleased to read that I've helped you discover all the features your camera has to offer. Thanks for your kind words.
@jamesacord6919
@jamesacord6919 8 жыл бұрын
Thank you for taking the time to do this review. Very relieving to watch such a detail demonstration of the camera and its features. For my intents and purposes this may be the best option for me. Keep doing what you are doing!
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 8 жыл бұрын
+James Acord It's my pleasure. Glad to hear the video was of value to you.
@muali4811
@muali4811 6 жыл бұрын
Heb deze camera onlangs nieuw gekocht voor een heel mooi prijsje, ondanks het feit dat het een ouder model is met (maar) 12,8 MP. Gewoonweg omdat het een alles-in-1 camera is met heel veel mogelijkheden, een grotere 4/3 sensor en met een lichtgevoelige leica lens die hetzelfde (?) is als een leica D-lux type 109 camera. Wordt in een Nederlands review een 'profesionele compact camera' genoemd. Superleuk om dan een uitgebreid review filmpje tegen te komen van een andere Nederlander-Canadees en test foto's te zien van plaatsen in Canada waar ik in de jaren 80 heb gewoond. Dat was pure nostalgie, want ik woon ondertussen alweer lange tijd in NL. Thank you so much for this very thorough review, because it shows all the functions and features of this camera which saves a lot of time in learning from the the 332 page manual !
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын
Bedankt voor de vriendelijke woorden, ze worden op prijs gesteld. I've always appreciated reviews that explained the features that made a camera interesting (dpreview used to do this) and that's what I try to do.
@harvey1534
@harvey1534 9 жыл бұрын
As usual, excellent commentary and video. Maarten's observations are succinct and correct. I know because we were colleagues and I highly respect his opinions.
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 9 жыл бұрын
+bull harv Thanks for the kind words, always appreciated from my colleagues and friends.
@DriveCancelDC
@DriveCancelDC 10 жыл бұрын
I have an a6000 with a few lenses, I'm very happy with it - not in the market for another camera, but I'm still unable to resist these great videos!
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 10 жыл бұрын
DriveCancelled Thanks for the kind words - I appreciate your interest in my "work".
@DriveCancelDC
@DriveCancelDC 10 жыл бұрын
***** You are welcome!
@japanmanpatrick9210
@japanmanpatrick9210 10 жыл бұрын
Me too, I love watching Maarten's reviews since I saw the first one even though I too am NOT in the market for a new camera. I have an a5100 which Maarten helped convince me to buy - I'm glad he did. Fantastic little camera, I am beyond impressed with it (and glad I did not splurge for the a6000 ;)
@DriveCancelDC
@DriveCancelDC 10 жыл бұрын
For me I had the Nex 5T and decided I had to have a viewfinder but the attachment was crazy expensive, so I sold the 5T and got an a6000 instead, less hassle, great EVF
@billyandpk
@billyandpk 8 жыл бұрын
I can't believe all that tech in such a little body. Amazing. Great review, like all of your reviews.
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 8 жыл бұрын
I appreciate the kind words, thanks for taking the time to comment.
@smiff4748
@smiff4748 6 жыл бұрын
This has to be the most comprehensive review ever. I know the LX100 is an old camera by today's standards but I do find that there is something very special about it so I'm buying one. I also know that this review is 3 years old but I do thank you for this wonderful video
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын
It's very kind of you to say, I appreciate your comments.
@yesiambart
@yesiambart 9 жыл бұрын
Your video is the best i found so far and made me decide to get the LX100. Thank you!
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 9 жыл бұрын
+Andrei Sosoiu I certainly appreciate your kind words, thanks for commenting.
@yfgbuhgv
@yfgbuhgv 7 жыл бұрын
Incredible camera review I've ever seen. Thanks a lot.
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 7 жыл бұрын
I appreciate the kind words, thank you.
@Gigis1111
@Gigis1111 7 жыл бұрын
I think it's the only youtube video I'd have you watch again at x0.5 to catch it all. just got a lx100. still an amazing camera and now in a superb price. thanks a lot!!!
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 7 жыл бұрын
That's kind of you to say - I'm so happy to hear that you believe I've managed to cram that much content in.
@Gigis1111
@Gigis1111 7 жыл бұрын
It's a review and a tutorial at the same time... cheers.
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 7 жыл бұрын
I appreciate the kind words, thanks.
@aussiegoosebumps
@aussiegoosebumps 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Maarten,for the closeup, detailed, explanation, for the functions of this LX100 camera. Best video explanation I have viewed. I ended up purchasing the Photographers guide to the Lumix LX100 book by Alexander S. White recently, since purchasing in 2019 to get my head around this mega function compact camera. Had the basic booklet that came with the camera. Not good enough. Then downloaded the Advanced version online. Still not completely explaining the camera. Eventually, I want to be intuitive when operating it as Second nature.
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your kind words.
@tomlew55
@tomlew55 3 жыл бұрын
Great video, I remember seeing this years ago. Fast forward 6 years and multiple cameras later, this is still my go to street/pocket camera. The above average image quality in this little beast makes it a no brainer for me when size matters.
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@derekaggs11
@derekaggs11 8 жыл бұрын
I rarely would buy a camera that has been out for two years already, but I made an exception for the LX100 because, for my purposes, it's the best thing on the market still! I love that I can still mount filters on the 43mm thread, take super sharp 4K and make use of that fast wide end for night shooting. The controls and ergonomics make it a joy to use as well. Great review!
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words, and it's so nice to hear you're happy with your new camera.
@bachdaunam
@bachdaunam 4 жыл бұрын
I appreciate what you explained and guided for viewer, who concern about this old device in last day of 2020. Really love this video, detail, professional. I subscribed and thank you.
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 4 жыл бұрын
A real pleasure to read your kind words, thanks for taking the time to comment.
@bachdaunam
@bachdaunam 4 жыл бұрын
@@MaartenHeilbron Today i got this camera, old but gold, I will watch previous videos you made. Have a nice day sir.
@johnbailey4664
@johnbailey4664 6 жыл бұрын
Maarten a fantastic review ,a change from the usually poor reviews posted on here. Thanks
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын
I appreciate your kind words, thanks very much.
@funkatic1
@funkatic1 7 жыл бұрын
You do the BEST reviews/overviews. Thank you.
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 7 жыл бұрын
That's very kind of you to say, thanks for taking the time to comment.
@Matt-Keil
@Matt-Keil 8 жыл бұрын
Brilliant review, hands down the best review of this camera. Thanks very much for sharing. Subscribed.
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 8 жыл бұрын
+TechTechTV Wow, that's so nice of you to say! Thanks for the kind words, always appreciated.
@1barnet1
@1barnet1 9 жыл бұрын
While DPreview makes excellent technical reviews. This is a more real world review and a look over the possibilities. Really appreciate what you did here. Thank you for all the effort you've putted into this review.
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 9 жыл бұрын
1barnet1 I appreciate the kind words, thanks for the comment.
@sdfsdf421df
@sdfsdf421df 9 жыл бұрын
really nice! And now I'm not talking about camera but reviewer performance. Wonderfully done presentation; great image, voice and information, all in once. Thank you sir. (note: and this is the first time I wrote something like this, I'm not impressed easily ;) )
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 9 жыл бұрын
sdfsdf421df That's very kind of you to say! I appreciate your comment, and your taking the time to write it.
@RHGN1004
@RHGN1004 4 жыл бұрын
I bought a Panasoniclx100 today. I'm really looking forward to it. Thank you for the good review.
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 4 жыл бұрын
Hope you enjoy it! Thanks for your kind words, appreciated.
@JoeSzilagy
@JoeSzilagy 10 жыл бұрын
Finally watched it Maarten, very informative review!
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 10 жыл бұрын
JoeSzilagy Always happy to hear that I've been able to provide useful information. Thanks!
@spudunit
@spudunit Жыл бұрын
Mahalo, Maarten! I use my LX100 everyday, on Hawai'i Island. I re-watched your excellent review since I'm going to be using it more for video. It's still a fantastic little camera. Thanks again!
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron Жыл бұрын
It is, glad to hear you continue to enjoy it. Thanks, a pleasure to read your kind words.
@moristar
@moristar 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. Had this camera for 2 years, and found out about a couple of features only from your video :)
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 4 жыл бұрын
Great to hear, always nice to know that I've helped you appreciate your camera. Thanks for the kind words.
@DarrenStephens1
@DarrenStephens1 9 жыл бұрын
An astounding level of passion and detail exhibited for this camera that I JUST purchased! Thank you for your work on this excellent video! Now it's time for me to start the climb up that steep learning curve. As this is a camera that should suit me well for some time to come, I'm in no hurry. :-)
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 9 жыл бұрын
+Darren Stephens That's very kind of you to say - I appreciate your comment. I also appreciate your interest in learning all of the camera's capabilities, as Panasonic offers a really rich feature set. Thanks for your comment.
@reidefined
@reidefined 9 жыл бұрын
This review convinced me to buy it and now I agree with pretty much all your sentiments of the camera!
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 9 жыл бұрын
f50fan That's a very kind thing to say - thanks!
@Eivissaa
@Eivissaa 10 жыл бұрын
A very useful review of the LX100 that I bought yesterday.
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 10 жыл бұрын
eivissa1946 Thanks for the kind words - good choice!
@JohnKwok1314
@JohnKwok1314 10 жыл бұрын
Excellent review! One of the best I have ever seen. Very professional.
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 10 жыл бұрын
John Kwok That you very much for your kind words.
@shirosenshiesq
@shirosenshiesq 9 жыл бұрын
Great review, Maarten. I just got an LX100 myself, for live music photography and videography. I hate the lack of mic input, but as far as my research showed, there wasn't a better camera at the price point, or at the size.
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 9 жыл бұрын
+Fish in a Barrel Thanks for the kind words. Although a mic input is nice, external recorders (like the Tascam DR-70D) can be mounted on the tripod under the camera, can provide XLR inputs and record at a higher quality than the internal. I'm finding syncing the two recordings is easy (although there is sometimes a little drift over time). For music, I'd highly recommend this as a solution.
@shirosenshiesq
@shirosenshiesq 9 жыл бұрын
+Maarten Heilbron All well and good for some of the more professional gigs I do with multiple cams or a tripod mounted option, but I usually free-hand the camera and get audio from that. For professional gigs, I usually source a proper recording from the sound tech via the desk. For cheaper hires, I usually set up a Zoom h4n somewhere central to get room audio, and may also grab vocals from the desk. I was looking into some options for improving the audio from the LX100 itself, but find mounting the h4n on the shoe makes the whole thing unwieldy for free-handing the process, which is mostly what I do. I considered some solution where I mount a mic to the shoe and plug it into the Zoom, which I could keep in my pocket as a recording device. I wish there was some kind of wireless option.
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 9 жыл бұрын
+Fish in a Barrel Those are all good solutions - I have a zoom particularly for that purpose - either to do a recording from the console, or from an good listening position, which is what I'd recommend. As you move around the audio perspective (and quality) will change and is usually not desirable. For wireless (camera mounted shotgun to zoom?) I'd recommend the RodeLink, which is part of my kit. Although it's not the Sennheiser AVX equivalent I'd like it to be, it is better then the Sennheiser analog (ew100) solution. That is an excellent thought - why doesn't someone make a camera with a wireless receiver built in? They've included wifi - it could easily piggyback on that solution.
@shirosenshiesq
@shirosenshiesq 9 жыл бұрын
***** I actually looked at the Rodelink as an option. Most of the free-handed audio seems pretty reasonable for when I'm doing off the cuff hobby stuff, so might go with the mic+pocketed Zoom option to enhance it a bit.
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 9 жыл бұрын
+Fish in a Barrel Let me know how it turns out. I had the Rodelink for review and bought one when the review was over.
@marktimmins48
@marktimmins48 10 жыл бұрын
Another fab video, thank you marten,I love watching all your videos, even for cameras I don't and won't own. They are all very interesting and informative .☺
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 10 жыл бұрын
Mark Timmins I appreciate your kind words, thanks for commenting.
@paullampron201
@paullampron201 10 жыл бұрын
Wonderful review! This must of taken you a long time to make and it's clear you know what you are talking about. It sure seems the Panasonic DMC-LX100 is just short of a really amazing camera. Perhaps there will be a "pro" version encompassing the missing features - for a price I am sure.
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 10 жыл бұрын
Paul Lampron Thank you for your kind comment. Yes, it takes a while, but it's a very enjoyable endeavour. I'm hoping that some of these features end in next year's version, but even without, it's a most interesting piece of equipment.
@peter-jac4143
@peter-jac4143 2 жыл бұрын
Dear Maarten, you stole my heart ( and this splendid review as well 🙏🏽💎🙏🏽) It convinced me to get this little monster beside my dlsr equipment .Happy Holidays from the Netherlands 🎄
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 2 жыл бұрын
Always nice to hear from a viewer who's found my videos helpful. Thanks for commenting.
@perolsson1993
@perolsson1993 9 жыл бұрын
Great review. I think I'll have to get one. For me, the interface makes this the best DSLR complement. Yes, the sony rx100iii is smaller, but this just seems so much more fun to shoot with.
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 9 жыл бұрын
Per Olsson Thanks for the kind comment. Fun, yes - and if it's not fun, why bother?
@terrytong8665
@terrytong8665 8 жыл бұрын
Nice comprehensive video. Really curious if you find it having enough Bokeh for subbject-background separation , for like portraits and stuffs in the street ? cheers
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words, always appreciated. It's harder on the street - but easy enough for portraits. Large aperture (small Fstop number) stay zoomed in, keep the subject as close to the camera as possible. Paul and I explain in three minutes: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJjTeZeDrdtlqMk
@utube658
@utube658 7 жыл бұрын
salute to a well made and comprehensive review! more power!
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 7 жыл бұрын
Loved your kind words, thanks for commenting.
@rochester212
@rochester212 6 жыл бұрын
Good balanced review for the lx100. Possibly the best on youtube.
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын
That's very kind of you to say, thanks for taking the time.
@heliopijpe
@heliopijpe 8 жыл бұрын
Amazing review, thats a TON of work, thank you!
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 8 жыл бұрын
Thank you - I'm always appreciative when a viewer recognizes the work involved in my videos. Thanks for commenting.
@321estrellas
@321estrellas 10 жыл бұрын
Wonderful review. Thanks for all the detail and putting the camera through real-world use, as all camera reviews should be. Unfortunately I think the lack of tilt-screen and built-in flash is almost a deal breaker (give me one or the other and I would have already bought it). But 4k is so tempting!
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 10 жыл бұрын
Chris Estrella Thanks for the kind words - 4K is tempting, but otherwise I support your assessment. Still, the most interesting, challenging and feature-rich camera I've reviewed.
@intjonmiller
@intjonmiller 8 жыл бұрын
This camera is incredibly overwhelming. This rapid-fire video is also overwhelming. But together I learned quite a bit. Thank you!!
@intjonmiller
@intjonmiller 8 жыл бұрын
Mind you I've been shooting SLRs for over 20 years. I'm thoroughly familiar with photography, cameras, etc. Yet this is still an overwhelming camera. I wish there was a menu option to switch between simple and expert modes, each turning off all functions that only the other type of user would want to see (and, of course, a third option that would be as it currently is, with all options available). That would make both my wife and I much happier using this impressive but frustrating camera.
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 8 жыл бұрын
+Jon Miller Thanks for the kind words, it's my pleasure!
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 8 жыл бұрын
+Jon Miller I understand what you mean ... coming to grips with the steep learning curve and navigating the menu systems is a daunting task. More than once it's happened that I know that a camera has a feature, but while I'm out shooting I can't find it for love or money. The Nikon 1's menu system has a simplified mode, but I actually find it more trouble. Many cameras offer less menu functionality if you are in full auto (not P) mode - and that's a frustration all it's own as it eliminates the ability to shoot in RAW, or use other desirable settings that are independent of a simpler version of the menu. Thanks for the ability to rant on this.
@basilbcf
@basilbcf 5 жыл бұрын
I have wanted this camera for a few years now but couldn't bring myself to pop $600+ for a new version. I recently obtained a used, but excellent condition version for half that price. This LX100 I just bought only has a dozen or so shots on it and came with some extras, including the auto-shutting lens cover. Can’t wait to get it our and put it through its paces. PS: Thanks for a great review - this will be helpful as I set about learning this camera.
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your kind words, and for sharing your notes.
@distomos8118
@distomos8118 4 жыл бұрын
The menu system has been improved in the Lumix LX100M2. Still a challenging set of features, but for instance I found the format option in no time at the top level in the menu hierarchy. Great little camera, by the way. Thanks, as always, for your concise and calm review.
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing, I've always thought that Panasonic's menu system is among the best.
@ConsumerDV
@ConsumerDV 10 жыл бұрын
Thorough as always! Thanks! I believe that at 16:48 you meant 64 gigabyte, not 64 gigabit ;-)
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 10 жыл бұрын
ConsumerDV Thanks for the kind words ... and the correction. I'll add a note to the video.
@adamnearing7832
@adamnearing7832 10 ай бұрын
Hello Maarten thank you for this video! I just got my lx100 in the mail, I'd like to enable the "Simultaneous record w/o filter" setting that you use at 15:40 of the video. However, the option is greyed out for me, any thoughts on how to turn this setting on? Thank you
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 10 ай бұрын
It is not available in video mode. It also doesn't work when some brackets are on or with time lapse and stop motion animation. Hope this helps.
@08JuHan
@08JuHan 6 жыл бұрын
wow this review is out of this planet. kudos.
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I appreciate your kind words.
@snorreto
@snorreto 10 жыл бұрын
Great review and tutorial! Just one question to Maarten: Do you experience that the camera screen resolution goes down in playback as compared to when shooting? I do (not due to slow shutter speeds) and this annoys me because this is making focus check post shooting difficult.
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 10 жыл бұрын
Snorre Tønset Thanks for the kind comment. Yes, I did notice that effect.
@raybrown4699
@raybrown4699 7 жыл бұрын
Great video. You convinced me........ it arrives on Sunday.
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your kind words, appreciated. Although it is my intention to inform, not necessarily to convince.
@morpheusjp
@morpheusjp 5 жыл бұрын
Say me that you ordered the last Lx100 ii version please...
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 5 жыл бұрын
@@morpheusjp Nope, not yet. Why what's up?
@Ozzie5871
@Ozzie5871 7 жыл бұрын
Excellent very in-depth review - very helpful - Thx!
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 7 жыл бұрын
I appreciate the kind words, thanks for taking the time to comment.
@RhettBrownatRetroWreck
@RhettBrownatRetroWreck 8 жыл бұрын
That was a top notch video review. I could watch a couple of times to make sure I got it all. I use the GH4 and this could be a good second camera. Thanks.
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 8 жыл бұрын
I'm humbled by your kind words, thank you! I agree, it makes an excellent companion to the GH4.
@indieviszual
@indieviszual 9 жыл бұрын
So pleasant review, best one on LX100, so far I watched till today! Did you speak on Panasonic G7 yet? Something detailed like this one on G7 would help a lot.
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 9 жыл бұрын
Nemo Neelkantho Thanks for your kind words, I appreciate your comment. I have not yet done a review of the G7, but I hope to in August.
@indieviszual
@indieviszual 9 жыл бұрын
Dear +Maarten Heilbron, I'm considering to buy an LX100 very soon. I usually shoot photos for hours at a time and lately videos too simultaneously. I had a horrible experience with a bridge camera lately. I'm simply pissed off with its crappy battery. Could you please tell me about the battery life of Lumix LX100 asap? It'd be a huge help. Thanking you in advance.
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 9 жыл бұрын
Nemo Neelkantho Although I'd recommend a second battery for those circumstances, I did find the LX100 battery to be better than average, typically lasting for a day's worth of shooting.
@JoeSzilagy
@JoeSzilagy 10 жыл бұрын
Late right now, so I will watch this tomorrow, but I did want to say that I recorded some friends in a well-known Canadian prog (Saga) band last Saturday in Toronto with my LX100 close to the stage, blasting out of a large sound system. I was extremely pleased that (with the mics at the 'low' setting- I didn't try the higher settings) I got a nice clear sound, with absolutely no distortion! I also used a Zoom H1 mic part of the time, and the recording from that was only slightly warmer, with a little more bass response. The LX100 captured more high frequency. Both work nicely together, but the LX100 sounds nice on it's own if you don't want to carry a mic. And, since my card was 32GB, I didn't get quite the whole concert in 4K, so had to switch to regular 1080p at one point near the end. Even then, in the regular 1080p mode (not down-sampled from 4K), the video was still sharper than my Sony RX100, and again- with no audio distortion! And, needless to say, the 4K is amazing!
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 10 жыл бұрын
JoeSzilagy Thanks for the update. In those kinds of situations I often make a second audio recording - wither directly from the mix board or with the Zoom recorder in a place where the pics will pick up good sound without too much direct audience noise. Using a camera that provides live video out, I'd plug the Zoom's output into an Atomos recorder as the second channel.
@JoeSzilagy
@JoeSzilagy 10 жыл бұрын
Very nice video! Actually, I had recently bought the Zoom H1, and really only wanted to test it out, along with the LX100s internal mics. I suspect getting permission and cooperation to plug into the board would have been a fair amount of hassle anyway. I bought a little adapter from the Cowboy Studio photo accessory shop in Mississauga, (I suspect we both live around the Toronto area, judging from your video!) for around $9 that allowed me to attach the Zoom to the hot shoe on the LX100. Later, I synced both audio tracks up in iMovie, and it sounded and looked pretty good- for a very amateurish concert recording! One of these days I'll get Final Cut for more complex stuff. Speaking of which, you are light years beyond me Maarten, and I have a lot to learn, but I find that's one of the fun and interesting things about the LX100!
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 10 жыл бұрын
JoeSzilagy In some venues it is, but I usually shoot footage of bands I know and they're usually helpful in introducing me to the sound operator who's usually cooperative (not always). I have a small Sony bracket which has a flash shoe and a larger Shape bracket which I use to attach devices like the Zoom, an external monitor and recorder. I felt the LX100 performed really well for recording video in small venues with bad lighting.
@LeonChart
@LeonChart 4 жыл бұрын
So, my Lx15 is dead... I wasn't pretty happy with that camera (especially with the 36mm crop when shooting in 4K)... You've just sold me an Lx100 this time! Excellent review! You could just add that the Lx100 uses almost the whole sensor when in 4K providing a 26mm focal length in 24p which is more important for me than the touch screen (I hope so..)... Thanks again!
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 4 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure why you need it to use the "whole sensor". By definition 16x9 would never use all of a 3x2 sensor. And wouldn't it make more sense for the manufacturer to choose a limited set of pixels that suit the ratio and that can be mathematically mapped to the 1920x1080 or 3940x2160 needed for video? Forcing a mismatch will end up with bad pixel mapping. As for 24 frames, please watch this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sGLVlZ19gdKmmpo
@LeonChart
@LeonChart 4 жыл бұрын
@@MaartenHeilbron Thanks for replying! I didn't know that when I bought the lx15 here in Greece.. And when I first saw it's crop on 4K I was really disappointed. After all I'm a musician and when I readed 24mm-75mm plus 4K I was mislead. Back then if I also knew that f1.7 on a micro 4/3 sensor is shallower dof than f1.4 on a 1" sensor I would have definitely bought the Lx100.. Thanks again for all your amazing videos! Keep on!
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 4 жыл бұрын
@@LeonChart Always happy to help.
@syahiratunadiah
@syahiratunadiah 9 жыл бұрын
Thank you for doing the most comprehensive camera reviews I've seen on KZbin! Really helps as I am looking to buy a camera this summer. Quick q: should I get the newest model available or are older models fine? How old is too old?
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 9 жыл бұрын
syahiratunadiah I appreciate your kind words - thanks! Unless you are experienced enough to understand the difference, being a year or two out of date will get you pretty much everything you need for a lot less money. For beginners, buying a less expensive or older camera is a great way to start. For example, unless you need 4K video (and some of the other features that I talk about, you could be very happy with the GF1 - a Panasonic model that I bought when it was new and still use with pleasure. How old is too old? Less than 12Mp is too old.
@syahiratunadiah
@syahiratunadiah 9 жыл бұрын
***** thank you for the prompt reply! I was tempted to buy the latest camera available with all the bells and whistles but I know it will be wasted on a beginner like me. Another question I have is which type of camera would you suggest a beginner to buy: a point-and-shoot or a mirrorless? Since the GF1 you suggested is a mirrorless. Thanks again!
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 9 жыл бұрын
syahiratunadiah If you just want to take pictures and a phone won't do, get a point and shoot (hint - they're all pretty much the same from where I sit). All point and shoots are mirrorless. If you want/plan to be serious about photography, get a camera with 1) a 1" or larger sensor; 2) interchangeable lenses; 3) full manual control (exposure - ISO, aperture, shutter) and focus); 4) viewfinder; 5) saves RAW. You might let one (like lenses or viewfinder) of these go, but not two. If you were considering the LX100 - the GF1 seemed a good compromise.
@AngryNorwegianFisherman
@AngryNorwegianFisherman 9 жыл бұрын
very good review, just got this and is trying to find out where things are hidden as my last was a old eos350.. great work, thank you
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 9 жыл бұрын
+tony Pettersen Thanks for the kind words, always nice to hear that you've found my videos useful.
@ericrosko
@ericrosko 7 жыл бұрын
At 8:45 you mentioned that you had to click a lot to get through the menus, like 22 clicks to get to Format, but if you start at the first menu item and go back just one click, you are at the end and at the format menu item since it wraps. The shortcut you really want is already there though, because if you move the zoom lever (w/t) it moves through each full screen one at a time! At 8:58: The dimmed out options are just items that aren’t accessible in your current mode (PASM). I guess I see it as a feature since it is feedback that those items aren’t accessible in the current mode. A quick press of the iA toggle button will bring quite a few of those active, since iA has the least manual items off all the modes.
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks - those are useful tips. However, the point I was making goes beyond those illustrations.
@ericrosko
@ericrosko 7 жыл бұрын
I certainly didn't mean to criticize. It is a miracle that they put so many features into the camera and that you can find anything at all. I know I breathed a sign of relief when I read about that shortcut in the Alexander White book. Great video, I watched it all the way to the end which says something.
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 7 жыл бұрын
That's very kind of you to say, thanks for commenting, I didn't take your suggestions as criticism - I too am still learning, a particular challenge when they pack so many features in :-)
@TomaszGutka
@TomaszGutka 8 жыл бұрын
what a great work! I'm impressed by this review
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 8 жыл бұрын
+Tomasz Gutka That's very kind of you to say, thanks!
@christopherspringmann
@christopherspringmann 9 жыл бұрын
Well done (quite), an appropriate, non-distracting muted music bed, nicely scripted and edited.
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 9 жыл бұрын
+Christopher Springmann Thank you for taking the time to post such nice words, Thanks!
@pynchia4119
@pynchia4119 10 жыл бұрын
one question: is it possible to separate focus from exposure? On my Canon DSLR I can use several combinations. It's quite useful, since it allows you to focus once and then forget about it, just recompose and shoot quickly. In street photography especially, when something blocks your view of the subject momentarily. Otherwise just go manual, obviously.
@martmuru
@martmuru 9 жыл бұрын
Lumix G7 vs LX100. Which one is better for low light filming and overall filming. Thanks!
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 9 жыл бұрын
+Mart Muru I'd recommend the G7 if video is a primary use.
@martmuru
@martmuru 9 жыл бұрын
+Maarten Heilbron Thank you very much!
@manoftheroad55
@manoftheroad55 5 жыл бұрын
A shortcoming in most reviews is Video capabilities and quality..most film time is spent on photography. Maybe 2 separate videos one photo capabilities one video ? Thank you for the well balanced and trusted opinions given in your reviews
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I appreciate the kind words and your trust. Here's the thing. When I tried that, only a small percentage watched the video segment. On the other hand, maybe only a small percentage watch the video portion of a longer video.
@ObelixCMM
@ObelixCMM 10 жыл бұрын
Another great video ***** Lens is the reason for lack of full sensor readout. Imaging circle of the lens doesn't cover full sensor, so only ratio options are the ones without extreme corners of the sensor
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 10 жыл бұрын
ObelixCMM Thanks for the kind words - and the helpful explanation.
@peterbojkov4669
@peterbojkov4669 10 жыл бұрын
***** Thank you for the in-depth review, orders of magnitude more thorough than a sales' consultant in a "professional" photo shop yesterday.
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 10 жыл бұрын
Petar Bojkov Thank you for your kind words - I appreciate your comment.
@ca55andra
@ca55andra 8 жыл бұрын
Thank you!! Very helpful Maarten
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for commenting, your kind words are appreciated.
@joelyork7649
@joelyork7649 10 жыл бұрын
Excellent detailed review. Thank you.
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 10 жыл бұрын
Joel York That's kind of you to say, thanks!
@daweelzondabus
@daweelzondabus 8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this review, lots of practical stuff !! I own an LX100 and love it for its compact size, fast lens and abundance of features. Only thing I dislike is the processing of skin tones (pink/purple lips and cheeks in one instance, brownish in another), which previous Panasonic cameras (G5, GF) did not have a problem with. Have you experienced this and is there a setting to work around this ?
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 8 жыл бұрын
+colonelcalhoun It's my pleasure, always nice to hear that it's been useful. I'm not sure what you mean ... is the auto white balance not getting the right colour temperature? Is the problem visible in the RAW images, or just the JPEGs? Are you using the "Photo Styles"?
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 8 жыл бұрын
+colonelcalhoun That is strange. Thanks for the link - it's nice to find reviews that aren't just someone sitting at a desk - I wish he'd do more. Still wondering if it affects the RAW file, or it's just a JPEG processing error. I have a meeting at Panasonic later in the week, I'll try to remember to ask.
@allenmyers2870
@allenmyers2870 10 жыл бұрын
Just thought I'd let you know that I got my LX-100 and I was correct. You can skip menu pages forward and backward by using the zoom lever just as with the FZ-200. You can do the same within menu items that have more than one page. I'm quite pleased with the camera. Due to the horrible weather we are having, I haven't had time to test it extensively. But from what I can see so far is that it takes really nice pictures, but not quite as sharp as my FZ-200. But then it is a compact camera. I'm going to get a case for it and UV and infra red filters as well. It and the FZ-200 complement each other, in my opinion. Also, since the menu items are similar on both, the learning curve is not as great as if I had come from another brand of camera.
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 10 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the update. I agree, the consistency of the menus on Panasonic models is a great feature. And it's great that so much functionality is the same - really full featured. On the GH4 (there is no zoom dial) the aperture dial selects categories and the shutter dial navigates, but I haven't found anything to skip pages.
@PeterRatsch
@PeterRatsch 10 жыл бұрын
Wow an outstanding detail and high quality review.
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 10 жыл бұрын
Peter Ratsch I value your kind words - thanks for watching and commenting.
@nicholasberardo4699
@nicholasberardo4699 7 жыл бұрын
Great review. I'm sure you've learned this in the 2+ years since posting, if you hit the DISPLAY button in the menu, it skips to the next page, so you don't have to scroll through all the options to get there.
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks, appreciate the kind words. Yes, but thanks for the tip, always nice to have it in the comments for viewers.
@bormotore6013
@bormotore6013 9 жыл бұрын
I've been thinking about buying my first camera; I would be using it mostly for traveling and I appreciate great quality images. It has come down to lx100, rx100m3 and ricoh gr; any thoughts what would be the best choice? Been leaning towards the ricoh as I hear great things about it... Would appreciate an answer as I've come to realise you know a great deadl about photography and cameras.
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 9 жыл бұрын
Bor Motore Thanks, but let's not give me too much credit. If size/cost isn't an issue, I'd take the LX100. On the other hand for travel, I'd probably lean towards the smaller RX100 (and I'd be nearly equally happy with the M1 as the M3 versions)
@joeprete7424
@joeprete7424 4 жыл бұрын
Every once in a while I go back and watch these again. It must be frustrating going through the different brands, but I've stuck with Nikon and Panasonic, and there's really not much to remember. The menus are the same on most every model. Maarten does nice reviews though!
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your kind words - that's good advice, once you've made friends with a brand, best to stay friends.
@ferryaritonang1235
@ferryaritonang1235 9 жыл бұрын
a pleasant review, sir! What a dedication to make such a comprehensive review like this. I've been thinking to purchase a compact camera and haven't decide between this LX100, Fuji X30 or Fuji X100 for daily use. Unfortunately i don't have a strong knowledge in photography, but maybe do you have suggestion on what's best for a beginner like me? Thank you!
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 9 жыл бұрын
Ferry Aritonang All three are good choices. Take the one that appeals to your wallet and your sense of style. The most important attribute of a camera is some unquantifiable aspect that means you always want to have it with you. After making sure you have the features you really want, choose with your heart.
@ferryaritonang1235
@ferryaritonang1235 9 жыл бұрын
***** Ok i got you! i appreciate it. keep up the good work sir!
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 9 жыл бұрын
Ferry Aritonang Thanks for the kind words, I appreciate that.
@MrNYCman530
@MrNYCman530 8 жыл бұрын
Informative video! I have shot in raw at times, but often when I have little time for post processing, I shoot Jpeg. Under Photo Style in the menu settings, what would the optimal settings be for contrast, sharpness, noise reduction, and saturation for Jpegs? And should I use Vivid, Standard or Natural?
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words. In my mind the default settings are the optimum, make adjustments only if you have an alternate vision to express. I would use Standard, unless I want the colour to pop more, and Natural if I'm planning to make adjustments (but since I typically make them from RAW and only the JPEGs are affected) it really doesn't matter.
@megatedxzx
@megatedxzx 8 жыл бұрын
Really comprehensive! Im buying this camera for sure but sir can i ask a question about the video limit, Is the 4k video 15 min limit per video clip or for the whole sd card you will put in? My lumix fz150 has unlimited video and will depend on capacity of the sd card, for 1080p it will store 2h20min of video on a 32 gb sd card. Is there a firmware update that wont limit its video on any setting? Thanks and more power to your channel!
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words, always appreciated. The limit is per clip, and you can start recording again immediately. There's no official update that changes this behaviour.
@megatedxzx
@megatedxzx 8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the reply at least its only per clip.
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 8 жыл бұрын
Always my pleasure.
@IvanAgram
@IvanAgram 5 жыл бұрын
Ok... I am thinking to buy this one in 2019... this looks just awesome!
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 5 жыл бұрын
Always nice to hear my videos are helpful, thanks.
@christianlionel1988
@christianlionel1988 7 жыл бұрын
Hi Maarten quick question. I know this is an old video but I had this camera a while ago and only recently have I decided to do some serious video work with it. I seem to have a problem with focusing. I've only tested this out for 5 minutes but if I set it at 1.7 aperture and when I try to focus it hunts quite badly. But once the aperture is set at say around 5.6 then the focus works much faster. I am very new into photography and video but is this how autofocusing usually works with every camera because the depth of field on 1.7 will be extremely shallow. Does this therefore make focusing take a lot longer or is this problem isolated to the LX100 Thank you
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 7 жыл бұрын
Most focus systems work better with smaller apertures and in situations with more light. Distance to the subject may also be an issue - larger apertures may have more problems with closer subjects.
@christianlionel1988
@christianlionel1988 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your answer. I completely understand now :) May I ask what you believe to be the best aperture setting for the LX100's focusing? I really appreciate your response and your videos are amazing.
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 7 жыл бұрын
Always happy to help, thanks for the kind words. I'd go with F4 - but I don't really have a lot of experience. I returned the camera (on loan from Panasonic) after I produced this video.
@christianlionel1988
@christianlionel1988 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Maarten. Your reviews have always been straight to the point and showcases all the features of the camera. You do it in such a natural way and I am a big fan of your work! Keep it up :)
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 7 жыл бұрын
Always my pleasure - thank you for your kind words.
@sharonblais1111
@sharonblais1111 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video. I have had my LX100 for several years and hardly used it. It just wasn't intuitive to me although I have had several Panasonic cameras over the years. I tried reading the manual but it wasn't helpful to me. I'd struggle with the LX100, get really frustrated, and then go back to one of the other Panasonics that I understood better time and again. Thanks again. You gave me some hope that maybe I can use the LX100.
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 5 жыл бұрын
It's always nice to hear that I've inspired a viewer to pursue their photography passion.
@psxdadz
@psxdadz 10 жыл бұрын
very thorough as usual we'll done
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 10 жыл бұрын
darren crolla Thanks for your kind comment.
@rujakandroid
@rujakandroid 9 жыл бұрын
hi Mr. Maarten, do panasonic LX100 have camera feature for studio environment? Kinda like in sony "liveview display ON/OFF". thx
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 9 жыл бұрын
rujakandroid Thanks for your question, but I'm not following ... can you ask in a different way? Sony uses this term in a non-standard way (show effects of exposure in the display, instead of "mirror-up" which is the usual meaning). I'm not sure how this is a studio environment setting. What effect are you trying to create?
@rujakandroid
@rujakandroid 9 жыл бұрын
***** oke, ill try :) when im using sony A3000 in studio strobist(with wieles trigger), if im using (eg.) F8/iso100/speed100 in the camera..im turn "OFF" the live view display Sony A3000 (this feature is in the menu from camera model sony nex f3 and above. Sony alpha a58 above) ... so the display is not black(its seems boost the ISO just for the display camera so we can composing the angle of the shot/framing). so i can compose my shot, but when i take the shot..the photo gonna be like the setting (F8/iso100/speed100). But if i turn "ON" the liveview display on the Sony A3000..the lcd dispay is folowing the expoure setting on camera..so the lcd display is pitch black (i cant composing the shoot). mmm.. im kinda have the video on my utube channel (but using Sony Nex F3). im planing buy LX100 if have that feature. i borow from my friend : Canon EOS M, Sony RX100 mark II and Olympus OMD mark1..its seems dont have that feature in that model. so its hard using that model in studio/strobist/"studio environment". *Sorry if my English language is not good/clear lol :) thx for feedback :D
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 9 жыл бұрын
rujakandroid I no longer have the camera here to double check - Panasonic calls this mode "Constant Preview" - in this case you turn it off to get the functionality you're looking for. I hope this helps.
@rujakandroid
@rujakandroid 9 жыл бұрын
***** yes Mr. Maarten, its help a lot! thanks. Now im gonna download the manual pdf panasonic Lx100 and look for that feature its there or not. :D
@pincus321
@pincus321 9 жыл бұрын
This is the best review I have seen of the LX100 the comparison with RX100 XXX just bored me and this gave me an insight to what this camera can do. Thank You
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 9 жыл бұрын
John Gieroszynski I appreciate your kind comment - thanks.
@darioprime
@darioprime 10 жыл бұрын
Excellent review, I haven't seen you do a bad one yet. I am terribly intrigued by this camera, while the price is a little steep compared to other compacts, there is no doubting you are getting value, a similar body/lens in mft would be a few thousand I think. My main concern, again, aside from price, is the zoom range, I really do like to get in close. Since you've also reviewed the x30, the other camera I'm really looking at, I wonder if what you noticed more, being held back by the range of the Panny or the low light/noise of the Fuji?
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 10 жыл бұрын
darioprime Thank you for the kind words, I appreciate that. I understand the limitation, but much prefer the LX100.
@lanastep8825
@lanastep8825 10 жыл бұрын
Great review! Leaning towards buying the LX100. How would you compare the LX100 and the RX100M3 in terms of image stabilization? Is the IQ when panning acceptable?
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 10 жыл бұрын
Lana Step Thanks so much for your kind words. So many more things I could have covered in the video ... the stabilizer is on for the handheld recording of the cyclists, and I thought it was good. There is a photo-only "panning" stabilization mode, but in video you get full stabilization. It's hard to compare without having them side by side. As I'm thinking about "acceptable when panning", I'm thinking that maybe you're reacting to motion artifacts, the same issue I mentioned when I talk about shutter speed for video. In a camcorder or video mode on a still camera, if you can't (or don't) set the shutter speed to 1/60 (or so), the resulting pans will look odd - the higher the shutter the more odd. We expect to see motion portrayed a certain way (if it's our eyes, or what we're accustomed to in movies, which are 24 fps usually with a shutter speed about twice that) and if it doesn't look like that we notice it, but aren't always able to identify why it's wrong. I hope this helps.
@lanastep8825
@lanastep8825 10 жыл бұрын
***** Thank you, this definitely helps!
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 10 жыл бұрын
Lana Step My pleasure. I'm not sure why this isn't a more widely publicized tip - video should be 1/60th (or so). Of course, many camcorders have no control for this. And in many situations, you'll need an ND filter, which is why you'll find many manufacturers now including them in cameras.
@josephkelly9833
@josephkelly9833 9 жыл бұрын
Really helpful review, as one wanting something more compact as an alternative to DSLR & all the kit iwas looking at this & the Sony rx100 iii. Decided on the LX. Thanks.
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 9 жыл бұрын
Joseph Kelly always glad to hear that my reviews have been useful, thanks.
@shonnyno
@shonnyno 10 жыл бұрын
Hi Maarten, what to do to get these 4K videos mirrored on tv set? I dont need to transcode them, only cut&merge the native mp4, then watch it on tv set (downscaled 1080p). My tv doesnt support these file nor Oppo standalone. But I need to watch 4k videos on tv set. Any suggestion are welcome. I know that if I cut the videos (and fotos) from microsd card > to pc > again to microsd, then the cameras (alla cameras) does not recognize the file, even if untouched (i.e. native mp4 recorded with lx100...or fz1000...), so it seems that I am not allowed to perform a simply mirroring camera to tv via hdmi. Thanks for helping. Kind Regards. Congratulations for your reviews, much appreciated. Perhaps a link to the native photos/videos were super ;)
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 10 жыл бұрын
Andrea Dobetti Thanks for your kind words - I appreciate that. I connected the camera to a TV using HDMI and did not have issues viewing images or playing video - I wonder what's not happening for you? Are you connecting the SD card directly? If you are copying images/video files back to the card, make sure you use the same folder structure and names.
@shonnyno
@shonnyno 10 жыл бұрын
I warmly thank you for your reply, much appreciated. The SD card again into the fotocamera lx100 and then on tv via hdmi. Ok if the tv is unable to display the files, the lx100 does mirroring via hdmi. I asked this before to purchase, to avoid bad surprises, i.e. watching videos on pc monitor only, this were bad ;) sorry did you try to cut&merge a part of your 4k video and paste it in the card for watching it on tv via lz100 hdmi? if this work I am fine, because I will not need to purchase a dedicated mediacenter! this is very important,thanks. PS: I wait for rx100M...4K, because the low light videos of lx100 and fz1000 are wonderful, but I dont like the photos :( perhaps due to the jpeg filter (compression) less good than sony, it seems that the daylight photos from Galaxy Note4 look much better, better colours and better sharpness without artifacts even if cropped, in my opinion. thanks!
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 10 жыл бұрын
Andrea Dobetti I did not attempt to edit the footage on a computer and then put it back no the card. In my experience, that never works. If you edit, then I would suggest you save it on a USB memory stick and plug that into the TV for playback. Make sure you output the video at a resolution and using encoding the TV can handle.
@shonnyno
@shonnyno 10 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your suggestion, much appreciated.
@thomasgabele656
@thomasgabele656 3 жыл бұрын
What a great review! Thanks!!!
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! I appreciate your kind words.
@mauirev
@mauirev 9 жыл бұрын
Great review Maarten. Subbed! BTW, can I ask for your comments on what's a better buy between the Sony A6000 (16-50mm) and Panasonic LX100? They are about the same price in our country and can't conclude a definite decision on what to buy. Will just use the kit lens and I have no intention to upgrade lenses (not a pro, just an advanced shooter). Low-light performance, General IQ and DOF control (better bokeh) is important for my use. What would you recommend between the two (LX00 vs A600 w/ Kitlens)? I'm inclining to get the LX100 because of the lens flexibility (1.7-2.8 zoom lens equivalent to the Sony system is out of reach budget-wise). So I'm also considering if the extra stops advantage in aperture makes up for the smaller sensor of the LX100 in terms of noise performance vs the A6000. Will appreciate your advice since you have used th both of them. Thanks!
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 9 жыл бұрын
+mauirev Thanks for the kind words. In situation, I'd choose the LX100. If you are prepared to buy additional lenses, I'd change my mind. But in the end, take the one you can afford, and the one you'd never leave at home.
@mauirev
@mauirev 9 жыл бұрын
+Maarten Heilbron Thanks for the reply. No, I'm not prepared to buy additional lenses (most probably). I came from a Panasonic Lumix GF1 + 20mm 1.7 (which I sold recently), so the thin DOF is surely a top priority. In terms of DOF, IQ and low-noise performance, do you think the LX100 and A6000 (kit) are marginally neck-to-neck? If not, who wins in DOF, IQ and noise performance. Thanks again!
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 9 жыл бұрын
+mauirev I don't really do back to back comparisons as I only very rarely have two cameras at the same time - so I'm not really well qualified to answer that. I'd recommend that dxomark and dpreview do a more detailed analysis of exactly those issues. I hope this helps.
@mauirev
@mauirev 9 жыл бұрын
+Maarten Heilbron no worries :) thanks again for your work. Keep it up!
@allenmyers2870
@allenmyers2870 10 жыл бұрын
Outstanding review. I learned a lot more from your video than I have from all the others combined! Have you tried using the zoom lever to change menu pages? This is a fast way to change pages on the DMC-FZ200 that I own. I wonder if the LX 100 does the same thing since, a you note, Panasonic menus seem pretty much the same.
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 10 жыл бұрын
Allen Myers Those are kind words, thanks! Wow - interesting tip. The LX100 is back in Panasonic's hands, so I can't try it. Thanks for that - I do try to read the manual cover to cover - so I'm sorry I missed that. I do love/hate those kinds of easter egg features.
@allenmyers2870
@allenmyers2870 10 жыл бұрын
***** I don't think it is in the manual. I got it from a Graham Houghton video on KZbin.
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 10 жыл бұрын
Allen Myers Another good tip! I'll have to subscribe.
@MangoLoverXCX
@MangoLoverXCX 6 жыл бұрын
Hi! Amazing review. I'm stuck between the Lx100 and the Lx10. I think the deciding factor is the low light 4k video performance and the crop. Does the lx100 crop like the lx10 when shooting 4k and is the lx100 good at shooting low light 4k?? Thank you so much
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your kind words. I don't have a note on the crop, which in general is not a concern I have, although I realize that some want to make a big deal of it. I don't really consider this an issue as 4K video only requires 8Mp, so even if there is a crop it wouldn't affect the quality of the image. Low light performance is about the same, the LX100 has a small edge, but I would not judge it as significant - your choice of lens will make a larger difference. When choosing between two cameras I'd always choose the larger sensor, but I do realize that the megapixel count really throws the balance to the LX10's favour. Then there's the articulating screen ...
@MangoLoverXCX
@MangoLoverXCX 6 жыл бұрын
Maarten Heilbron Thank you very much. As I'm using the camera for mainly shooting 4K movies, I think the less-noticable crop on the Lx100 (which I found to be 28mm instead of the lx10's 36mm) would still allow me to achieve wide angle shots. I hope you agree with me on this; if not, do say! Your reviews are second to none. I'm sure I speak for everyone when I say you're doing a great job. Again, thank you!
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын
Yes, I would agree with you. And thank you again for your very kind words, always appreciated.
@raspberrysparkle
@raspberrysparkle 8 жыл бұрын
Hi Maarten, I am torn between g5x and lx100 as a travel camera. It would be great to hear your thoughts. Thank you!
@AdemGENCmuttafi
@AdemGENCmuttafi 9 жыл бұрын
Hello, How can I make iHDR enable? I can not find. Can you help please?
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 9 жыл бұрын
Adem GENÇ I hear your frustration - and although I did get it enabled at some point during the review, as I said, I have no understanding of what causes certain features in the menu to be available or not. I wish I could help ...
@AdemGENCmuttafi
@AdemGENCmuttafi 9 жыл бұрын
***** Thanks
@piettecatherine1751
@piettecatherine1751 9 жыл бұрын
Great review! My LX100 have a grinding noise. Is it normal. Do you have the same annoying problem in movie mode? José
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 9 жыл бұрын
Piette Catherine that sounds like a problem that you need repaired. Not normal.
@akosgyorfi
@akosgyorfi 10 жыл бұрын
This is the best review of the LX100 that I have found on the internet. There should be a "Pay a coffee to Maarten" and "check out with PayPal" button below the video really :) Many thanks
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 10 жыл бұрын
Akos Gyorfi That's very kind of you to say - I'll have a coffee and think of you. Vimeo has a "tip jar" for this purpose.
@megatedxzx
@megatedxzx 7 жыл бұрын
Hello Maarten! I bought this camera already last May 2017 and used it for vacation but found my videos too shaky compared to my Lumix fz150. Can you tell me please where I can find the image stabilization selection? I use IA mode by the way.
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 7 жыл бұрын
I don't know, I no longer have the camera. Did you check the manual?
@megatedxzx
@megatedxzx 7 жыл бұрын
I got it already, I just followed your instruction at 7:30 but still it wouldnt appear on IA mode, maybe its the design of the camera. I will be getting a gimbal though. Thanks Maarten!
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 7 жыл бұрын
Maybe it's on my default (and can't be changed) in IA?
@megatedxzx
@megatedxzx 7 жыл бұрын
Maybe.
@MaartenHeilbron
@MaartenHeilbron 7 жыл бұрын
Let us know if you find it.
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