https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 26 Jun 2026 20:10:29 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-have-the-panasonic-lumix-lx5-camera#post-191744 Fri, 15 Jun 2012 15:33:17 +0000 pastemoo 191744@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@banana: It's not *that* small, but it's definitely small enough--it's about the size of those old disposable cameras.</p> <p>I love the manual settings. My dad actually has the newer one, and he loves the settings for the auto focus during manual. I like that I can change ISO or f-stop or shutter speed or focus or all of them, or have it completely automatic.</p> <p>BUT it is not good for sports photos--at least not on autofocus--because it takes a moment to focus and you miss the moment.</p> <p>As for the zoom--it *IS* a pocket camera, so it's like having a 35mm and no zoom--it works fine, but you have to remember you can't change lenses at will. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-have-the-panasonic-lumix-lx5-camera#post-191670 Fri, 15 Jun 2012 14:35:49 +0000 Alivoo01 191670@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@banana: I haven't shot video yet so can't comment on that. However, like @StrawberryBee: said, the zoom is a little lacking so you can't take distant shots. Then again, it isn't a SLR. Most of my subjects have been in a close enough range that I haven't had an issue with it the picture pixelating or anything. It's nice that you can shoot RAW pictures also. My photographer friend loves it!</p> <p>The body is compact, but the lens protrudes out a little bit. It fits in my purse just fine and when I wear it around my neck, it isn't too heavy or bothersome. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-have-the-panasonic-lumix-lx5-camera#post-191664 Fri, 15 Jun 2012 14:27:39 +0000 StrawberryBee 191664@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have the LX5 -- my sibs got it for us as a wedding present last year. My sister loves it; she got gorgeous pictures with it of the wedding flower prep. I get...more mediocre shots. I probably need to sit down and read the manual to really get an idea of how to use it. </p> <p>I do feel like the zoom on it is really lacking; I came from the Canon S2IS which I loved until it broke. With the LX5 I can't pick my stepchildren out of a crowd. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-have-the-panasonic-lumix-lx5-camera#post-191657 Fri, 15 Jun 2012 14:22:52 +0000 banana 191657@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@pastemoo: Awesome! What do you love about it the most? Is it pretty small/easy to carry? I've never seen one in real life so I'm hoping it's pretty compact! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-have-the-panasonic-lumix-lx5-camera#post-191654 Fri, 15 Jun 2012 14:20:07 +0000 pastemoo 191654@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have the older one-- the LX2. I used it to take the photos for our birth announcement. I LOVE it.<br /> I use the video feature only rarely, and don't know much about video so I can't really say if it's good or mediocre or great for video. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-have-the-panasonic-lumix-lx5-camera#post-191643 Fri, 15 Jun 2012 14:07:45 +0000 banana 191643@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Alivoo01: Oh you have one? Awesome! Glad you really like it! I have a DSLR but I hate lugging that big ole thing everywhere I go. So I always end up leaving it at home. I wanted something that was more portable but that had more options than a regular Point &amp; Shoot. Have you tried shooting videos on it yet? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-have-the-panasonic-lumix-lx5-camera#post-191641 Fri, 15 Jun 2012 14:05:09 +0000 Alivoo01 191641@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I do. I bought it when it was on sale on Amazon in December. Unfortunately, I haven't had much time to play with it, but for what I've used it for so far. I really like it. It's a great "hybrid" camera since I'm not ready for a full on SLR. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-have-the-panasonic-lumix-lx5-camera#post-191638 Fri, 15 Jun 2012 14:03:25 +0000 banana 191638@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This is probably a long shot...but do any of you own the Panasonic Lumix LX5 camera? I'm thinking about buying it but wanted to get some first-hand reviews from people before forking over $400 for a new camera! </p>