Recommendations for PNS

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Recommendations for PNS; updated
Topic Started: 8 Mar 2008, 11:46 PM (615 Views)
ahdui	8 Mar 2008, 11:46 PM Post #1
aux! Posts: 5,256 Group: Administrator Member #1 Joined: 15 October 2006	Wondering if you guys have any recommendations for me as I'm looking for a point-and-shoot digital camera for bringing around when I'm outside. Some points: - slim - minimal noise - decent built-in flash Thanks in advance for any help from the kind souls.
	Transportable: iRiver h120(2300mAh)→Sysconcept Optical Cable→AOS Electornics Co. Piccolo DAC→ahdui's CryoFreeze™ TCu IC→ahdui's Enfo PA-1→Custom Shure SE530 Backup: AMB y-1 DAC (MisterX Mod) Cycling: Sansa Clip 4GB→Philips SHS3200 Earhooks Portable: Rio Karma→UltimateEars Super.Fi 5eb Backup Rig: RedWineAudio 40GB iPod Photo→ahdui's CryoFreeze™ RBT IC→iBasso P3 Heron(ahdui Mod) →Custom Shure SE530 Home: "Upgrading In Progress"→Alessandro MS Pro/JVC HP-DX1000 Desktop: PC→Belden 1505F→CityPulse DAC 7.2x II→Belden 89207→KRK Rokit Powered 5


theory_87	9 Mar 2008, 01:56 AM Post #2
I Need More Money To Spend Posts: 951 Group: Members Member #14 Joined: 15 October 2006	i think if you are still able to get a brand new set, Fujifilm FD31 will suit you very well
	Source: Sansa Clip x 2 \| iAudio U2 \| Rio Karma \| iPod Nano 4GB Gen 1 x 2 \| iMod 60GB iPod Photo \| iPod Gen 5.5 x 2 \| iRiver H140 \| HP Pavilion dv6121TX Amp: Xin SuperMicro IV \| theory_87's DPA1 \| iBasso D10 Modded \| iBasso fi.Quest \| Onkyo TX-SV919THX \| Yaqin CD1 Tube Buffer w Mullard E88CC \| AMB CK²III Heaphone/IEM/Speaker: CrossRoad MylarOne X3 \| SoundMagic PL30 \| Modded Altec Lasing im716 \| Fischer Audio Eterna w modified UM56 \| Custom Ultimate Ears® super.fi 5 Extended Bass™ \| Custom Ultimate Ears® #4/1000 triple.fi 10 Pro™ + mid driver\| ACS T1 \| JBL PS100 & Yamaha VS10M Others: xxx red series 3.5mm & RCA IC \| DIY HGA 3.5mm IC \| DIY Jena Cryo 3.5mm IC \| DIY ALO SXC 3.5mm IC \| Custom Optical IC \| Ridox contact protector/enhancer \| DeoxIT ProGOLD \| Mapleshade SilClear


Fongalv	9 Mar 2008, 12:55 PM Post #3
What member? Posts: 1,998 Group: Member Member #7 Joined: 15 October 2006	Slim is kinda subjective here. I found a G7 to be slim enough for me to bring everywhere compared to the DSLR, but my family(mainly sis and mum) says its too bulky :P... For a guy, I suppose you should be ok with medium compacts(not ultra compacts) therefore you should be looking for something with more oomph, which usually for slight larger compacts, means more zoom. Also, what kinda stuff do you usually shoot/shoot more of? I am personally a fan of panasonics wide angle, but when it comes down to macros, I personally feel that Canon is kinda unrivaled when comparing compact to compact. I'm also a fan of Canon UI, and think that the panny one is kinda cumbersome when you wanna tweak some settings. For flash, so far only the higher end canons that I have come across(G/S series) offers flash compensation, otherwise they should mostly work the same I think? Not so sure about the rest/newer models. As for noise, most of the current compacts should do pretty decently in sufficient light, only failing in low light conditions due to the smaller sensor. Do check out Dpreview.com for easy to use comparisons/reviews. Some models to look out for: Ricoh R7/R8 Panasonic TZ3/TZ4 Sony W150/W170 Canon Ixus(I don't really like this tho) Canon G7/G9(no wide angle but full manual!) As you can see, most of the above models offer wide-tele ranges, which IMO is very handy/important on a compact, and is also the reason why I didn't include any Nikon models even when I'm on a Nikon system :D.
	Music, without life is lame...Life, without music is crippled... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rigs(outdated image): 32Gb S9 →SMicroIV → e500C → me 2200mAh H140(RB) → Grover S → SMacro3v6/Diablo → e500C → me Philips CD850(circa '90s!) → 1694A → DA7.2x(TCXO) → Grover UR8 → SP MPX3 SLAM → '03 DT880 / DBE V3 → me Bushguy @ Head-fi Fongalv can have my firstborn in trade for his pair(of Darths)... --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


ahdui	9 Mar 2008, 01:03 PM Post #4
aux! Posts: 5,256 Group: Administrator Member #1 Joined: 15 October 2006	Actually I'm targeting on Ultra compacts. Thanks for the advices.
	Transportable: iRiver h120(2300mAh)→Sysconcept Optical Cable→AOS Electornics Co. Piccolo DAC→ahdui's CryoFreeze™ TCu IC→ahdui's Enfo PA-1→Custom Shure SE530 Backup: AMB y-1 DAC (MisterX Mod) Cycling: Sansa Clip 4GB→Philips SHS3200 Earhooks Portable: Rio Karma→UltimateEars Super.Fi 5eb Backup Rig: RedWineAudio 40GB iPod Photo→ahdui's CryoFreeze™ RBT IC→iBasso P3 Heron(ahdui Mod) →Custom Shure SE530 Home: "Upgrading In Progress"→Alessandro MS Pro/JVC HP-DX1000 Desktop: PC→Belden 1505F→CityPulse DAC 7.2x II→Belden 89207→KRK Rokit Powered 5


Fongalv	9 Mar 2008, 01:08 PM Post #5
What member? Posts: 1,998 Group: Member Member #7 Joined: 15 October 2006	Alright then, you can throw out the Canon G/S series and maybe the Pannys(I still think they are quite small). The rest should be considered ultra compact to most people. Oh, and budget :P?
	Music, without life is lame...Life, without music is crippled... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rigs(outdated image): 32Gb S9 →SMicroIV → e500C → me 2200mAh H140(RB) → Grover S → SMacro3v6/Diablo → e500C → me Philips CD850(circa '90s!) → 1694A → DA7.2x(TCXO) → Grover UR8 → SP MPX3 SLAM → '03 DT880 / DBE V3 → me Bushguy @ Head-fi Fongalv can have my firstborn in trade for his pair(of Darths)... --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


ahdui	9 Mar 2008, 02:15 PM Post #6
aux! Posts: 5,256 Group: Administrator Member #1 Joined: 15 October 2006	LOL, my budget is rather extensive. Lets make it $1000 and below.
	Transportable: iRiver h120(2300mAh)→Sysconcept Optical Cable→AOS Electornics Co. Piccolo DAC→ahdui's CryoFreeze™ TCu IC→ahdui's Enfo PA-1→Custom Shure SE530 Backup: AMB y-1 DAC (MisterX Mod) Cycling: Sansa Clip 4GB→Philips SHS3200 Earhooks Portable: Rio Karma→UltimateEars Super.Fi 5eb Backup Rig: RedWineAudio 40GB iPod Photo→ahdui's CryoFreeze™ RBT IC→iBasso P3 Heron(ahdui Mod) →Custom Shure SE530 Home: "Upgrading In Progress"→Alessandro MS Pro/JVC HP-DX1000 Desktop: PC→Belden 1505F→CityPulse DAC 7.2x II→Belden 89207→KRK Rokit Powered 5


theory_87	9 Mar 2008, 02:22 PM Post #7
I Need More Money To Spend Posts: 951 Group: Members Member #14 Joined: 15 October 2006	In that case, I think you can take a look at the canon powershot A series or fujifilm FD50. Fujiflim FD series perform relatively well in poor light condition.
	Source: Sansa Clip x 2 \| iAudio U2 \| Rio Karma \| iPod Nano 4GB Gen 1 x 2 \| iMod 60GB iPod Photo \| iPod Gen 5.5 x 2 \| iRiver H140 \| HP Pavilion dv6121TX Amp: Xin SuperMicro IV \| theory_87's DPA1 \| iBasso D10 Modded \| iBasso fi.Quest \| Onkyo TX-SV919THX \| Yaqin CD1 Tube Buffer w Mullard E88CC \| AMB CK²III Heaphone/IEM/Speaker: CrossRoad MylarOne X3 \| SoundMagic PL30 \| Modded Altec Lasing im716 \| Fischer Audio Eterna w modified UM56 \| Custom Ultimate Ears® super.fi 5 Extended Bass™ \| Custom Ultimate Ears® #4/1000 triple.fi 10 Pro™ + mid driver\| ACS T1 \| JBL PS100 & Yamaha VS10M Others: xxx red series 3.5mm & RCA IC \| DIY HGA 3.5mm IC \| DIY Jena Cryo 3.5mm IC \| DIY ALO SXC 3.5mm IC \| Custom Optical IC \| Ridox contact protector/enhancer \| DeoxIT ProGOLD \| Mapleshade SilClear


Fongalv	9 Mar 2008, 02:51 PM Post #8
What member? Posts: 1,998 Group: Member Member #7 Joined: 15 October 2006	Actually, why don't you make it down to Suntec today? Can get hands on with most of the camera models :P. Nothing beats handling them yourself, just to set aside a few so you can narrow them down with more research. Go early tho...
	Music, without life is lame...Life, without music is crippled... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rigs(outdated image): 32Gb S9 →SMicroIV → e500C → me 2200mAh H140(RB) → Grover S → SMacro3v6/Diablo → e500C → me Philips CD850(circa '90s!) → 1694A → DA7.2x(TCXO) → Grover UR8 → SP MPX3 SLAM → '03 DT880 / DBE V3 → me Bushguy @ Head-fi Fongalv can have my firstborn in trade for his pair(of Darths)... --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


sghound	9 Mar 2008, 07:54 PM Post #9
Posts: 187 Group: Members Member #594 Joined: 24 February 2007	ahdui Mar 9 2008, 01:03 PM Actually I'm targeting on Ultra compacts. Thanks for the advices. look no further, the Fuji Z series are the beauties of the ultracompact class. clever & super neat design as the lens does not extend out of body when zooming. 19mm thin without any lens protrusion. very decent shots for its size. available in a myriad of colors to suit you. Z10 Z20



theory_87	9 Mar 2008, 10:46 PM Post #10
I Need More Money To Spend Posts: 951 Group: Members Member #14 Joined: 15 October 2006	Fujifirm booth was selling Z5 for $199 just now. Z10 going for $299
	Source: Sansa Clip x 2 \| iAudio U2 \| Rio Karma \| iPod Nano 4GB Gen 1 x 2 \| iMod 60GB iPod Photo \| iPod Gen 5.5 x 2 \| iRiver H140 \| HP Pavilion dv6121TX Amp: Xin SuperMicro IV \| theory_87's DPA1 \| iBasso D10 Modded \| iBasso fi.Quest \| Onkyo TX-SV919THX \| Yaqin CD1 Tube Buffer w Mullard E88CC \| AMB CK²III Heaphone/IEM/Speaker: CrossRoad MylarOne X3 \| SoundMagic PL30 \| Modded Altec Lasing im716 \| Fischer Audio Eterna w modified UM56 \| Custom Ultimate Ears® super.fi 5 Extended Bass™ \| Custom Ultimate Ears® #4/1000 triple.fi 10 Pro™ + mid driver\| ACS T1 \| JBL PS100 & Yamaha VS10M Others: xxx red series 3.5mm & RCA IC \| DIY HGA 3.5mm IC \| DIY Jena Cryo 3.5mm IC \| DIY ALO SXC 3.5mm IC \| Custom Optical IC \| Ridox contact protector/enhancer \| DeoxIT ProGOLD \| Mapleshade SilClear


sghound	9 Mar 2008, 11:20 PM Post #11
Posts: 187 Group: Members Member #594 Joined: 24 February 2007	theory_87 Mar 9 2008, 10:46 PM Fujifirm booth was selling Z5 for $199 just now. Z10 going for $299 now that's what great value is all about! i'm sure they threw in some freebies too.



osocan	10 Mar 2008, 09:53 AM Post #12
Posts: 227 Group: Members Member #406 Joined: 16 January 2007	My recommendation is the Ricoh GX100. Reasons: 1. Widest FOV available at 24mm (can go down to 21mm with the excellent GW-1) 2. Stepped Zoom. 3. Takes RAW (DNG) format as well if you decide to give PP a try. And you dont have to spend a single cent to get a decent developer for it, GIMP w/ UFRAW (dcraw if you can be bothered) which supports the DNG format is free. 4. Have full manual mode. 5. Slim enough. 6. I am biased. Ricoh GX100 dpreview Small Sensor Cameras Forum PS. Yeah...if you want noise performance, the Fujifilm fd31 was quite raved about.



sghound	10 Mar 2008, 12:42 PM Post #13
Posts: 187 Group: Members Member #594 Joined: 24 February 2007	osocan Mar 10 2008, 09:53 AM My recommendation is the Ricoh GX100. Reasons: 1. Widest FOV available at 24mm (can go down to 21mm with the excellent GW-1) 2. Stepped Zoom. 3. Takes RAW (DNG) format as well if you decide to give PP a try. And you dont have to spend a single cent to get a decent developer for it, GIMP w/ UFRAW (dcraw if you can be bothered) which supports the DNG format is free. 4. Have full manual mode. 5. Slim enough. 6. I am biased. Ricoh GX100 dpreview Small Sensor Cameras Forum PS. Yeah...if you want noise performance, the Fujifilm fd31 was quite raved about. i think ahdui has stated above he looking for ultracompacts. GX is too thick and heavy to be considered. is the lens cap built-in or separate?



osocan	10 Mar 2008, 02:48 PM Post #14
Posts: 227 Group: Members Member #406 Joined: 16 January 2007	sghound Mar 10 2008, 12:42 PM i think ahdui has stated above he looking for ultracompacts. GX is too thick and heavy to be considered. is the lens cap built-in or separate? Oh... I missed the ultra compact part... In any case, I ran a search on ultra compacts and some of the cameras being thrown up have a depth as much as 27mm. The GX100 is 25mm when powered down. If a non-extending lens is a must then I supposed it wont qualify. Lens cap is built-in. GX100 dimensions BTW, I dont own the GX100 (bought the GRD2 instead) but its 24mm wide angle is a strong feature in its favour. To me, the digital P&S is about how far you can go on the wide end. No other camera (not in current production anyway) can reach that wide. Noticed also that budget is "extensive", maybe can consider getting a Red Dot as well? Leica D-LUX 3 I just love its 16:9 format and its LCD screen.



sghound	10 Mar 2008, 02:59 PM Post #15
Posts: 187 Group: Members Member #594 Joined: 24 February 2007	osocan Mar 10 2008, 02:48 PM sghound Mar 10 2008, 12:42 PM i think ahdui has stated above he looking for ultracompacts. GX is too thick and heavy to be considered. is the lens cap built-in or separate? Oh... I missed the ultra compact part... In any case, I ran a search on ultra compacts and some of the cameras being thrown up have a depth as much as 27mm. The GX100 is 25mm when powered down. If a non-extending lens is a must then I supposed it wont qualify. Lens cap is built-in. GX100 dimensions BTW, I dont own the GX100 (bought the GRD2 instead) but its 24mm wide angle is a strong feature in its favour. To me, the digital P&S is about how far you can go on the wide end. No other camera (not in current production anyway) can reach that wide. Noticed also that budget is "extensive", maybe can consider getting a Red Dot as well? Leica D-LUX 3 I just love its 16:9 format and its LCD screen. the red-dot OEM for half the price http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/panasoniclx2/



osocan	10 Mar 2008, 03:58 PM Post #16
Posts: 227 Group: Members Member #406 Joined: 16 January 2007	A Leica will always be a Leica...hehe Heard rumours that they would be releasing an FF M8. If it's true, I'll be in deep (financial) trouble



sghound	10 Mar 2008, 10:53 PM Post #17
Posts: 187 Group: Members Member #594 Joined: 24 February 2007	osocan Mar 10 2008, 03:58 PM A Leica will always be a Leica...hehe Heard rumours that they would be releasing an FF M8. If it's true, I'll be in deep (financial) trouble lol only their rangefinders are true Leicas. the point & shoots are like Beemers with toyota china engines. FF in M8? that's an M9! well done Leica if they can pull this off. coz the M8 is a failure, can't blame Leica as this is their 1st foray into digital. if Leica does not repeat the public relations debacle of the M8, i'll will be poorer also coz the M9 would be irresistable.



Chrno	21 Apr 2008, 10:55 AM Post #18
Posts: 30 Group: Members Member #156 Joined: 9 November 2006	you can try Fujifilm FinePix F100fd...rather new and good compact cam. http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/specs/Fuji...film_F100fd.asp



ahdui	27 Apr 2008, 12:31 AM Post #19
aux! Posts: 5,256 Group: Administrator Member #1 Joined: 15 October 2006	Anyway I've given up in getting a ultra-compact. therefore, I somehow come out with a choice between the Fujifilm FinePix F100fd and Ricoh Caplio GX100
	Transportable: iRiver h120(2300mAh)→Sysconcept Optical Cable→AOS Electornics Co. Piccolo DAC→ahdui's CryoFreeze™ TCu IC→ahdui's Enfo PA-1→Custom Shure SE530 Backup: AMB y-1 DAC (MisterX Mod) Cycling: Sansa Clip 4GB→Philips SHS3200 Earhooks Portable: Rio Karma→UltimateEars Super.Fi 5eb Backup Rig: RedWineAudio 40GB iPod Photo→ahdui's CryoFreeze™ RBT IC→iBasso P3 Heron(ahdui Mod) →Custom Shure SE530 Home: "Upgrading In Progress"→Alessandro MS Pro/JVC HP-DX1000 Desktop: PC→Belden 1505F→CityPulse DAC 7.2x II→Belden 89207→KRK Rokit Powered 5


ahdui	10 Mar 2009, 04:12 PM Post #20
aux! Posts: 5,256 Group: Administrator Member #1 Joined: 15 October 2006	I've almost forgotten about my target to buy a PNS. I'm back for more comments and feedbacks. I'm currently deciding over... - Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX-3 - Canon G10 - Ricoh Caplio GX200? (I need more information about it) Currently lying towards the Panny LX3 due to the size factor(Ultra compact) and also the praises it gets.
	Transportable: iRiver h120(2300mAh)→Sysconcept Optical Cable→AOS Electornics Co. Piccolo DAC→ahdui's CryoFreeze™ TCu IC→ahdui's Enfo PA-1→Custom Shure SE530 Backup: AMB y-1 DAC (MisterX Mod) Cycling: Sansa Clip 4GB→Philips SHS3200 Earhooks Portable: Rio Karma→UltimateEars Super.Fi 5eb Backup Rig: RedWineAudio 40GB iPod Photo→ahdui's CryoFreeze™ RBT IC→iBasso P3 Heron(ahdui Mod) →Custom Shure SE530 Home: "Upgrading In Progress"→Alessandro MS Pro/JVC HP-DX1000 Desktop: PC→Belden 1505F→CityPulse DAC 7.2x II→Belden 89207→KRK Rokit Powered 5


ahdui	10 Mar 2009, 05:11 PM Post #21
aux! Posts: 5,256 Group: Administrator Member #1 Joined: 15 October 2006	Was browsing around and I found out about the GE A1235. * 12.2 Megapixel CCD * F3.0-4.0, 3X optical zoom lens, equivalent to 35 - 105 mm * Priced at $119 What do you guys think about it?
	Transportable: iRiver h120(2300mAh)→Sysconcept Optical Cable→AOS Electornics Co. Piccolo DAC→ahdui's CryoFreeze™ TCu IC→ahdui's Enfo PA-1→Custom Shure SE530 Backup: AMB y-1 DAC (MisterX Mod) Cycling: Sansa Clip 4GB→Philips SHS3200 Earhooks Portable: Rio Karma→UltimateEars Super.Fi 5eb Backup Rig: RedWineAudio 40GB iPod Photo→ahdui's CryoFreeze™ RBT IC→iBasso P3 Heron(ahdui Mod) →Custom Shure SE530 Home: "Upgrading In Progress"→Alessandro MS Pro/JVC HP-DX1000 Desktop: PC→Belden 1505F→CityPulse DAC 7.2x II→Belden 89207→KRK Rokit Powered 5


theory_87	10 Mar 2009, 10:37 PM Post #22
I Need More Money To Spend Posts: 951 Group: Members Member #14 Joined: 15 October 2006	I have seen people using GE camera before. Base on the current market, Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX-3 and Fujifilm F200EXR seems to be the cream of the crop for PnS.
	Source: Sansa Clip x 2 \| iAudio U2 \| Rio Karma \| iPod Nano 4GB Gen 1 x 2 \| iMod 60GB iPod Photo \| iPod Gen 5.5 x 2 \| iRiver H140 \| HP Pavilion dv6121TX Amp: Xin SuperMicro IV \| theory_87's DPA1 \| iBasso D10 Modded \| iBasso fi.Quest \| Onkyo TX-SV919THX \| Yaqin CD1 Tube Buffer w Mullard E88CC \| AMB CK²III Heaphone/IEM/Speaker: CrossRoad MylarOne X3 \| SoundMagic PL30 \| Modded Altec Lasing im716 \| Fischer Audio Eterna w modified UM56 \| Custom Ultimate Ears® super.fi 5 Extended Bass™ \| Custom Ultimate Ears® #4/1000 triple.fi 10 Pro™ + mid driver\| ACS T1 \| JBL PS100 & Yamaha VS10M Others: xxx red series 3.5mm & RCA IC \| DIY HGA 3.5mm IC \| DIY Jena Cryo 3.5mm IC \| DIY ALO SXC 3.5mm IC \| Custom Optical IC \| Ridox contact protector/enhancer \| DeoxIT ProGOLD \| Mapleshade SilClear


ahdui	11 Mar 2009, 11:07 AM Post #23
aux! Posts: 5,256 Group: Administrator Member #1 Joined: 15 October 2006	I'm currently leaning towards the Panny LX3. But I'm still considering the Canon G10 due to its abilities.
	Transportable: iRiver h120(2300mAh)→Sysconcept Optical Cable→AOS Electornics Co. Piccolo DAC→ahdui's CryoFreeze™ TCu IC→ahdui's Enfo PA-1→Custom Shure SE530 Backup: AMB y-1 DAC (MisterX Mod) Cycling: Sansa Clip 4GB→Philips SHS3200 Earhooks Portable: Rio Karma→UltimateEars Super.Fi 5eb Backup Rig: RedWineAudio 40GB iPod Photo→ahdui's CryoFreeze™ RBT IC→iBasso P3 Heron(ahdui Mod) →Custom Shure SE530 Home: "Upgrading In Progress"→Alessandro MS Pro/JVC HP-DX1000 Desktop: PC→Belden 1505F→CityPulse DAC 7.2x II→Belden 89207→KRK Rokit Powered 5


ahdui	11 Mar 2009, 12:55 PM Post #24
aux! Posts: 5,256 Group: Administrator Member #1 Joined: 15 October 2006	http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/compare_post.asp?method=sidebyside&cameras=panasonic_dmcfx48%2Cpanasonic_dmcfx580%2Cpanasonic_dmclx3&show=all Just wondering, how about the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 and DMC-FX580? From specifications, they look better than the LX-3. I need advice on this as I'm really quite noob in cameras. Btw, is the LX-3 still available in the market? especially the black model.
	Transportable: iRiver h120(2300mAh)→Sysconcept Optical Cable→AOS Electornics Co. Piccolo DAC→ahdui's CryoFreeze™ TCu IC→ahdui's Enfo PA-1→Custom Shure SE530 Backup: AMB y-1 DAC (MisterX Mod) Cycling: Sansa Clip 4GB→Philips SHS3200 Earhooks Portable: Rio Karma→UltimateEars Super.Fi 5eb Backup Rig: RedWineAudio 40GB iPod Photo→ahdui's CryoFreeze™ RBT IC→iBasso P3 Heron(ahdui Mod) →Custom Shure SE530 Home: "Upgrading In Progress"→Alessandro MS Pro/JVC HP-DX1000 Desktop: PC→Belden 1505F→CityPulse DAC 7.2x II→Belden 89207→KRK Rokit Powered 5


theory_87	11 Mar 2009, 08:07 PM Post #25
I Need More Money To Spend Posts: 951 Group: Members Member #14 Joined: 15 October 2006	LX3 is still in the market and it quite popular. I only seen the black model in real life. I believe LX3 is better due to the sensor size and pixel density. Only down side of LX is the lack of zoom. There is only 2.5x zoom on LX3
	Source: Sansa Clip x 2 \| iAudio U2 \| Rio Karma \| iPod Nano 4GB Gen 1 x 2 \| iMod 60GB iPod Photo \| iPod Gen 5.5 x 2 \| iRiver H140 \| HP Pavilion dv6121TX Amp: Xin SuperMicro IV \| theory_87's DPA1 \| iBasso D10 Modded \| iBasso fi.Quest \| Onkyo TX-SV919THX \| Yaqin CD1 Tube Buffer w Mullard E88CC \| AMB CK²III Heaphone/IEM/Speaker: CrossRoad MylarOne X3 \| SoundMagic PL30 \| Modded Altec Lasing im716 \| Fischer Audio Eterna w modified UM56 \| Custom Ultimate Ears® super.fi 5 Extended Bass™ \| Custom Ultimate Ears® #4/1000 triple.fi 10 Pro™ + mid driver\| ACS T1 \| JBL PS100 & Yamaha VS10M Others: xxx red series 3.5mm & RCA IC \| DIY HGA 3.5mm IC \| DIY Jena Cryo 3.5mm IC \| DIY ALO SXC 3.5mm IC \| Custom Optical IC \| Ridox contact protector/enhancer \| DeoxIT ProGOLD \| Mapleshade SilClear


Fongalv	11 Mar 2009, 08:28 PM Post #26
What member? Posts: 1,998 Group: Member Member #7 Joined: 15 October 2006	I think it will be quite hard to get a LX3 from the major "friendly" stores due to the popularity sometime back... LX3 has 2.5X zoom because it starts at 24mm, so its not really a downside...personally, I will take wide angle over range anytime Also, the G10 while very "utilitarian", is not as wide as the LX3, and is a good 3 stops slower than the LX3... And not to forget the faster lens...24mm AND F2.0 on a compact is really nifty...
	Music, without life is lame...Life, without music is crippled... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rigs(outdated image): 32Gb S9 →SMicroIV → e500C → me 2200mAh H140(RB) → Grover S → SMacro3v6/Diablo → e500C → me Philips CD850(circa '90s!) → 1694A → DA7.2x(TCXO) → Grover UR8 → SP MPX3 SLAM → '03 DT880 / DBE V3 → me Bushguy @ Head-fi Fongalv can have my firstborn in trade for his pair(of Darths)... --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


theory_87	12 Mar 2009, 12:17 AM Post #27
I Need More Money To Spend Posts: 951 Group: Members Member #14 Joined: 15 October 2006	http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/DLUX4/DLUX4A.HTM A rebrand LX3. guess it'll be expensive since it leica
	Source: Sansa Clip x 2 \| iAudio U2 \| Rio Karma \| iPod Nano 4GB Gen 1 x 2 \| iMod 60GB iPod Photo \| iPod Gen 5.5 x 2 \| iRiver H140 \| HP Pavilion dv6121TX Amp: Xin SuperMicro IV \| theory_87's DPA1 \| iBasso D10 Modded \| iBasso fi.Quest \| Onkyo TX-SV919THX \| Yaqin CD1 Tube Buffer w Mullard E88CC \| AMB CK²III Heaphone/IEM/Speaker: CrossRoad MylarOne X3 \| SoundMagic PL30 \| Modded Altec Lasing im716 \| Fischer Audio Eterna w modified UM56 \| Custom Ultimate Ears® super.fi 5 Extended Bass™ \| Custom Ultimate Ears® #4/1000 triple.fi 10 Pro™ + mid driver\| ACS T1 \| JBL PS100 & Yamaha VS10M Others: xxx red series 3.5mm & RCA IC \| DIY HGA 3.5mm IC \| DIY Jena Cryo 3.5mm IC \| DIY ALO SXC 3.5mm IC \| Custom Optical IC \| Ridox contact protector/enhancer \| DeoxIT ProGOLD \| Mapleshade SilClear


ahdui	12 Mar 2009, 08:21 AM Post #28
aux! Posts: 5,256 Group: Administrator Member #1 Joined: 15 October 2006	Yup, I totally know about the D-lux4 from Leica. The difference is about $400. I've compared a Leica D-Lux2 and a Panny LX-1(I suppose its this model) and I can easily spot the difference. the D-Lux2 is far superior in the richness and quality of the pictures taken. It is probably due to a different quality of lens and processor inside? **Correct me if I'm wrong.
	Transportable: iRiver h120(2300mAh)→Sysconcept Optical Cable→AOS Electornics Co. Piccolo DAC→ahdui's CryoFreeze™ TCu IC→ahdui's Enfo PA-1→Custom Shure SE530 Backup: AMB y-1 DAC (MisterX Mod) Cycling: Sansa Clip 4GB→Philips SHS3200 Earhooks Portable: Rio Karma→UltimateEars Super.Fi 5eb Backup Rig: RedWineAudio 40GB iPod Photo→ahdui's CryoFreeze™ RBT IC→iBasso P3 Heron(ahdui Mod) →Custom Shure SE530 Home: "Upgrading In Progress"→Alessandro MS Pro/JVC HP-DX1000 Desktop: PC→Belden 1505F→CityPulse DAC 7.2x II→Belden 89207→KRK Rokit Powered 5


scanfiend	18 Mar 2009, 09:17 PM Post #29
Moderatus Supremus - Da Big Stick Posts: 799 Group: Global Moderator Member #6 Joined: 15 October 2006	I just got the Fuji F200EXR. It's fairly hefty for its compact size. Takes great pictures - excellent low light performance. The new EXR sensor is the star here. 3 different sensors in one! Took some sample pics. Can see them here: <-- shameless plug for my blog
	Amps (Portable): XM3, Xin Supermini v5, GoVibe V5, Xenos REP, Portaphile V2^2 (maxxed), Headroom TotalAirHead, Xtra X-1, RSA Hornet-M (Gold), Headamp AE2, Headamp Pico, Graham Slee Voyager Interconnects: Currently: xxx's Red Series, ALO SCD (AU/AG) Amps (Desktop): Firestone Audio Beyond, Firestone Audio Little Country Headphone/earphones: Sennheiser HD590, AKG K601, Grado SR80, Grado MS Pros, Denon AD5000, Denon C700, OVC TC20, Sony EX90LP, AT CK9,CrossRoads Mylar (1-3), UE TripleFi 10 Pro, UE-11 Pro Sources: Panasonic CT820, Creative Zen Vision:M, Creative Zen X-Fi (32GB), iAudio X5L, Apple iPod Nano 8GB 2G, Apple iTouch (16gb), Samsung YH-J70SB, Cowon D2, Sony NW-A808, Sony NW-A829, Sansa Clip (4GB), Sansa Fuze (8GB)


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