| NATIONAL PARKS QUICKLINKS |
Also on Backpacker.com
EDITORS' CHOICE AWARDS 2011: THE BEST NEW GEAR
OVER 3,000 GPS-ENABLED TRIPS!
DAILY DIRT BLOG: THE LATEST OUTDOOR NEWS
GEAR PRO: YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
MEDICINE MAN: ESSENTIAL SKILLS REVEALED
BACKPACKING 101: GET STARTED NOW!
VIDEOS: FEND OFF A BEAR, PACK RIGHT, AND MORE.
PHOTOS: FEAST YOUR EYES WITH THESE SHOTS
Share your tales of travel & adventure with our step-by-step guide. Upload trail descriptions, photos, video, and more.
Backpacker Magazine – March 2010
Shoot Like a Pro: Cameras - Panasonic DMC LX3K
This point-and-shoot works great in low light and has manual controls.
Panasonic DMC LX3K (Courtesy Photo)
-
Tags:
- Gear |
- Skills |
- Digital Cameras |
Read More
Shoot Like a Pro: Cameras
With a Leitz f/2.0 lens that creates very sharp lines, saturated colors, and quick autofocusing, this 10.1MP model performed the best out of the four point-and-shoots we tested. Shoot Like a Pro: Cameras
The lower pixel count reduces interference, which cuts digital noise in low light. Testers also praised its manual controls (rare in a compact) and excellent black-and-white reproduction, and it shoots in RAW.
Bummer: No long telephoto capability (the lens stops at 80mm). $500; 8 oz.; panasonic.com
Subscribe to Backpacker magazine
Sign up for our free weekly e-newsletter
Reader Rating:
-
My Profile
Join Now
Most recent threads
The Political Arena
Intresting Perspective on Iranian Agression!
Posted On: Feb 10, 2012
Submitted By: cgaphiker
Submitted By: cgaphiker
The Political Arena
President Obama lays down the Christian card
Posted On: Feb 10, 2012
Submitted By: KenV
Submitted By: KenV
International Travel
From Nepal to New Zealand, we have stories and tips to help you plan the perfect 'life list' trek abroad.
Navigation Center
Learn how to orient a map, navigate any terrain, and the ins-and-outs of GPS devices.
BACKPACKER's Free Smartphone GPS App
Record and share you adventures with our new, free navigation app. Plus, discover thousands of GPS-enabled hikes in national parks and major cities.
Green Guide
A backpacker's guide to environmental issues and "green" gear.
READERS COMMENTS
This camera will not disappoint unless 1) you must have a viewfinder 2) a built-in lens cover is critical to you or 3) you can't live with the 2.5x zoom. Otherwise it's an astoundingly capable camera which I've lived with for 15 months. I own digital SLRs but provided I don't need a long lens I always prefer to shoot with my LX3. The high-quality sensor and the Leica lens deliver stunning results. Honestly, I've never had a digital camera I've enjoyed more.
Posted: Mar 15, 2010 Travis Good
This Lumix is an excellent camera. I have had it for three months and it is all the review says, and more! It is the identical camera to a LEICA model, for $300 less. You will not be disappointed with this camera.
The only downside is that it is not a rugged-weatherproof-tough camera for the outdoors. If you want that, there is a Pentax that is made for the outdoors, rain, humidity, etc., but you will not get the quality this Lumix gives you
.
Posted: Mar 09, 2010 Victor Duran
ADD A COMMENT