Panasonic Lunix LX3 for Street Photography

<p >Street Photography is one of the most controversial and difficult genres that I know,but with the LX3 the task seem so much easier.</p>

<p >I have started this group on Flickr where you can see how the versatility of the camera shines through.<br>

Look at Briggates' shot as an instance. <br /> <a title="Click to open link in a new browser window" href=" target="_blank" title="Click to open link in a new browser window" >http://www.flickr.com/... .../lloydspencer/2955220049/in/pool-1032779@N21</a> <br /> <br /> and of course you can see the all group <br /> <a title="Click to open link in a new browser window" href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/1032779@N21/" target="_blank" title="Click to open link in a new browser window" >http://www.flickr.com/groups/1032779@N21/</a> <br /></p>

<p >If you do Street Photos with the LX3 I'm sure you will enjoy the experience and join the group.<br>

-- <br /> olebrat</p>

<p>I know that there is the dslr mentality that says ''unless'' you have one with a fast prime lens, you will miss many shots...While I would agree that there is a place for the fast DSLR and prime, it is not the only way nor may it be the best way. I have found that over the past three months or so, my favorite street shots on an average have been coming from my Canon G9 and G10. I have been looking at the LX3 for the past few weeks and try and justify the expense. So far I can't, but who knows. Knowing me, I will buy one any way and deal with the consequences of my wife later. The thing about good point and shoots is that they are less intrusive and most folks don't pay any attention to them. In my Area where I live, most folks and kids have point and shoots so it is very common.</p>

<p>The Canons put out some great low ISO images, but anything over 400 is a total waste of memory card space. This is why I am considering the LX3. I hear it is usable to ISO 800....I will browse the flicker pages and see whats up.</p>

 

<p>Here is one from a couple of days ago. G9<br>

<img src="http://i404.photobucket.com/albums/pp128/jgredline/Street%202/3309hollywood25.jpg" alt="" /></p>

<p>I traded in my Canon G7 (Excelent tool with limitations) for the LX3. The 24mm f2. did it for me.<br>

No regrets, for Street is the nearest thing -in digital- to the Leica M's.</p>

<p>Alberto, the 24mm and the F/2 are what intrigue me as well.</p>

<p>For the same money one can buy a Canon G10 or for $40 more a Nikon P6000, both of which have a viewfinder which for me is essential to "street" photography. Too many lost shots trying to compose from a LCD screen and in bright sun - well forget about it. And yes I own a LX3. I bought the LX3 for its small size as a pocket camera and purchased it prior to the G10 announcement.</p>

<p>>>> Too many lost shots trying to compose from a LCD screen and in bright sun - well forget about it. And yes I own a LX3. </p>

<p>Is it for sale?</p>

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<p>Bruce, perhaps an <strong><a href="http://www.cameraquest.com/leicafin.htm">accessory finder</a> </strong> that sits in the hot shoe of the LX3 would be the answer for you.</p>