For those that don't watch the whole video, just watch 1:50 - 2:25 and you will see the "well used" condition

@busymamatips1475

2 ай бұрын

How loud is the shutter?

$200 before or after this video? I swear the second a KZreadr mentions a camera, say goodbye to the insane price they got it at. This cameras like $700 on eBay right now.

@GeorgeHolden

Жыл бұрын

$200 when I bought it, at the time was hardly mentioned anywhere and when I eventually sold mine I sold it for the same price

@photo_n_art

Жыл бұрын

There is LUMIX LX100 mark II which is newer and more expensive model and this is probably what you have seen. Mark I is less expensive but still for $200 it is hard to find. I own one since it was released, it is nice and small but with many limitations you have to take in account.

@GameSpot1990

Жыл бұрын

I just found it for $100

@arthurgphotography

11 ай бұрын

Yeah they go for 200 broken now lol

@AlexChama

10 ай бұрын

No kidding, fuck videos like these... At least stop mentioning the price so the scalpers don't get investment tips on the most approachable level. For everyone who doesn't watch in the first few days videos like these do a complete disservice. But if you don't mention the price to reel in interested buyers for side-kick gear or starter gear you won't get as many clicks and hence money yourself....

I've been watching videos by KZreadrs, like yourself, who are enjoying budget compact cameras. I really enjoyed watching your take on the LX100. Reminds of a Fuji with the retro dials. I own a Lumix G85 which is a great little camera. Very fun to use and great for street photography. Refreshing to see someone that isn't coveting after the latest and greatest camera gear.

@GeorgeHolden

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed! I considered the G85 a while back, Lumix definitely have some interesting cameras to offer. I'm guilty of enjoying up to date gear, but I love creating with older kit too - often frees things up for me creatively!

@shahriarrahman9881

2 жыл бұрын

@@GeorgeHolden hlw🥰

@martingreenberg870

Жыл бұрын

​@@GeorgeHolden The G85 too large? Consider the GX85. A little larger than the LX100(which I also have). It has the ability to use multiple lenses. The IBIS is very good as is the video. I frequently use it as a 2nd camera when shooting street along the quite larger G9. The GX85 costs more than the LX100 and you have to purchase a lens. It is a good alternative for the LX100. Sadly, Panasonic has chosen to disable both bodies by not including an audio in socket. Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)

I currently have the LX100ii and I would say it's my favorite compact ever! I never tried the first version, but based on the video, the touchscreen is a great addition and it has a much higher resolution sensor. The lens is quite sharp and also pretty bright, so shallow DoF can be accomplished quite well with this. Another good thing is the macro capability, we can get pretty close to our subject. The flexibility of zoom lens, rangefinder style control, MFT sensor size and in such compact body, there is just simply nothing like this in the market.

@GeorgeHolden

2 жыл бұрын

Really what is the useless resolution of the sensor?

@unbroken1010

2 жыл бұрын

Stop being a bokeh head.

@jkroemer2685

Жыл бұрын

@@GeorgeHolden it's a 20mp sensor and uses I believe 16.9mp

Dang. This just brought back some memories. I bought that camera when it first came out after many years of wanting to find a perfect carry around camera and that thing was such a impressive camera for its time. Especially after coming from all of the old canon G series cameras. That’s crazy that it’s still around and for so cheap. Yeah man, enjoy that thing. Now I wish I wouldn’t have sold it.

@GeorgeHolden

2 жыл бұрын

That's crazy! It's never too late to pick up a used one, I'm very happy with mine as a run around camera

Great video George! I’ve been searching info on this Lx100 camera for a long time being a Lumix user, but I always came to the conclusion that it’s still too big to be considered compact (at least to me), even though the smaller alternatives (eg. Ricoh) are much more expensive and pack less features. Must’ve been a fun experience for you to try this Lx100 out! Anyway, I just discovered your channel and I like your approach to photography 😎 subscribed!

@GeorgeHolden

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jonathan! To be honest it is very small, besides the lens it's the smallest camera I have next to a GoPro - I suppose a 'proper' compact with no fewer manual controls could be a good alternative? And thank you for subscribing!

@BryanElliott_

Жыл бұрын

New subscriber here I’m looking for some type of camera like this

I bought the LX100 mkII shortly after it came out. It's my favorite camera for grabbing something quick (I always know what lens is attached :-). I like that it has a flash shoe and is fully compatible with my M43 flashes. Although it doesn't support hi speed sync, the leaf shutter allows going quite a bit beyond the normal 1/250th. Great camera and I never feel I'm compromising on image quality.

@GeorgeHolden

2 жыл бұрын

Same here, I'm curious to try out a flash system with it but can imagine it delivers well

I rented one years ago and loved it. I have several much more expensive, “better” cameras, but that LX100 has taken some of my favorite photos. The Fuji X70 is another similar, very good camera.

@GeorgeHolden

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I loved the x70! I haven't owned one but that size of camera from Fuji is an easy win for me

Had quite a few Lumix cameras, currently G85 and GX85. All have been great for stills and videos with huge range of affordable lenses. Agree with you, great value

Happy to have stumbled across your video. I too have the original LX100 and absolutely love mine. Tiny bonus feature I appreciate is adding up to 6 faces with personal recognition so the camera adjusts focus and exposure with the registered people as higher priority. 🤓

@GeorgeHolden

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! I did not know of that personal recognition trick, I'll check it out 😀

Lumix user here! Primarily GX85 but secondary is the LX10. I'm video before photo but I am longing for Panasonic to reinvigorate their compact camera line again. If we got an LX100III with a flip/fully articulating screen and clean HDMI, I'd honestly be able to downsize to one camera for all my use cases

@GeorgeHolden

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I agree! Not sure we'd get a full articulating in that body size and to be honest the Sony zv1 has one but it does feel too flimsy being that lightweight. I think as many people have mentioned in the comments the weather sealing really does need improving too, not a problem I've had personally but definitely an obstacle to making it your main camera!

Great camera indeed. And what makes it great is that it is easy to carry everyday and not think that you've got smth like 1k+ expensive gear on you all the time. Amazing overall controls but my only complaint about it is the weather sealing ( more like the more common dust problem that is associated with this camera. I got mine used and it had dust in the sensor. Cleaned it ( took me 2-3hours to reassemble ) and after accidentally dropping it dust was on the sensor again. A lot of people have complained about this but i would still recommend this to anyone.

@GeorgeHolden

2 жыл бұрын

Yes this is something I've heard a lot sadly, did you successfully disassemble and reassemble yours to clean the sensor?

@JamesMincey

2 жыл бұрын

Yeppp. Sensor dust that can't easily be cleaned is why I refuse to get fixed lens cameras now (e.g., LX100, RX100, X100, GR Digital, etc).

I have the Leica version of this camera, which is slightly more expensive, but of great quality and very amusing. I have taken lots of photos with it and it´s delightfull. Plus it is very unintrusive, so it´s perfect to shot in small gatherings and friend`s parties without being notorious. As you say, it´s perfect for that situations when you want to catch the moment, without people stopping what they´re doing. I had some experiences with people asking me not to take their photos when I use bigger cameras, as if they were doing something ilegal and a bulky one would put then in danger of being discovered, but with this kind of device they act confident, as if suddenly being innocent. Very strange, but convenient for the street or intimate photographer. At last, the important thing is having the photo.

@GeorgeHolden

2 жыл бұрын

Completely agree, the informal nature of the camera makes for much more disposable camera experience with other people! I'm heading to a festival with it this weekend so I'm excited for what results I'll get

I had the even older LX3 with a 1" sensor and absolutely loved it. With the Leica lens, I got some fantastic shots. Sharpness. Color science. Lumix positioned these LX cameras for the high-end enthusiast and professional. I'd agree.

@GeorgeHolden

2 жыл бұрын

Totally! I think they're positioned well

@tikkathreebarrels

2 жыл бұрын

LX3? Me too! I've added the LX5 and the LX7 to see how they compare. Honestly the LX3 remains my fave: I like the joystick on the back, I find the PUSH/TURN control dial on the back needs to communicate directly with your brain to overcome the sensitivity/pressure issues: frankly I can't find my brain so the camera has no chance! Yes I like the 1:1 option and I like the lens ring setting for aperture on the later models but for me the trade-offs don't work.

@SMGJohn

Жыл бұрын

LX3 had 1.7 inch CCD sensor, the LX100 and LX100 II are all CMOS MFT, if I remember the LX100 uses the GH3 sensor which is a shame since the GH1 and GH2 have amazing colour science but the GH3 and GH4 are a bit, meh

Thoroughly enjoying my LX100 which I bought new a few years ago. Added UV filter and lens hood more for a bit of lens protection. Also spare battery (or two) essential especially if using 4K. Impressed with mono and manual options facilities. 12.8 megapixel is fine: it's easy to get too hung up on counting megapixels, when not so many years ago 10 Mp was considered top notch.

@GeorgeHolden

2 жыл бұрын

I'm impressed with the battery life so far, I've been shooting more 1080p 50p recently and it does well not to eat through power

Apparently this is the video that made you stand out on youtube 😁great job mate, great job!!!

@GeorgeHolden

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Stefan! Very grateful that more people have found this video and taken the time to comment 😄

I bought this camera a couple of years ago after being recommended by a friend and to be honest it has just sat on my shelf unused so I am so glad I found this video as I will now take it out more often and try to fall in love with it. Thanks again for the wake up call.

@GeorgeHolden

Жыл бұрын

Definitely worth trying it's a great camera!

oh man. Seeing your photos at 2:59 brings back tons of memories. I missed Manchester man. Btw great video!

I bought the LX100 II after using the original LX100 for more than three years for reasons covered in this video. This is how good this camera series is to me.

I found one of these cameras in a bag by a bin in Paris about a month ago. I grabbed it, took it home to London, bought a charger and a couple of batteries and then switched it on... catastrophic zoom/focus error. Started massaging the lens to see if it was off of its tracks and to loosen anything stopping the zoom mechanism. I also pulled (gently) the lens in and out of its housing making sure that the lens was facing the ground for any dirt/grit/sand to fall away from the lens and sensor. 30 seconds to a minute of massaging later and it's a perfectly-working beast of a camera and even in 2023 I'm impressed by the photos.

@andrewcooper4119

8 ай бұрын

I think there are loads of LX100s with this issue on eBay and they sell for £30-£100 - it may be worth someone buying them and seeing if you can sort the zoom/focus error which affects many of them (they hoover-up dust and sand into the zoom mechanism). There are also people who open up these cameras and do a mechanical fix for about £100-150. Could be a money-spinner as these cameras still sell for a lot of money considering their age.

Grat video; very informative. I liked and subscribed. Cheers 🍻 👏 ✌️

@GeorgeHolden

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 😄

I bought this camera new many years ago and love the ease of use, the design and ergonomic. The only problem one must be careful is not go to a dusty enviroment with it. There is not dust or weather sealing. Once the dust gets in you would need to send it back to the service centre.

@GeorgeHolden

2 жыл бұрын

That's great, have you kept the camera since new? Also have you tried the updated version by any chance?

@chrishuang8763

2 жыл бұрын

@@GeorgeHolden Yes, I have kept it as new since I bought. I will use it for certain occasion. I have many cameras, some I use more often.

@BrownPeterAnthony

2 жыл бұрын

Your right, the camera is like a vacuum cleaner for sucking dust in. After shooting a week in Mexico city, I have black spec's on the sensor.

@GeorgeHolden

2 жыл бұрын

@@BrownPeterAnthony I'm interested to see how mine handles Glastonbury festival next week 😂

You got me with the photos from MCR and the videos. Good memories, good times in MCR.

@GeorgeHolden

Жыл бұрын

Glad you like Manchester!

Still have this camera and it has always been a small beast! It had 4k in a small camera before all of these other small cameras.

@GeorgeHolden

2 жыл бұрын

Yes it's really a great little package! Do you use the 4K much?

This is a hugely underrated camera! I bought mine new and so glad I kept mine.

@GeorgeHolden

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I love it already!

I love the battery door work around. I'm glad I'm not the only one looking for functional bargains. I have many misfit toys (not just cameras) myself. I have a Sony HX-400V with a busted view finder. I paid $100 for it last year and it's a great super-zoom camera, if you're OK without a viewfinder. I also have a HX-80 that was cheap because the touch screen is worn. Good video, thanks for sharing.

Damn I miss my LX100, it got stolen in Berlin and I remember quite well how nice the build and picture quality was. I also think it was one of the first 4K capable camera's for filming which was quite interesting.

@GeorgeHolden

2 жыл бұрын

Oh man that's not good, yeah the 4K is there but without some stabilization it's pretty unusable 😂

Great video - thank you. I bought the LX100 for travel photography and I love it! Even on total auto it makes excellent exposures. One big plus for me is there is a comprehensive guidebook available that helps you get the most out of its features. Your trick for moving the focus area is genius too. I'll be using that. Have you tried the face recognition for portraits? Cheers mate!

@GeorgeHolden

2 жыл бұрын

Yes I have used facial recognition as well it works well! Slow in video of course but useful in photo mode for sure

I have a LX100 Mark II and I love it! Its my travel and street photography camera, which I try to have with me every time I leave my house. The quality of the pictures always blows me away. Downsides: no flip screen, no weather sealing and fixed lens, so you canot get dust out. I love the manual dials, this is simliar to the feeling of Fuhi cameras.

@GeorgeHolden

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

I actually wanted this camera when I was looking for a camera back in the day lol.. I think the gx8 was a really great design and functional too

I bought one of these for a trip to Egypt in 2016. Fantastic little camera that produced some great images.

I own a LX100ii and love it. It's a perfect casual point and shoot, and yet you can do some sophisticated stuff with it when needed. It's quite easy to get very acceptable pictures.

@GeorgeHolden

9 ай бұрын

Awesome!

I have been using the LX100 for several years and love it's ergonomics and functions. The only problem I have is that the lens sucks in dust. This becomes a problem when using small apetures for subjects with large areas sky etc. Probably not an issue for most street photography.

@GeorgeHolden

2 жыл бұрын

The dust issue really is a shame, I've yet to have any problems but I'm cautious now!

On most cameras 16:9 just crops from the native resolution. With the LX100 you actually get more horizontally. It keeps the diagonal always same (with the exception of 1:1 which is cropped) so the camera really has no native aspect ratio.

@GeorgeHolden

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah it's a great function!

I owned this camera for quite a while. The lens is incredible and can take shots that look like daytime even in almost absolute dark situations. However it was collecting dust inside the lens probably due its' zoom movement. And then, the biggest frustration was the sporadical freeze up of the whole system. I wasn't even able to shut it down so I always had to remove the battery and restart. Weird. Beautifully designed camera that can do almost all. But you had to really shoot very close to the subject to get a nice bokeh. The huge lens is not pocketable except in a larger jacket pocket. On the other hand the body is too small for my hands. My move to Fujifilm X-E2 and 4 was the best thing I could do. Never looked back again

@GeorgeHolden

2 жыл бұрын

That's interesting thanks for sharing! Yes the dust vacuum issue seems to be very common in the comments so it's definitely something I'm wary of - glad you've found a good rhythm with the X-E2!

@textcentric

2 жыл бұрын

I agree about the low light performance. It's amazing.

I would recommend a secondhand Sony NEX7 with the 16 to 35 zoom or similar Sony Camera. It isn’t much bigger than the LUMIX and the images are great at 24mp

Hace poco compre una, y tengo el problema de que no puedo usar el modo M y el modo A. Tengo que hacer algún ajuste? Saludos

I went with a Panasonic GX1 used and GF1 brand new from a bidding site, for something to carry for fun. Tried using adapters for DSLR lenses, but found the size and image quality to be quite poor. Got two used M4/3 lenses and makes an easy carry-around, but still not crazy about image quality and miss image stablization. iphone unfornately still the most convienent everyday carry.

Thank you for this video! Made me appreciate my LX-100 (haven't used it in a while). I really enjoyed using in my trip to Europe yrs ago. It's the best compact I have. I do agree it would be nice if it had better video stabilization otherwise produced lovely photos ✨

@GeorgeHolden

2 жыл бұрын

Yes agreed! The stabilisation would be amazing but considering it was (I think) the first compact with 4K, we can't complain for an 8yr old camera

I have one and covered the branding with black tape to make it super discreet. Nobody realises it is really quite a high-end camera.

For the broken battery door latch in my compact Nikon A (DX) I used manfrotto pocket support - nice and very flat, looks like the part of camera - still available I suppose

I don't think I will be getting this camera but i ended up watching ur video , I like ur style of presentation

@GeorgeHolden

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, the camera won't be for everyone! What do you shoot with at the moment?

I started with a mirrorless but switched to a D7100 because of the speed of the focussing system (I was getting more into photographing people and the mirrorless just wasn’t fast enough for moving targets)…. But the Nikon is huge and heavy… So now when I go hiking / camping I end up not taking a camera. This looks ideal!

@AgeOfApocyplse

Жыл бұрын

Lol I literally have a d7100 and am looking for a mirrorless right now!

@Spock105

Жыл бұрын

@@AgeOfApocyplse I'm on vacation and have the D850 with grip , Tamron 24-70 f2.8 , Tamron 35mm f1.4 , Nikkor 135mm f2 dc & Nikkor 80-200 f2.8 ed ....and they haven't moved in the room to take pics . Always on the road with my Fuji X-Pro2 . Though a M4/3 might be a next step to go down in weight unless someone can create a FF camera with very small lenses.

Thank you for your service!

@GeorgeHolden

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

Great video! I just got back from a holiday with the Leica Typ 109 (same camera) - first time travelling with a camera this small. Thought I'd miss my Fuji gear but enjoyed using it greatly. Found the green tint quite heavy but otherwise a joy.

@GeorgeHolden

2 жыл бұрын

I'm really curious to try a compact Leica... Might be next on my list!

@thenullco

2 жыл бұрын

@@GeorgeHolden Definitely worth a look. I got mine via MPB too (before realising the LX100 was the same camera). Hey ho!

@jkroemer2685

2 жыл бұрын

I have the typ 109 also and it's great! Very impressive considering it's only using 12.8 out of that 16mp sensor.

Good work👌

@GeorgeHolden

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sayed! 😄

I love videos about frugal photography. Thanks.

@GeorgeHolden

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

My battery door also broke off. I just bought the mega gear half case which has its own battery door. No problems, and looks great.

@GeorgeHolden

2 жыл бұрын

Oh!! I wanna look into this

I understand the appeal, nostalgia, and tactile feel of these older, prosumer compact digital cameras. I've bought a couple, and that's why I'm watching this video. Yet, when I used my wife's fairly new, mid-range smartphone camera, I was stunned by its fantastic image quality, which outperforms these old cameras in every measure. It also offers more manual control, refreshes faster, has superior image stabilization, is more pocketable and discreet, and is fully connected to the Internet. The optics and sensors on smartphone cameras have advanced tremendously in the last 10 years. The phenomenal processing power of a new smartphone means photos taken in low light can be fairly well lit and sharp. I offer my perspective in case people are shopping for these cameras in the quest for better image quality. If that's what they are looking for, then they may find it in a newer used smartphone for a lower price. Still, these old cameras can be a lot of fun, and sometimes, they can be found for bargain prices because only a small demographic appreciates them at this point.

@GeorgeHolden

2 жыл бұрын

That is fair, however I would argue that phones still don't offer much manua control in terms of shutter speed?

@azaz911c

2 жыл бұрын

@@GeorgeHoldenI manual mode, the typical Android phone camera allows for control of shutter speed from 1/6000 to 1/3 second.

@Polyglotz

2 жыл бұрын

And my phone gets super hot and dies quicker.

@azaz911c

2 жыл бұрын

@Omora I am a casual hobbyist, far from serious. I started photography decades ago on film, including darkroom developing and printing. Film photography has a completely different "spirit", especially if you do the developing and printing yourself. Different films and photo papers have their own "grain"; it's really like traditional art, and the prints are like drawings or paintings. Digital photography has never captured my heart the same way, but film is too inconvenient and expensive now to return to. Shooting with film makes you careful about every shot, because film was/is precious and expensive, and you have limited editing options during the printing process. Digital is more convenient, but all the shots seem "disposable" to me some how. Digital editing provides too many options after the fact, which makes for lazy photography. I value composition, and actually don't worry too much about digital image quality. My favorite camera at the moment is actually a Canon SD960 that I bought used for $20 with cosmetic wear. The image quality is mediocre (at best) by today's standards, but it's the camera I keep in my pocket, and don't fret about. Take more photos, worry less about the camera, I say.

A7c with the sony zeiss 35mm 2.8 is the perfect combo for me when it comes to traveling

@GeorgeHolden

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah agreed, I used the A7C 28mm f2

I have has a LX100 since they came out. Was going to sell it but never got around to that. It’s been on a shelf for a while but might take it out for to see how it does now a days vs my iPhone 13 Pro.

@GeorgeHolden

2 жыл бұрын

Depending on the condition you could get a good price! I'd say keep it and give it some time using again 😄

Nice video very informative and relaxing chat 👌😂

@GeorgeHolden

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed! 😄

Nice video. I have a similarly designed Panasonic GX7 and I use is like my digital "rangefinder". Definitely my favorite for street photography.

@GeorgeHolden

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

Considering getting one of these but noticed a lot of sample photos have some noise even in daylight. Did you add grain to your pics in post?

I’d like to get one of these but does anyone know a solution for the dust ?

I have this camera!! It’s great! I do agree it is hard to find as people don’t get rid of them.

@GeorgeHolden

2 жыл бұрын

I've found plenty going, it's just finding the cheap ones in a condition you're okay with

I have this camera and it beats any cell phone camera for sure. Love the 4k video quality as well, even if it's not 60fps.

@GeorgeHolden

2 жыл бұрын

Yes the stills offer so much more over smartphone photography but I think that gap will close in time

I bought the Mark 2 about a month ago, and I have been really enjoying it so far. One of my concerns has been the rumor that dust can get into the senor through the lens (which has happened to another lens I own), and I do wish there was a tilt screen for nice low/high angle shots.

@GeorgeHolden

2 жыл бұрын

I agree with the ergonomics factor, a tilt screen would be great but doesn't bother me too much. The dust factor isn't ideal, I'm hoping it doesn't effect mine down the line

@gavinedmondstone316

2 жыл бұрын

I have had this camera since 2014. Unfortunately it has acquired a dust spec on the sensor...and there is no way to remove it without dismantling the camera. It's not fatal; when the spot shows it it just a minor pain to remove in post.

@FrontRangeGardener

2 жыл бұрын

@@gavinedmondstone316 I also had a dust spec on the sensor. Later the lens failed to extend or retract, so sadly I am done with the camera.

@vermontmike9800

Жыл бұрын

All collapsible lenses on compact camera can get dust due to the vacuum created when the lens goes in and out. Ricoh GR cameras are notorious for this.

Great video. I really like the look of the controls and dials, and they look to be really well made. I have the ZV-1 now, and RX100's before and the controls are terrible. But, the results speak for themselves. That said, the shaky video and slow autofocus of the LX100 would be a deal breaker for me in 2022, given the $400 used prices these typically fetch.

@bulversteher

2 жыл бұрын

400 used? They were 400 new! Have fond memories of mine though.

@GeorgeHolden

2 жыл бұрын

See for me the AF has been decent in my use case!

Cool camera!! My compact camera is the Fujifilm XF10. Totally underrated and over looked.

@GeorgeHolden

2 жыл бұрын

That was literally my first choice! I just wanted the video option for my shooting sitch

Im currently using my Panasonic Lumix LX100 mark I and honestly the monochrome filter has been good in photo and on video. My last two youtube videos were shot with it.

Damn now i got one of these for 200 for my upcoming trip. This better be a good recomendation haha

very interesting. I have this camera, but some of the functions shown I have never been able to discover. Time to re-read the manual!

@GeorgeHolden

2 жыл бұрын

Good to hear! I'm always digging through settings when creating custom buttons to suit my needs, takes some trial and error but you find cool functions!

I bought my mk1 from a dealer. He had taken it back after a few days from a guy who said he wanted something smaller. The truth was probably that he couldn't work out how to access Aperture priority etc. Not immediately obvious. The result was I got a great little almost new camera for a knock down price. I love it. If I want to take an unobtrusive camera with me this is my first choice. Also my Canon DSLR plus 15/85 lens is just too heavy, bulky and obvious to lug around. I might get rid of them both and get the Mk 2 before we all end up with £2,000 smart phones!

I love this camera and took it on a trip to Italy and had some really great shots. I really wish Panasonic would release a new version as the second version already seems a little dated and too pricey IMO.

@GeorgeHolden

2 жыл бұрын

Yes I agree! Unless you want to skip to a GX series there really isn't a decent upgrade that's cost effective - the mark ii is priced quite high considering the spec differences

I'm curious to know if you have tried using the Ricoh GR II? I shoot all of my professional work with my Sony A7III and my street photography with my Ricoh GR II and I love it for its compact size and image quality.

Great video. Looks like a bargain. The only annoyance like some of the other comments noted is that whenever good deals like this pop up the cameras immediately sell out 😩. Hard to find them still in this price range.

@GeorgeHolden

2 жыл бұрын

This particular one was listed for days before I bought it, I genuinely think people don't hunt around enough for cameras or lenses

@TheOnlyTaps

2 жыл бұрын

@@GeorgeHolden Nice. That's awesome. And yeah I'd agree I think it's 50/50 on waiting tho coz I've been hunting for a cheap vlog camera a few months now but I've realized imma have to just bite the bullet a lil and up my budget. Coz I've come across some good deals here and there but I've often been too late with the listings leaving some of the more dodgy 2nd hand listings that you kinda look at and think twice before pulling the trigger on them when the condition is obviously a lil worse than the seller's giving value to. Then brand new I don't know if it's the demand that causes the price to go up or something coz a lot of the good cameras in a friendly budget range the price has almost damn near gone up by at least 1/3 or 2/3 each time. But fingers crossed I come across something soon, I know I just gotta be patient, if I've waited a few months now I can wait a few more if need be without compromising my budget too much. Got my eye on a few cameras and this is one of them where I'll happily try snag one if I come across it in my area 🙏🏿❤️

I had an LX100 for a while, I was attracted by the manual controls. I never really got on with it though and I thought the images that came out of it were quite crappy and smeary. It was only later I realised I'd made the mistake on relying on the JPEGs straight out of the camera. When I switched to the RAW images they were much sharper and better quality.

@GeorgeHolden

Жыл бұрын

Glad you found your way with it!

Panasonic Cameras Are A Complete Surprise. I'm on my third and will be keeping the TZ100 and the four-thirds GX9. The TZ100 I took to New York with that street cult camera the Ricoh GRlllx. On my return to the UK, I sold the GRlllx to invest in another Panasonic. I could not believe the results I got with the TZ100 over the GRlllx. It delivered every time on and above the GRlllx. A camera twice the price of the TZ100. Deemed as a travel camera but with a one-inch sensor the TZ100, with its 25 - 250mm zoom amd metering set to my fav mode, Spot, it dealt with the brilliant light and shadow cast by New York's skyscrapers. And with less exposure demanding shots. So easy to carry and like you say, I looked like what I was, a tourist, albeit a street photographer one. I'm so impressed with the TZ100, it is my carry-around camera and is in my coat pocket as I type this. The GX9 is more range finder type and not only has interchangeable lens, Panasonic and Olympus fit, a tilting screen but a tilting viewfinder as well. Very Vivan Mailer which was - if I'm honest part of the attraction. I like wide-angle lens, the GX9 came with a 25mm - 50mm in four-third terms - so I also bought a Panasonic 14mm, giving 28mm. The real lesson I have learnt is don't dismiss Panasonic cameras for street photography. The company doesn't push the street aspect of any of the cameras they produce....but they should.

is there an "I.S. Lock" Function in the Menu > Stabilizer?

The panasonic GX9 is for me a perfect small camera, got a G9 and bought for my brother a second hand GX9, so we use same lenses.

@GeorgeHolden

2 жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

Isnt the Lumix LX10/15 the way to go with F1.8 and a one inch sensor

Will this do video conferencing/webcam and streaming?

Great little camera but a bit too small for my huge mitts. I rock the GX80/85 for street photography.

@GeorgeHolden

2 жыл бұрын

I'm the same to be fair! But that's also part of the charm for me, feels like a toy 😂

Hi George. I bought this camera 2 months ago and I am new to cameras. In fact, it’s my very first camera I ve ever bought. One question: do you know why 4k videos can be acquired by up to 15mins in one take?

@GeorgeHolden

2 жыл бұрын

Hi! I haven't tested a long take of video yet, but I would imagine being the camera that it is the video will be limited to between 15-25 mins per take. Honestly I think the battery might have a hard time with long 4K recordings anyway

Nice camera, not one that has been on my radar but I do like my Panasonic Lumix range cameras. I currently use the Lumic TZ70 as my prime compact camera but I also had the Lumix G3 which was very good The LX100 looks like a blend of both those but I did like the touch screen on the G3 and the display articulates. For me personally a compact camera has to be small compact, fully featured and produce stunning results.

@GeorgeHolden

2 жыл бұрын

Yes agreed - a touch screen on this would make it ideal!

Concerning video stabilisation, I heard when you put the camera in iA mode and then film, the camera stabiliser kicks in. I tried it, and it worked, I will update you when I film outside my house. :D

@GeorgeHolden

Жыл бұрын

Oh that's interesting, let us know! I did experiment with iA but can't say I saw a big difference

I need that one now

@GeorgeHolden

Жыл бұрын

Plenty of other lumix or Olympus options

About the LX100 "dust plague" I had dust on my sensor. I simply vacuumed it with a household vacuum cleaner (a small setup easily found on KZread). 15,000 photos later, still no dust. When the dust comes back, I would just do the same again :)

@GeorgeHolden

2 жыл бұрын

Wait, how do I get a vaccum inside?! I need to see this tutorial

@xyz4503

2 жыл бұрын

im having same problems and can't really find tutorials :(

Hey there Mr. Holden loved the video, I noticed that i quite like the post processing of the photos, it would've been great if you'd make a vid about it

@GeorgeHolden

2 жыл бұрын

Hey! Glad you like it, yes I do have a video lined up - in the meantime I also have presets on my website in the description 👍

I was surprised (but pleasantly surprised) to see so many Manchester images after the $ sign on the camera cost. Shame that digital compacts went out of fashion, but as I always say “the best camera is the one you have with you” and now for me at least, that really means the smartphone. I have several cameras and none of them really make it out of the house these days. Perhaps I’ll make a trip out and take some pics.

@GeorgeHolden

2 жыл бұрын

Gotta keep it global for viewers but local in the photos 😄 I think the fact they went out of fashion is great, means they go cheap for enthusiasts! Hope you can get the cameras out again, but phones pack a punch now these days anyway

@daveys

2 жыл бұрын

- I dug out my TZ-20 and out taking a few pics. That together with Alphonso Dunn’s urban sketching video series will provide me with hours of fun!

How do you set up the zoom rocker to go between the popular focal modes?

@GeorgeHolden

2 жыл бұрын

Under the blue custom settings (blue panner symbol) on page 9 there's a zoom lever option - you can change that to incremental, then it's good to go!

I have the Canon M200 with the kit lens for the streets. Then i got the Google pixel 6, even more discreet. I might get the clip-on ones next. Wish they shoot raw though.

@GeorgeHolden

2 жыл бұрын

Oh nice, yeah I'm keen to get an iPhone with raw when the 14 is out

Excellent, I have this camera (from MPB) I am a fuji User but this is the camera I reach for.

@GeorgeHolden

Жыл бұрын

That's interesting! Which Fuji do you use?

What is the sync speed? The linked page doesn't say.

I had this, great camera.

@GeorgeHolden

Жыл бұрын

👍

Hey George, do you know if they allow the A7C with something like a sandwich style lens at festivals?

@GeorgeHolden

2 жыл бұрын

That's a great question, it depends if it's a day or a weekend - if it's a day they will spot it and potentially take away if they don't allow professional cameras (a camera with interchangeable lens) but if it's a weekend you can hide it at the bottom of your bag and sneak it in. It's worth checking on their website beforehand as to what they allow - if you have time it's worth emailing someone from the festival and ask for their permission to bring in a camera, then bring their email on your phone to show at the door. Some festivals are very chill but others allow pro cameras only to official photographers with press passes

Had it and they are amazing cameras for the money.

@GeorgeHolden

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah tremendous value, mine only cost £154 😅

you sell presets or have any processing tutorials? Love the look of your work

@GeorgeHolden

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I have two packs available in my description

If you get the chance then try the Lumix G100 camera, much maligned but rather good.

What are your settings for pictures?

Wonderful

İ got lx100, gotta clean the dust from the sensor

Bro, is there a Luther Rose in the bottom corner? Nice! 😄

@GeorgeHolden

2 жыл бұрын

Yorkshire all day everyday 😄

nice video! The photos are from Piccadilly gardens aren't they! wow, i miss the place.

@GeorgeHolden

2 жыл бұрын

Yes they are! Taken when we were here viewing apartments 😂 now live in Manchester full time!

Fujifilm X-E3 or X-E4 are my pick for small and street

I have an LX 100 that I use for traveling. In some ways it is my favorite camera in some ways. Decent in low light. I use the Topaz suite of software and with Gigapixel and Sharpen as part of the workflow the 12mp sensor is not an issue at all. Really fun camera. About 6 or 7 months ago I was trying to get a quick pic after getting out of the pool I slipped and hit the lens on a table pretty much killing it. Luckily I found another on eBay and in a few days I was back in business. I once used it for a 4k video of a tour that I needed to publish. I had managed to forget the charger for my main video camera so in desperation I used the LX 100. The video turned out nicely and the AFC in 4k was surprisingly good. I do prefer the silver and brown version.

@GeorgeHolden

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear you got it fixed after an accident, that's a nightmare! Yeah I've been pleasantly surprised by the AFC, it's genuinely better than the GH5 😂

Hey, really like the look of the photos. Do you use a filter profile from the camera? Or use presets later on?

@GeorgeHolden

Жыл бұрын

Hi! Yes I use a diffusion filter on the lens already and then I use my Colorplus Preset from my Film Stock Preset Pack

Thanks for your review. I had a giggle with the predictive text underneath... this camera is the "Lunatics Alex 100". :)

@GeorgeHolden

2 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha I need to fix when I'm back at my laptop 😅

You've got good taste in art, I see on your wall "The Wave" by Katsushika Hokusai. You may not know Hokusai was so under appreciated in his day, his prints were used to wrap fish.