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Subject: [OM] Re: LX-2 redux - new dpreview of the LX-2
From: Chuck Norcutt <chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 11 Oct 2006 19:31:55 -0400
The more I read about Panasonic's noise problems the more I wonder if 
the Olympus/Panasonic tie is the reason we haven't seen an E-3.

Chuck Norcutt

Bill Pearce wrote:

>>Unfortunately, it appears that the fears I expressed earlier were
>>justified. A real shame, as it's otherwise such an impressive camera
>>with a great lens.
> 
> No one more sorry than I. I was set to pull the pin on this one, until I saw 
> the sample photos with the review. I can't entirely say I'm surprised, but 
> very dissapointed. I'm appalled that Leica has taken on with Panasonic, and 
> these crappy sensors. I understand that the "special tweeks" applied to the 
> software regard color rendition. It would seem that there is too much noise 
> to be successfully reduced.
> 
> I'm also sorry that this is a partner with Olympus. Let's hope that 
> Panasonic isn't the new sensor supplier. Kodak sensors have a reputation for 
> good results are the low speed, but high noise as ISO's climb. It seems that 
> Panasonic is worse.
> 
> Bill Pearce
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