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Subject: Re: [OM] Digital compact
From: Tom Fenwick <super.wide@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, 21 Apr 2009 14:08:13 +0100
Reminds me to mention that my g10 is available again due to a currency  
misunderstanding..!

Like new with all bits and 4gb sandisk e3 for around 300 ukp shipped  
in the uk...

Tom

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On 21 Apr 2009, at 11:38, john.duggan wrote:

>
> Hi all,
>       Having recently spent a week in Hong Kong I found it hard work  
> lugging around a Canon 40D with Canon 17/85 lens, Tokina 12/24 lens  
> and Canon 70/200 f4.
> A mate had just bought a Lumix Lx3 and the lowlight shots he  
> produced really impressed. Lovely shots around the bars of Hong Kong  
> along with street scenes etc. It was at this point that I decided  
> that digital compacts "had come of age".
> Returning home I resolved to get myself a decent compact. Talked to  
> a friend who manages a local camera shop and tried out the Lumix. It  
> really is a brilliant camera! However I walked out of the door with  
> a Canon G9!  Why?
> The Canon's controls were just more user friendly..ISO change dial  
> etc.
> More "weight" to the camera...fitted my large hands better. Ditto  
> buttons. Much longer telephoto...LX3 only goes to 60mm BUT has a  
> brilliant 26mm f2 wide end!
> G9 was used...BUT MINT. approx 300 shots taken..I knew the owner.As  
> such it came at a hefty $150 discount...with full 12 months Guarantee.
> However it was a very near run thing. For anyone wanting a wide  
> angle to standard lens compact with amazing low light performance  
> you will NOT find a better camera than the Lumix.
> http://www.lawrenceripsher.com/blog/2008/08/panasonic-lx3-review---introduction-part-1.html
>
> Regards
>   John Duggan,
>      Wales, UK
>
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