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DxO Labs has announced the availability of DxO Optics Pro v6.5.4, which adds RAW image processing support for the Olympus E-PL2, Panasonic LX5 and Sony A580. Additionally, the new version adds 69 new optics modules for a number of other camera models.
Additional info can be found on DxO’s website.
The Panasonic Lumix LX5 is a 10.1MP advanced point and shoot camera. It features a bright f/2.0 max aperture lens with a 3.8x optical zoom (24-90mm equivalent). The LX5 also captures HD video in AVCHD Lite format and offers a 3-inch, 460k-dot resolution LCD. The LX5 serves as a follow-up to the highly regarded LX3 model.
The Panasonic LX5 should be available in August 2010 at an initial retail price of $499.95.
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Although Panasonic has not yet released a press statement concerning the LX5, the new camera has been displayed on Panasonic’s website with complete specifications. [Read more…]
The Panasonic LX3 has been one of the most popular point and shoot cameras since it was introduced in 2008. Two years is an eternity in point & shoot camera world, but the Panasonic LX3 has remained one of the best-performing cameras around.
So, it certainly makes sense to hear about rumors of a replacement for the LX3. And signs point to a successor named the Panasonic LX5. [Read more…]