LX3 - DIY LENS & RAIN HOOD

maudlin demonstrates a 13 step process to create a custom lens and rain hood for the LX3. Check out the full info at instructables.com



Note: all images by maudlin atsource instructables.com

LX3 - VIMEO GROUP

Lx3 photography blog just launched a vimeo group. This is a call to all the LX3 users. Come on vimeo, get into the Lx3 photography group. Share your HD videos on one platform, use the vimeo forum to share ideas and tricks about the LX3. We need you all :). The Lx3 photography group can be found at vimeo.com/groups/lx3photography

LX3 - LUMIX AWARDS

Win a Lumix LX3 at the Lumix award. Grand price is a G1. The two runners-ups will receive a LX3. This year's theme is "Living Planet". The announcement of the Lumix Award winners will be on the May 4, 2009. More info at panasonic.eu

LX3 - LIP DUB MUSIC VIDEO

" Mademoiselle " Shot in the LX3's black & white mode and edited in Final cut.

Note: video by Raphael Parmentier

LX3 - ON BOARD - 04

Few fresh LX3 aerial videos published by PhotoShip One at vimeo.com



Note: all videos by PhotoShip One

LX3 - ON BOARD - 03

wep800 chose the LX3 for some FPV camera experimentation.
Enjoy :) You can check out other videos at vimeo.com

Note: vidoes by wep800 at Vimeo

LX3 - MACRO VIDEO

Short but nice representation of the macro video quality of the LX3.
This fantastic f2 macro ability of the LX3 should open new doors to
creative experimentation and I hope to see future productions soon.

Note: video by Helder Olino, check the HD version at vimeo.com

LX3 - JAPANESE CATALOG

Note: Source at mitsunari.blog


Note: Source at lumix-fan.net

LX3 - THE KILLER GERBIL

Visual artist Luthfi Mustafah aka "THE KILLER GERBIL" is publishing a personal photo blog exclusively shot on the Panasonic Lumix LX3. Sharing 10 daily snapshots since September 2008, the images are taken in my favorite format: the 16:9 format. You can discover his photoblog at thekillergerbilsnapshots

Note: image by Luthfi Mustafah

LX3 - MICROSCOPOGRAPHY

Nice microscopography use of the LX3 by Barry Carter.
Check out Barry's page for full description of the setup at pbase.com

Note: photo by Barry Carter

Note: photo by Barry Carter

LX3 VS ANYTING

Humble Technologies is proposing an original service. Sizeasy let's you virtually compare size bewteen items. You can have fun at experiment this at sizeasy.com

Note: Lumix LX3 (puple) VS Canon G9 (red) VS a credit card.

LX3 - APHOCAL PHOTOGRAPHY

Aphocal use of the LX3 for the Astronomy by Barry Carter.
Check out Barry Carter's page for full description of the setup at pbase.com

Note: photo by Barry Carter

Note: photo by Barry Carter

LX3 - HOT SHOE COVER (CHSC-L)

Here is a very nice shoe cover for the Lumix LX3 made by Richard Franiec.
This Delrin CNC machined hot shoe cover (CHSC-L) fits the LX3's hot shoe like a glove. It is sold for $9.95 (+ $3.00 for US ground sipping or $4.50 for worldwide shipping). You can soon have more information about the "CHSC-L" at kleptography.com. But you can already order by contacting Richard.


Note: images by Richard Franiec

LX3 - PREMIUM PACKAGE

Russsian Panasonic website is proposing a premium package in a serious
aluminum case. More info at panasonic.ru


Note: images by panasonic.ru

Info: Package includes original Panasonic
DMC-LX3 - Camera
DMW-LW46 - Wide angle
DMW-LND46 - ND filter (neutral density)
DMW-LMC46 - MC filter
DMW-LPL46 - PL filter (polarizer)
DMW-LA4 - Lens adapter (tube)
DMW-VF1 - Optical viewfinder
DMW-CLX3 - Leather case
CGA S005E - Batteries (2x)

LX3 - THIRD PARTY ACCESSORIES

Digital toy shop has a product page with third party accessories for the LX3.
Wide angle, tele, filters, tripods,...
You can have a look at this page at digitaltoyshop.com

LX3 - PARIS MONTMARTRE

Catching Montmartre's sunrise with the Lumix LX3. It was pretty windy and cold but peaceful and calm. First image looks like mattpainting, the LX3 was able to impress me again. Best buddy Philip Koch shooting as well with Canon 5D Mark II.

Note: all images taken with the LX3 by Christian Wilmes.

Note: Parisian scenery shoot from Montmartre's Sacré coeur.

Note: BWD mode

Philip Koch capturing Parisian sunrise with Canon5D MII

Philip Koch capturing Parisian sunrise with Canon5D MII

LX3 - OWNER TESTIMONIAL (VIDEO)

Small video posted by digitaltracker2257 . You can also check their official review and resource website at digitalcameratracker.com

LX3 - LOMO L-CASE

A lomo case for the LX3? It seems at least to fit pretty well :)
You can see more images of the LX3 at crazybar.net
The Lomo L-case can be found at at lomography.com

Note: image by crazybar.net




Note: product images by lomography.com

Lomo L-case info:
- Made in Egypt of genuine calfskin leather
- Snap-top closure for quick access
- Adjustable shoulder strap
- Great unisex style

LX3 - LOMO ACCESSORIES

Nice experiments using lomography equipment on the LX3.
Get more information and images at uwants.com.
Also check the whole lomography gear at lomography.com.


Note: images by Korsun

LX3 - MOMA NEW YORK (VIDEO)

individualEye captured the wonderful colors of Pipilotti Rist's opening in the MOMA in New York city.

LX3 - SCREEN PROTECTION (VIDEO)

LX3 - INTERVALOMETER REQUEST :)

LX3 - FIRMWARE VER1.2

A firmware update for the LX3 has been pubished and can be downloaded on the Japanese Panasonic page at panasonic.jp

This update includes: Firmware version 1.2 (2009/01/15)
1 Improved white balance performance with the DMW-FL220 flash unit
2 Shutter speed setting on iA and Scene mode when OIS is on
3 Exif information in the JPEG file

LX3 - FLIP BAC

Dave Kee gave the flip bac module on his LX3 a try. Waiting for a dedicated LX3 model you can already see how it looks like. (the flip bac module is not large enought to cover 100% of the LX3's LCD)

You can have more information about the flip bac module at flipbac.com
Also have a look at Dave Kee's flickr page at flickr.com




Note: photo by Dave Kee

Note: photo by Dave Kee

Note: photo by Dave Kee
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Note: Dave Kee's interesting LX3 flash bracket setup.

LX3 - FLICKR GROUP

If you like to see all kind of images taken wich the LX3 you can join the active "Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3" group that counts about 1700 members with a 12700 submissions at flickr.com

LX3 - HANDMADE LEATHER CASE

flickr member LX3er.China posted a couple of images of handmade leather cases for the LX3. They look pretty professional. You can have more info at flickr.com


Note: photo by LX3er.China

LX3 - UNDERWATER CASE BY 10BAR

This is the HS-DC-Pn-LX3. A professional aluminum housing compatible with Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 and Leica D-LUX 4.
With a 10bar resistance is it sold at about 900 US dollars.
More info at 10bar.com

Note: photo by 10bar.com

LX3 - LEICA MINI TRIPOD

flickr member Nokton is sharing some images of his pretty complete LX3 set.
You will notice the nice and rare Leica mini tripod.
You can have a look at his flickr page at flickr.com

Note: image by Nokton

LX3 - DIY FLASH DIFFUSER - 02

I am working on a flash diffuser for my Lumix LX3. I came up with this idea
to use a Ping-Pong ball as ball flash diffuser. I call it the" LX3 PONG" diffuser.
I am still in a prototype process but here is what I have done so far.
I am thinking of a attachment system that wont harm the flash mechanism.

Important note: In the case you are trying a similar manipulation on your LX3.
I am not responsible fore any malfunction or incident on your flash or any part
of your LX3. Always be very careful with your gear :) C.W

Note: Gear used for the quick prototype experiment
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PONG DIFFUSER A (left) and PONG DIFFUSER B (right)

Note: These are the first 2 prototypes, I might came up with something new
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PONG DIFFUSER A
Easy to attach and pretty stable, about 3,5 cm distance from the LX3 flash source.


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PONG DIFFUSER B
I still need to find a way to make it more stable, it is about 1,5 cm distance from the LX3 flash source. As it covers the whole flash it is actually bouncing light all around the place, real light ball.


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RESULTS:

Note: iA, flash on


Note: iA, PONG A diffuser


Note: iA, PONG B diffuser


Conclusion: I think that the diffuser is pretty effective, it eliminates that little harsh flash effect that you get in the iA mode while using the flash. However on other images I noticed a little color cast produced but the ping pong ball's material. A little yellowish cast which is actually nice compared to the very white color you get without the flash. I guess from one Ping Pong ball to the other you might get different tones.
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Update: I have been playing with a micro beauty dish concept but I need to revisit the design and element proportions. Right now the images samples are horrible.
I just found the idea of a beauty dish concept funny :)