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^ Who knows, maybe they'll actually rent you one!
You're probably right (ugh), but it's worth hoping:btw, apparently the G11 won't be available until a little bit into October. So... yeah, no sense in waiting to see if it'll be available in time since it likely won't.
Available in September 2009
Smaller aperture = larger number (ie.: f/16) = less light = more depth of field(smaller = less depth in focus).
Yup, exactly my point: even zoomed out, compact cameras have such insanely-wide focal lengths that they get everything in focus almost all the time.fun fact: at its widest my S3 reaches hyperfocal DOF at 1.4 feet
Comparing it to the G11 I have noted down the following pros and cons:
LX3 PROs
1) better wide angle (24mm instead of 28mm);
2) brighter lenses (F2.0 - F2.8 instead of F2.8 - F4.5)
3) smaller;
4) 110g lighter;
5) about 100$ cheaper;
7) besides the 4:3 and 16:9 it supports the 3:2 image ratio (the G11 supports 4:3 and 16:9 only);
8) better image quality compared to the G10 (I am looking forward to see a comparison with the G11).
LX3 CONS
1) doesn't have a swivel LCD;
2) has a short zoom range (2.5x instead of 5x)
3) doesn't have a viewfinder.
Unless I'm mistaken, that appears to be a P&S. I already own one, I don't need another.If you're looking at the LX3, take a gander at the ZS3 Pana as well. better zoom and still does 720p vid. Cheaper as a plus.
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/specs/Panasonic/panasonic_dmczs3.asp