My Encounter With LUMIX LX3

I always wanted to change my old camera.

resized_canon-ixus850IS My camera, Canon IXUS 850 IS, has served me well all these years. Been to many parties, and got many phone contacts of ~~chicks~~ friends, and many many many many photos for ahbing blog and fuizaibing blog (old blog). The photos taken by this camera has probably showed more than 100,000 times to readers.

I started to became fussy about the quality of the photos. I compare to newer cameras. Therefor, I decided to get a new camera. Looked around for camera reviews, Panasonic LUMIX LX3 is always the recommended one. I am happy with current camera, but… I just feel like spending money. And that is my reason to change camera HEHEHEHEHE.

After much thought (and countless brainwash by photography kaki). I decided to by this camera through online shop – Topbuy.com.au. They offer the best price at that moment.

I placed my payment and I waited for the camera to arrive, everyday. One month passed, and the camera has not arrive yet. I contact the customer service and they said the order was not processed, no more stock in their inventory and they returned my money.

What the fuck.

But seems like friends around me are more upset ^^; They keep complaining about that online shop. I did not complain much. Probably it’s not the time yet.

I wanted that camera to take food photos for restaurant reviews at one of my website, Brisbane Student Guide. But since I’ve decided to go back Malaysia for good. “Aiya I don’t need that camera anymore la I am going back liao. No need take food photo anymore” I said to myself.

One month passed, a friend of mine, Ryan, wrote a blog entry about compact cameras. He ask his readers to expect the ultimate compact camera, The Leica series. Whoaaaa damn my desire to buy camera kena burn gao gao. But fairly disappointed to know that camera cost USD$1,995. Wayyy out of my budget.

After rounds of comparison, the most suitable camera for me is still undoubtedly Panasonic LUMIX LX3.

Besides that, one of my favourite blogger, Dannychoo, uses Panasonic LUMIX LX3 to take photos too. My heart feels so itchy… fucking itchy.

*rhyme* I’ve got a feeling! That tonight I will get a new toy.. that tonight I will get a new toy.. that tonight I will get a new, new toy~ woohoooo

On the last day of September, I decided to look for second hand Panasonic LUMIX LX3 at eBay (suddenly got feel). A new listing was posted for 10 days, and the listing was up only 10 minutes. The starting bid is AUD$399, buyout price is AUD$499. The owner claimed he only took 200 images, bought from a camera house at Brisbane and it comes with original receipt and warranty.

The original priced I previously paid online was $647. $499 for second hand, almost brand new. What the fuck?!

I bought the item immediately -___- I swear this is my fastest decision to spend so much money online without thinking twice. I leave my contact number to the seller, and he called me 3 minutes after I paid the item.

“Can I get the camera from you tomorrow?” I said.

“Alright! Meet at city” replied the seller with heavy Aussie slang. Soon I found out he is 50 years old white collar who works in middle of Brisbane CBD.

We exchange numbers. Met up the next day… and guess what? I am a proud owner of Panasonic LUMIX LX3 now

JENG JENG JENG…..

The camera looks a bit dusty… because… I used it whole afternoon, haven’t clean it yet ^^; I will review the camera soon. Join my Twitter to get updates!