I've owned several Lumix FZ-cameras, the 20, 50, and 100. Does this thing work OK? any extras?
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This is an OLD model--the one right before the FZ50; identical other than ISO settings and a pre-tweak to the Venus engine. A great camera in it's day. I still have yet to come across an all in one bridge camera with the ease of use as this one. The zoom, manual focus, and button layout were awesome. However, image quality isn't going to be as nice as the newer cameras and this one is pretty old.
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my friend. who recommended this to me for a Nikon, uses it with a Panasonic Lumix just fine. However, this might be a special case, but this is out there too. http://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/50587229 I think part of his issue though is with the channels lining up. Low batteries also affect how well this works, so be aware of that. If they're low, your functions will be severely limited. :)
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It works great. The only issue i've had is i am very forgetful sometimes i forget to check the light management system and i take a really dark/light photo. Just make sure you don't have any standards set high the photos on black and white film look good but the color ones look really vintage. Also i don't know where your camera is coming from and what condition it's in. I got mine in very good condition and it looked practically new. If you buy it only take pictures from 3.9 feet away unless you have a close up lense. If you do take a picture close up it'll turn out blurry. Which means you have to have someone take a picture for you if you want to be in it. The film is a little expensive too. It works great. The only issue i've had is i am very forgetful sometimes i forget to check the light management system and i take a really dark/light photo. Just make sure you don't have any standards set high the photos on black and white film look good but the color ones look really vintage. Also i don't know where your camera is coming from and what condition it's in. I got mine in very good condition and it looked practically new. If you buy it only take pictures from 3.9 feet away unless you have a close up lense. If you do take a picture close up it'll turn out blurry. Which means you... » Read More It works great. The only issue i've had is i am very forgetful sometimes i forget to check the light management system and i take a really dark/light photo. Just make sure you don't have any standards set high the photos on black and white film look good but the color ones look really vintage. Also i don't know where your camera is coming from and what condition it's in. I got mine in very good condition and it looked practically new. If you buy it only take pictures from 3.9 feet away unless you have a close up lense. If you do take a picture close up it'll turn out blurry. Which means you have to have someone take a picture for you if you want to be in it. The film is a little expensive too. « Show Less
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I'm a bit of a lens snob too, being a contax shooter. I bought the Lumix fz50 for my wife and it arrived yesterday, and let me tell you, it is fantastic; best digital camera I've ever held. We considered the nikon d80, but my wife preferred the LCD preview on the Lumix, and although it is easy to use, the manual options are versatile. FZ50 is not lighter than the nikon, but on the other hand, it has a 420mm Leica lens, so it does the job of two lenses. The price is incredibly low, I think because once you get out of the 300 dollar range, people think they need skip over to a DSLR. They're wrong! Lumix provides all you need with a Leica lens.
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Hello.I tested the flash on my two cameras (Canon 50D and Fujifilm S9100) without any problem.and how that Flash is completely manual only uses the central terminal of the camera to shoot, I do not have problems to use with it.Greetings.
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yes it works fine with my Canon 60d----however, I wound up replacing mine with a much improved version (same manufacturer, different brand name, just as cheap), the Fotga DP500II----available through eBay ("fotocola")--the reason I upgraded is the EZFoto has too much play in the gear, which makes an irritating clicking noise when you are filming---also the Fotga has double gear wheels which is much better for switching lenses---and it has 2 hard stops---and the gear play is much reduced---all in all a far, far superior product for the same money---you may have to shop separately for the rails & plate---there are hundreds of them for cheap online Have one to sell? Sell it yourself Details about Fotga DP500II yes it works fine with my Canon 60d----however, I wound up replacing mine with a much improved version (same manufacturer, different brand name, just as cheap), the Fotga DP500II----available through eBay ("fotocola")--the reason I upgraded is the EZFoto has too much play in the gear, which makes an irritating clicking noise when you are filming---also the Fotga has double gear wheels which is much better for switching lenses---and it has 2 hard stops---and the gear play is much reduced---all in all a far, far superior product for the same money---you may have to shop separately... » Read More yes it works fine with my Canon 60d----however, I wound up replacing mine with a much improved version (same manufacturer, different brand name, just as cheap), the Fotga DP500II----available through eBay ("fotocola")--the reason I upgraded is the EZFoto has too much play in the gear, which makes an irritating clicking noise when you are filming---also the Fotga has double gear wheels which is much better for switching lenses---and it has 2 hard stops---and the gear play is much reduced---all in all a far, far superior product for the same money---you may have to shop separately for the rails & plate---there are hundreds of them for cheap online Have one to sell? Sell it yourself Details about Fotga DP500II « Show Less
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I think this is a timly update from panasonic now, I have FZ28 its a nice camera, with these few addons i am sure FZ-35 will be a best seller, recording in Stereo with MP4 for small size was desperately needed. when you buy, dont forget to buy 8Gb Class-6 memory card with a Tripod and Camera Case. these are must have., enjoy
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I wholly agree with the FZ 150 camera assessments on this forum. I have been shooting with a Nikon D90 and an Olympus EPL-2. Two months ago I got this Panasonic and sold the EPL-2 because it is basically a smaller and lighter version of the APS-C SLRs. Whereas the FZ150 is not only packed with features and produces great but not professional images, it does have a built-in zoom and that's what I wanted outside of an SLR. After using it on my Beijing vacation for the past 8 days averaging about 200 images a day, the one wish list I have is for an extended battery grip. This camera is so useful it is with me all the time, so the grip will play a big part in ergonomic comfort where portraits and the handling will be easier. As is, I do find the camera grip to be too small for comfort. Obviously this is my personal opinion since outside of SLR's this thing is not physically small relatively speaking. If anyone knows of such a grip, please share. Finally though sometimes I really do miss the high quality images only an SLR could achieve with the right fast lens. When I hiked 2 hours up, and then 2 hours down, the Great Wall of China, I did not miss the extra weight a bit. :)
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Yes, but this flash is made for the lumix gh3 & gh4 with wireless ttl flash. & the fz70 don 't have that feature, so you are paying more for features that you can not use. Just buy only the dmw- fl360. No L after 360. Or metz 36 for panasonic(Germany) or nissin di466 for lumix, which are cheaper, but excellent alternatives. Almost half the price (100-150 $) & they are smaller & compact, nice for the fz70.
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hi Holly, honestly this camera was buyed by my mother in law, i highly recomended her to buy another brand, lumix by the way. What i think about nikon is that is a very triky brand, too complicated sometimes, mostly for amateur users (like me), so in that matter, i´m agree on somethings Joseph said about it.finally, to answer your question, in general is not a bad camera but i rather another brand, thats personal, but if i buy any kind and it comes with any issue, i definitly wouldn´t buy it again, even of the same brand
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Hello,On EXR and Auto mode I've found my images in low light to be sub par without using the flash - which then can unfortunately cause it's own set of problems. However, as I learn the camera I find adjusting the settings and really depending on the manual as a reference guide, along with youtube tutorial videos that my low and dim light photos are improving. I'm an Amateur at this stage of course but more advanced photographers would have an effortless time taking great shots in low light conditions. If you're shopping around check out the Panasonic FZ200 and the Sony DDSC-HX300 both have won tremendous accolades for low light performance. Hope this helps! Hello,On EXR and Auto mode I've found my images in low light to be sub par without using the flash - which then can unfortunately cause it's own set of problems. However, as I learn the camera I find adjusting the settings and really depending on the manual as a reference guide, along with youtube tutorial videos that my low and dim light photos are improving. I'm an Amateur at this stage of course but more advanced photographers would have an effortless time taking great shots in low light conditions. If you're shopping around check out the Panasonic FZ200 and the Sony... » Read More Hello,On EXR and Auto mode I've found my images in low light to be sub par without using the flash - which then can unfortunately cause it's own set of problems. However, as I learn the camera I find adjusting the settings and really depending on the manual as a reference guide, along with youtube tutorial videos that my low and dim light photos are improving. I'm an Amateur at this stage of course but more advanced photographers would have an effortless time taking great shots in low light conditions. If you're shopping around check out the Panasonic FZ200 and the Sony DDSC-HX300 both have won tremendous accolades for low light performance. Hope this helps! « Show Less
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Yes, but this flash is made for the lumix gh3 & gh4 with wireless ttl flash. & the fz70 don 't have that feature, so you are paying more for features that you can not use. Just buy onlythe dmw- fl360. No L after 360. Or metz 36 for panasonic(Germany) or nissin di466 for lumix,which are cheaper, but excellent alternatives. Almost half the price (100-150 $) & they are smaller & compact, nice for the fz70.
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Yes it is compatible with the DMC-FZ 200. I tested it yesterday and it seems to work well. All photos correctly exposed both in Auto and P settings in the camera. Tested the camera about 1.5 meter from the subject and also about 5 meters. Tested also bounce, and it works too.
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I know it works great with the 70-200 L series. I took the combo to Austin for the F1 race and got some great shots while shooting shutter priority.
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I just got the flash yesterday and tried it on several FZ1000 programmed exposure settings. It works perfectly. The flash tube even zooms in and out in response to the lens zoom position. I tried it as a direct flash and bounce flash and it works beautifully. It works as well as do my Canon flashes on my Canon SLR cameras.
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I'm using the same Raynox with my fz200 with good results. It comes with the necessary thread adapters. It would be good if I could get mine to work with the adapter tube as well for extra support, but the Panasonic original adapter tube has a ridge inside towards the back that interferes. It just won't fit. I've considered trying the cheaper "knock-off" adapter tube that I've seen available, but haven't tried that yet. Meanwhile, I just make sure to give extra support by the way I hold the camera and lens when shooting. Luckily, the Raynox converter is quite light weight.
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Thank You so much for taking the time to post! In fact, I ended up with the Lumix ZS3 and have found it to be pretty quick. There is also a Burst mode which is quite good and works well as long as you have plenty of light, daylight is best. Now, I'll have to explore the 4/3 cameras too - just for fun.