Do camera's ever have software updates? I think the panorama could be better on this camera, just curious if Panasonic ever updates the software.
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I have never looked into that. I imagine that if there are firmware updates you could find them on Panasonics website. Probably best to have the camera registered first.
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Thanks for your recommendation of the Panasonic Lumix LZ8. (Like others in this dialogue, I'm looking to replace a Nikon that was very disappointing.) It's been three years since your post, and I've noticed that it's hard now to find an LZ8. Is there a newer Panasonic you'd recommend with the same enthusiasm now? Thanks for your help.
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Like other responses, I have used the Panasonic app successfully on an Android phone. There is a noticeable lag when taking a picture. I have not timed it but feels close to 1/2 to 3/4 a second. The live display is also delayed and is probably show at 10 frames/sec. ( but again I have not timed it.) So I would not recommend the interface for taking action shots. It is fine for group portrait shots - especially to get the framing right, but not to catch that fleeting expression. Best use I have found is for a remote shutter release of a long exposure when camera is on a tripod.
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Update. This camera does pano a lil different than what I was used to. I was used to snap and then move, snap and then move, snap and then move and then stitch it together. This camera you press and release shutter. Then pan camera. It does the rest automatically. If it shows 'cannot' just redo. If it shows you a very quick preview, the pano worked and you have a pic. What I don't like, sometimes parts of the pic is blank, guess it couldn't quite do the rest. It could also be the exposure latitude is too much. Exposure is right on if it does work. On my old camera where you stitch, the exposure might change and you have different color sky for each block of pic. Also when I picked 360, the pic showed around 280 and the rest was blackened out.
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I think what may help is motion detection. I already asked the tech support guy and he said they are working towards this functionality. I would think it be done soon over the next release or two. So far my camera works great so over all its a good by. good luck ;)
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I think I will buy the Panasonic Lumix ZS3 hybrid camera when more positive reviews are available, probably in April. It has stereo sound recording, usable zoom while taking video and 3" 460K resolution LCD. The only minor drawback with it is it does not support manual mode. There is no RAW mode too at this time, but that's software and they can easily add that later in new firmware. It also costs about $50 more than the SX200.Of course the SX1 IS is better, but that is a different class of camera and too bulky for light traveling.
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Hi. This camera does allow you to take photos remotely from your smart phone (IOS for sure) and is pretty easy to setup. It also has a fish eye mode not quite sure about the panorama however. Hope this helps. Happy shooting Alexanderlamar.com
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Not aware of any software updates. Have not had any issues with mine and it runs non-stop. If it's pretty new and you are having issues, I would return to amazon. This is my second Pandigital frame & have no issues with either.
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I have recorded video on my panasonic digital camera from time to time, but I primarily take stills so I cannot attest to the hd video......but the stills come out great.
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Mine worked less than a year and I returned it back to Panasonic for repair but it's been over two months and still haven't heard an update. I have called and emailed with very little luck on getting the problem resolved.
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If you buy this make sure to update the software. I use a Canon iP90 with it after upgrading the software - it's great
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To the best of my knowledge, the S110 does not support shooting in panoramic mode. I have not seen this mode while going through the menus of the S110, nor can I find any reference to panorama mode in the S110's manual. However, you can shoot multiple overlapping images, then use 3rd party "stitching" software to make a panorama.
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Dean, the only sofeware I have found is the software that came with the cameras, but I hate it! Did you not get the disc when you bought the cameras? If not, I would be happy to send you one, I have 12. I find the cameras to work well, but the software terrible and have not found anything else compatible. I understand the cameras are now obsolete. THe company went out of business. Should you find something let me know,please. tnt6125@aol.com. thanks Tom
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I keep looking to see if there is a press release on an update to the FZ100, but so far nothing. I expected it to be updated on the 21 July, as Panasonic have released new FZ series cameras on that date each year. The FZ100 and FZ40/45 were both released on that date last year, however on the 21st they only released an updated version of the FZ40/45 namely the FZ47/48. No mention of the FZ100, or as I have seen speculated elsewhere could be called the FZ150 or FZ200. If the store you looked at showed the model as discontinued, it may indicate something is about to happen, but not just yet.
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I purchased both these cameras at the same time, the sony at my local best buy and a panasonic on amazon. They are pretty close to the same, the sony has a little more true color indoors but the panasonic has more vibrant colors outdoor. The sony looks a little more washed out outside. I was impressed with both cameras low light recording. The image stabilizer worked a little better on the sony I thought, the problem I have with the panasonic is that it almost tries to overcorrect the shake. It seemed any time I used the touch screen while recording (ie...zooming) I notice a slight jump in the picture. I think with a little practice I can eliminate this by how hard I tap the screen, but it's touchy. I didn't seem to have that problem with the sony. The panasonic gets a little warm in your hand, but considering I use it in a hockey arena it doubles as a hand warmer! The panasonic comes with a video light and a hotshoe and u have more manual settings. The software that comes with both is crap, plan on buying third party editing software no matter wich way u go. Is the difference worth the $70 more I paid for the sony? probably not, I can buy an extra battery and SD card for the pan. If you could find them for about the same price though, I would go for the sony.
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I called Panasonic yesterday and they said it will be released very shortly (2 days to 2 weeks). They are also mailing me the firmware. I guess TV can automatically pick up the update if it is connected.
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i got the DMC-FZ200K and got the freakin japanese camera, and it says its for US market in the box, i dont know why panasonic would do this to me, maybe try the DMC-FZ200 no K