Panasonic FX 500 not popular Despite very favorable expert reviews this camera is rarely spoken of on forums . Any one know why?
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I do not have this cameara, but have been waivering back and forth for more than a week about buying it. Perhaps my reasons for such are the same that answer your question: there are such very mixed reviews about this camera, by users of all levels. Makes it hard to decide for me.
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Ahhh... Maybe this is the case. There is a great site I have gone to called Trustedreviews.com. It has high ratings there, but I have to admit that test photos are not as good as the Fx35. They are not significantly worse, though. I have been reading the user responses to the professional reviews to the various cameras. On the one hand that helps, on the other... just adds to my confusion about what to actually buy! :)
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I have the camera for 2 days and I am pleased with it. It has many options and is somewhat complicated to use. I would go on the forums on dprerview.com before you pick a camera
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Hey Sean,I am eager to see your new posts about your camera. Since the prices are dropping dramatically here, I will order one soon myself. On another site, someone said that one of the issues with people... not the camera is that they keep expecting it to do what a DSLR (I think that is right/ I am inexperienced here) does. What are soft images?
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I ordered this camera from Amazon yesterday.I liked the small size, manual controls , wide lens. I hope, despite its luke warm reception from forum posters that it works for me.
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Okay M.I got my camera last night. I took a couple of pictures on my in to work this morning. I am going to post them after I make this post. I don't know what people are complaining about when they complain that the pictures are blurry. The pictures I took were extremely sharp. For the sample picture go the listed item. I will post more pictures by Sunday. Feel free to email me if you have any questions (superat06@gmail.com)Sean
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I liked my older model of the Panasonic Lumix - only thing - I dropped too many times and now it's not working and I really want to get a new camera - but am hesitant about another brand - I am hoping this is the one to get and the people that said the quality wasn't good - I'm hoping that they are wrong. If you print "zoomed" photos - they are usually not as good unless you have an SLR with a zoom lens. I figured that would be the case here.
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Dear M Yamamoto, sorry to disturb you again, but your opinion is precious.In the above situation, please where do you locate Sony Nex 7 and where is Leica in all this and vs Panasonic?Deep thanks
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I know this was forever ago, but... I'd answer with: much better than any point and shoot, not as good as other dslr cameras. it is noisy at higher iso and noisy at longer exposures compared to other dslr cameras.
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I can't wait for a reviewer to get their hands on the HS20. Sounds great on paper.HS20 reportedly has Bigger CMOS sensor and faster circuits (along with a few other fixes, plus remote shutter release capable, more frames per second, SDXC, and includes a proper bayonet mounted hood).HS10 at under $400 sounded too good to be true, this sounds more like it, how it is worth the extra dough.DP Review reports the basics (propaganda):http://www.dpreview.com/news/1101/11010513fujifilmhs20exr.asp
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It's a great camera for those who don't want to slug around more than one lens. It shoots extremely good photos. Its compact size and superb image quality are perfect for street photographers. It's not fast enough for professional work for, say, in wedding photography. I would compare this to a poor man's Leica. I'm upset with Sony for abandoning any firmware work on the camera; that's something you'd probably not experience with Leica. Many people (including me) have complained that the camera's focusing is too slow--something that could be fixed by a firmware patch. But there's no support at all on the Sony website. I think a fair price for this is around $1800 for new. It really is a great camera. But if you can find one for barely used, I think $1500 is acceptable. It's more expensive than the Fuji XT1, but the lens on the RX1 is amazing. The sensor is fantastic. It's easy to use and handles well.
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Hi there kkrome25! Panasonic has been known to manufacture high quality electronics at low prices. Its a brand name without the brand price just like with Sony, Canon or Nikon. It is no exception with the FZ-50. Unlike some companies which engages in quality over quantity (much like German brands), Panasonic does both--mass producing products with high quality. It is also one of the few Japanese brands that still proudly displays "Made in Japan". A lot of Japanese products now are either made in China or some other countries. I have a Sony Bravia TV that is made in China and a Canon mini-DV camcorder that is also made in China. But my FZ-50 is made in Japan. Hi there kkrome25! Panasonic has been known to manufacture high quality electronics at low prices. Its a brand name without the brand price just like with Sony, Canon or Nikon. It is no exception with the FZ-50. Unlike some companies which engages in quality over quantity (much like German brands), Panasonic does both--mass producing products with high quality. It is also one of the few Japanese brands that still proudly displays "Made in Japan". A lot of Japanese products now are either made in China or some other countries. I have a Sony Bravia TV that is made in China and a... » Read More Hi there kkrome25! Panasonic has been known to manufacture high quality electronics at low prices. Its a brand name without the brand price just like with Sony, Canon or Nikon. It is no exception with the FZ-50. Unlike some companies which engages in quality over quantity (much like German brands), Panasonic does both--mass producing products with high quality. It is also one of the few Japanese brands that still proudly displays "Made in Japan". A lot of Japanese products now are either made in China or some other countries. I have a Sony Bravia TV that is made in China and a Canon mini-DV camcorder that is also made in China. But my FZ-50 is made in Japan. « Show Less
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I believe the issue is that Amazon sold out of them (this seems to be a very popular camera), and the third party sellers are charging a higher price due to the demand. It's not anything Amazon's done, $999 isn't their price.
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According to this New York Times 12/07 roundup of &lt; $300 pocket digital cameras http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/06/technology/personaltech/06pogue.html the F50fd bested all of the other cameras in the review for image quality, and specifically for low-light situations. It claims that the larger sensor size (not the megapixels) is the reason. Quotes from the review: "The 12-megapixel photos are delightful; indoors, outdoors, with the flash or without." and ... "amazing natural-light performance." ------------------------------------------ Edit: Hmm, but check out also the Customer Reviews above, that say high ISO (low light settings) images have noise reduction artifacts? What was David Pogue thinking, then?
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Thanks for the input and advice. I'm new to high-end(expensive) digital camera market. I realized after I posted this question that the camera is sold out or otherwise unavailable now and it could take a month or two to get one even if I ordered today. I'll definitely look into buying one in the next few months.
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The F19826 is fantastic I'm really pleased with it AS A CAMERA. However, it has developed a fault and Foscam are taking forever to deal with it and I've had very little communication from them. As a baby monitor....the sound quality is awful! So probably not.
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Have you made a decision? I'm in the same boat. Got a bunch of Sony DVs but the camera is huge. Time to move to HD. I like the Canon HF M40 because its got alot of the same optics as the G10 at half the price. The Pan has a much better range on the wide end, so I'm torn. Not sure if the Pan features are as good as the Canon otherwise.
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I am having the SAME problem ... I did all this research and determined that the 880IS was the camera for me. And I saw a number of posts indicating that people were paying around two fifty for it. And now ... I cannot find it ANYWHERE!! Does anyone know if it is discontinued or replaced by a newer model?
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Thank you so much for the tip. I never intended to use the camera for video, so therfore I never read the instructions. I really wish the camera came with a manual. We travel a lot and the camera has so many functions I don't keep up. But I must say I love the Panasonic, the pictures are terriffic. I'm a SLR person, and got the Pansonic for ease of use and not having to lug all the lenses etc. around.
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I too am wondering the same question. Picked up the 1100IS the other day for $150 but now I see the 770IS for $160. I know MP's aren't too important on the little cameras (not DSLR's) but can't help to think the 770IS is better because of it. Anyone have a tech opinion of the two?
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Hi S. Schappa, I am not sure that it has been discontinued, that is news to me. I just bought mine new in Nov 2010 Thanksgiving time frame through Amazon. Its been taking great photos, I know its predesessor s100fs has performed very well and there has been some discussion as to which is a superior camera. I am not profficient enough to give an educated opinion, however I will say I am very hapy with the s200exr. I'm not sure how long any camera stay's in production I get the immpression that the manufacturers change up features regularly as they try to advance the technology or sell any new gizmo.Jeff Hi S. Schappa, I am not sure that it has been discontinued, that is news to me. I just bought mine new in Nov 2010 Thanksgiving time frame through Amazon. Its been taking great photos, I know its predesessor s100fs has performed very well and there has been some discussion as to which is a superior camera. I am not profficient enough to give an educated opinion, however I will say I am very hapy with the s200exr. I'm not sure how long any camera stay's in production I get the immpression that the manufacturers change up features regularly as they try to advance the technology or sell... » Read More Hi S. Schappa, I am not sure that it has been discontinued, that is news to me. I just bought mine new in Nov 2010 Thanksgiving time frame through Amazon. Its been taking great photos, I know its predesessor s100fs has performed very well and there has been some discussion as to which is a superior camera. I am not profficient enough to give an educated opinion, however I will say I am very hapy with the s200exr. I'm not sure how long any camera stay's in production I get the immpression that the manufacturers change up features regularly as they try to advance the technology or sell any new gizmo.Jeff « Show Less
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I am not a regular 'reviewer' on amazon, and there are plenty of great reviews regarding your camera and this camera. That said, I am a huge fan of this camera. The jump from the DX format (yours) to the full frame FX format (D600), is clear. For the price, you can't beat it. It is expensive, but as good as nearly any in the Nikon professional lineup.
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Then I'd say it's a matter of timing, patience, and priorities. There are other MFT cameras. Perhaps one of those would suit? Otherwise, wait for the GH2.