Panasonic LUMIX ZS100. Snifff snifff...need recommendation
Jan 7, 2017 10:36:15 #
Hello and thank you ahead of time.
I have no clue as to how this happened...but, my beloved little expensive point and shoot has all theses vertical lines on the LCD, can no longer see photos in playback, nor view menu because of all the lines. Yet, it works perfectly through the view finder and the photos seen with my IPad are fine.
I thought that perhaps the very few drops of rain that touched it may have created the problem, but, no.
I took it to a camera shop to ask what the problem may be and he immediately told me that it would cost "at least" $300 to $350 to get it repaired and to contact Panasonic.
The repair price horrified me....apparently repairing an LCD is extremely expensive.
I spent hours trying to find a phone number for Panasonic to no available nor info on the internet about these lines on my camera...
Has anyone here experienced this?
Has anyone experienced Panasonic 's repair service?
No, I did not buy a warranty...
I would so appreciate any information you all might share?
Thank you, Edee
I have no clue as to how this happened...but, my beloved little expensive point and shoot has all theses vertical lines on the LCD, can no longer see photos in playback, nor view menu because of all the lines. Yet, it works perfectly through the view finder and the photos seen with my IPad are fine.
I thought that perhaps the very few drops of rain that touched it may have created the problem, but, no.
I took it to a camera shop to ask what the problem may be and he immediately told me that it would cost "at least" $300 to $350 to get it repaired and to contact Panasonic.
The repair price horrified me....apparently repairing an LCD is extremely expensive.
I spent hours trying to find a phone number for Panasonic to no available nor info on the internet about these lines on my camera...
Has anyone here experienced this?
Has anyone experienced Panasonic 's repair service?
No, I did not buy a warranty...
I would so appreciate any information you all might share?
Thank you, Edee
Jan 7, 2017 10:57:26 #
When did you purchase your camera? My research indicates that it was available in March of 2016. Shouldn't it still be under warranty?
Jan 7, 2017 11:45:11 #
AutoGal wrote:
Hello and thank you ahead of time. br br I have n... (show quote)
Really? If you can still shoot, what do you care about playback?
Jan 7, 2017 12:26:56 #
I can no longer see anything when I press the Menu bottom...like when I want to shoot raw etc.
Jan 7, 2017 12:37:06 #
AutoGal wrote:
I can no longer see anything when I press the Menu bottom...like when I want to shoot raw etc.
Sorry forgot there is no view-finder on that one... And I purchased on last month for my wife!!!
As someone mentioned before, check the warranty. The camera is just one years old (+4 days) so it should still be under warranty.
Jan 7, 2017 12:41:17 #
Rongnongno wrote:
Sorry forgot there is no view-finder on that one... And I purchased on last month for my wife!!!
As someone mentioned before, check the warranty. The camera is just one years old (+4 days) so it should still be under warranty.
As someone mentioned before, check the warranty. The camera is just one years old (+4 days) so it should still be under warranty.
I just checked, and the ZS100 does have an EVF. Fortunately, but it would be hard to use the menus and review images with a malfunctioning LCD screen.
Jan 7, 2017 13:15:17 #
Wingpilot wrote:
I just checked, and the ZS100 does have an EVF. Fortunately, but it would be hard to use the menus and review images with a malfunctioning LCD screen.
You are correct.
Jan 7, 2017 13:21:32 #
This looks like an interesting camera, EVF, decent zoom lens and a 1" sensor. Imaging Resources seems to give it a good review. I wonder just how good it performs in the hands of the average photographer. (i.e., not a pro or advance amateur) I'm thinking it could make for a quite decent backup camera to supplement the DSLR, perhaps a great travel camera. I don't recall anyone posting any experiences with it.
Jan 7, 2017 13:35:21 #
By all means check your warranty first. Maybe you used the free three year warranty upgrade Panasonic offers?
I recently read a claim that it is a relatively simple matter to replace an LCD. And that they are not very expensive.
http://www.tmart.com/Camera-LCD-Screens/
Check other on line repair sources. Post a thread here asking for recommendations. There is at least one UHH member that does repair.
I recently read a claim that it is a relatively simple matter to replace an LCD. And that they are not very expensive.
http://www.tmart.com/Camera-LCD-Screens/
Check other on line repair sources. Post a thread here asking for recommendations. There is at least one UHH member that does repair.
Jan 7, 2017 13:37:29 #
Wingpilot wrote:
This looks like an interesting camera, EVF, decent zoom lens and a 1" sensor. Imaging Resources seems to give it a good review. I wonder just how good it performs in the hands of the average photographer. (i.e., not a pro or advance amateur) I'm thinking it could make for a quite decent backup camera to supplement the DSLR, perhaps a great travel camera. I don't recall anyone posting any experiences with it.
Panasonic Micro 4/3 are even better. I love my new GM5.
Alas they just stopped making it. But they have a number of Micro 4/3 with different features. I'd only get one with an EVF.
Jan 7, 2017 13:44:15 #
Thank you, thank you for your kind responses. I do love this little camera, as it is a great travel camera, and that is what I use it for. It shoots RAW.
In certain areas of Latin and South America you do not want to be traveling with a big DSLR...it calls attention.
If you look at the reviews for this camera, "they" say that the images are a little soft, a compromise because of the great zoom. I am very pleased with most of my photos. I am not a professional, but, I do want sharp photos.
Thank you for suggesting that the camera should be under warranty...I don't know where my brain went???? Yes, it is....for 3 years if camera was brought between 4/16 to 3/17. Will be packing it up for repairs and sending it to Texas.
By the way, I just came back from Bogota, and I truly get amazed at how few the cameras are compared to all the cell phones one sees in a tourtist area. I had brought my Nikon, and I was hard pressed to find someone to take a family shot...
In certain areas of Latin and South America you do not want to be traveling with a big DSLR...it calls attention.
If you look at the reviews for this camera, "they" say that the images are a little soft, a compromise because of the great zoom. I am very pleased with most of my photos. I am not a professional, but, I do want sharp photos.
Thank you for suggesting that the camera should be under warranty...I don't know where my brain went???? Yes, it is....for 3 years if camera was brought between 4/16 to 3/17. Will be packing it up for repairs and sending it to Texas.
By the way, I just came back from Bogota, and I truly get amazed at how few the cameras are compared to all the cell phones one sees in a tourtist area. I had brought my Nikon, and I was hard pressed to find someone to take a family shot...
Jan 7, 2017 14:05:21 #
AutoGal wrote:
Thank you, thank you for your kind responses. I d... (show quote)
It is easy to correct the 'softness' you refer to w/o going into extravagant (advanced) PP techniques.
Jan 7, 2017 14:17:58 #
Rongnongno wrote:
It is easy to correct the 'softness' you refer to w/o going into extravagant (advanced) PP techniques.
That is what I read about it, too, that it tends to be a little soft, especially at full zoom. But when I looked at some of the images taken at full 250mm, eq., zoom, they seemed sharp to me. Perhaps from a pixel peeper's point of view they are soft.
The ZS100 appears to have plenty of controls that allow it to be manually, or semi-manually operated. I just wonder how well it works compared with a DSLR or mirrorless camera in terms of controlling background blur. I read an article that said compact digital cameras tend to make that difficult due to the sensor size and limited aperture range. Seems to me that if you select your aperture you can still isolate your subject in the foreground with this kind of compact camera.
Sorry, I seem to have hijacked the thread, but it pertained to this particular camera.
Jan 7, 2017 14:32:34 #
I have come to the conclusion that there are no perfect cameras, and no perfect photographers.
For me, when I travel, it is all about the memories that I am trying to capture, that I will enjoy making albums of, and am full of gratitude that I got to experience this marvelous earth as I look back at my photos.
Yes, I am very happy with this little camera, has a EVF that suits me, has a great touch screen and has tons of effects that I may not all use, but, are there for me to learn about...
It is a very packed little camera that is fun!
And I will confess that I do enjoy the process of PPing....😉
For me, when I travel, it is all about the memories that I am trying to capture, that I will enjoy making albums of, and am full of gratitude that I got to experience this marvelous earth as I look back at my photos.
Yes, I am very happy with this little camera, has a EVF that suits me, has a great touch screen and has tons of effects that I may not all use, but, are there for me to learn about...
It is a very packed little camera that is fun!
And I will confess that I do enjoy the process of PPing....😉
Jan 7, 2017 15:32:28 #
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