Anyone with experience using the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000
Nov 13, 2017 15:34:32 #
What are your thoughts on using this camera instead of a camera whereto have to switch out lenses?
Nov 13, 2017 15:50:02 #
Image quality is not as good, but it is usable. The convenience is good.
I did not have an FX100, but had an FZ150 and still have, and use, an FZ200. For similar used price I recommend an FZ200 for its constant aperture fast zoom, flip screen, better video, etc.
There is an extensive series on YouTube by Graham Houghton on the FZ200.
I did not have an FX100, but had an FZ150 and still have, and use, an FZ200. For similar used price I recommend an FZ200 for its constant aperture fast zoom, flip screen, better video, etc.
There is an extensive series on YouTube by Graham Houghton on the FZ200.
Nov 13, 2017 15:57:30 #
mas24
Loc: Southern CA
BAL wrote:
What are your thoughts on using this camera instead of a camera whereto have to switch out lenses?
The FZ100 is about 7 years old. Did you intend to say the FZ1000?
Nov 13, 2017 23:20:56 #
Nov 14, 2017 06:24:03 #
I have had this camera sonce it came out, and it has taken some incredible pictures. Good in low light but gets soft at the far reach.
Highly recommended.
Highly recommended.
Nov 14, 2017 07:19:20 #
I recently sold my DSLR kit to KEH and used the proceeds to fund a FZ1000. I do not regret the move. In particular, the eye level view finder is excellent, I see no real difference in use between it and the DSLR. I generally do not like the power zoom control on compact cameras, too fast and not precise. This is also true of the one on the FZ1000, but the zoom control around the lens is very slow and very precise, much like the DSLR. My favorite DSLR lens topped out at 300mm, the FZ1000 goes to 400mm. At 300mm it appears to be comparable. The FZ1000 is about the same size as the DSLR, but much lighter. I had an 18-250 superzoom lens for my DSLR, but the IQ was poor. The FZ1000 takes excellent photos, but I move/zoom in closer to avoid heavy cropping.
Nov 14, 2017 08:20:45 #
Not too long ago I posted a topic “Travel Camera that does not weigh a ton” http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-487511-1.html. I did his after taking a three week trip to Europe with my Nikon 7100 and Tamron 18 - 300 lens. After two weeks the weight of this camera took away the pleasure of photography. I asked what camera would be a good travel camera.
I received a lot of great advice and a number of people mentioned the Lumix DMC - FZ1000. I bought this camera and have been extremely happy with it. I don’t notice any change in th equality of my photos and the fun of photograpy has returned.
I received a lot of great advice and a number of people mentioned the Lumix DMC - FZ1000. I bought this camera and have been extremely happy with it. I don’t notice any change in th equality of my photos and the fun of photograpy has returned.
Nov 14, 2017 09:04:48 #
NatureShooter
Loc: NW Illinois
The Lumix DMC - FZ1000 looks like a great camera, but is there a concern with what I read as the min aperture being only F8? For landscapes and other shots where sharpness is wanted throughout the whole depth of the image, is the F8 limit going to compromise the sharpness? Thanks for anyone's comments on this.
Nov 14, 2017 09:09:00 #
BAL wrote:
Sorry! I meant 1000.
Great camera! A bit soft on the long end unless stopped down, but, otherwise a great travel camera.
Nov 14, 2017 09:23:08 #
Nov 14, 2017 09:36:57 #
NatureShooter wrote:
The Lumix DMC - FZ1000 looks like a great camera, but is there a concern with what I read as the min aperture being only F8? For landscapes and other shots where sharpness is wanted throughout the whole depth of the image, is the F8 limit going to compromise the sharpness? Thanks for anyone's comments on this.
Actually, I have found the depth of field is so deep that I have had to blur the background to allow the subject the subject to stand out. I have not had the camera long enough to find an in-camera solution.
Nov 14, 2017 09:51:04 #
I would bet, BAL, that you will be very happy with a FZ-1000. But I would ask, what type(s) of photography do you do primarily?
Nov 14, 2017 14:29:31 #
I love this camera. It has a larger sensor (13.2x8.8 mm) and 20 megapixels. It will make your images shine. The very nice convenience is, that you don't have to do the time consuming change of lenses.
At the time I bought it - about 3 years ago, the camera was selected as a better choice compared with Sony RX10 (previous model) by Popular Photography test lab - and before Sony improved their zoom range to 600 mm - but for much higher price ($1700).
If you need a longer zoom range than 400 mm, go for Sony RX10.
At the time I bought it - about 3 years ago, the camera was selected as a better choice compared with Sony RX10 (previous model) by Popular Photography test lab - and before Sony improved their zoom range to 600 mm - but for much higher price ($1700).
If you need a longer zoom range than 400 mm, go for Sony RX10.
Nov 14, 2017 16:08:23 #
BAL wrote:
What are your thoughts on using this camera instead of a camera whereto have to switch out lenses?
I bought one used from KEH about five months ago and absolutely love this camera. Still learning its multiple capabilities.
Nov 14, 2017 18:45:24 #
There isn't a whole lot not to like about this camera. Almost as big as a entry level DSLR but with the convenience of a fixed Leica lens, 4K video and 20 MP.
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