Traveller_Jeff wrote:
I'm interested in any solid information about the Lumix camera model with the 700mm focal length spread. I'm interested in knowing the model name, whether it shoots in both RAW and JPG, its ISO range, your level of satisfaction with the images, whether you can adjust the exposure settings yourself, and the current price of the model. Thank you in advance for your help.
Traveller_Jeff
I've got a Lumix DC-ZS80 which sounds like what you are describing. It has a Leica designed 24-720 equivalent lens. It shoots RAW, JPG and I think TIFF. I always use RAW. ISO 200-3200. It has P (Program mode), S (Shutter priority), A (Aperture mode) and M (Manual mode). It has several programing modes and you can make your own custom programs, It has video and a live viewfinder option (you will get much more steady images holding it to your face instead of arms length). you can also use it remotely with a downloadable app. There is no filter holder but you can use a JJC RN-RX100VI on it for that purpose. There are also a variety focus grids for it. It and its smaller brother the DMC-ZS-100 are my day to day cameras fitting together nicely in a cargo pocket on my pants. I've printed up to 24 x 30 images from both of these cameras and more routinely print 11x14 and 16x20s. The only drawbacks to me are the harsh flash and no sync port. I put a couple of layers of clear frosted tape over the flash and the unit easily fires my slave flashes. As for price please do your own research. I highly recommend both of these cameras.