Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 8 to 10 Megapixel

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 8 to 10 Megapixel 

DESCRIPTION

Panasonic's latest super zoom digital camera, the 8.1-megapixel has a huge 18x optical zoom lens with Panasonic's excellent MEGA O.I.S. Optical Image Stabilization. The Lumix FZ18 is a do-it-all digital camera for all types of photographers.

USER REVIEWS

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[Nov 22, 2009]
dmeans43
Intermediate

Strength:

On board telephoto lense.

Weakness:

Steep leariing curve. Many panels and subpanels to learn where everything is.

This camera is fantastic. I started out with my Minolta SRT-101 purchased in 1967 in Japan. I was prepared for a downgrade since this camera not being an SLR camera would not compare. In short it does. Learning curve is fairly steep but maybe that's because I'm not as young as I used to be but that being said; my eyes work fine and this camera takes fantastic pictures. Of course with a 504mm equivilent telephoto a tripod is essential on long shots but overall I give it 4 stars out of 5.

Customer Service

A little difficult to get a technical answer from their website but was finally sucessful.

Similar Products Used:

Kodak digital camera

OVERALL
RATING
4
VALUE
RATING
5
[Feb 04, 2009]
dmeans43
Intermediate

Strength:

Easy to use and long rechargeable battery life. Great telephoto.

Weakness:

Have to work to find a problem. I wish I hadn't had to buy a memory chip or case but that's the way things are now days.

I'm not a pro or even close to it but I have been shooting for a number of years starting with my Minolta SRT-101. Great camera. When I was looking for a camera I realized I would give up some picture quality and options but decided I could get the best of both worlds with everything all wrapped up in a nice little package including an 18X telephoto (effective 504mm) to 28mm wide angle.
The battery holds enough charge for a full day of shooting with some left over.

I like and recommend it wholeheartedly.

Don

Customer Service

Actually I did have a small problem that a while for getting somebody on the phone that could actually help me. It ended up being my problem so I gave them a pass.

Similar Products Used:

MINOLTA SRT-101 35MM

OVERALL
RATING
4
VALUE
RATING
4
[Aug 07, 2008]
Foxxy
Intermediate

Strength:

lens, stabilizers, zoom

Weakness:

price- 29,000 php

This camera is one of the best pound for pound camera. its easy to use and the lens is great. its a little expensive to buy it though in the Philippine setting but is definitely worth-it, better than the newer h50 from my exp. Its light, the lens is very good, u have great macro shots and excellent stabilizers. other accessories are a little bit hard to order though.

Similar Products Used:

h50, h7, h9, etc

OVERALL
RATING
4
VALUE
RATING
4
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