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Panasonic FZ-200 (1 Viewer)

moorerp said:
The woodswallow picture (the one with 3 birds, one with a spread wing) is a good example of the softness to be found in low light pics. Whether due to camera shake or sensor issues, I'm not sure.
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Randall: I’d love to know where you see these birds in Oregon!

Just commenting on the photo of the 3 Woodswallows (#96): if these are the results of having f2.8 capability, I see no reason to change from my FZ150, which would give similarly poorish results.

Your (and others’) shots in bright sun are, of course, excellent; but, again, I believe I’ve done as well.
 
These are all Australian birds, have you done a trip there lately? I am about to head to the US, so hopefully, I 'll be able to get some US birds while there, although it's not a birding trip. If it was there would be no way my Wife would be there with me. Ha!
 
Rodger how are you! Thanks for your comment!
Yes they seem really clean. I was impressed with the deatail of the post under the wagtail and the colour of the wings on the bottom starling. This is a quality thats as good as any with dslr imho.
 
Depends in what what format the video was recorded. If it was recorded in MP4, then it should load in just like any other still photo, if its in a different format, then I can't help you, as I have had a similar problem.
 
Hi Tom,

If you have recorded videos in the AVCHD, iMovie won't recognise the files. I use a program called Clipwrap to convert the MTS files into a format which can be imported into iMovie.

Once you've downloaded your videos on to your computer, you just drag the MTS files on to the desktop or into a folder, launch Clipwrap, highlight the clips then click the convert button. Conversion doesn't take long, and once it's done, the converted clips can be imported into a new project in iMovie.

Here's a link to the software. You can download a trial version to give it a go:

http://www.divergentmedia.com/clipwrap

Hope that helps.

Malcolm
 
MalR said:
Hi Tom,

If you have recorded videos in the AVCHD, iMovie won't recognise the files. I use a program called Clipwrap to convert the MTS files into a format which can be imported into iMovie.

Once you've downloaded your videos on to your computer, you just drag the MTS files on to the desktop or into a folder, launch Clipwrap, highlight the clips then click the convert button. Conversion doesn't take long, and once it's done, the converted clips can be imported into a new project in iMovie.

Here's a link to the software. You can download a trial version to give it a go:

http://www.divergentmedia.com/clipwrap

Hope that helps.

Malcolm
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Malcolm,
iMovie 11 will Import MTS files directly. You need to import from the camera. Just click on the Camera Import Icon (Center left of the screen) and it will open all the movies on the camera and you can select which to import.
Neil.
 
Neil said:
Malcolm,
iMovie 11 will Import MTS files directly. You need to import from the camera. Just click on the Camera Import Icon (Center left of the screen) and it will open all the movies on the camera and you can select which to import.
Neil.
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Thanks for that, Neil. I've always downloaded photos and videos via a card reader. I didn't realise that connecting the camera directly to the computer would make any difference. I'll try that next time. Thanks again.

Malcolm
 
FZ200 or FZ150?

Thought it might be worth asking this question now that I know a few of you have experience of both these cameras? I was just wondering, if you had to choose between them, would you go for the FZ200 or FZ150? Also, is the FZ200 image quality much of an improvement on the FZ150?
Many thanks
Hobbes
 
Hobbes2 said:
Thought it might be worth asking this question now that I know a few of you have experience of both these cameras? I was just wondering, if you had to choose between them, would you go for the FZ200 or FZ150? Also, is the FZ200 image quality much of an improvement on the FZ150?
Many thanks
Hobbes
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I think the verdict is they're pretty much the same, give or take a few minor changes. If you have the FZ150 you probably wouldn't be wise to upgrade.

I tried to get the FZ150 because it was being advertised for so much cheaper than FZ200, but it had sold out everywhere when I was looking. I honestly think you won't be disappointed with the FZ200, I'm having a lot of fun with it.
 
tom mckinney said:
I think the verdict is they're pretty much the same, give or take a few minor changes. If you have the FZ150 you probably wouldn't be wise to upgrade.

I tried to get the FZ150 because it was being advertised for so much cheaper than FZ200, but it had sold out everywhere when I was looking. I honestly think you won't be disappointed with the FZ200, I'm having a lot of fun with it.
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Thanks for your reply, Tom. :t:
Hobbes
 
Hi Hobbes, I have both cameras and have done side by side comparisons at the zoo, where I managed to get a few birds where their positions were almost the same for both shots. I agree with Tom, there's very little in it, image quality wise, which is what I was expecting. What I did notice, was that the FZ200 was consistently shooting at either lower iso's or if the same iso, then a higher shutter speed. This is the reason I got the FZ200, as it will work better in lower light. I have also noticed better bokeh in close up shots, but not a lot of difference there at more distant shots, compared to the FZ150. I am travelling in Canada and can't load up any shots for you to see at the moment, but after I get back home on 18th November, I'll be able to resize them and do some up loads. You can see the comparison shots on Flickr.
Here's a blue wren taken with the FZ200
http://www.flickr.com/photos/62434662@N05/8032073066/in/photostream
Here's another shot taken with the FZ200
http://www.flickr.com/photos/62434662@N05/8032072129/in/photostream/
Here's a comparison shot between the FZ150 and 200. THe FZ200 is marked
http://www.flickr.com/photos/62434662@N05/8019231345/in/photostream
Here's another comparison shot
http://www.flickr.com/photos/62434662@N05/8019235560/in/photostream/

Regards

Rodger
 
scodgerott said:
Hi Hobbes, I have both cameras and have done side by side comparisons at the zoo, where I managed to get a few birds where their positions were almost the same for both shots. I agree with Tom, there's very little in it, image quality wise, which is what I was expecting. What I did notice, was that the FZ200 was consistently shooting at either lower iso's or if the same iso, then a higher shutter speed. This is the reason I got the FZ200, as it will work better in lower light. I have also noticed better bokeh in close up shots, but not a lot of difference there at more distant shots, compared to the FZ150. I am travelling in Canada and can't load up any shots for you to see at the moment, but after I get back home on 18th November, I'll be able to resize them and do some up loads. You can see the comparison shots on Flickr.
Here's a blue wren taken with the FZ200
http://www.flickr.com/photos/62434662@N05/8032073066/in/photostream
Here's another shot taken with the FZ200
http://www.flickr.com/photos/62434662@N05/8032072129/in/photostream/
Here's a comparison shot between the FZ150 and 200. THe FZ200 is marked
http://www.flickr.com/photos/62434662@N05/8019231345/in/photostream
Here's another comparison shot
http://www.flickr.com/photos/62434662@N05/8019235560/in/photostream/

Regards

Rodger
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Hi Rodger (and apologies for consistently spelling your name wrong in the past ;)!)
Your summary and the images on your flickr site are very helpful, thank you. I can see that the FZ200 is definitely going to be the camera to use in low light situations. Impressive improvement from Panasonic :t:.
Safe travels,
Hobbes
 
Excellent shots Holderness Birder. You have dispelled any doubts about image quality with the FZ200. I am also impressed with the camera's image quality, although I don't think in good light its any better than the FZ150.
 
Some confusion here? The Flicker shots at not mine, I just posted them as examples of what this camera can do. To my eyes these images are DSLR standard. Here in northern England the 200 must be a better bet than the 150 as light is at a premium most of the time. Also generally in woodland, shadow etc.
 
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