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Panasonic DMC-FZ300 (1 Viewer)
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ChrisKten
It's true, I quite like Pigeons
I think we are at the limits of what can be achieved with such tiny sensors, and there'll be no big improvements unless there's something new discovered (maybe the Large Hadron Collider will discover something that turns Physics on it's head
)The AF sounds like it might be faster, and the 4K video is useful (although I'm not sure how good it will actually be using that tiny sensor) The Wifi is useful too.
I guess we'll have to wait until it's released to see if it's worth FZ200 users (I'm not one of those) upgrading
Barry Sheinfeld
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In January, 2016 when my wife will be in the U.S., I am going to have her purchase for me an upgrade to my Panasonic fz35 which I have extensively used for the last six years, mas o menos. Depending on the reviews after its release, that purchase in all probability will be the fz300 due to such features as the much improved EVF including the sensor activation, the higher resolution touch screen LCD, the faster focus speed, the improvements to the stabilization system, and the weatherization as it is usually real windy and dusty where we live in Mexico.
Would anybody know when typically the initial price (in this case around $600) of newly released Panasonic cameras goes down?
By January, the fz 300 will have been available for around 3 or 4 months.
As this camera suits my needs to a somewhat greater extent than the excellent yet more expensive, less zoomier, and bulkier fz 1000, I really want to get it but I am hoping not to have to pay the current asking price, but will if necessary, as I would definitely like to have it in my hands for a birding trip I am taking in late January.
Would anybody know when typically the initial price (in this case around $600) of newly released Panasonic cameras goes down?
By January, the fz 300 will have been available for around 3 or 4 months.
As this camera suits my needs to a somewhat greater extent than the excellent yet more expensive, less zoomier, and bulkier fz 1000, I really want to get it but I am hoping not to have to pay the current asking price, but will if necessary, as I would definitely like to have it in my hands for a birding trip I am taking in late January.
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Dave Hawkins
Dear diary, what a day it's been...
Am I correct in thinking this camera in the UK is also known as FZ330?
I've currently got a well used FZ150. Frustratingly in custom settings the AF area defaults back to a larger AF area when switched off or with a mode change. Did they correct this in the FZ200 and the FZ330?
Many thanks
Dave
I've currently got a well used FZ150. Frustratingly in custom settings the AF area defaults back to a larger AF area when switched off or with a mode change. Did they correct this in the FZ200 and the FZ330?
Many thanks
Dave
ChrisKten
It's true, I quite like Pigeons
Review
First full review here:
http://www.photographyblog.com/reviews/panasonic_lumix_dmc_fz330_review/
I'm still not convinced it's worth ditching my FZ150... although the 8mp stills from 4K video is still giving me something to think about.
(Whatever happens I'll still use my Sony A58 and 300mm lens for the garden.)
First full review here:
http://www.photographyblog.com/reviews/panasonic_lumix_dmc_fz330_review/
I'm still not convinced it's worth ditching my FZ150... although the 8mp stills from 4K video is still giving me something to think about.
(Whatever happens I'll still use my Sony A58 and 300mm lens for the garden.)
Don't know about the 300/330, but in the 200 there is exactly the same frustration.
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