Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ80 Digital Camera
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Nearly great near but far from good far - part 1
I purchased this camera for wildlife photography, specifically birds. My primary gear is a mirrorless system but there are times when hauling all that gear is not feasible. I was drawn to the affordable price, ease, reach of the camera and the flexibility to shoot in RAW or JPEG.I've had this camera for about 3 weeks and have put it to the test in different light and weather conditions. I wanted to love it as it has much to offer but the results ... Show More
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Could not be happier!
I have previously owned the Lumix DMC-FZ70 and upgraded to the FZ80. I could not be more thrilled by the clarity! The camera is excellent in low light with few pixelations with blown up and the zoom clarity is outstanding. The close-ups are also much improved from the earlier versions. Honestly, if you don't want to lug around a lot of heavy equipment but still value a great shot, this is the camera for you!
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Great fun
I use this camera to reach out farther for animal shots and it gives me more distance for insect pics. I do find using a monopod for the long shots gives the best results. This isn't my first superzoom from Panasonic and it won't be my last because they just keep getting better and better. And what can I say about B&H, you're the best.
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A Fun Camera
This camera is a blast! But please don't think your getting a $1,500 camera for $400. It has a 1/2.3 sensor - not capable of the images the more expensive cameras will give you. But they won't give you a 20mm-1200mm lens either! It's an inexpensive camera hanging on the back of an inexpensive telescope. It is a fun camera!! Here is my flickr ECFZ80 album: https://www.flickr.com/photos/143140233@N06/albums/72157679764134542
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Meets expectations
I bought this camera to take on an African safari. So far it seems to meet all expectations. The one thing I miss on this camera is not having an articulated LCD. Of course I knew this when I bought it. It still seemed to have the best specs for my intended use.
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Incredible Zoom, Great Photos, Loads of Features
I just got my FZ80. Here are the Pros and cons after 1 day of usage. pros: 1)Incredible Zoom. 4k video shooting can go upto 28-6700m zoom(Optical+Intelligent zoom+ Digital zoom). Here's the moon max zoom test in 4k https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTkMRFgA1BU 2) Hell load of features. 3 types of 4k photo burst, post focus, 24 types of modes in photo(daylight, sunset, nightlight,water), 10 types of photoeffects, dedicated macro zoom/focus and so on... Show More
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superduper zoom, hell lots of features
Just got my fz80 yesterday. Here are the pros and cons. pros: 1) Great great great zooming camera. gives optical+intelligent + digital zoom. max zoom is upto 6700mm. Here is 4k moon max zoom test https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTkMRFgA1BU 2) loaded with lots and lots of features namely 3 types of 4k photo burst, post focus, full hd to 4k video shooting, 240 fps video@480p,120 fps video@720p, 60fps @ full hd and 30fps @ 4k, 24 types of photo mode... Show More
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Get Hooked!
On paper it looked impressive. On hand, why do you think I gave it five stars? Love the 20mm wide to 1200mm Tele. EVF is bright and clear. Focusing pretty darn good! The price? You just can't find anything else out there.
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just got it
My thoughts about it right out of the box, my first thought was how light it is, does not feel right... the plastic feels cheap I think the first time I bump into something it will crack.....when you take a photo using the eye piece, it doesn't show up in the view on the back of the camera which is a pain...you have then select the LVF to display your photo and then hit it again to go back to view through the eye viewfinder...I have taken about 20 photos which I will get them delevoped after my vacation..I am not to happy with this camera so far, I should have stayed with Canon or Nikon
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