Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 Digital Camera Deluxe Kit (Black)
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Fun for travel
I've owned many cameras of all types but this works do well, it is my favorite yet. Pros: Zoom stays sharp even at 30x. Image stabilizer is fantastic. I have shaky hands and I have no trouble shooting at 30x, 1/8 second. Scene modes really work. Sunset, nightime and hdr all work great. Battery life is fine. Cons: I cannot connect camera wirelessly to the router but easily connects to my Android phone. The control wheel is touchy.
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I am loving this camera!
I read and reviewed a number of cameras before deciding on the ZS50. Once I narrowed down what I wanted out of a camera I kept on coming back to the ZS50. I have had the camera for about 3 weeks and in that time I have taken it on vacation to Colorado. The camera is lightweight, easy to hold and to use. I have not found anything negative with the camera. My intended use for the camera is pictures of family time and vacations.
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Slow AF, poor image quality
I bought this camera to document birdwatching. I use high-quality 8x32 Leica and 8x42 Zeiss binoculars for that purpose, and binoculars with built-in cameras tend to be toys with horrendous image quality. I figured I would use a compact superzoom like the ZS50, and the feature set seemed right. Unfortunately, autofocus is slow, and the image is extremely grainy at ISO 400 or beyond, which makes it unsuitable for my purposes.
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GREAT little camera
I've had the ZS50 for about a year and a half, and I can't say enough about how great this little camera is. The picture quality is fantastic, it is packed with features, and after being spoiled by the 24-720mm zoom on the ZS50, I find my Nikon with a 300mm lens lacking... :) The camera has gone many places around the world with me, and has held up well to ordinary travel abuse. Highly recommended little gem of a camera!!
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Whole lotta camera
Incredible for it's size the 30x brings it in and the auto intelligent mode wows me every time I use it. I am an advanced semi-pro who just wanted a simple on the go device without over analyzing the finer details. This camera at this price point is amazing, I don't expect perfection but a very good overall performance with a fairly intuitive menu and 2 setting selection knobs AND an optical/focusing viewfinder...WOW.
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I would recommend purchase of this item to a friend
I have owned several Lumix models over the past 5 years. They have all served me well, the DMC-0ZS50 has a 30X zoom lens,with a view-finder to aid in stabilization when zooming in on a distant subject, or when trying to take a photo on a very sunny day. That feature is extremely unusual in a camera that will fit into my jacket or even my pants pocket. I have been very satisfied with the camera to date.
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I would buy this camera for anyone and everyone
Took to Pro Football game which doesn't allow long lenses. Got in with no hassle at all and it captured every picture, as well as video, as well as 3 FPS action.Did not miss or be unable to capture a wide angle or long lens shot.Incredible and easy camera to carry and use all it's features as well as the amazing and phenomenal results. Get it even if you shoot larger format. I can carry it everyday.
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Good as Expected from Panasonic
Got this for making-of video during our feature shoots and for snapshots. As with the other Panasonic gear I use the design is great. Everything works as hoped for. Much better than the camera it replaced. Video is good and the audio is good. (This replaced a Canon S110 which had an awful clicking sound in the audio when shooting video. Had to remove it with de-clicking software to use the footage.)
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I would definitely by this camera again.
This is a beautiful advanced compact camera, and because of the Leica lens it takes great photographs, and well as has a great zoom. My initial plan was to take my Nikon DSLR on my adventure tour to India, but have decided that it is to heavy, so I will take my ZS50 because it is light (but has a solid feel in your hand), and especially since it shoots Raw and JPEG. I am pleased with my purchase.
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I will NEVER buy Panasonic again!
This camera was great for the first few weeks i had it. It suddenly stopped working and I was instructed to send it to Panasonic for repair. They've had it for 2 months now and can't seem to find out what's wrong with it. I call and they keep asking me the same questions ie what's wrong with it? Panasonic is THE WORST company to deal with. They have basically stolen my camera! DON'T BUY PANASONIC
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Not your father's Lumix!
The camera has disappointed. Overall camera body quality poorer than the ZS7 I was replacing. On/off switch changed to one that is too easily triggered. This caused zoom to attempt opening INSIDE the case..jamming lens. The paint has faded off the mode wheel. The camera has gone back twice for factory repairs. It takes lovely pictures and video in good light, but low light stills ...not so much.
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Meets Expectations
The big attraction was the viewfinder (EVF) in this relatively compact long-zoom point&shoot camera. It accommodates a 30x zoom, which is unusually wide in range. Short experience so far shows really good performance for its small sensor size, and a large slate of useful features. A larger EV would have been nicer, but would have made the camera bigger. It is pocketable in bigger pockets.
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Excellent as always
I had ZS7, two ZS10, ZS25 and finally I got this one. Very impressed with nice bright screen, EVF, manual focusing, 30x zoom and other nice features in such small and beautiful package. The only pros - made in China. All my previous ZSs were made in Japan, but not a big deal. Definitively can recommend for everyone who wants quality pictures and video without carrying tons of equipment.
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Compact camera full of useful tools
I wasn't expecting much when I got this camera but I have been pleasantly surprised. Just yesterday I took this camera to Brooklyn and since I had time on my hands, I decided to take it out for a spin. Depending on the mode, the lens dial, coupled with the back dial, make changing settings quick and easy (after a bit of getting used to). Takes decent videos too, can't complain!
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The best point-and-shoot camera
This is my second purchase of the DMC-ZS50. I use it primarily for photographing birds at a medium distance, and I wanted to get another camera while it was still available. My favorite features are the viewfinder and the Through Glass scene setting. Even though it is small enough to be carried in a pocket, I recommend keeping it in a carrying case when it is not in your hand.
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Everything I need in a lightweight compact size.
Have only had a few weeks and only taken photos on the iauto setting but all photos have had proper exposure and color. Half the size and weight of my previous camera with more than twice the zoom and one and a half times the MPs. This is the perfect size for my hiking and backpacking. It is harder to hold this compact camera and you must be careful not to block the flash.
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I love this produdt.
I have a Lumix DMC-zs20 and zs40, and love the improvements made on this zs 50. Thanksfully, the zs 40 and zs 50 share the same kind of battery. Would be nice if the camera came with a separate charger instead of charging thru the camera. Had to buy a separate charger. This camera happens to be the only small protable camera with a viewfinder. And it is extremely useful.
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Outdoor compact camera
It's great to carry around if you don't want to take a dslr with you for outdoors Shame there is tilt LCD screen and slow lens It worked fine outdoors but indoors without flash was aweful I don't know if any 30x point and shoot has a faster lens Recommend it for outdoor shooting I wanted the 30x and although Leica is a good lens sacrificed quality with such a slow lens
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Very good travel zoom with viewfinder
Very good 24-750mm lens. It's become my carry all the time camera. The EVF (electronic viewfinder) is very usable. The camera is small and light weight, but it appears to be well built. It's one of the few travel zooms with a VF, and I consider a VF to be a necessity. One complaint is the placement of the flash. It's very easy to cover the flash with a finger.
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Great Camera, Lousy Manual
We recently returned from a cruise where I used the camera in all types of settings and it produced a set great pictures. The panorama setting turned out some great landscapes. The telephoto lens is wonderful. My big complaint is that the manual, both paper and CD, are inadequate. As a result, I'm sure I'm missing out on many of the capabilities of the camera.
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Great camera for the price!
I bought it because I was going to Africa. I needed a point and shoot with a digital zoom that wasn't heavy. The pictures were clear, the zoom was wonderful, and unlike my Olympus you could zoom in while taking video. I am not a fan of the software, or the user manual. Make it a little easier for those of us who are not professional photographers please!
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Small Camera, Lots of Potential
This small camera produces great images. I don't know about .jpeg because I almost never shoot in that format but the raw files it produces are pretty good for such a small sensor. With that being said, this is no Sony A7/S/R so don't expect crazy low light performance. However paired with the right optically triggered flash it will still do alright.
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So Far, It's GREAT!
I've only had my new ZS50 for a couple of weeks and so far, I LOVE it. Perfect size, more zoom than I need, good, crisp images, nice close ups. I am looking forward to replacing my DSLR AND my mini-point and shoot with one camera! I think it is going to be perfect for travel. I especially like that it has a viewfinder, in addition to the LCD screen.
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It was an excellent purchase, especially from B&H.
The ZS50 is a wonderfully compact point and shoot camera with all the advantages of automation and plenty of opportunity for customization. Neatly fits into purse or a case around the neck, and ready in a jiffy to take a picture and plenty of it in stills or full HD-video. For security and preparedness do buy a spare battery, and all will be well.
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