Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70 Digital Camera (Silver)
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Just Started Using ZS-70
Got some very good close ups at the St Louis Zoo. The zoom is terrific. A little disappointed in the limited aperture range, particularly for sun rises and sunsets. With well lit subjects, photo quality is great.
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Nice little travel camera
I bought this camera for a point and shoot travel camera that feels like a camera, not a smart phone. This camera has a few more features included that I will probably never use, but I like the options for being able to take raw and jpgs. The image quality isn't quite as good as my 11 year old D80 Nikon, but I'm not a professional photographer and am happy with good enough snapshots documenting my travels.
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Last Digital Camera?
I never imagined that I would buy another camera. My iPhone is very handy and always in my pocket. But this LUMIX does so much more than my phone that I had to get it. And I love using it. I need to take a trip so that I can use it more.
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Amazing tech
I've been limping along with a Canon SX160 because I like it uses AA batteries. The cameras went so much further with a bigger range of zoom and higher resolution I finally had to break down and get another. I trust B&H not to send me out refurbished or used as new and it was as expected all sealed up in new packaging. I haven't made a dent in learning everything this can do in just a couple weeks. I don't expect it to replace a full format c... Show More
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Excellent Camera, So So Camcorder
Lightweight with items that I want in any P&S camera: Raw Capture, Significant Zoom/Telephoto, and Pocket Sized. For photos, it works flawlessly. Video Capture is a plus, but so far I haven't been completely happy with the output. On a tripod, it does quite well. Hand held, the images sometimes are noticeably distorted. Perhaps it's a learning curve thing. Controls are easy to use once you traverse the fairly easy learning curve. The d... Show More
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Great pocket camera
Great camera for a novice. In IA mode you just point and shoot. Amazing pictures, cristal clear great detail.
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Love it
Does what my big camera did without the bulk and also the nifty easy convenient stuff of my iPhone, but with much higher quality pix. Got me carrying a real camera again.
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A point and shoot with all the extras
I was looking for a newer point and shoot; one with a viewfinder. Bright sunny days looking at the LCD screen is impossible with most smaller point and shoot cameras. My previous Sony camera took excellent pictures but I could not see the screen. This new Panasonic not only has a electronic viewfinder, but you can also shoot in manual mode just like my Nikon D5500. You have control over shutter speed, aperture and ISO. A terrific zoom lens and a ... Show More
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Nice Travel Camera!
I recently replaced my old ZS25 Lumix (stolen) with the DC-ZS70. In limited use thus far, the ZS70 has been easier to use and very high quality. I like the manual controls that give me a little more "old school" photography --- much like my old Nikon F 35mm. Telephot range is more useful than the old ZS25. While the telephoto range on the ZS25 was longer, the sharpness and quality dimished greatly at high magnifications. The built-in flash is a little annoying since it can easily get blocked by your hand. Overall--- very happy with the ZS70!
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DOA
Looks beautiful and was very excited about the possibilities but 15 seconds after turned on it displays "System Error (O.I.S.)".
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So far so good...
I bought this "pocket-sized" camera for a future trip to Alaska where I need to minimize luggage etc. So far so good. Selling points: Leica zoom (SIGNIFICANTLY better than my droid camera), view finder (call me old fashioned), Wi-Fi capabilities (I even got it to work), easy to use/navigate touch screen menu. Downside is that it isn't going to fit in any normal-sized pocket of mine, but it is still much smaller than my Lumix FZ200.
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Do not purchase
The LCD on my camera broke in less than 6 months. I returned the Camera to Panasonic. it Customer service from Panacare US is atrocious. They still have not replaces or repaired the camera.
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Amazing capabilities in a small package
For some time now I've relied on a small point and shoot digital camera and a full sized DSLR for my more serious photography needs. Usually on visits to museums and large indoor venues I like a wide angle or fisheye lens on the DSLR and use the small point & shoot for everything else. On a recent trip realized my 9 year old Canon Sure Shot just didn't have enough flexibility and zoom capability to capture what I wanted. After reading some review... Show More
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Reviewers like it a lot more than I do
It is well liked in online reviews for all of the features it has in a camera in this price category. I like the viewfinder in addition the screen even though the screen only flips up to selfie mode and is no help in bright outdoors photography. I like the zoom. I like that it is compact. But the menu is confusing and one choice is dependent on a hidden other choice resulting in much frustration. This problem continues even after extensive direct... Show More
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Great pocket size camera
I'm enjoying the zoom on this and loving the portability after carrying around my Nikon DSLR + 18-200 zoom for years. Low light shooting is fine for web photos and I'm loving the bird shots I'm getting. I'm having difficulty with focusing on moving objects such as a bird on a moving feeder but that may be just a matter of not finding the rightsetting yet. There is a learning curve but it's fun to play with all of the settings.
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Complicated
I've owned an earlier model [DC-ZS10] - great camera. Great photos, Just the right size, and easily fits in my pocket. Finally developed a focus issue and would likely cost more to repair at Panasonic than buy a new camera. The ZS70 is too complicated, too big, too heavy. I'm sure it's a fine camera, but better for someone who doesn't own another system. I'll make do, but will likely not use most of the functions. I understand that Panasonic on... Show More
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Manual is junk - bought $27 book on Amazon to try to comprehend
Manual with camera is junk. Downloaded manual is junk. I just ordered $27 book from amazon to explain what manual fails to explain. Manual is non-contextual. It tells you how to do something w/o telling you what that something is!!! Disgraceful job by Panasonic!! Further review after book tells me how to use camera. Pending that, panasonic should send me $27 wasted on book that their failure forced me to purchase!
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Great buy for the money
I have not used it much yet, but am amazed at its versatility. Huge learning curve. The 4K Video is not very good. Perhaps not even as good as my Canon GX 30 in Hi Def!!! Bog disappointment. Am really looking forward to shooting time lapse.
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The best!
I had the same camera for 7 years and it stopped working. I really debated on spending the $$ since it was twice the price of the previous model. However, after using it a few times (I'm a point & shoot picture taker), I am so impressed. The most important thing to me was zoom and clarity without complicated settings. It takes amazing 30x zoom pictures of birds and wildlife. And, getting it from B&B was a bonus with the battery pack and the extended warranty which I didn't know about until after I purchased. Hope it lasts at least as long as the last one, Panasonic is great!
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Great Little P&S Camera
I bought this Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70 camera to have a small camera to throw in a pocket for grab shots mostly. I was really surprised to find out it does awesome video as well as great stills, that is where the flip screen earns its keep. I don't travel a lot these days but it has a good reputation as a travel camera and I can see why. I believe the zoom range is equivalent to a full frame 24-70mm lens, perfect range for walk around. All in all,... Show More
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The best camera is the one you have with you...
So much easier to take with you everywhere, this camera, with a very good Leica lens and 4K recording. I compared all cameras below say $700.00 and this one still won because you are more likely to always have with you. My third Panasonic Lumix of this type and so far the best!
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Fantastic
This camera was bought as an upgrade to my Sony HX-90v. It's a great upgrade as advancements in technology have made this camera extremely fast, even in raw mode. It's so fast that I don't even notice the writing difference to the memory card while shooting raw. Photos are crisp and the colors are accurate. Shooting in JPG yields a file that is about 1/3 the size of raw but very, very good nonetheless. Focus mode is quick and concise and battery ... Show More
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Great new addition
I got the camera as I wanted a better zoom than my previous Sony RX100. I still wanted an articulating screen, as that is a fantastic feature for street photos. The new Lumix does all that and works great. The only difficulty was getting the camera to shoot raw, but I figured that out after a call to the service center. A manual can be sent to you via email, but does not come with the camera.
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Pretty much new to this
I got it for the long run and my class. So far, the camera is good. I think it's really good. I have a lot of options to make the pictures come out nicely. I'm still getting used to all the settings. After reading the manual, I'm learning more from watching videos. The only set back, according to my teacher, is that I can't change the lenses to different lens types. I think It's good enough for the class and myself. I enjoy taking pictures with it now.
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