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Customer Reviews
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Wonderful!
The FZ28 is one of the best digital cameras I've ever used. It's user friendly, the manual is clear for the more complex functions, it's loaded with features and has an incredible 78x digital zoom (18x optical). I'd been gimping along using an old Olympus for years (although it did its job admirably) and finally buckled to get a new one, because although I prefer using film and a darkroom, my bank account doesn't. After a ton of research, I settled on this camera and I've never regretted it. Normally I'm a bit of a Canon purist, but the Canon equivalent was blown out of the water with this one. I'd recommend it to everyone from beginners to photographers like myself.
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A wonderful camera!
I purchased this camera as an update from my beloved Canon S2, which had served me well for 3 years and taught me the basics of using the manual features of a bridge camera. I consider myself a camera enthusiast, taking photos of mostly my travels and my children. I originally planned to upgrade my S2 to the newest S-model being released by Canon. I was so excited when the Canon SX10 was announced and had actually even preordered one online before I realized that it would not accept a polarizing lens. During a recent trip to Hawaii, I had fallen in love with my polarizer and couldn't see paying $500 for a camera that wouldn't allow use of additional lenses. I thought about upgrading to a DSLR but decided that I wouldn't like the bigger camera and expense. Online reviews pointed me to the FZ28, and I couldn't be more pleased with my purchase.
The camera offers a variety of very good presets as well as full manual controls. Noise levels are very good, even at higher ISO speeds than my previous camera would accommodate. Overall, I agree wholeheartedly with all of the reviews previously posted, so I won't bore you with restating what has already been stated. I did want to provide a bit of information for those of you who may be interested in using add-on lenses for your FZ28, as I don't think this has really been covered much yet in the reviews. Unlike my previous camera which required an adapter tube AND an additional lens cap to accept a UV or polarizing filter, the FZ28 has threads on the end of the lens tube itself to accept a 46 mm lens. The lens screws directly onto the camera's lens, extending and retracting as the camera is used. It essentially becomes part of the camera. Therefore, there is no need to buy extra adapter parts or lens caps in order use either of these filters with the FZ28. When you turn off the camera, the add-on lens slides into the camera and can be covered with the camera's regular lens cap. (As a side note, I understand that Lensmate is releasing an adapter that works with the lens hood for the Canon SX10 very soon, but it's still an additional expense and a separate piece to be used with the camera rather than becoming part of the camera like the FZ28 model. Having personally used both a Canon separate adapter and the FZ's built-in threads, I much prefer the convenience of the FZ model's threaded lens.) Teleconverter and macro lenses are also available for the FZ28 if desired, although I don't anticipate needing either for my own use.
The pictures I have taken have been sharp and colorful, even in less than idea lighting conditions. Even photos taken through a double-paned window at a distance were detailed (see bird and berries photo in customer's images on this site). I haven't had an opportunity to use the video components yet.
In summary, this is a great camera offering beautiful photos and seemingly foolproof options. I highly recommend it for anyone wanting a small camera with big potential!
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Great camera for a cameraholic
I am an amateur that shoots mainly four things... nature "scenes", macro plants and insects, running and playing dogs, and dog still portraits. I got this camera looking for two things... I wanted the extended optical zoom and I wamted to shoot infocus photos of my dogs running that were large enough for me to crop and still print 8 x 10's with. I have owned and still own several digital point and shoots as well as the Rebel Xti, and each has it's own special use for my shooting purposes, however a "stop action" point and shoot and a good zoom were missing. Reviews said this might be the camera for both. I hoped this camera would be the go between for the pocket point and shoots and the DSLR. Got this camera yesterday, shot 200 photos with it on a fairly dark, cloudy day, and I LOVE it. It's fast, crystal clear with the great Leica lens, and the zoom is all it's advertised to be and more. Exposure couldn't have been better. I mostly used the intelligent Auto mode, but did play around with some other settings just to learn about the camera. Only two problems... I had a bit of a problem with the camera telling me something was in focus and it wasn't when I reviewed the photo...and, I kept missing the running dogs since the camera fired just before they came fully into view... guess that is positive and means it's faster than I realize??? Both these problems will resolve with more use of the camera I am sure. I would also prefer an automatic pop-up flash rather than this one that I have to physically open to use. Guess I am spoiled about that??? All in all, despite it's light weight and "cheap" feel, this camera promises to be exactly what I was looking for. Would I recommend it?? In a minute, in fact I already have to several friends!!!
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28K thy name is 'Wonderfulness '
We bought the camera as a step between 'point and shoot' simplicity and 'SLR' confusion. Turns out it works pretty well as both. You can set your own settings and have the camera remember them or you can fiddle and tweak to your hearts content. The bottom line though is, unless you're actually *trying* to screw it up, you almost can't! Even pictures I've taken with the camera screaming, "I am *NOT* responsible for the poor quality you're about to recieve!" Have turned out fairly remarkable. My first pics were of a pre-sunrise; quarter moon hovering with just a hint of lightness on the eastern horizon. The moon came very clean for *not* having a tripod.
Our first thought when we ordered the FZ28 was that we'd hang on to the point and shoot Kodak as a 'snap shot' camera. Turns out the FZ28 handles that so easily I've retired the Kodak and am thinking seriously about buying *another* FZ28 for my husband... I just *hate* to share. :-P
Five out of Five, "I almost know enough to know I don't know anything" stickers.Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28K 10MP Digital Camera with 18x Wide Angle MEGA Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Black)
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Panasonic Lumix FZ28K another improvement from Panasonic
This is small camera and technically an improvement compared to the fz30 and 20, my previous cameras.
The Smallness tends to seem to make it shake a bit more ( unsteady). Actuals pictures are very good. Low light, resolution and a bit more zoom are improved. Features are good!!!!
Price is reasonable.
Just to note, I just saw some Best Buy 20X zooms from other suppliers, a bit more costly. Go look.( then buy the FZ)
