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I got my stolen and was coming back to see if I could pic one up cheaper because it is an old model. I don't understand how this camera can be $900 when I bought mine about 3 years ago for about $600-$700 with accessories. DMC-FZ50 10.1 MP, optical stabilizer right. Not worth this price. Pictures are okay but noisy. My husbands $1000 Nikon with nice lens takes better pics for just a little more. Check out Nikons with zoom lenses instead, that's where I am going.Watch out on Amazon, I have caught them charging more that listed price, wrote review and price changed. Caveat Emptor.
I was actually kinda scared when settling for this camera because not many people liked it much. It's a little hard to operate when you first get it but all in all it's great. They said it was too big and hard to control the noise. I love the size, it's exactly what I was going for and the noise reduction isn't a problem either. This is the best and my fave camera I have ever had. I've had it almost 2 years and I'm still learning new things everytime I use it.
I was also unable to take a picture of a house from acrossthe street. This is a very nice camera. I couldn't get the whole house in the frame. I've owned the fZ7, fz8, fz30, and now the fz50 and I'm not disappointed. I would have given it five stars but for the fact I haven't been able to get macro photographs with it like I couldwith the other models mentioned.I suppose with such a big lens you're better off using it for things far away anyhow. This was a bitdisappointing but I'm still recommending the camera especially forthose who want to bring far away objects closer like wildlife for instance.It's also quite big, bulky, and heavy so be prepared to lug around a lot of weigh if you're going to carry it far.It seems to be well made, has good battery life, has a nice heft, and feels good in the hand if you're right handed.The hinged LCD is nice though I prefer one that hinges on the side so you can let the camera rest against your body while looking down at the LCD.The viewfinder isn't quite as clear as the fz30 but it's adequate.Four stars, good camera, shop for a good price. I prefer used that wayI know they work and shouldn't have any issues.
Cause you dont have to give up the big zoom of other panasonic cameras (this is 12x-21x depending on resolution). Quick Review. Also, this one has RAW capabilities, and a free RAW editor (wiki it if you dont know what it is, its amazing). This is for the intro photographer to RAW and Manual Settings. Why. Also, the Video with zoom and sound, make this a HD widescreen camcorder (800x450 pixels). Canon Rebel, yeah, its $700, and yeah, its another $200-300 for lenses, which already puts it double the price of this.You think these pics arent as amazing, check out my customer images.
I purchased an FZ-50 several years ago and have used the heck out of it ever since. No switch-controlled zoom motors in this camera--a huge plus in my book.All that said, I'm not sure the camera is worth the current price, which is nearly double what I paid for mine. And, of course, the auto-focus and auto-exposure modes can occasionally be flakey, just as with any other automatic camera.
With it's top-notch Leica optics, it's undoubtedly a better camera than I am a photographer. But good points of the FZ-50 far outweigh these minor shortcomings. It's withstood the beating of being used in a corrosive environment without any problems and continues to turn out quality photos.
Bracketing is always a good idea, especially since the camera makes it so easy to do. If there are any shortcomings, they are minor--the lack of a flash sync socket or a "bulb" option on the shutter release being the only two things I've found bothersome. An inexpensive (around $20) hot shoe adapter will take care of the flash sync issue but there's no easy work-around for the shutter release limitation so if you're considering this camera for low-light, tricky flash or astronomical photography, you should look elsewhere.
As I mentioned, the optics are as good as you'll find anywhere and the ability to focus, zoom and and adjust exposure settings with honest-to-god, old-fashioned rings on the lens barrel if you choose are almost worth the price of admission all by themselves. You could buy a DSLR for that price.
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