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Leythos wrote:
> In article <P6hpe.4720$Kj3.1391@trnddc03>, jwidome1@verizon.net says...
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>>Leythos wrote:
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>>>In article <2N0pe.12187$_w.4446@trnddc01>, jwidome1@verizon.net says...
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>>>>Leythos wrote:
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>>>>>In article <3pLoe.7531$J73.1472@trnddc05>, jwidome1@verizon.net says...
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>>>>>>Leythos wrote:
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>>>>>>>I've been looking for a new digital camera as my HP stopped producing
>>>>>>>quality images - sent it in for repair out of warranty and it worked for
>>>>>>>about 90 days and then quit focusing....
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>I'm considering, strongly, the PANASONIC LUMIX DMC-FZ5K DIGITAL CAMERA.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>I must have the higher 10x Optical and I want the image stabilization
>>>>>>>and since I have a bunch of 512MB and 1GB SD cards it seems like the
>>>>>>>perfect fit. I also like the idea that I can use real filters/add-ons
>>>>>>>with the threaded lens.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>So, anyone got one that want's to comment on it?
>>>>>>>
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>>>>>>I have an FZ-5.
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>>>>>>Tomorrow, I am returning it.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>I have an FZ-1, which I have upgraded to an FZ-2. Pictures I took with
>>>>>>the FZ-1 are considerably sharper than the FZ-5. I believe the quality
>>>>>>of the FZ-5 is not as good as the FZ-1 (or the FZ-20).
>>>>>>
>>>>>>I ordered an FZ-20 from KEH, hoping it will be sharper - if not, it goes
>>>>>>back also.
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>>>>>>Meanwhile, I'm holding on to the FZ-1 ...
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>>>>>If you wanted a 5+MP camera, with image stability and 10x optical zoom,
>>>>>what you would get - from todays cameras available?
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>>>>The FZ-20 - even though it is discontinued.
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>>>I'm looking for new, under warranty, that I can purchase from a store or
>>>reputable online vendor. It doesn't have to be the Panasonic, what would
>>>you purchase if you had it all to do over again?
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>>I really wish I could give you a good answer, but for myself, right now
>>I'm just winging it, although I am satisfied with how I have done so far.
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>>FYI, I've done some spectacular work with the FZ-1 and I would probably
>>pick it again - maybe with the FZ-2 upgrade.
>>
>>I think two important pieces of your puzzle will be how proficient you
>>are with post-processing, especially with Photoshop, and how good you
>>are at learning (i.e, disciplined at teaching yourself) new ways to do
>>things.
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> I've been using digital cameras for about 5 years, film for more than
> 25, and photoshop for more than 6, etc....
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> I have a Phaser 8400 wax/thermal printer I use for printing images, so
> I'm reasonably set for quality.
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>>(Yesterday, I shot some film for the first time in perhaps a year. I
>>forgot just how good you can do with the 'obsolete' stuff. Ask me the
>>same question in a year and I might tell you stick with top film
>>equipment and get used to scanning!)
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>
> I have a couple older Minolta SLR's that I still love, but I've, like
> you, not shot anything in a while - I use to develop my own B/W, but
> it's harder and harder to find B/W in the local walmarts.
>
>
>>If it's any comfort, you're not the only one trying to figure out this
>>'photographic new world order.' Let us know what you decide.
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>
> My Kodak DC4800 died a about a year ago - the quality was great, fast,
> etc... What I want now is something that takes a second shot quickly,
> has good quality for shots as far away as 100', and has a stability
> control for when I'm zoomed. I also want to get a mount for my 6"
> telescope.
>
> I've read, in this group, the FZ5K image quality suffers, but all the
> web reviews say it's exceptional, and I would have to imagine that it's
> better than my old DC4800 (and it costs half as much).
>
> I actually own 5 digital cameras right now, well, my kids own a couple,
> so I have access to 5 - none of them have any quality and are slow.
>
> In the 1 year that I was able to use the DC4800 I took over 40,000
> images that I've stored on our picture server (we have a large network
> in our home)
>
With that said, it is I who should be asking you for advice...
Jan
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