Panasonic DMC-FZ50S 10.1MP Digital Camera with 12x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Silver)
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Manufacturer: PanasonicRelease Date: 2006-08-30
Model: DMC-FZ50S
Color: Silver
Product features:
- 10.1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 18 x 24-inch prints
- 12x image-stabilized optical zoom; 2.0-inch free-angle LCD display
- Intelligent ISO Control (I.I.C.) reduces image blur from subject movement and low light
- Records full-size movies in wide-aspect VGA (848 x 480) at 30 frames per second
- Stores images on SD memory cards (32MB card included); powered by li-ion battery pack (battery and charger included)
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Digital camera reviews of Panasonic DMC-FZ50S 10.1MP Digital Camera with 12x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Silver)
Digital camera Review: A Fine Camera
Summary: 5 Stars
I chose to purchase the (silver) DMC-FZ50 over a well-known dslr for a number of reasons: First, because the lens on this camera covers my needs entirely. Plus, it's a Leica-engineered Elmarit lens, so there are no questions about the quality. I very rarely photograph sports or fast-moving subjects, so the cumulative lag times aren't much of a factor for me. Photographs aren't entirely made by the camera. Much of it, believe it or not, depends upon the photographer's skills. You can split technical hairs till the cows come home, but if you suck, your photos suck. No amount of camera will make up for your suckage. That being said, this camera is more than adequate in the hands of talented photographers, amateur or pro. If you're interested in seeing some great examples of photos made by this camera, go to photopoints dot com; click on photos, then by camera, and scroll down to Panasonic Lumix FZ50.
There are some other nice things about this camera: the length of the lens stays the same, from 35mm to 420mm. The lens cap has a front release, so you can remove it while the lens hood is attached. In fact, either lens hood or lens cap can be removed without getting in the way of the other. The factory-supplied battery lasts me 523 shots at an outdoor temp of 68 degrees F, and it's small: 1.63 x 1.38 x .75 inches. The battery charger is the same size as a pack of cigarettes. You can un-clutter the view through the viewfinder by choosing not to display anything! And, instead changing pixel dimensions, you can actually see and select what megapixel you want, from its maximum 10MP, to 2MP!
By listening to what photographers want, and collaborating with Leica, Panasonic has turned itself into a major camera manufacturer. The result is a very usable and much-recommended camera.
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