Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28K 10MP Digital Camera with 18x Wide Angle MEGA Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Black) by Panasonic
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Digital camera reviews of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28K 10MP Digital Camera with 18x Wide Angle MEGA Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Black)
Digital camera Review: As good as it gets short of getting a digital SLR - excellent long zoom
Summary: 5 Stars
I actually want to give it 4.5 stars, but that's not an option.
I bought this camera because I wanted the long zoom capability for photographing wildlife, and I also bought an extra 1.7x lens for extra zoom. I just got back from a trip to south Florida, and spent a couple days in wildlife reserves. I got some great bird shots with this camera. I've also taken great general, non-zoom pictures.
The pros:
Excellent lens, great zoom range - 35mm equivalent 27-486mm.
Switching to 3MP mode gives tighter magnification, to 32.1x. It's not true optical zoom, though - it gives you the middle 3MP of the 10MP sensor. Cropping, but not cropping. This gave me great shots of farther-away birds that are good enough to post to the web, even to print out at smaller sizes, but of course at 3MP you can't blow them up.
Intelligent auto mode and scene modes are easy to use. This comes with the caveat that I had to learn through trial and error which modes to use in what situations. Birds moving around a lot, sports mode. Birds holding still, portrait mode.
The cons:
I only have one con: If you want to focus manually, you do that using a tiny joystick on the back of the camera. I've repeatedly overshot the focal point and had to go back and forth once or twice in order to get it. The best way to use it is to use auto-focus to get you close, then switch to manual mode to fine-tune the focus. I usually have to do that if I'm trying to photograph a bird in between tree branches.
Conclusion:
Overall, an excellent camera with great long zoom capability, and just about the best you can do without spending the money on a digital SLR. Yes, a DSLR will be faster and give you even better results, but for a much higher price.
Digital camera Review: Awesome Camera
Summary: 5 Stars
I love this camera so much.
I lost our FZ18k - so I went shopping for another one to see if there was anything else out there. And it all came back to this one - the FZ28k. There's a few things different about this one - but it's all good stuff. I really like the video feature on it as well. We hardly ever use our camcorder anymore.
This camera really surpasses them all. I'm so glad that we purchased from Amazon also. I got my order early and there were absolutely no mishaps with my order.
I will order again from Amazon.
Digital camera Review: Awesome camera....very happy :)
Summary: 5 Stars
I went to a local camera shop to purchase the Canon Powershot SX10IS when the sales associate recommended I look at the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 camera. I brought in a SD card spent about an hour in the camera store taking shots with both cameras. I was very impressed with the quality of pictures on the FZ28 and decided to go home and do more research. After reading reviews here at Amazon and on some camera review sites, I decided to go with the FZ28 and purchased it on Amazon (at a way better price than the store:) I am totally satisifed with the camera. At this point I have taken over 1000 shots and am amazed with how well it does in different shooting scenarios. Yes... the SLRs take better shots in low light but who wants to carry an SLR with lenses everywhere? This camera is very light in weight compared to an SLR.
I do recommend buying good quality SD cards (the faster the better) for this camera especially if you are going to take video clips. Also keep in mind that the camera video uses the Apple Quicktime .MOV format instead of AVI. Overall I am very happy and would highly recommend this camera.
Digital camera Review: Be Aware, No External Flash Mount
Summary: 4 Stars
Amazon doesn't disallow the writing of comments/reviews based on whether someone owns a product or not. I've used and owned other similar Lumix models, so can speak confidently of the great quality of Lumix cameras in the FZ series.
However, for those inclined to upgrade to this camera without reading the specs carefully - naturally assuming it will have everything some previous models had and more - be aware that this model lacks a hot shoe (external flash mount) and manual focus ring. For some people (like me) these are indispensable features.
Digital camera Review: Best Buy
Summary: 5 Stars
Stop wasting your time, this camera has it all!
Except it does not fit in your pocket, I am keeping this one and getting a new pocket camera from Panasonic (probably the DMC ZS 3)
The zoom 18/32X is phenomenal, as good as my telescope but you need a tripod at the top end.
The IA mode is better than I can do in most situations, should really be called AI for artificial intelligence, it is!
Wonderful