Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ8K 7.2MP Digital Camera with 12x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Black) by Panasonic
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Digital camera reviews of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ8K 7.2MP Digital Camera with 12x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Black)
Digital camera Review: AAA+
Summary: 5 Stars
This camera is GREAT.........I needed to go to the next level with a was an excellant buy !!Digital camera Review: All in one camera.
Summary: 5 Stars
To date this is one of the best camera's i have purchased. I previously owned an FZ1 panasonic and loved the pictures, but it was only 2megapixel. This one has 7, the same stabilized lens with many new helpful tools. I love the large display that you can instantly change the brightness to work in any setting. I also like the ability to change the focus from auto to auto macro or manual. The more i use it the easier it gets. Another nifty tool is the 18x zoom at 3 megapixel. What a lifesaver not having to carry around extra lenses. [...]Digital camera Review: Amazing
Summary: 5 Stars
I love it. It's taken some amazing pictures for me, and I'm still just learning how to use it properly. This is a great camera that you won't be disappointed with!Digital camera Review: An excellent learning tool with decent price.
Summary: 4 Stars
-Jan.1st
Here's my update for this camera. Tom in Texas writes this..."low light performance is somewhat limited".
I say "very limited". It's been my frustration that when I take indoor shots, it's very poor quality. Especially evening time. Noise? I think so, but for me, real issue is when I use the flash. Photos turn so blue-grayish. I compared w/my fossil Fuji(written below). Even w/that Fuji, flash used, it does not look that blue. So far that's really disappointing, but in the day time, in door, looks ok, but not great.
I won't return the camera though, since it takes great outdoor shots. Fits nice in hands, too.
-Dec.27th
I got this camera less than 10 days ago as a Xmas gift to myself. After I did some research on similar items, and owning a Pentax p&s, Fuji finepics6900(it's a fossil DC), I settled w/FZ8. It does take great shots. I've taken some pics I really like. At least this camera filled my expectations.
While it takes great scenery pics, I'm not so satisfied with portraits I took. I've been trying different settings and modes, but not quite there. Maybe that's why Lumix came up with "face detection" on FX18, a newer model. But, by looking at pics taken by the two machines, I don't think there is much difference.
Battery life is excellent. Buy extra one though, and you'll be all set. The "hood", I love it! I go to beaches often, so this item is a must for me. I think video is pretty good, too. Very clear. It looks like it can record upto 22mins. w/a fully charged battery.
My pentax vid wasn't this good. Fuji didn't even record sound!
Like someone wrote, usb code could be pain if you have to upload a lot of pics, say, more than 300. I may purchase a sd card reader. I think stabilizer does its work, but sometimes I have to wonder how good that is. With this camera, I became to like using a tripod. This camera is an excellent learning tool for someone like me, a novice in photography and wants to learn more and be better at it. With all the functions, battery life and the items it comes with, you can't beat this price! Recommended!
PS,
To James E. Sink "Sound Man", thanks for sharing your photo info on your Moon pic. Due to the info, I could start taking some great Moon shots, I never thought I could before.
Digital camera Review: Awesome Camera
Summary: 5 Stars
My husband is tired of hearing about how much I love this camera. It does everything I ever wanted in a camera. My boys are both in sports and the action shots are amazing. It can blur a little after dark sometimes but in daylight, I haven't had any blurred shots no matter how fast the subject is moving.