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You've obviously gone through a lot of trouble already - I doubt you'll be satisfied by the FZ200 sensor.

I had originally tried deconstructing the PDF file into separate images using Paint Shop pro, but the resulting JPEG files did not include whatever minimal EXIF information the camera needs to...

Unfortunately, the camera does not provide a PDF reader so you can't simply put the manual pDF files on the memory card.  (Although I also do that so that it is with the camera and can be plugged...

I keep a copy of both manuals on my handheld device.  I also have a copy on my camera's memory card so I can reference it from the camera if need be.

Looks like Mother Nature just can't make up her mind! BruceYou learn something new every time you press the shutter

I have two identical, standard Panasonic batteries which usually make it through the day.  I always charge as soon as possible after depleting one to ensure I have one or both ready to go at all...

I think this is a great idea, and if you're linked and backed by Amazon you have a chance by taking advantage of their pricing - otherwise I'd be a bit concerned that you can battle on...

Nice rebuttal!--BruceYou learn something new every time you press the shutter

Thanks Alex - finally had a nice evening after the never-ending winter!  The ice came off the lake just last Thursday night.

Thanks for the kind comments - and I agree the slight coloring does add to #3.  I boosted the brightness and contrast a bit in the B&W versions.

I'd look at the ZS/TZ series with GPS.  (ZS19 lacks the ZS20's GPS)  The latest in the series - the ZS30/TZ40 - also includes full remote control with viewfinder via wifi from a smartphone.

That's simply beautiful, Stuart - well done!

Trees  Reflected Reeds  More Reeds

Thanks Vandyu - taking them had the same effect.  My father passed away Saturday and I had to cancel and rebook my trip to Australia and will not be able to work with my predecessor to get...

Sunset  Reeds  More Reeds  Reflected trees  (It's in portrait mode on my computer but not here - thanks DPR.) Common Loon  BruceYou learn something new every time you press the shutter

There are times when putting on the lens cap that any pressure put on the extended lens will cause the camera to "lock up" and display a message to turn the camera off and back on again.  I think...

Pretty impressive - nice shots!

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Agreed - a bayonet-style mount would be much preferred.

DPR's "Side-by-Side" comparison gives a good contrast: ZS25 vs. ZS30 Spec Comparison Note that DPR even has incorrect or missing specs, so don't take everything as 100% correct.  For example, DPR...