mackey1001
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Thanks, LTZ! And, by the way, thanks for your threads on the various cams. You sure seem to have a nice collection ; )
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FZ100: "exploring the range" (Montreal pics)
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mackey1001
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Glad that you find them interesting, Gerry!
Well, people have been scared off by the IQ comments. I do still think they can improve the JPEG output with a firmware update, based on the RAW, but it's still not bad. I knew this going in, and am focusing now more on trying to get the most out of the camera (and myself!).
Will do. See other replies for some of the likes/dislikes. Cheers.
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mackey1001
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thanks, digby. this is fun stuff .. and am looking forward to doing a lot more "making" of photographs.Excellent series mackey1001!The HDR shots are very good as well, you are really starting to tap into the potential of the fz100. You both make a good team.
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mackey1001
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You're asking a question I can't answer. It depends on what you are looking for. If you are into quick "snapshots," it may be fine for you. But you are selling yourself short, if you let the camera do all the thinking. A basic understanding of photographic principles would serve you well. As a minimum using P or A mode, spot focus and EV. Just my thoughts. The FZ100 has a lot of capability that is very enjoyable to use and explore.
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mackey1001
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Here's one more. From a pano created with Panoramic Assist scene mode, and then PP for levels, saturation, sharpening. Unfortunately, it looks like the dpr gallery images are limited in size (?), and the compression looks worse that the one I uploaded. Don't know why.
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Gerry Pasternack
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Looks good to me. I particularly like the composition.
Two questions about fz100 pano mode:
Can you pan horizontally while holding the camera in portrait (vertical) position to capture a less narrow panorama?
Does pano mode require setting the zoom at full WA?
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Two questions about fz100 pano mode:
Can you pan horizontally while holding the camera in portrait (vertical) position to capture a less narrow panorama?
Does pano mode require setting the zoom at full WA?
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Frank Williamson
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Yeah, unfortunately one of the selling points for getting a new all-around superzoom to SWMBO was that the "other camera" would be sold......
I've got a DF383 Vivitar Flash waiting in a box at home for me this evening to try out with the FZ100. I do some indoor photography of my hobby, model railroading, so getting a flash should round out the capability of the FZ100 nicely!
Thank you!
When time isn't such a concern, of course images come out better. But for one trip through an island group of the south pacific, I spent two weeks in the back of an old Land Rover 110...what time there was for photos was breif. Had to make due.
When time isn't such a concern, of course images come out better. But for one trip through an island group of the south pacific, I spent two weeks in the back of an old Land Rover 110...what time there was for photos was breif. Had to make due.
mackey1001
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Haven't tried it, but I don't think it'll be a problem. You have the choice of Left to Right, Right to Left, Up/Down or Down/Up directions!
Nope. Any zoom you want ; )
mackey1001
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I understand : ( My trade off was, I got rid of my FZ28 and ZS6, which more than paid for the FZ100. But, it was worth it! Even got cash back.Yeah, unfortunately one of the selling points for getting a new all-around superzoom to SWMBO was that the "other camera" would be sold......
Sounds like a good plan. Would be very interested in what you think of the DF383. I'm thinking a flash to use on my FZ100 and LX3 would be useful, once in a while.
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mackey1001
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Yes, I can appreciate that. Didn't mean to give you a hard time. That brings up one of the best things about the FZ100. Focus is fast, and the burst mode is amazing. So, taking quick shots isn't a problem. And, when you have time to compose, etc ... you can do even better. And, super-fast exposure bracketing makes it easy to take some safe shots in case the lighting is iffy.
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Frank Williamson
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Just had a chance to play with the FZ100-DF383 combo some, will have some more time this weekend. Pretty happy with the DF383 so far, it really is a modern Vivitar 285. That 285 was my workhorse back about 25-30 years ago in my film days, and the DF383 is a modern 285, even sounds the same. Solidly built, plenty of power, almost too much so without a diffuser. Battery door seems a little flimsy at first glance, will have to see how it holds up. Modified my Lightsphere diffuser last night so it would fit the DF383 head. I'll take some pictures in different modes/combos this weekend to see how it really does, but so far so good, especially considering the $130 price tag compared to Panasonic OEM flashes.
BTW - Found out after I purchased it that the same flash is sold under different brandnames, such as Bower SFD926N for about $25-30 cheaper. Still glad I bought the Vivitar version, due to my history with their products and not knowing about the other brands and their service.
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gail
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Ooops, missed replying to this sooner.
Thanks, mackey1001, for all the very helpful info. It's one thing to read the specs, another to hear users real-life experiences with a camera.
I'm really looking for a replacement for my DSLR; it's a pain to lug around particularly since being injured. I like shooting wildlife (slow to moderately fast moving) and am looking for a superzoom that provides very good image quality and fast performance. It doesn't have to do exceptionally well in low light, though I'd like it to do so for Golden Hour shots.
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Thanks, mackey1001, for all the very helpful info. It's one thing to read the specs, another to hear users real-life experiences with a camera.
I already own the Canon s90 but, other than image quality, there are things about it I don't like. But I can live with it (for now).
I'm really looking for a replacement for my DSLR; it's a pain to lug around particularly since being injured. I like shooting wildlife (slow to moderately fast moving) and am looking for a superzoom that provides very good image quality and fast performance. It doesn't have to do exceptionally well in low light, though I'd like it to do so for Golden Hour shots.
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toomanycanons
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I've been out of town for almost a week, got back and I just saw your post, gail. What is it about your S90 you don't like? I just took my ZS1, Canon SD700, Nikon D90 and D40 and Olympus E-450 on a trip to Utah and many times shot the same scenes with each just to see if my point and shoots could capture the view like my DSLRs. I haven't looked at my pics yet but I wondered the whole time how an S90 would have compared. I really never shoot wildlife, just landscapes and real estate. I've been injured a lot lately (mountain biking) but at this point don't mind hauling my DSLRs around. 300 grams, 900 grams, it's all the same to me.
mackey1001
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Sorry to hear that
I can appreciate what you're saying. Carrying around the FZ100 is the most I can deal with.Ah, the holy grail of compact superzoom cameras. I'm convinced that the camera you describe just doesn't exist. You just can't get both fast performance and very good IQ. The FZs, HS10, SX30,etc all are good at some things, but not others.
After using the FZ100 for a month, I consider the image quality good but not great. I think the MOS sensor technology just isn't there yet. I think my now sold FZ28 IQ was better. I'm still hoping for a firmware update!
But the FZ100 has enough good things going for it, I'm going to keep it. And the performance really is blazing fast. It is replacing my FZ28 + tcon1.7 combo, and it think it does a pretty good job with that. Hauling around that package goes against the idea of compact and easily portable.
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