I have a 180-200 HSM lens that I use 95% of the time on it. Also the 50mm 1.8, then several long manual lenses (70-210, 300mm, 90mm 2.8) that I use for special conditions such as macro, and shooting the moon. Also a set of converter lens to help shoot macro. I do all these 'specialty' shoots rarely - but I do enjoy doing them.
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tell me why I shouldn't sell my dslr for a FZ100??
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bloodycape
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By the sounds of things the FZ100 may not fit all your needs or you may miss some of the lens options you have and are use to.
I was for a while stuck between the FZ35 & 100, but I thought if I am going to spend around $450 on the FZ100 I should be looking at something that offer IQ that is not a little better than my Canon S2IS, but something that noticeably better. Maybe it is just me, but at the price some of these m/43 cameras are going for, it can make camera's like FZ100 seem a bit over priced. I would say look at all your options before you make your choice.
mackey1001
Senior Member
Yeah. That's what I'm hoping for, too. Hard me to justify replacing my LX3 with an LX5, unless there is $$ to be burned.
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SteveBee
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Luminous Landscape website has an interesting Canon SX30 IS vs
Panasonic Lumix FZ100 comparison that may help you to decide.
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Panasonic Lumix FZ100 comparison that may help you to decide.
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mackey1001
Senior Member
Yeah, that's the best thing about these superzooms. Macro, long tele, wide, burst and even video. That's what I'm playing with, with the FZ100.
Yes, sounds like good idea. It's really a trade-off, whatever you too. I'm still trying to get the most out of my FZ100.
Pics in some previous threads.
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1033&message=36365100
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1033&message=36490061
Some more recent shots. I could have done better with some of them, but still learning. Quick 15 sec levels and sharpening PP.
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morepix
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I made an early comment in this thread about the "only reason" to keep your D50 is if you wanted to shoot over ISO 200. Since then I've seen a lot of advice to keep the Nikon stuff and buy another camera if you want one. Here's what I did when faced with a similar question:
A little over a year ago I owned a Nikon D300 and a few lenses, none of them outstanding. The whole lot had been collecting dust for the better part of a year while I enjoyed traveling around with a Canon G10. So I sold the whole Nikon kit: camera, lenses, flash, bag, yada, yada. And I bought a m4/3 camera (Panasonic G1), and eventually four fine lenses (20 mm, 14-45, 45-200, and 7-14). I have no regrets about that part of it.
Then a couple of months ago I planned and eventually went on a hiking trip in France. Didn't want to carry the m4/3 camera and change lenses, so I bought an FZ35 and an LX5. Now the m4/3 stuff is getting little use while I enjoy the bridge camera and the outstanding and fun LX5. As for the m4/3 stuff, it makes me feel good that I have it for special occasions -- as I wait for a special occasion .
Was the original decision to get rid of the Nikon stuff a good one? I have no regrets. Sure, I see recent press on the D7000 and think what a cool piece of gear that would be. But no way!
So for me the bottom line is: what do you want to do with your photography, what's enjoyable for you? If you aren't in photography for income, what else is there but enjoyment? And what will bring you enjoyment? No one can tell you that but you yourself. You have the answer. Hang out with the question and you'll find the answer.
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A little over a year ago I owned a Nikon D300 and a few lenses, none of them outstanding. The whole lot had been collecting dust for the better part of a year while I enjoyed traveling around with a Canon G10. So I sold the whole Nikon kit: camera, lenses, flash, bag, yada, yada. And I bought a m4/3 camera (Panasonic G1), and eventually four fine lenses (20 mm, 14-45, 45-200, and 7-14). I have no regrets about that part of it.
Then a couple of months ago I planned and eventually went on a hiking trip in France. Didn't want to carry the m4/3 camera and change lenses, so I bought an FZ35 and an LX5. Now the m4/3 stuff is getting little use while I enjoy the bridge camera and the outstanding and fun LX5. As for the m4/3 stuff, it makes me feel good that I have it for special occasions -- as I wait for a special occasion .
Was the original decision to get rid of the Nikon stuff a good one? I have no regrets. Sure, I see recent press on the D7000 and think what a cool piece of gear that would be. But no way!
So for me the bottom line is: what do you want to do with your photography, what's enjoyable for you? If you aren't in photography for income, what else is there but enjoyment? And what will bring you enjoyment? No one can tell you that but you yourself. You have the answer. Hang out with the question and you'll find the answer.
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Effzeeone
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I sold an entire Olympus DSLR system for a FZ50 and was very happy for over two years of heavy and frequent use. The FZ50 was/is still my favorite camera. One of the things that did allow me to go from a DSLR to the FZ50 is the hotshoe on the FZ50, which is one of the features that Panasonic wisely included in the FZ100 that's not present in the smaller FZ models. But the hotshoe does you no good if you need to be able to shoot in low light without using a flash. What saved me going from a DSLR to the FZ50 is that most times (most -- not all) I could just keep the FZ50 at ISO 100 and use a flash. Sometimes I could bump it up to ISO 400, but if I went as high as ISO 800 things got ugly pretty quickly. From what I understand, the FZ100 offers similar, limiting performance despite the new sensor. So if you can't use a flash, then you're MUCH better off sticking with your D50 or (like others have suggested) keeping both.
For what it's worth, I sold my FZ50 about six months ago and bought a Pentax KX DSLR. There's really not too much difference in carrying the two kits, since in order to get the similar range of the two lenses I carry with my KX (with one mounted to the body), I had to bring along my Panasonic LW55 wide angle adapter. I also HAD to have a flash for the FZ50, but I admittedly still carry a flash for my KX, too. So, I'm using the same bag/backpack, kit weighs about the same, with the brand/logo looking so similar to the casual observer (Panasonic Lumix and Pentax KX), most people didn't even notice that I got a new camera. Okay, the dear wife noticed, but that was from the credit card bill.
I follow more of a Kernow rule for reselling cameras -- if/when you can get a good price for it, sell it. If you can't, there's no point in getting rid of it if you think you'll use it in the future (even infrequently), especially when there are some things the FZ100 simply cannot do that your D50 can.
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For what it's worth, I sold my FZ50 about six months ago and bought a Pentax KX DSLR. There's really not too much difference in carrying the two kits, since in order to get the similar range of the two lenses I carry with my KX (with one mounted to the body), I had to bring along my Panasonic LW55 wide angle adapter. I also HAD to have a flash for the FZ50, but I admittedly still carry a flash for my KX, too. So, I'm using the same bag/backpack, kit weighs about the same, with the brand/logo looking so similar to the casual observer (Panasonic Lumix and Pentax KX), most people didn't even notice that I got a new camera. Okay, the dear wife noticed, but that was from the credit card bill.
I follow more of a Kernow rule for reselling cameras -- if/when you can get a good price for it, sell it. If you can't, there's no point in getting rid of it if you think you'll use it in the future (even infrequently), especially when there are some things the FZ100 simply cannot do that your D50 can.
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Effzeeone now has a...PentaxKayEx ???!!! WHAT?!
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Wow, such great advice from you all! I am thinking I will hang on to the D50 for the 'times' I would like to go out an make special shots. I do this when I can take my time and mess around with settings and such. I will keep using my little Panny ZS3 for fun outings where I don't want to carry a bigger camera...I am pretty pleased with it. Then, I will watch as others get used to using the FZ100 and post results/likes/dislikes/tips/tricks and make a decision at that time to maybe add it. Who knows...maybe the way to approach it really is....sell the little Panny ZS3 for the FZ100 since the FZ100 will do all the ZS3 does and more.
tsk1979
Senior Member
I realized that getting a zoom lens was out of budget. Moreover I like wide angle photography.
So my 350D sports a 10-24 lens, and for travel and zoom shots I use the FZ-35
I suggest you also do the same.
There are many places where you may need ISO 800 due to low light or freezing action. All P&S cams fail there. Maybe with the exception of LX-3/LX-5 and similar large sensor compacts
So you may sell your DSLR and get FZ100, but remember, you won't be able to go beyond ISO 400(even that is a stretch)
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So my 350D sports a 10-24 lens, and for travel and zoom shots I use the FZ-35
I suggest you also do the same.
There are many places where you may need ISO 800 due to low light or freezing action. All P&S cams fail there. Maybe with the exception of LX-3/LX-5 and similar large sensor compacts
So you may sell your DSLR and get FZ100, but remember, you won't be able to go beyond ISO 400(even that is a stretch)
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Vandyu
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Sounds like pretty good advice.
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Vandyu
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Do you like the results you're getting from the 18-135? I have one, but tend to use the 18-200VR more. I don't see much reference to that lens since the 18-105VR came out. Thought many times about selling it and getting a 16-85VR, but would lose a lot and not sure I really need the better lens for the extra money it would cost.
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toomanycanons
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Yes, I do like my 18-135. I have no complaints whatsoever with its results. You can get it refurbished for $200-250. I like the manual override focus. It's real sharp. That said, yeah I'd like to have the 18-200 VR but it's three times the money. And I do have a 16-85 VR as well. For just a walk around lens the 18-135 is great. For fine detail work and lower light/lower shutter speed the 16-85 VR does get more unblurry pics and for product photography it's the sharpest lens I have.
But I can't say that the 16-85 VR is "better" than the 18-200 VR 'cause I've never shot with a Nikon 18-200 VR. I had two 18-135's and sold one of them to fund the 16-85 purchase. If I'd only had one 18-135 I wouldn't have sold it. Since I found out that the 16-85 is the sharpest lens I have (and best color rendition) that's like a bonus because I bought it as an experiment and for the 16 wide.
But I can't say that the 16-85 VR is "better" than the 18-200 VR 'cause I've never shot with a Nikon 18-200 VR. I had two 18-135's and sold one of them to fund the 16-85 purchase. If I'd only had one 18-135 I wouldn't have sold it. Since I found out that the 16-85 is the sharpest lens I have (and best color rendition) that's like a bonus because I bought it as an experiment and for the 16 wide.
Vandyu
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As much as I'd like the 16-85VR, I'd have to add at least $400 plus selling the 18-135. It hurts to think about it 
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Vandyu
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As I said earlier, I don't think what you would sell the D50 and lenses for would be worth it. Unless you have a 17-55, 18-200VR, 16-85VR, 70-200VR, or similar expensive lenses. Then, of course, you'd cry yourself silly when you packed them up to send to the new owner!
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I agree that I most likely won't like what I get from selling my current gear. I'm thinking I will hand on to it and then watch for a drop in prices right around the holidays and maybe pick up the FZ100 also. It would be fun to have the superzoom for a lot of situations where one doesn't want to be changing lenses and travel light, while keeping the more serious gear when one wants to do more serious shooting.
mackey1001
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Hey, thanks Karma
Sorry, have never used it indoors with dim lighting, and never plan to. Pretty much never did use my old FZ28 or my TZ/ZS's either, indoors. Quality was never satisfactory to me, except for static subjects. For indoors, people and parties, I use my LX3 for the f2.0 lens, more compact size, etc.
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