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New ZS100 owner with questions

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Jon_T
Jon_T Veteran Member • Posts: 6,401
Re: New ZS100 owner with questions

Bob A L wrote:

On the comparison to the P900, could do this, but not much to learn, I am sure at 250 efl, the P900 would lag considerably in comparison. ...

You misread what I posted:
"... If you did not do, should had taken some shots with your P900 at 250mm EFL to see what the ZS100's 250mm EFL would be like. ..."

I was referring to seeing if the 250mm equivalent "Focal Length" would suit your needs. Obviously the much larger ZS100 sensor would have better IQ.

. .. Now gotta find a proper sized bag or belt pouch for it. It screams for one as do most of these small cameras. I have several around, but have not found one of mine that is the right fit yet - any ideas. ...

I'm currently using a old Pearstone Onyx 250 Camera Pouch (4.5 x 2.7 x 1.8") I had for my G15. Can be used with shoulder strap, or as belt pouch—as I do.

The inside height enough to have a spare battery at bottom, and ZS100 on top. I like the two side zippers that you can unzip both to have a 'open pouch' for easy R&R.

There's a inside small pouch for extra SD card, I use the front zip pocket for holding a micro-fiber cloth.

.. The only truly "pocket" camera I have found is my phone. ...

My favorite "truly shirt pocket" size camera is the old Powershot S110.

The combo of the 12 MP 1/1.7" sensor and the f/2.0-5.9 24-120mm EFL lens overall FAR more versible than a smartphone,

The f/2.0 24mm EFL good for indoor/ lower lighting.

IMO it's really a shame (scam) that Canon, Panasonic (LF1; LX7), and others discontinued their 1/1.7" sensor compacts.

With post processing (especially RAW) the older 12 MP 1/2.3" sensor pocketables from Canon and Panasonic (e.g., ZS50 f/3.3-6.4 24-720mm EFL) IMO, can be a great pocketable camera/ supplement with smartphone.

ZS50 24mm EFL

ZS50; indoor restaurant low lighting, ISO 1600

Cheers,
Jon

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