John Miles

Statement corrected in review now.

I repost to the top just so it is clear that the FZ1000 is not "much bigger" than the FZ50 as stated:

FZ1000 136.8 x 98.5 x 130.7 mm (1.76L box volume)
FZ50 141 x 86 x 142 mm (1.72L box Volume)

The FZ1000 is half an inch higher than the FZ50 to get the lens diameter in but is otherwise smaller than the FZ50.

FZ1000 136.8 x 98.5 x 130.7 mm
FZ50 141 x 86 x 142 mm

The FZ1000 is half an inch higher than the FZ50 to get the lens diameter in but is otherwise smaller than the FZ50.

There's a handling bonus to consider here. On the FZ1000 you can select the zoom ring around the shutter to adjust EV compensation instead. This is operable simultaneously with zoom operation using the lens barrel. With the camera in Program Mode and held up to the eye, this means the three compositional elements of zoom > EV compensate > focus are achieved at an astonishing rate.

When in composition a camera can be held to the eye and operated with minimal camera shake, retaining the right thumb purely as camera grip is of great benefit. So raising the camera to the eye leaves, for the FZ1000, the right index finger to adjust EV and the thumb and fingers of the left hand to control zoom.

FZ1000 and FZ50 are pretty much the same size. The FZ1000 is not "much bigger" as stated.

What a good camera! As a pitch in at a budget price it seems bang on. It reminds me of the legacy strength Pentax used to have, where you bought a new body and had camera stores full of secondhand lenses to choose from. Same goes here.

I love the pop on flash as well. What about a bigger flash though? Is one available for that shoe?

Somehow this camera feels typically Kodak. It's there to bring photography to more people and yet give the rewarding image quality over that of a phone camera or many a point and shoot.

I wonder if JKI will be doing a 1" fixed lens superzoom next ? - Hmmmmmmm, very interesting.

A great idea for a challenge, but avoid the Bolton Strid everyone. It's a few feet wide but of unknown depth. It takes the lives of the curious, careless and unfortunate with consummate ease.

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FZ50 rating [-3] http://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/52339583

A manual lens would make zoom to composition quicker and more precise.
A front wheel dedicated to instant EV compensation would have allowed for rapid, accurate small sensor exposure control whilst preserving the right thumb for gripping the camera.
If the hotshoe was configured for use with standard hot shoe accessories, versatility and system expansion would be improved.

What a breath of fresh air. I was being retroed to death.

P600

FZ50 rating [-4] http://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/52339583

The ability to retain the right thumb for holding the camera aids in keeping the camera steady. A manual zoom lens would allow for more precise left handed composition. A wheel directly driving EV compensation and operable by the right index finger would speed up composition whist retaining a steady grip on the camera. A standard flash hot shoe would allow expansion with hot shoe flash and other accessories.

Nikon have produced perhaps the best looking superzoom yet. Straight out of Tron :-)

FZ50 rating [-1] http://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/52339583

Almost a match! the 14-150 lens does not reach the 420mm equivalent of the FZ50. With several superzoom lenses available to APS-C cameras, why none have been produced for a 4/3 mount is baffling.

The GH4 looks stunning on paper; a top flight camera.

Kind of expected an M4/3" option.

Correction. Yes it is not a 2/3" sensor alas.

(BTW - FZ50 DP review score 8.4 not 7.5) "And so, to sum up; for the serious user the FZ50 is without doubt the best equipped, best specified and best handling 'bridge camera' on the market today". Physically the camera hasn't changed. It's still possesses the best handling ergonomics out there.

FZ50 rating (-3) http://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/52339583

A dedicated front wheel would allow instantaneous EV adjustment whilst the right thumb assisted in steadying the camera. A hot shoe for standard accessories does not appear to be present. The screen does not look to articulate to allow waist height composition.

The first Non Fuji 2/3" sensored superzoom camera of this generation. This camera has enormous potential, with broadly speaking double the typical superzoom sensor area. An excellent contender for the superzoom enthusiasts cash; a fitting "camera bag in a camera" release.

FZ50 rating (-4) http://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/52339583

Please let it have either a 2/3" or even 1/1.7" sensor

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The commitment to a serious step in superzoom image quality is refreshing.

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The new weatherproofing feature massively increases compositional scope in situations where conventional superzooms must be covered to protect them. The increase in photographic opportunity should not be underestimated. This could quite easily become the best family choice superzoom available.

Another superb offering from Fuji.

Serving suggestion:
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