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Constant Preview only works in Manual Exposure Mode (M on the Mode Dial) Custom Menu screen 5/8 Operating Instructions for Advanced Features Page 90 Andrew

The new Panasonic cameras including FZ300 but not FZ200 have DFD autofocus which is a big advantage for moving subjects with AF Continuous and Burst Mode. As you specifically want to photograph ...

Hi, I agree with Roger. Both the FZ1000 (if you can find one for sale) and the FZ300 can do sports and running children quite well, the FZ200 is not really suitable. The FZ300 is a bit smaller and ...

HI John, You can allocate exposure compensation to the zoom lever on the FZ1000 and use the lens ring for zooming. This works well. Or you can use the push-click rear dial. I have not had any ...

This is not subjective at all. There is no EVF and no way to fit one, that is a fact. The question is whether an individual user finds this to be a problem. Some users say they are happy to ...

You will also have less appealing ergonomics and lower performance and lower lens quality. The question, which only you can answer is do those things matter ? I suggest you get a ZS100 in your ...

My evaluation thus far, based obviously on specs and pictures of the camera is that there are four big ergonomic mistakes. 1. No EVF and no way to fit one. 2. No handle, smooth slippery front ...

Without an EVF it will not compete with the RX100(3 or 4). I find cameras without EVF completely useless in sunlight and I will not consider any of them. Andrew

You can download the PDF  'Operating Instructions for Advanced Features'  from any national/regional Panasonic website.  It has 367 pages packed with useful information. Andrew

Hi Remy, 1. You need to download the Operating Instructions for Advanced Features from any Panasonic national/regional website. Click onto the details for the camera then on to 'support'. 2. This ...

Hi, I assume you are referring to the "Custom Multi" AF Mode. I am with Roger on this. I find it much easier and more positive to use "1Area" AF. You can quickly change the size with the rear dial. ...

Hi David, Thanks for the feedback. As you would be well aware there is always a trade off between luminance noise and sharpness. I find the OOC JPGs favour noise removal even with NR at -5 in a ...

Hi Gary, Yes pictures from these small sensor cameras have plenty of luminance noise (grain).  If you view the photos at 100% on screen the grain is obvious. But try viewing at 50% on screen or ...

There has been some interest in the TZ80(ZS60)  on this forum recently with several posts and responses with further questions. The main question I guess is 'can it make decent pictures especially ...

Diameter of the inner barrel is 38mm.  I would be wary of adding a pola filter as it reduces light by 1.5-2 stops and the sensor needs all the light it can get.

The handle on the TZ80 (ZS60) is quite serviceable, not ideal but not dreadful either. The thumb support is well designed for shape and texture. Diameter of the lens housing is 58mm EVF eyepiece ...

Hi John, I have TZ80 (same as ZS60) and RX100(4)  same size and control layout as HX90V with pop up EVF. In regular use the TZ80 is nicer to handle and operate. The pop up EVF  in the Sonys might ...

Hi Jerry, My TZ80 (same as ZS60) has extensive provision for WB adjustment with numerous presets, (sun, cloud, shade....etc Custom 1 Custom 2, Kelvin)- these are available on the Rec Menu or Q Menu. ...

HI, Look in the Rec Menu. You probably have iHDR or HDR  ON. In either case the camera takes three quick shots and combines them in camera. Andrew

The ZS100 uses the same Sony 'one inch' sensor as several Canon G-X models and the FZ1000. Production of this sensor was probably halted due to earthquake damage in Japan. Unfortunately the camera ...