dileep Posted July 12, 2013 #151 Share Posted July 12, 2013 The Panorama scene mode is nice too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowbiter Posted July 16, 2013 #152 Share Posted July 16, 2013 Bah I thought I was saving money buying a used (rarely supposedly) FZ200 for $420. I must not have seen the amazon ones for 499. I saw prices way higher than that and moved on to other sites. Sent from my SPH-L710 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dileep Posted July 18, 2013 #153 Share Posted July 18, 2013 I think I paid $399 for mine over a year ago works great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c230k Posted July 23, 2013 Author #154 Share Posted July 23, 2013 (edited) Think supply and demand. Noticed the price keeps going up, cost a lot more now than first released. Also noticed they have a new camera do for Sept. the Panasonic FZ70, 20mm to 1200mm. Pre-order one for me son, will be great to compare the two. http://panasonic.net/avc/lumix/compact/fz70_fz72/photo.html Tom :cool: Edited July 23, 2013 by c230k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowbiter Posted July 24, 2013 #155 Share Posted July 24, 2013 So I had to return my camera. I think the CCD sensor got damaged during shipping. When I turned it on all I could see was vertical lines. Oh well. Worth a shot. Sent from my SPH-L710 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c230k Posted July 25, 2013 Author #156 Share Posted July 25, 2013 Will they replace it? Still amazed how well the FZ200 takes pictures, would be nice if there was a ebook for this camera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dileep Posted July 25, 2013 #157 Share Posted July 25, 2013 Will they replace it? My FZ40 had a problem after about 6 months of use. I sent it in to Panasonic. They sent me a replacement refurbished camera and kept mine to be fixed, and probably sent it to the next perso who had a defective camera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowbiter Posted July 25, 2013 #158 Share Posted July 25, 2013 Yes they accepted the return although I still haven't been refunded my money. But I have an eBay message chain saying it will happen. Sent from my SPH-L710 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c230k Posted July 28, 2013 Author #159 Share Posted July 28, 2013 That's why I Ebay is use PayPal, it's quick and safe. Also by a lot from Amazon new and used and if there is a problem I can send it back for a full refund and they pay shipping. Good luck with your refund and hope you can buy the FZ200. Tom :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommui987 Posted July 28, 2013 #160 Share Posted July 28, 2013 Also noticed they have a new camera do for Sept. the Panasonic FZ70, 20mm to 1200mm. Pre-order one for me son, will be great to compare the two. http://panasonic.net/avc/lumix/compact/fz70_fz72/photo.html Tom :cool: They have a comparison between the FZ70 and the FZ200 - You got to google it. Essentially despite the wide angle and the extreme zoom of the FZ70, the FZ200 still is king. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c230k Posted August 1, 2013 Author #161 Share Posted August 1, 2013 I'm one of those tempted by the FZ70. But I don't usually look at cameras as replacements. Sometimes yes, but not normally. I think of them as additions to use when I need those specific features. So when I really want the reach of that 1200mm lens, I'm going to take along the FZ70. Either by itself or with another camera. For the price, if it works will be wonderful for wildlife, if not can return and move on. My FZ200 is a keeper for sure. Picture taken last week in the front yard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrimpboat123 Posted August 5, 2013 #162 Share Posted August 5, 2013 Very happy with my Panasonic DMC FZ-200. I took it to Alaska and was very impressed with the pictures and movies I took. Here is one of Mt. McKinley on the Summit McKinley Flight Seeing excursion I took. We flew around and over Mt. Mckinley (oxygen equipped). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c230k Posted August 14, 2013 Author #163 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Like you I enjoy the lens power to capture shots that otherwise would not happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisin'mama Posted August 14, 2013 #164 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Just a couple from Alaska (and Vancouver) Uploaded with ImageShack.com Uploaded with ImageShack.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c230k Posted August 23, 2013 Author #165 Share Posted August 23, 2013 GREAT pictures of Alaska, you and your FZ200 work well together. the 600mm was great for wildlife and the whales. Thanks for posting. Tom :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c230k Posted September 5, 2013 Author #166 Share Posted September 5, 2013 Using the FZ200 in low light on the Oasis. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dileep Posted September 6, 2013 #167 Share Posted September 6, 2013 :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawks11 Posted September 9, 2013 #168 Share Posted September 9, 2013 More nice photos Dileep, I feel quite safe from your bugs. I am glad I looked in as I have just bought that pink flowered plant but cannot remember the name of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C 2 C Posted September 12, 2013 #169 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Some amazing pictures! Whenever cameras go on sale I place two competing cameras on my search engine such as Panasonic DMC FZ200 vs Canon SX50 and a website gives a numerical weighting of the two choices. Has anyone had experience with both these cameras to counter the results? http://snapsort.com/compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX50-HS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ200 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dot73 Posted September 12, 2013 #170 Share Posted September 12, 2013 There are a lot of fans here of the FX200 and the pictures do not lie - it is a nice camera. However, I am looking for a longer zoom and I think the FX70 might do the trick. I don't want to carry around a second lens and I love to take pictures of animals and scenery. I think I will buy it and if I don't like it, I can take it back within 14 days. The price in Canada is $429.00. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dot73 Posted September 12, 2013 #171 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Some amazing pictures! Whenever cameras go on sale I place two competing cameras on my search engine such as Panasonic DMC FZ200 vs Canon SX50 and a website gives a numerical weighting of the two choices. Has anyone had experience with both these cameras to counter the results? http://snapsort.com/compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX50-HS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ200 Thank you for the link. The offer a more simplied comparison for technically-challenged people like me than other comparison sites. I compared the Canon SX50 to the Panasonic FX200 and the Panasonic wins out for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C 2 C Posted September 12, 2013 #172 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Thank you for the link. The offer a more simplied comparison for technically-challenged people like me than other comparison sites. I compared the Canon SX50 to the Panasonic FX200 and the Panasonic wins out for me. We're a little south along the 401. The pictures on this site are outstanding. My photography involves mostly cruising experiences, primarily ships in port and inside photos with staff members and fellow cruisers. Did you handle both the Panasonic and the Canon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c230k Posted September 12, 2013 Author #173 Share Posted September 12, 2013 There are a lot of fans here of the FX200 and the pictures do not lie - it is a nice camera. However, I am looking for a longer zoom and I think the FX70 might do the trick. I don't want to carry around a second lens and I love to take pictures of animals and scenery. I think I will buy it and if I don't like it, I can take it back within 14 days. The price in Canada is $429.00. I am keeping my FZ200 love the range and 2.8. But I to wanted a longer zoom, so I just bought the Sony HX300. For what I need it perfect 24-1200mm. The site refered to compare camera does not do a very good job, so I always use dpreview for compare. Here is a picture taken with the my new Sony HX300, the squirrel was across the street. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dot73 Posted September 12, 2013 #174 Share Posted September 12, 2013 We're a little south along the 401. The pictures on this site are outstanding. My photography involves mostly cruising experiences, primarily ships in port and inside photos with staff members and fellow cruisers. Did you handle both the Panasonic and the Canon? I'm at Dixie and Rathburn, also south of the 401. I haven't handled the Panasonic yet but I have the Canon SX20 and I'm now used to this size. I like the Canon but never have been impressed with the indoor pictures. The guy at Henry's told me that I should have better luck with the Panasonic. He was trying to push the FZ200 on me but I told him I wanted primarily a camera for the zoom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c230k Posted September 12, 2013 Author #175 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Some amazing pictures! Whenever cameras go on sale I place two competing cameras on my search engine such as Panasonic DMC FZ200 vs Canon SX50 and a website gives a numerical weighting of the two choices. Has anyone had experience with both these cameras to counter the results? http://snapsort.com/compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX50-HS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ200 Go to this web site for the best professional review and compare the Canon SX50 and the FZ200. Think the FZ200 is the winner. http://www.dpreview.com/products/compare/side-by-side?products=canon_sx50hs&products=panasonic_dmcfz200 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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