Panasonic DMC-FZ200

[Libertarian]

Thank you for your replys.How long does the battery last?We will be doing long tours from 8-10 hours trying to figure out how many extra batteries I need.

[dileep]

It depends on how many pictures and videos you take. A single battery lasts me almost a full day with more than 1000 pictures. Two should do the trick.

[Libertarian]

Thank you! Is there a waterproof covering you can recommend?

[mactire]

I use the FZ200 to great effect at long range with the 600mm zoom. However, the range can be extended to 1200mm with the Extra Optical Zoom with very little loss of quality, if any,especially if the light is good. I only use the digial zoom for recognition if something is really far away. I have even managed a decent picture from this mode.

Patrick

[c230k]

Thank you! Is there a waterproof covering you can recommend?

 

Found this suggestion on another forum, seems like a great idea.

I take a gal-size zip loc bag and place the camera inside with the lens at the bottom. Take a step up ring and screw that onto the lens through the plastic bag material. Then I take an Xacto knife and run it around the inside of the ring, cutting away the plastic. This works great and all that gets wet is the front glass.

I use this during winters here in No. CA, and I used this last June on my Alaska cruise. It was especially wet in Haines and I was the only one who didn't worry about their camera getting wet.

[c230k]

If your looking to buy the FZ200, found Amazon and B&H have on sale for $297.00 NEW!!! :cool:

[Turtles06]

I've had my FZ200 for many months now, but it's only just gone on it's first cruise, :), a TA aboard the Celebrity Silhouette. Here's a shot I got of the MSC Musica in port with us on November 5 in Palma de Mallorca, at dusk. The moon was full, and I was impressed that the camera managed to get some lunar surface detail, given everything else in the image.

 

 

Another shot, at night leaving Palma; that's the magnificent Cathedral in the background:

 

 

(turtles06)

Edited November 28, 2014 by Turtles06

[dileep]

[dileep]

[c230k]

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL OF YOU!!!!!!!

Many thanks for all the contributions on a great fun camera.

Tom :cool:

 

[c230k]

If you enjoy wildlife photography with the FZ200 go to:

http://panasonic.net/avc/lumix/gallery/fz200/Bence_Mate/

 

also DiLeep pictures,(on this forum) shows you want this camera can do with with only up to 600mm and a fast lens. Still holding on as a great camera considering it's about 3 years old. :cool:

[robjan245]

The FZ200 is on sale at Amazon for $399. Not as good as the Black Friday $299 deal, but cheaper than what it normally goes for.

[c230k]

If still interested found this price for new $315.00

http://www.abesofmaine.com/item.do?item=PSDMCFZ200K&id=PSDMCFZ200K&l=PLA&gclid=COD9veGIt8QCFYs2gQodvyQACw

 

After all this time it's hard to believe that the FZ200 is still selling at near original price.

Edited March 20, 2015 by c230k

[c230k]

B&H camera store has the FZ200 on sale for $197.00, but can not ship until March 12, (passover)

 

I just order one for that price. :cool::cool:

[c230k]

dileep (user name)is one of our weekly picture contributors (great Pics) and additional commentaries, has not been on this site since March 29. Sure miss his contributions to our site. Anyone have an update? Thanks

Tom :cool:

[DaKa2002]

I could not choke down the original price of the FZ200, so settled for the FZ70. Not a bad mistake, but a mistake. I am still hoping to add the FZ200 to my collection someday, and donate the FZ70 to a nephew.

[zelker]

Curious if any of you that own the FZ200 have checked out (or pulled the trigger on) the newer FZ1000 and if so, how do you compare it?

[robjan245]

I was ready to buy the FZ1000, but the rumor phot sites say that Panasonic will be coming out with a new bridge camera (FZ300). I may wait to see the specs on the new model.

[Pushka]

I ended up purchasing the 200 after reading this thread. I took it to Sydney and am really impressed. Here are a few photos I took to compare the zoom - I hand held on the A+ setting.

 

View across Darling Harbour:

 

And zooming in on those windows across the bay from the same spot

 

 

Sydney Opera House non zoom

 

 

Zoom to the Tiles

 

 

The Bridge - I was on a moving boat - no tripod:

 

 

Zoom

 

[c230k]

Those pictures are awesome!!! Thanks for sharing.

Just bought me another new FZ200, great camera for those long shots and every day pictures and no lens to change.

Tom :cool:

[dileep]

dileep (user name)is one of our weekly picture contributors (great Pics) and additional commentaries, has not been on this site since March 29. Sure miss his contributions to our site. Anyone have an update? Thanks

Tom :cool:

 

Too much business travel!

Edited May 20, 2015 by dileep

[Pushka]

Those pictures are awesome!!! Thanks for sharing.

 

Just bought me another new FZ200, great camera for those long shots and every day pictures and no lens to change.

 

Tom :cool:

 

 

Thanks. Given these were the first photos I had taken with the camera I was really happy with its performance. Ive just used a basic point and shoot previously! I had watched those Youtube info videos several times. Cant wait until I actually know how to use it, and now have a tripod.

[c230k]

Go here and download this free FZ200 manual by Graham, is best know for all his input o this camera and youtube training. Great place to start learning about this camera.

 

http://www.grahamhoughton.com/download-section/

 

Tom :cool:

[Pushka]

Go here and download this free FZ200 manual by Graham, is best know for all his input o this camera and youtube training. Great place to start learning about this camera.

 

 

 

http://www.grahamhoughton.com/download-section/

 

 

 

Tom :cool:

 

 

Thanks - Graham Houghton's videos really helped - they should pay him a commission!

[c230k]

Thanks

Information from other photographers around the world using this camera. Look down threw the post and find FZ200 postings, or a search helps.

 

 

http://www.dpreview.com/forums/1033?utm_campaign=internal-link&utm_source=mainmenu&utm_medium=text&ref=mainmenu

 

 

Tom