Panasonic DMC-FZ200

[Wansbrough]

I haven't taken anything like this before as was impressed with the result. On Ai and from 5 feet away using the zoom.

 

[c230k]

I haven't taken anything like this before as was impressed with the result. On Ai and from 5 feet away using the zoom.

 

 

THANKS for posting, has to be one of the BEST FZ200 pictures I've seen!!!!

GREAT DETAIL

 

Tom :cool:

[Wansbrough]

THANKS for posting, has to be one of the BEST FZ200 pictures I've seen!!!!

GREAT DETAIL

 

Tom :cool:

 

I would like to says thanks but its all down to the camera and not me. ;)

[dileep]

[c230k]

GREAT WELL DONE VIDEOS, watch them all.

THANKS!!!! Hard to believe you have not wore out your FZ200 lol.

Who would ever think a camera can take such great videos.

 

Tom :cool:

[dileep]

GREAT WELL DONE VIDEOS, watch them all.

THANKS!!!! Hard to believe you have not wore out your FZ200 lol.

Who would ever think a camera can take such great videos.

 

Tom :cool:

 

214,000 photos and videos already!

 

https://www.********************/SDZooFocus/1075116399169695

[c230k]

So when are you going to upgrade to the FZ1000, which has one of the best 4K video shooting on the market?

 

Tom :cool:

[dileep]

So when are you going to upgrade to the FZ1000, which has one of the best 4K video shooting on the market?

 

Tom :cool:

 

I like my F2.8 zoom! Don't care about 4K video.

[c230k]

What is the recommendation to use or not use UV or Clear filter on the Fz200.

 

 

Tom :cool:

[DaKa2002]

What is the recommendation to use or not use UV or Clear filter on the Fz200.

 

I recommend the filter to protect the lens; if you hit the lens glass, by accident of course, you could not only scratch the lens glass or possibly actually crack the outer lens element.

If there is a "protective" filter on the camera, you can easily replace the filter! Not the entire lens or throw away the camera.

 

I know from experience with my old Spotmatic lenses - a few bucks for a filter can save hundreds on a new lens.

[Pushka]

I purchased a clear filter too - first thing I did with the camera was install it.

[dileep]

I have a UV filter for protection.

[Wansbrough]

I have a UV filter for protection.

 

I have read mixed reviews about adding a filter to the FZ200 and until now have resisted buying one. For protection I have generally made use of the lens hood. Having said all that I have just ordered a Hoya UV filter from Amazon for around $13. I will try it see if it makes a difference and if it doesn't I may keep it on.

I have read that pictures become less sharp when the filter is on.

 

Here is one of mine from last weekend. :)

 

[robjan245]

I don't use filters since I find they degrade the image. A good lens hood is the best protection IMHO.

[c230k]

I do not have filters on my other camera lens , but being a fix lens, thought I would try Panasonic's clear glass filter and of course use my lens hood.

 

Tom :cool:

[Turtles06]

I have read mixed reviews about adding a filter to the FZ200 and until now have resisted buying one. For protection I have generally made use of the lens hood. Having said all that I have just ordered a Hoya UV filter from Amazon for around $13. I will try it see if it makes a difference and if it doesn't I may keep it on.

I have read that pictures become less sharp when the filter is on.

 

 

As a general matter, and not a comment on that specific Hoya filter, I think that if a filter is as inexpensive as $13, it probably is not a really good one. If you are going to put a clear filter on a lens, it really should be a high quality filter. Otherwise, you are diminishing the quality of your fine camera and lens by putting inferior glass over quality glass.

 

While I have used filters with lenses on other cameras, I have used the lens hood on my FZ200 for protection. If I were to put a UV filter on the FZ200, it would probably be a coated filter from B&W in the $25-39 price range. YMMV.

[Turtles06]

Here is one of mine from last weekend. :)

 

 

Cute squirrel, and another great example of the reach of this camera.

 

A small tip: when shooting wildlife, do your best to have the animal's eye in focus.

[dileep]

While I have used filters with lenses on other cameras, I have used the lens hood on my FZ200 for protection. If I were to put a UV filter on the FZ200, it would probably be a coated filter from B&W in the $25-39 price range. YMMV.

 

I have a Nikon Neutral Clear filter on mine!

[subtchr]

A couple FZ200 pics from Norris Lake last weekend:

 

by Sue, on Flickr

 

by Sue, on Flickr

 

Untitled by Sue, on Flickr

[c230k]

Sue Great Pictures, if you are like me it's hard to pick which camera to use, the A6000 or the FZ200. I use the FZ200 for the long shots and carry when I only need one camera and do not have to change lens. Both our GREAT cameras.

 

Tom :cool:

[tommui987]

Sue Great Pictures, if you are like me it's hard to pick which camera to use, the A6000 or the FZ200. I use the FZ200 for the long shots and carry when I only need one camera and do not have to change lens. Both our GREAT cameras.

 

Tom :cool:

 

Another Tom signing in to totally agree. Both are terrific cameras!

[c230k]

Pictures taken today with the Fz200, our cat Woody in the garage.

 

Tom:cool:

[Pushka]

Ragdoll?

[c230k]

Mini Himalayan :cool:

[Pushka]

Cute. And fiesty.