Panasonic DMC-FZ200

[c230k]

Any one have the Panasonic DMW-LT55 1.7x teleconverter, was thinking from reviews might be a nice add on to extend the 600mm to 1020mm without any effect on quality. Enjoy wildlife photography and close is better.

Thanks

Tom :cool:

[floridajourneygirl]

I also purchased this camera an I'm learning how to use it for our cruise when we go to alaska.

[floridajourneygirl]

Need reconmendations for an external flash for my FZ200. Also just bought the Pansonic LX-7. Great camera for those wanting a small camera that has 1.4 aperature.

my first photo

Tom :cool:

 

 

How do I post a picture like that? I did it as an attachment a it came out small. Oh I think I got it, you have to put [img at the beginning and end right?

[floridajourneygirl]

[c230k]

Your right, now you can show us your pics in large view.:cool:

[c230k]

Has anyone tried using the video and zoom?

[shrimpboat123]

Has anyone tried using the video and zoom?

 

I have played with taking HD videos and zooming (in and out) at the same time. There is a slight delay in re-focusing as you zoom in. Once you stop zooming, it re-focuses and all is good.

[dileep]

I have played with taking HD videos and zooming (in and out) at the same time. There is a slight delay in re-focusing as you zoom in. Once you stop zooming, it re-focuses and all is good.

 

 

ditto. Works well if you do a slow zoom.

Edited April 5, 2013 by dileep

[dileep]

[c230k]

GREAT VIDEO, did you edit in the camera or software? Great how you took video of a picture, guess I have a lot to learn.

Tom :cool:

[dileep]

GREAT VIDEO, did you edit in the camera or software? Great how you took video of a picture, guess I have a lot to learn.

Tom :cool:

 

Used the free Windows MovieMaker that comes with your PC or as part of Windows Live. Very easy to use.

[c230k]

Thanks.

This was my first video, son driving at Daytona speedway, should have had a tripod and do less zooming. Still learning, wish I had done better for him, but never did video. Guess I need to practice. lol

 

 

Tom :cool:

[c230k]

Is there software that can smooth out videos?

[dileep]

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showpost.php?p=38029382&postcount=8

[cruisin'mama]

dileep,

 

Beautiful flowers! I was going to go last weekend as per your suggestion, but the darned flu bug jumped up and got me! :mad:

 

I'm hoping to go to Joshua Tree within the next week, so I'll post pictures from there if the flowers are blooming. We've had such a dry winter, I don't know what I'll find, but I love going there!

[dileep]

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Beautiful flowers! I was going to go last weekend as per your suggestion, but the darned flu bug jumped up and got me! :mad:

 

I'm hoping to go to Joshua Tree within the next week, so I'll post pictures from there if the flowers are blooming. We've had such a dry winter, I don't know what I'll find, but I love going there![/quote']

 

 

Weekends are crowded. We went weekday evening. They close at 6 pm. Need at least an hour to enjoy the place.

[Hawks11]

Great pics Dileep and others. I'm glad I looked back at this thread. I am not the proud owner of a FZ200 yet and was having doubts that I might not be able make full use of it and discovered that there was also a FZ60 and that might suit my limited ability, but after looking here and elsewhere I will focus again on the FZ200 which is about £200 less than it was on release.

[dileep]

[cruisin'mama]

Ok, I made it to Joshua Tree National Park on Friday. Even though we had a very dry winter and there were hardly any blooms this year, it still is a really cool place to go!!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Hawks11]

I have the camera on order, next deciision is how big a mamory card. I managed quite well with a 2gb previously with my lovely little Konica Minolta Dimage Z5, even with the occasional video.

Lots of sights to see this year with Alaska/Seattle/Amtrak/Chicago in two weeks. Perhaps I should move up to 8gb or would the FZ200 users here suggest more?

[Hawks11]

I have the camera on order, next decision is how big a memory card. I managed quite well with a 2gb previously with my lovely little Konica Minolta Dimage Z5, even with the occasional video.

Lots of sights to see this year with Alaska/Seattle/Amtrak/Chicago in two weeks. Perhaps I should move up to 8gb or would the FZ200 users here suggest more?

 

I have found out that the SD HC cards which are cheaper are for still photos in the main and the more expensive SD XC class 4 are for still and good video as well. I should have managed that yesterday but failed. They are considerably cheaper than the last time I bought one.

[c230k]

This might help, use this site all the time to get info on photography and my equipment.

 

http://www.dpreview.com/forums/thread/3267248#forum-post-42493209

 

Tom :cool:

[dileep]

I just bought some Samsung UHS-1 Class 10 32GB SDHC cards for $20.99 this week at Frys Electronics!

Class 4 is too slow for HD video.

Edited May 2, 2013 by dileep

[Hawks11]

Thanks to all here for some great photos. I have the camera and just snapped a couple of shots from a bedroom window at an oak tree and a bird box just to introduce myself to the beautiful black FZ200, super autofocus and screen. Now loading PHOTOfunSTUDIO 8.3 PE to see what that is all about. I was using Picassa but things are getting a bit complicated. I believe you use what is avaiable in Windows 7 Dileep for photos and the Windows program for video.

Thanks for the dpreview site C230K.

[dileep]

I believe you use what is avaiable in Windows 7 Dileep for photos and the Windows program for video.

 

Correct. It may now be part of the free Windows Live install that is pre-installed on some Windows 7 computers.