Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ8 -- Anybody used one?

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I’m seriously considering getting this camera, since I can’t really afford an DSLR (and the lenses) but I’m fairly serious about photography.

http://a.img-dpreview.com/reviews/panasonicfz8/images/FZ8_3q-001.jpg

Seems pretty good according to this review:

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/panasonicFZ8/

And I can find it online for under $300.

Out of curiosity, has anyone given this cam a test run or does anyone own it? If yes, your opinions would be great as another factor in making this decision.

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I went through the review, and considering the whole feature set, its pros and cons, as well as its price (I got my low-end point-and-shoot camera for a similar price last year, so…), it does seem like a good purchase.

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I had Panasonic DMC-FZ7 (older generation) It was great!
It has lots of zoom, it’s light and the picture quality is great, as well as movie quality to.
I sold it to my brother, when I got an SLR. then he gave it to my sister for Christmas!
Overall it’s a good transition between a point and shoot and an SLR.

That was the FZ7 so the FZ8 is probably better.
Also I wouldn’t pay any $300, I think you can do better on the price.

Here are a couple links to better prices
http://www.google.com/products/catalog?hl=en&safe=active&q=panasonic+dmc+fz8&cid=16062317407257634585

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I have and use a DMC TZ1 (which is their compact super-zoom) and its excellent. They’ve got newer models out now that incorporate nice improvements over this one. The best is the 30fps video at 800+ X 480 resolution (better than the usual VGA) and the 10X opt. zoom. Good camera - not exactly like the one you’re considering, but thot it might help.

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Thanks for the replies. You confirmed my thoughts that there is no reason to not buy this camera… I just tried one out today, and I like it. So I’ve made my decision! The order is placed.

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Hey Blenditall heres another review.

http://www.steves-digicams.com/2007_reviews/fz8.html

I don’t own this camera myself, but it looks great.

Happy Photography!!
-Kevin

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Glad you made the purchase.

Now… you better be postin’ some of your photographic work here, or else… well… pretty much nothing we can do about it! :stuck_out_tongue:

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ADL7: Thanks for the link, though it doesn’t seem to work…maybe that site is just down.

Friday13: Ha, don’t worry, I will.