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Which is the best pick, Panasonic Lumix tz3 or Fugifilm Finepix S8000fd?

PanasonicLumixReview — Tue, 11 May 2010 08:19:50 +0000

I don’t know a focal plane from an aperture, but I would like a camera that will take photos from indoors with poor lighting to outdoors at higher end of the zoom range and wide angle shots giving good results with few manual adjustments, maybe ISO settings adjustments. These two cameras have some impressive reviews. I like the size of the Panasonic, the 18x zoom and face detection features of the Fugifilm, but these issues aside, which camera would take the best photos?

Can you help me pick a digital camera with a good zoom lens, perhaps a Panasonic Lumix?

PanasonicLumixReview — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 22:53:30 +0000

I used to own a point-and-shoot Pentax that I absolutely loved: I could take closeups, open the aperture to expose an image in very low light, or take landscape shots using the setting that allowed for "far away" focus. All of these options were automated with a turn of a dial, and even my snapshots came out fantastic. The anti-shake feature was automatic too, though it required more skill to take the closeups and the long-exposure shots.

I’m looking for something similar in a digital camera that isn’t an SLR but has some of the benefits. Point and shoot is plenty nice, but my current digital camera has none of those fancy options. Pictures suffer.

I’ve thought a Panasonic Lumix might suit me well. But I’ve wondered about the lack of a viewfinder on many of these cameras. Doesn’t counting on the video screen sap battery power?

Which Lumix would you recommend? Or is there another camera I’m overlooking that might suit my needs and desires? I’ll spend the money for the right item.

Panasonic DMW-BCE10 Replacement Li-ion Battery for Panasonic Lumix® Digital Cameras

PanasonicLumixReview — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 18:39:46 +0000

Panasonic DMW-BCE10 Lithium-Ion Battery for Panasonic Lumix Digital Cameras DMC Compatible with FX500, FX55, FX35, FX33, FX30, FS20, FS5 and FS3 Series

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Top Five Tips for Getting Great Wedding Photos

PanasonicLumixReview — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 06:30:48 +0000

You’ve booked the venue, you’ve invited the guests. The clothes and flowers are all chosen and the table plans have been pored over. All in all, you’ve made every arrangement to ensure that the day goes well not just for you but for all your friends and family. But what about the photos?These top tips will help you to get the photos of your dreams from the day of your life.1. Don’t rule out doing it yourself. Surprised? You probably don’t expect to feed the guests yourself and few people these days make their own outfits, so why wouldn’t you hire a professional photographer to take the photos or film the whole event?For starters, nobody knows your friends and family like you do, except for them themselves. Many professional photographers stipulate that no one else is allowed to take pictures at your wedding – after all they want you to buy as many pictures from them as you can. But professional photographers tend to concentrate on posed pictures of the ‘wedding party’ post-vows and whilst we may want a record of how fine we looked, those stiff group shots never sum up the feel of a day like a picture of a loved one laughing or revellers on a dance floor. By allowing your friends and family to take their own shots, you can get those candid shots that a professional would never think to take.2. Appoint two family members to be head photographers. Why two? Unless your families know each other very well, the chances are that each photographer will show a bias towards the people they know. So whilst the groom’s family are in every shot, the bride’s might be neglected. Most families have at least one person with a photography hobby that they’d love an opportunity to practice. You might think the day is all about you, but a wedding is a huge celebration of your commitment and in years to come you’ll enjoy looking at the pictures of your friends and family enjoying themselves. Yes, you want some great shots of you and your spouse looking your very best, but don’t neglect the guests!3. Put a disposable camera on every table at the reception and offer a prize for the best photos. Sounds unconventional? Well, you may find a few unwanted snaps come development time, but this ups the chance that the cameras will be filled. Quite often people forget about the cameras after the first bottle of wine is opened and at the end of the event only a few pictures may have been taken. By offering a token gift for each filled camera brought to you at the end of the night you’ll be sure of having photos that show what happened after the vows have been said and the posed shots are over.4. Encourage your friends to bring their cameras and get them to email digital shots to you afterwards or forward their pictures by post. Once the wedding is over you’ll realise just how little time you got to spend with each guest and it’s far better to have as many pictures to choose from as possible of your big day, particularly if you plan to print them for an album later. Don’t forget to ask when you write your thank yous.5. Remember that even the best laid plans can go awry. Having a photo of that ripped veil or Uncle Bob drunk (again) under a table or the pageboy picking his nose at the critical moment will one day be something you can laugh about when the photos come out. If you do decide to go the ‘unprofessional’ route of wedding photos, the good thing about using amateurs is that you won’t be relying on just one person to produce the goods. Because even professionals can get it wrong and if that happens, the chances could be that you’ll have no record at all.

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Panasonic DMW-BCF10 Battery for Select Lumix Cameras

PanasonicLumixReview — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 20:40:39 +0000

rechargeable lithium ion battery
designed for use with select Panasonic digital cameras
rated at 3.6V, 940mAh
appoximate weight: 1.6 ounces
warranty: 1 year

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