Tyraxus
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- Jul 28, 2009
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Hello
I was always drawn to photography, but never had the "time" to do it. Two months ago, I actually wanted to buy a camera, non-DSLR, but with full manual controls. I went to buy the camera with a photographer for a local newspaper. However, I was a little astonished. There was a Cannon SX I think, for 400 bucks, however he made me spend 800$ on a Panasonic Lumix FZ-8. Well, although it had less megapixels and half the optic zoom, I said ok, well, maybe it's better, or maybe im paying for leica.
I got home and actually took some shots in simple mode. HUGE dissapointment. Went outside, took some other pictures, it was ok to pretty good.
I complained to my friend, and he said it's my fault, I dont need a DSLR untill I can actually drive one. He said the camera is perfect, except of course in some low light condition, but who actually learns photography indoors?
He offered to take my camera for a spin drive, one week in greece. Needles to say, most of his pictures were masterworks. The sharp crisp clarity was astonishing. Sadly, the guy emigrated in Canada (got a better job) and I cannot contact him now and ask what is it that he did. I've been reading the manual and doing some work of my own, posting the pictures. Hoping for some critique!
My main question is ... does anyone use FZ-8 or used? I really need some points and tips to get around the quirks of the camera. I had a problem with noise factors, I heard Panasonic is infamous for this, however, i resolved the problem by buying NeatImage Pro edition.
Below are the photos :
I was always drawn to photography, but never had the "time" to do it. Two months ago, I actually wanted to buy a camera, non-DSLR, but with full manual controls. I went to buy the camera with a photographer for a local newspaper. However, I was a little astonished. There was a Cannon SX I think, for 400 bucks, however he made me spend 800$ on a Panasonic Lumix FZ-8. Well, although it had less megapixels and half the optic zoom, I said ok, well, maybe it's better, or maybe im paying for leica.
I got home and actually took some shots in simple mode. HUGE dissapointment. Went outside, took some other pictures, it was ok to pretty good.
I complained to my friend, and he said it's my fault, I dont need a DSLR untill I can actually drive one. He said the camera is perfect, except of course in some low light condition, but who actually learns photography indoors?
He offered to take my camera for a spin drive, one week in greece. Needles to say, most of his pictures were masterworks. The sharp crisp clarity was astonishing. Sadly, the guy emigrated in Canada (got a better job) and I cannot contact him now and ask what is it that he did. I've been reading the manual and doing some work of my own, posting the pictures. Hoping for some critique!
My main question is ... does anyone use FZ-8 or used? I really need some points and tips to get around the quirks of the camera. I had a problem with noise factors, I heard Panasonic is infamous for this, however, i resolved the problem by buying NeatImage Pro edition.
Below are the photos :
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