I bought my black FZ18 in Singapore a week ago. RM1658 after conversion. Package includes: camera, 2GB card, case, extra 1 original Panasonic battery, HOYA UV protector lens, screen protector. Many places here also out of stock.

I am new in photography. The photos from FZ18 impresses me. With 18x Zoom ability (more than 100x optical+digital zoom, 3MP), i think it will serve me well when i go to concert next time. In this moment, I use it as normal camera, switch it to P mode most of the time. The manual has been printed out and i need to digest it. I think it is worth for money as it is even cheaper than some of the digicam.

I think i will start to learn how to take pro type of photos.

Happy capturing.

The OEM battery costs SGD30 in singapore. I got the ori when i bought my FZ18.