Just bought a TZ7 as well today.
RM1380 with 6GB , std casing and screen protector.
Downloading the firmware upgrade but that seems to take very long .. anyway lots to experiment with new toy

Wanted to register online... but the Panasonic eWarranty link bit faulty.
Not able to access that site yet.

Still got 1 week for the promo to register though. Hope can settle before end of week.


But nothing much to buy with the evoucher other than battery or another SDHC card.

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Added on July 27, 2009, 3:50 pmAs for the firmware.. not sure how to compare with 1.0
The notes just mentioned that it will have backward compatibility to some files taken with older Lumix camera to allow playback.

This post has been edited by jays_on: Jul 27 2009, 03:50 PM

Registered succesfully.. guess now had to wait for the evoucher (suppose to send by mail right?)

Panasonic SDHC Class 4 highest is 12GB and that cost RM299. Kingston is much cheaper. I believe its still a good deal with RM150 extra from base unit price for a bigger SDHC card.

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Added on July 30, 2009, 11:46 amHOw is the experience with TZ7 battery?
I got myself like 15mins video and 100 plus photos spread over 2 days of usage.

There was some comments that using some non Pany SDHC card could lead to even faster battery drainage.

This post has been edited by jays_on: Jul 30 2009, 11:46 AM

Heard that there are HDD which direct back up. Not sure how it work with Lumix cameras especially the AVCHD file without the Funstudio software.

TZ7 night shooting aint that good as well.
And the noise is pretty bad on ISO400 above.

For night shooting, LX3 would be the best bet.

Cant win all, the zoom for TZ7 makes it so usefull.

By the way how to set the exposure for TZ7, there seems to be like some restriction. Is this done on the manual (camera logo) mode?
Or base on scene setting?

I actually prefer photos without flash and to get high Dynamic range photos.

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Added on August 13, 2009, 4:37 pmAnd do u mean setting exposure as in the shutter time? I was looking for some aperture control for exposure.

This post has been edited by jays_on: Aug 13 2009, 04:37 PM

thanks.. GOT IT

Is there any free HDR tool around?
Actually wanted to do HDR photo on scenary to get the sunset sky and better lited object/subject.

The free Evoucher isnt it suppose to end by early Aug. Now only redeption allowed up to Sept. That is what I understand. Don't know what to redeem since need to top up money. End up take the batery but still need to pay RM79.

Am a TZ7 user.

Its a great PNS to bring around for versatility.
Even though it had its weakpoint like not that great in low light.. believe other PNS face the same problem.
There is a reason why the price didnt drop much... its a hot camera.


So what did u get as freebies for RM1350?
If u read the thread , I got my TZ7 at about the same price during the RM150 evoucher promo and got my 2nd battery to address the power drain for HD movie recording.

For lowlight (like those moody cafe) food shot , TZ7 sure will fire flash.. and it looks washed.
So unless its a well lited area, TZ7 don't do so well on food shot.

These are restaurant lighting right... how bout the pub lighting or coffee house dimmer ones?
Believe the shots posted was without flash correct?

ANy info on your shot details.. IA mode or manual with certain ISO

Definitely, TZ7 is ok for night shots..like other camera. Just that after seeing LX3.. that sort of set the standards for nite shots ahahaha.
Meaning nite shot is not TZ7 strength ... unlike the great zoom and HD recording.

Exactly. Which was why I bought the TZ7 over the LX3. I favor the zoom more than the great nite shots.