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Added on March 22, 2008, 6:18 pmWhy not wait for the very latest model the DMC-FX500



With the DMC-FX500(FX520), auto focus and exposure can be set at the desired part of the frame by simply touching the subject at that part to activate the AF/AE. This eliminates the need to make adjustments after pressing the shutter halfway, allowing you to set the desired composition and appropriate exposure easily and accurately. This is also helpful when you would like to designate the subject out of other objects in the frame, to set best appropriate focus and exposure right on it.

AF/AE tracking is new with the DMC-FX500(FX520). Once the AF/AE subject is selected by touch control, it continues to track the subject even if it moves. This is especially helpful for catching active children or pets. It also conveniently tracks the subject when the person taking the photo is riding on a moving object. And it minimizes the shutter time lag for spur-of-the-moment shots.

More info:
http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/lumix/f...x520/index.html
http://www.dpreview.com/news/0803/08031802panasonicfx500.asp

This post has been edited by pcphobic: Mar 22 2008, 06:19 PM

OMG!!! A new model just came out.



Panasonic’s Lumix DMC-LX3 With F2.0 24mm Ultra Wide Angle* LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMICRON Lens

Panasonic has today announced the Lumix DMC-LX3. The camera is aimed at DSLR users who are looking for a compact camera to complement their existing SLR gear. Consequently the LX3 comes with comprehensive manual controls and a fast F2.0-F2.8 24-60mm (35mm equivalent) Leica DC Vario-Summicron lens. Images are captured on a 1/1.63-inch CCD sensor sporting 10.1 million effective pixels. The Lumix DMC-LX3 will be available in the UK from August at £399.99.

http://www.dpreview.com/news/0807/08072102panasoniclx3.asp

This post has been edited by pcphobic: Jul 22 2008, 11:47 AM

U stand further away from your subject, then use the Zoom to zoom into the subject. This would make the background blur.

U can find plenty of fantastic photos on www.flickr.com shot with FZ28

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Added on May 7, 2009, 7:32 pmIt's normal for all digital point and shoot to have some noise in low light situations. This is due to the small sensor size. When sensor size is small, the pixels are closer together..and this will cause more heat. It's the heat that cause the noise.

That's why for DSLR, their sensor are much much bigger which means the pixels can be further apart..so less heat = less noise.

Anyway, when u view photos, u don't view it at 100% size on your PC monitor rite? Usually u will resize for the web which is like 640x480 pixels. Once u have resized, u almost cannot see the noise.

Also when u print out the photos to 4R size, u will not notice the noise.

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Added on May 7, 2009, 7:33 pmI bought the L10 2 years ago. Are there any L10 users here?

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Added on May 7, 2009, 8:52 pmAs for now, the LX3 is the best point and shoot out there. Really value for money.

This post has been edited by pcphobic: May 7 2009, 08:52 PM

I bought the Panasonic DMC-FS6 for my parents because it's very easy to use. Got it for RM588 (free 4GB SDHC + mini tripod + Lumix pouch) at a camera shop in Summit USJ called Bintang Maju (near the stage). Much cheaper than the Harvey Norman promotion.

Here are some sample shots from the DMC-FS6

Swatchboy, I didn't ask about the TZ series. Anyway..since this Bintang Maju is already offering the FS6 at nearly RM100 cheaper than Harvey Norman's promo...I would say maybe the TZ series also might be cheaper.

This Bintang Maju camera shop is in Summit USJ, ground floor. It's near the stage (got Fuji Film signage).

Not entirely true. Last time I had a FZ3 with 12x Zoom. I could get bokeh shot using max zoom on a subject and get some shallow depth of field effect in the background.

calvinctc,
I've seen many good photos in Flickr.com taken with FZ28...and they are not dull at all.








Check out some groups in flickr:
http://www.flickr.com/groups/fz28flickr/
http://www.flickr.com/groups/lumix_fz/

Also make sure your monitor or LCD is properly calibrated because that could also affect what u see on your PC.

Another thing u can do is to adjust the levels and curve of your photos using Adobe Photoshop.

This post has been edited by pcphobic: May 15 2009, 11:11 AM