Panasonic FZ18

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Panasonic FZ18

Postby Jojochinoise on Sun Aug 10, 2008 11:11 am

Anybody here know anything about the Lumix FZ18? I am considering and wondering about quality pictures without going into a DSLR. I am a small woman and have small (also over the hill) :lol: I need info.
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Re: Panasonic FZ18

Postby JohnSR on Sun Aug 10, 2008 11:34 am

Hi Jo, I don't have a pocket camera anymore but some of the guys on the other forum I belong to uses them along with their DSLRs. Here is an interesting article I ran across that you may find helpful.
http://www.luminous-landscape.com/revie ... cket.shtml
I agree with the author when it comes to having an optical viewer. For me it is a must have as the sun is so bright here in Washington (When we get it) would never be able to see the screen.
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Re: Panasonic FZ18

Postby jon.oman on Sun Aug 10, 2008 12:50 pm

Jo,

The only P&S that I have used is an old Sony 3.2MP camera. So, I don't know that much about them. Here is a review of the camera you are considering that I found:

CNET Reviews

I did follow a thread on DPReview recently on the supposedly 'best' P&S on the market. It appears that everyone agreed on the Canon G9. It is pricey, but you may want to consider it.

Canon G9 Info

B&H Photo Price
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Re: Panasonic FZ18

Postby Jojochinoise on Sun Aug 10, 2008 1:47 pm

Thank you both for your answer, I will consider what you have said. You are very helpful. :D
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Re: Panasonic FZ18

Postby jon.oman on Sun Aug 10, 2008 1:55 pm

By the way, one of the nice things about the Canon G9, is that it has image stableization built in, unlike the Panasonic. The G9 also has a macro mode, that will allow you to take close-up images of flowers, etc.

Just a few more things to consider.
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