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LUMIX FZ1 Digital Camera with Leica Lens Tech

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Pros:

This camera has a 12x Optical (I don't use the digital but it is supposed to take you up to 36x or so--don't use digital zoom--there's no need with a 12x optical zoom. It has image stablization which you can really tell a difference. If you're zooming all the way then use a tripod for the best clarity.

This camera starts up quickly (about 2 seconds)

After a USB link then your camera is detected as Removable Storage. You can then copy any file (as long as it fits on your SD card).

There are two settings for rapid shutters (5 per sec and 2 per sec) up to 5 or 6 pictures at a time.

Night Shot (use a tripod) Take a picture with a flash at night then use this setting to get the subject with the flash and then the shutter stays open to get dim background light.

Turn flash on, off, auto, and red-eye.

Timer 10, 5, 2 seconds

View thumbnails of pictures, zoom in/out

Comes with a lense hood to prevent sun spots on the lense.

Automatic shutter adjustments

Record voice with pictures (I've never used this feature so I can't really promote it much)

Rechargable Battery (you may want to get an extra one for quick swaps) The battery lasts quite a few days with only periodic usage and is quickly charged.

Also, set it to night-shot and put the flash down to get a long shutter for interesting night shots (as long as the subject isn't moving)


Cons:

Format for video is 320x320 Apple MOV format.

You can't zoom when your taking a movie.

Only 2 Mega Pixels (I've found it is fine for me. I'd like to try something bigger sometime; but, I've printed pictures at 8"x10" and I thought they looked pretty good--experts might disagree but they haven't seen my printer... :(

No attachment for an external flash