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Post by Deleted on Dec 4, 2019 18:36:48 GMT -8
of course we'll be interested! I just got a new camera body myself. The price of a Panasonic G9 finally came out of the stratosphere, and an exact-match-bonus from work landed on here on my desk. I'll be posting photos as well as i learn to use it. have fun with the new toy!
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Post by tallgrass on Dec 8, 2019 19:17:47 GMT -8
Make sure to update to firmware 2.0. It makes a big auto focus difference.
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Post by cheaptentguy on Dec 9, 2019 15:25:57 GMT -8
Make sure to update to firmware 2.0. It makes a big auto focus difference. Will do, but my bigger focus (no pun intended) will be updating my photography skill firmware. About the only skill I have is framing a shot, so lot to learn.
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Post by High Sierra Fan on Dec 9, 2019 15:49:50 GMT -8
The great news is with digital photography shooting, unlike with film, costs zero. So the learning curve, aside from being faster ( no film development and maybe printing) is also FREE: no film to buy, no developing etc. to pay for.
So you can just shoot, shoot, shoot.
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Post by rebeccad on Dec 9, 2019 20:16:09 GMT -8
The great news is with digital photography shooting, unlike with film, costs zero. So the learning curve, aside from being faster ( no film development and maybe printing) is also FREE: no film to buy, no developing etc. to pay for. So you can just shoot, shoot, shoot. Yes. And you can have instant feedback. Stop after taking the shot and review it to see if you got what you want. Zoom in to check the focus. Try again if you aren't satisfied. I don't do this often enough, but my husband does and the benefits are clear.
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Post by texasbb on Dec 9, 2019 20:51:07 GMT -8
And I don't miss carrying all those film rolls one bit.
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Post by tallgrass on Dec 10, 2019 10:07:18 GMT -8
Make sure to update to firmware 2.0. It makes a big auto focus difference. Will do, but my bigger focus (no pun intended) will be updating my photography skill firmware. About the only skill I have is framing a shot, so lot to learn. I've been teaching some photography to my daughter's 4H group. I've found this book very accessible and usable with those kids. www.amazon.com/National-Geographic-Photo-Basics-Photography/dp/1426219709
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Post by Deleted on Dec 11, 2019 15:09:53 GMT -8
I actually had a photography business some time ago, but found I enjoyed being an 'amateur' more. I got away from it for a while, but nearing retirement, I'm getting my sea-legs back. Digital is great, you really can try everything. Great learning experience.
And yes the 2.0 firmware update has a lot of nice features. I am absolutely amazes at how well this camera nails jpeg images. I have been shooting RAW with my other camera, but have limited time to mess with post production. In my film days I used to shoot exclusively slide film, and was forced to learn to get it right in the camera. I'm resurrecting that experience and trying to do the same with digital. It's fun.
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Post by tomqvaxy on Feb 7, 2021 10:42:12 GMT -8
Q: is this the key feature i should look for if i don't want the 'screen at arm's length' viewfinder? i really like the camera you referenced, but i don't know if i could justify the $$$. something under 400$ would be more than i can grow into for a few years. thanks
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Post by texasbb on Feb 7, 2021 13:29:19 GMT -8
Q: is this the key feature i should look for if i don't want the 'screen at arm's length' viewfinder? i really like the camera you referenced, but i don't know if i could justify the $$$. something under 400$ would be more than i can grow into for a few years. thanks Yeah, I think that's the wording, though you may also see them called electronic viewfinders (EVF). You want to hold the camera to your eye, not look at a screen. There are some less expensive point-n-shoots with optical viewfinders or "rangefinders," but those do a very poor job in my experience (what you see is not what you get).
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Post by trinity on Feb 7, 2021 13:52:42 GMT -8
I am hardly a camera expert, but I recently bought a Panasonic ZS 100, and am quite happy with it. I think it aspires to be a more affordable version of the extremely popular Sony RX100 line. 1" sensor, 20 megapixel resolution, HD video capabilities. It has a Leica lens with a 10x zoom, which I really like. I think I found mine on sale as a model upgrade was coming out, and paid about $400, which is not bad for a camera of this quality and capabilities. It is larger than my old point and shoot, but much easier to carry and deal with than a DSLR. Biggest drawback, for me, is you practically need a computer programming degree to figure out how to use all its capabilities.
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Post by texasbb on Feb 7, 2021 14:27:47 GMT -8
...I recently bought a Panasonic ZS 100, and am quite happy with it. ... and paid about $400 That looks very similar in function to my older and beloved DMC-LX100, but with a smaller form factor and not quite as many button/switch/knob controls. And yes, it has an electronic viewfinder. $400 sounds like a nice price.
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Post by franco on Feb 7, 2021 14:37:57 GMT -8
Panasonic ZS 100 (TZ100) Yes a good mix of features (1" sensor, 25-250mm lens, 4k video) for that size and weight.
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Post by scottfree on Feb 10, 2021 11:26:35 GMT -8
Another vote for the Sony RX100. Mine is the III model. I have prints on my wall that are 24x32 and they look great.
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Post by tomqvaxy on Feb 10, 2021 12:53:34 GMT -8
that's a pretty good endorsement
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