lightweight camera ideas

[boneaddict]

I believe we can shoot raw with the FZ but I never do.  I try to always do it with the canon.  Something can be said for a "good picture" without editing.  I often think a lot of pictures are over edited.  but thats just me.  
Yes, some are loud some aren't...for instance.  TH e fz10 which was the flagship that started it all, was a nice camera, then immediately came the FZ20 and not to be beat the FZ30.  Well the 10 and 20 were basically identical, except with an increase in megapixel.  The 30 they screwed teh camera and made it louder than hell.  The FZ18 came out and I jumped on it.  Lilbone still shoots with my FZ10.    What I liked mostly about it was first of all, lightgathering.   Nice 2.8 lens.  Second, its lieca glass and thats hard to beat.   Third, its lightweight as Jack said.  ITs almost like a toy compared to my bigger camera.  3rd, I like the color I get with it...no Photoshopping. Just what I get.  It has options for macro, and fun stuff like lightning and other things.  With what equates to  420 lens with stabilization, I can get some good wildlife shots.  Without haveing to change lens I can instantly get within 2 inches of a bug on a flower and snap a picture.  Then if you have an animal out there 2 miles you can super zoom in to 72 power.  Thats alot of oomph for your buck.  Granted you won't be making postersized prints off of any 72 power shots but you can come on here and show your pals what you saw and they can't laugh at ya.  I carried mine all through my tag hunt taking pics of most what I could just to share with you all. 

[jackelope]

fz 18 shoots raw for sure. i've done it.
it's quiet and all that other stuff that bone mentioned.

[boneaddict]

So this is essentially full framed, hide behind the camera and point it and shoot at less than a foot.  He hit the glass three times that I had to clean off the saliva.  Went to photoshop elements, hit auto correct and boom its on the site.  No raw no fixing.  Thats it.

[boneaddict]

This was from OVER a half mile away freehand. no tripod.  

[washingtonmuley]

I know a guy that has a 1030sw and one that has the 1050 and the 1050 has already failed in a foot of water. Do not waste your money on the 1050 if it is going to be around water.

[Huntbear]

This just helped me a lot.  I am "buying the wife a Bday present"   and I found the FZ28, basically an upgraded fz18.

Here is the review.

http://www.cameralabs.com/reviews/Panasonic_Lumix_DMC_FZ28/index.shtml

[actionshooter]

I'm pretty sure I'm going to get the FZ28 also. The best deal I have found has been on E-bay.

[Huntbear]

actionshooter, how much on ebay, I found it for 269.00 online

[actionshooter]

actionshooter, how much on ebay, I found it for 269.00 online

Thats cheap, I found $309 delivered with extra batteries and memory card.

Where did you find the one for $269?

[Huntbear]

Comes with everything but the memory card, and free shipping.  It is the brushed aluminum if that makes a difference.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/573590-REG/Panasonic_DMC_FZ28S_Lumix_DMC_FZ28_Digital_Camera.html#accessories

[jackelope]

why is the new one better and like a hundred bucks cheaper.
 
i hate it when that happens.

[actionshooter]

why is the new one better and like a hundred bucks cheaper.
 
i hate it when that happens.

Your not alone, when I buy mine I can beat my head on the wall next year.   

[boneaddict]

You still have plenty of shots left in your Jack.   That is amazingly cheap though.  I stand by the 18, know nothing of the 28.   Those *censored*s did that in their other line with the 10, 20,30 50.  I think the 10 was awesome, 20 slighly improved, 30 WORSE and 50 Great.  then they went to this line.   Love it.

[Huntbear]

Well, I missed it, when I went back to the site, said "Discontinued"  none available.   

The search continues.... I hate to do this, but may have to go with a "less expensive" camera.... Want to stay with a Super Zoom, but not sure if it is worth it.

[buckhorn2]

Bone do you know of a place to find a fz18 or a place to order one I am on the west side.