lightweight camera ideas

[boneaddict]

I bought mine on-line at the digitalmegastore.com    VERY happy with them.  Very fast shipping.  Heres the deal.  The FZ18 is available (free shipping) for 389.00     The FZ-28 is available for 379.00 black or 319.00 Silver.  I like black!     You guys need to look at the reviews for the 28.  I have no idea how it stacks up to the 18.  Not sure WHY its cheaper.   Go online and search for digitalmegastore.com and then look att he specs for both cameras.    My stamp is still AWESOME for the 18. 

[jackelope]

i got mine at costco...same price as bone said...maybe $399  not sure if they still carry them or not.

[buckhorn2]

Thanks I have been seeing bears about every night but at about 200 yards and my camera just won;t do it. I have high hope for taking pictures this year so want to be ready.

[jackelope]

at 200 yards if you want any kind of quality with the FZ you will need some time and some light and you'll need to shoot it off of a tripod.
if you want hand held the pics will be crummy, especially in low light. this pic was hand held, almost dark, about 250 yards.



it's a bobcat.
 


 

[Huntbear]

Looks like Bigfoot to me.    

On the note of the camera, I am looking at Factory refurbished cameras.  They come with a factory warranty, and all the accessories a new camera came with.  Best thing is price.  Sometimes as much as 1/2 off the new original price.

[actionshooter]

I bought mine on-line at the digitalmegastore.com    VERY happy with them.  Very fast shipping.  Heres the deal.  The FZ18 is available (free shipping) for 389.00     The FZ-28 is available for 379.00 black or 319.00 Silver.  I like black!     You guys need to look at the reviews for the 28.  I have no idea how it stacks up to the 18.  Not sure WHY its cheaper.   Go online and search for digitalmegastore.com and then look att he specs for both cameras.    My stamp is still AWESOME for the 18. 

I read a ton of reviews for the FZ28 and when looking for the FZ18 I didn't find that many for sale. I kind of took that as the FZ28 is possibly the replacement for the 18.
 I didn't read a single negative review for the FZ28 out of 50+-.
 I'll pay the extra cash for a brand new unit. I'm always looking for a deal but on tech stuff, I'll buy new.

[actionshooter]

Thanks for the input guys, I bought the Panisonic FZ28, should have it next week.

[Huntbear]

actionshooter, did you go the ebay route?

[searchnfor]

I also have the FZ18, Its a great camera. I don't know much about cameras and found it pretty simple to use, petty versitile and love the light weight.

[actionshooter]

actionshooter, did you go the ebay route?

Ya, I did. It was $360, New (not remaned), with an extra 8 gig card, rechargable batteries, cleaning kit and a cheap a$$ tripod.
Shipped yesterday.

[boneaddict]

Congrats, I hope you enjoy it.

[Huntbear]

I am looking at a new Olympus SP-565 UZ with 2 extra lenses, and tri pod and other accessories for 289.00.  It has a 20x zoom.  Looks like the best bang for the buck for me.

[87Ford]

I bought the Panasonic fz28 today.  Nice!  I like it!

Thanks for the info.