Need advice: Panasonic FZ35 vs Canon SX20
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From: Wally on 2 Dec 2009 01:32 On Mon, 30 Nov 2009 22:46:57 +0000 (UTC), nospam(a)nospam.com (Paul Ciszek) wrote: >I am trying to chose between a Panasonic Lumix FZ35 and a Canon >PowerShot SX20 IS. According to one salesman, the Panasonic is >supposed to have better quality optics and faster electronics; >I don't know enough about photography to tell if this online >review is agreeing with that assessment or not: > >http://www.cameralabs.com/reviews/Panasonic_Lumix_DMC_FZ35_FZ38/outdoor_results.shtml > >http://www.cameralabs.com/reviews/Panasonic_Lumix_DMC_FZ35_FZ38/verdict.shtml > >Most of my use will be outdoor nature photography, both landscape >and ultra-closeup (flowers, lichens, minerals, etc.). I care only >about the quality of the captured image; any post-processing I can >do on a computer. I do not expect video to play a large role. Do you have experience with ultra-closeup photography? It is a demanding field. And the closer you get, the more difficult it becomes. The depth of field gets very shallow, the lenses become less sharp, it is hard to focus, hard to compose, and hard to manage camera shake, and it is hard to get enough light on the subject, especially quality light. I suggest that you spend some time learning about closeup photography before deciding which camera to buy. To do a good job of closeup photography you will probably need at least a DSLR and a macro lens, and you may also need lighting equipment, a focusing rail, etc. depending on your requirements. That probably was not what you had in mind. The cameras you mention will do a fine job of scenics, but I think you will have nothing but frustrations if you try to do closeup photography with them. Why not borrow a camera and shoot some closeup subjects with it? That's easier than reading a whole lot of boring stuff about it. You will find out in a hurry what you are up against. Wally
From: David J Taylor on 2 Dec 2009 02:08 "Paul Ciszek" <nospam(a)nospam.com> wrote in message news:hf4klt$66j$1(a)reader1.panix.com... [] > Something that article doesn't address: Has Panasonic stopped pulling > the "proprietary batteries only" trick? I just found out about it AFTER > ordering batteries from Amazon that were advertized as "fitting" the > FZ35. > > The ad may even have been honest as far as it goes...the batteries *fit* > in the right place, they have the right voltage, they just don't have > the coded chip. No idea, Paul. The Panasonic cameras I've used had batteries which were widely obtainable at good quality and a reasonable price. Same with my Nikon DSLRs. If your batteries don't work in the FZ35 you would entitled to a full refund in the UK as the goods would not be "fit for purpose". Let's know what you find. Cheers, David
From: David J Taylor on 2 Dec 2009 02:11 "Wally" <Wally(a)luxx.com> wrote in message news:gd1ch59pq53vu0o8i893o10mai9k7cfq2t(a)4ax.com... [] > Why not borrow a camera and shoot some closeup subjects with it? > That's easier than reading a whole lot of boring stuff about it. You > will find out in a hurry what you are up against. > > Wally Excellent suggestion - although you /can/ take good macro shots with some small-sensor cameras given enough light. Their larger depth of field can be an advantage for this application. Out in the field we may not be talking studio conditions - tripods, focussing rails etc. Cheers, David
From: MG on 2 Dec 2009 01:51 "Paul Ciszek" <nospam(a)nospam.com> wrote in message news:hf1i10$kb1$1(a)reader1.panix.com... >I am trying to chose between a Panasonic Lumix FZ35 and a Canon > PowerShot SX20 IS. According to one salesman, the Panasonic is > supposed to have better quality optics and faster electronics; > I don't know enough about photography to tell if this online > review is agreeing with that assessment or not: Did you consider the Nikon P90? It is a competitor to the two cameras you mentioned. Is there a review that does a direct comparison between these three? MG
From: MG on 2 Dec 2009 05:04
"Paul Ciszek" <nospam(a)nospam.com> wrote in message news:hf1i10$kb1$1(a)reader1.panix.com... >I am trying to chose between a Panasonic Lumix FZ35 and a Canon > PowerShot SX20 IS. Have a look at the Nikon P90 too. It is similar to the two you mentioned. Does anyone know of a review that compares these three cameras? Would be interesting to see. MG |