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07-08-2008, 07:25 PM
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Ad astra per alia porci.
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Moon Over Palmettos
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My New Camera Is Here!
Happy happy joy joy!
I just got my new toy!
Waiting for the battery to charge is like watching grass grow...
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07-08-2008, 08:06 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Warminster PA
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OK, cool. What kind of camera did you get? Tell us about it.
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07-08-2008, 08:20 PM
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I take pictures! Therefore I Am!
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Swamps of Florida
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Congrats, what did you get!!???
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07-08-2008, 08:32 PM
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Ad astra per alia porci.
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Join Date: Dec 2007
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After seriously assessing what I will be using it for as well as my financial limits, I decided on a Panasonic FZ-50. It has been on the market for two years now and the reviews have been decent on various sites and forums. It was a toughie b/w this and Azkadellia's recommendation on the Nikon P80 and I agonized for days as to the features I want out of the camera. I chose the Panasonic because it has the ability to take on additional lenses on top of the one it came in and has RAW capability as well as a hot shoe for an external flash. It even came with a lens hood. I also liked the tilt-out LCD that is rotatable. I sacrificed a little on the focal length to be able to have the other features I would use more. I also have an older Panasonic so I don't have to relearn the menu as much since they are similar. The reviews said it was the best bridge camera between the P&S and the DSLR at its price point. Having a new toy is a money pit (LOL) since I am now looking at accessories. I definitely need a tripod and maybe some filters later. It only takes two hours to fully charge the battery, definitely a step up from overnight on the older one! I gotta find something to do while it is charging.
Thanks all for the feedback and suggestions. I have learned a lot from the posters on this thread!
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07-08-2008, 08:48 PM
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Now you've gone and done it... Big mistake...
Status:
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: In the land of Nodding
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Just one little suggestion if I may? I got caught with a dead battery and was most red in the face. If you can buy a spare so you don't do a belly flop like me. You may not need one. After some days out shooting you'll know. I just hate dead batteries. Happy shooting.  And let's get with it. What are you waiting on. We want to see some pics  |
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07-08-2008, 09:06 PM
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Ad astra per alia porci.
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Moon Over Palmettos
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Thanks Nomadicus. The B&H guy was trying to sell me a kit with a spare battery in it, but the 4G SDHC card that was part of the kit was pushing me out of my limits at the moment. I don't take that many pictures to merit a 4G card, which was not high speed so I opted for a 2G fast card instead. As soon as I figure out the battery life compared to my shooting volume, I certainly would look into buying a spare. I was hoping that the battery on my other Panasonic would be the same, but unfortunately, they are not interchangeable. As soon as I have some daylight, I would start shooting. Baby steps here...baby steps! |
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07-08-2008, 09:16 PM
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Now you've gone and done it... Big mistake...
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: In the land of Nodding
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By tomorrow you'll be a toddler! Have you ever seen how quickly a toddler learns to run? Good choice on the faster card. I'd rather have two 2 GB cards than a 4 GB. I've got both. Same speed rating but the 2 GB card recovers from a burst so much quicker. Have fun with the new toy.
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07-08-2008, 09:56 PM
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I take pictures! Therefore I Am!
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Swamps of Florida
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bibit, keep in mind, when shooting raw, your 2GB card will only hold about 150 pictures.
I have 2 4gb cards, it's never enough. I'm planning on buying couple of 8's
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07-10-2008, 01:24 AM
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Junior Member
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Join Date: Jul 2008
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which model of your camera?
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