[Leica] Panasonic FZ5

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I have an FZ5 and couldn't be happier (well, if it had the low noise 
properties of the Fuji F10 et al I COULD be happier). It's tiny an fast in 
my opinion, 
takes wonderful pics in good light outdoors (which IMHO the Fujis do not, 
they're best in low light), has great IS and that wonderful Leica lens to 
432mm. 
I personally carry the FZ5 AND a Fuji F11 and think I may have the best of 
both worlds...use the Fuji indoors and for candids and the Panasonic 
outdoors and 
for sporting events, etc. Got mine on clearance at Circuit City for $219 so 
a 
used one should go for less than $200. Try it, I think it may be just right 
for Kitty. Looked at the FZ20-30 and I agree they are too big and slow. My 2 
cents.

Jim Laird

In a message dated 10/21/2006 8:50:48 PM Central Standard Time, 
s.dimitrov@charter.net writes:

It's a real clunker, by today's standards.
It's heavy and slow to capture and cycle.
The sensor size is a small 1/2.5.
I played with one in the store. Walked away disliking it.

Slobodan Dimitrov




On Oct 21, 2006, at 5:09 PM, Ric Carter wrote:

> I'm looking at a used Lumix FZ5 for Kitty.
>
> Anyone with experience out there to tell me about the ups and downs?
>
> What's a reasonable price?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Ric Carter
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