Panasonic Lumix FZ-50

[BlueEyedNanuk]

I have actually learned the tricks and started making stunning pictures. I live on the beach in Florida and have shot some awesome Surfing Pictures, Skateboarders and even Beach Portraits.

For example:
http://s54.photobucket.com/albums/g103/keibahh/Surfers/

I still haven't set up a main forum for viewing my pictures but, I am getting a really nice portfolio together which will be shared soon.

I really like the camera, and for the cost, I think I'm shooting better pictures than the guys out there with the $1500 Canons and Nikons. Maybe it's composition technique, but I'm happy with the camera. My son likes the video feature on the camera, which saved me from buying a whole other camera.

I am using a Sandisk Extreme III 2gig SD card. I Also have a HiDef Wideangle lens and use an external flash to avoid the shadowing. It also gives me great color and detail on the beach in broad daylight!

Later I'll add a link to some of the more recent shots I've done on the beach.

Jon

Originally Posted by bostonwolf

I have an FZ-30, which is essentially the same camera with an 8mp processor.

If you're aware that noise is an issue in anything less then good light, this is a great camera and has full manual modes.

I use a Kingston high speed card and have had good results with it.

[higabyte]

i will agree, the video function on the FZ50 is amazing! I loved it!

[Kerry]

HI. hope its OK for me to ask a question.
Had my FZ50 about 4 months, as old kodak 650 could not shoot raw.
My question is " Do we use the hi, lo,average settings for contrast and saturation in the menu, and is hi or lo better quality wise???
which is best?
To boost both on camera, or in Photoshop later??
Also, i like raw, so does the menu setting change anything anyway??
Gotta luv fz!
kerry

[Kerry]

Mine is a FZ50 .
i usually dont go past 200 iso, and keep away from the extreme ends of the lens. mostly between 50mm and 250.
had no trouble with noise so far, and everything comes out crisp.
nice solid feeling camera, and manual focus ring is handy.
Kerry Australia

[amit]

I too have FZ50 which I got last month after combing around for reviews etc. for a couple of months. Except the noise at higher ISOs(starts at 800 & worsens above it), haven't found any other negative points yet!

[pavelz]

I love this camera. My wife has a D50 and we were both shooting a space shuttle launch on May 31. My pictures came out better, more vivid, plus the Lumix has a bigger zoom.