Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 12.1MP Digital Camera with 18x POWER Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.7 inch LCD
- 12.1-megapixel resolution
- 27mm wide-angle Leica DC Vario-Elmarit lens; 18x optical zoom with POWER O.I.S.
- HD movies with 1280 x 720-pixel resolution; AVCHD Lite format
- 2.7-inch TFT LCD screen
- Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)
Photography User Product Description
The FZ35 records HD movies with 1280 x 720-pixel resolution. It uses the AVCHD Lite format to achieve higher image quality while storing less data than the conventional Motion JPEG. Plus, the FZ35 is equipped with an HDMI output terminal for direct transmission of digital image and sound signals…. More >>
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7:31 am on January 11th, 2010
I’ve only had this for a couple of days, so I’m just getting used to it. However, Panasonic didn’t make it any easier to learn the features when they decided not to include a users manual. The users manual is on a cd that you download on your computer. Aren’t handy to your computer, no manual. Really cheap on their part.
Rating: 3 / 5
8:28 am on January 11th, 2010
General:
My 7th digital camera, first review.
Got it directly from Amazon (after reading the nice reviews about the product).
Shipped out the very same day (though it was the black friday).
Received the next business day (though it was sent via standard).
Nothing is missing (manual, parts etc., good packing).
The product:
Outputs the video only in NTSC mode.
Records the movie in .mov format.
Takes the photos at 180 dpi.
Overall:
I was expecting better images, especially under low light. If you use Intelligent Auto (iA) feature, the images taken at night are fuzzy (if the hands are even just a little shaking). It’s possible to take better quality images if you don’t use the iA feature, under low light with tripod. In that case you can also use your own (3) custom settings for the scene you have, but you need to act very quick and be careful not shake the camera.
Rating: 4 / 5
8:43 am on January 11th, 2010
Prior to purchasing this camera I read many reviews and compared many cameras. It came down to this camera and the Canon SX10 or SX20. I chose this one based on reviews, features and price. I thought everything was great with the camera. I took many pictures and video..uploded them to my computer, deleted my memory card and continued taking more pictures and video. Big mistake. I have a 64-bit computer and did not realize that the software was not compatable with my computer so my videos did not transfer. All of those memories are now gone. Luckily, I realized this prior to deleting video from our most recent vacation. I contacted Panasonic and they said I should have read the manual prior to buying. There is no manual to review – it is only available on CD with purchase of the camera. I was told I should have downloaded the manual from their website. I can’t imagine how many consumers would download the manual prior to purchasing??? While I was on the phone I asked them to show me where I could find this information in the manual and they finally admitted that it was not in the manual. So, the issue with reviewing the manual prior to purchasing made no sense anyway! Either both people I spoke with were uninformed or they never expected me to ask for the specifics. I also asked if this was an issue Panasonic was aware of and they said there had been some concerns from other customers. In total I was on the phone with customer service for one hour and was told someone in management would return my call within 24-48 hours. It has been over a week and half and I have not heard back. They told me to purchase third party software however, they did not know of any that they would recommend. I tried calling them again and asked directly for the man I spoke with, I even gave a specific extension. I was on hold for over 10 minutes and gave up. They offered me an apology…a lot of good that will do!
Rating: 3 / 5
9:22 am on January 11th, 2010
I didn’t know anything about cameras and really don’t want to know anything about them. I have an uncle that is insane about researching things before he buys them. He spent many many hours researching cameras before buying, I’ll try to put it in a nutshell for you. 1st there isn’t going to be a big difference in pixels like 10.1 megapixels to 12.2 megapixels so don’t spend alot on this kind of difference. 2 for the average person SLR cameras aren’t a camera for me or probably for you, the reason why (some of my own research) box stores tout them is they have a bigger profit margin for the average person something with good autofocus is right. If your going to taking pictures from far away you want something with a good image stabilizer if not don’t buy this camera buy something without it its cheaper. the zoom feature on this camera is good for this type of person. This camera is truly a great camera for the average person who wants high quality pictures without being a rocket scientist, you won’t need to be reading the manual every five seconds to figure it out, just put it on auto and let it do its thing. I take alot of photos of people riding tubes and skiis and even with the boat bouncing around the image stabilizer works great and the auto zoom and focus is great. All I have to do is point and click
Rating: 5 / 5
10:41 am on January 11th, 2010
Escribo desde la perspectiva de un aficionado sin mayores pretensiones, que busca agudizar su visión registrando su entorno en paseos, caminatas o convivencias. Tengo esta cámara desde hace unas tres semanas. Me ha parecido ideal para mis necesidades, y a un precio realmente bajo. Tiene un rango amplísimo de distancias focales, que permite ir desde grandes paisajes hasta minúsculas avecillas rondando por ahí, sin defectos ópticos evidentes como solía ocurrir con otras cámaras que tuve. Si los pajarillos danzan graciosamente, registramos su baile en un video de muy buena calidad. Sus numerosos modos automáticos han previsto todas las circunstancias hasta ahora. He ensayado también el modo manual con captura RAW ¡que lo tiene!, pero es temprano para opinar. Valoro que, a pesar de mi fuerte miopía, pueda compensar el visor pequeño de modo de hacer el encuadre sin recurrir a mis lentes.
También la he usado en laboratorio para registro de actividades, aunque para esto es más apropiado una cámara que se pueda operar controlada remotamente o conectada a un computador. Sin embargo, he logrado unas macros de telas bastante aprovechables.
El único detalle es que se deja desear un modo de bracketing de exposición más amplio, que haga posible trabajar imágenes HDR. Más menos uno automático es muy poco.
En general, estoy muy satisfecho.
Rating: 5 / 5