Panasonic Lumix FX01

carte · 20th July 2006

Hi all

i am planning to get this camera

meant for taking outdoor shots with dogs (both day and night)

saw it going for $550 at burlington square, is this camera worth buying?

sugary88 · 20th July 2006

Ahhhh I am a FX01 user! I just took up photography and bought the cam 3 months ago at $690 with free 1 GB card. Yours is quite a bargain I think.

The cam works fine for me except I can't set aperture and there is no viewfinder. I think the main problem is noise at around ISO 200 above but you can fix that quite easily with Noiseware. It is an excellent cam in good light though. And I love the 16:9 widescreen!

If you don't mind, perhaps can see my humble gallery using the cam. http://sugary88.deviantart.com/

nsalman · 20th July 2006

I was quoted $490 from a shop in sim lim square. Focal point I think... International warantty, whatever that means.

AncientMariner · 20th July 2006

I bought an FX01 for $600+ when it was just released.
Now in the same year, Panasonic has released a 2 superceeding models:

http://www.dpreview.com/news/0607/06...asonicfx50.asp

Looks like Panasonic is now replacing models twice a year.

carte · 20th July 2006

just saw this camera going at 660 at best denki

sigh, trying to psycho myself to get it, anyone can gimme a reason to get this camera?

metallilan · 20th July 2006

Originally Posted by carte

just saw this camera going at 660 at best denki

sigh, trying to psycho myself to get it, anyone can gimme a reason to get this camera?

depends on your needs. why do you need to psycho yourself?

unless you getting a DSLR (like me, thats why i need to sell my FZ5) then need some psycho'ing...

carte · 20th July 2006

Originally Posted by metallilan

depends on your needs. why do you need to psycho yourself? unless you getting a DSLR (like me, thats why i need to sell my FZ5) then need some psycho'ing...

well i am not using the camera for professional reasons, just getting it to get picture qualities of my dogs but the drawback for the camera is the price ....

ExplorerZ · 20th July 2006

Originally Posted by carte

well i am not using the camera for professional reasons, just getting it to get picture qualities of my dogs but the drawback for the camera is the price ....

$660 too ex? den you might wan to try other shop like MS/AP/CP. they should be able to offer you a lower price but not as much freebie(msot of the freebie except memory card and bag are "crap" anyway)

metallilan · 20th July 2006

Originally Posted by carte

well i am not using the camera for professional reasons, just getting it to get picture qualities of my dogs but the drawback for the camera is the price ....

you can consider my cam... its $420 with extra batt!

sugary88 · 21st July 2006

Originally Posted by metallilan

you can consider my cam... its $420 with extra batt!

LOL!

Good businessman!

carte · 25th July 2006

is it true that the price for fx01 is going down this week?

was at a shop in peninsula and i was quoted 468 for this camera with free 512 sd card

dondonboy · 25th July 2006

FROM THE OTHER THREAD

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

hi guys,

I am currently in Japan now. The Panasonic FX-01 (made in Japan) is currently selling for S$490 (Yen34900) in Tokyo. Yodobashi/Akihabara. Comes with the retail box, International warranty, 16mb SD Card and no case. Manual's in Japanese, but camera can be set to English language.

If anyone is interested, i can help to buy. You would have to transfer $$$ to me (POSBANK) first though. I am coming back on SIA flight back to Singapore SQ997 on Wednesday evening at 6pm. Pickup from me can be arranged at airport or Sim Lim Square area.

Private mesg me if you are interested.

aldeba · 25th July 2006

Just called up MS color, going @ $550 with 2x512mb card.
Can't recally whether is it before or after gst.

aldeba · 26th July 2006

Originally Posted by carte

is it true that the price for fx01 is going down this week?

was at a shop in peninsula and i was quoted 468 for this camera with free 512 sd card

Tat's cheap, does it come with local warranty and price is GST inclusive?
Seems that with the two new models coming up, the price is dropping fast.

munyue · 26th July 2006

bought the cam in may at parisilk @ holland village for $590 when it was just launched... quite happy with it. thought it's a good price point for its specs.

checked with them last month if they're selling the marine case but it seems that panasonic didn't bring it in.

anybody here knows if any shop is selling the case in singapore? saw the listed price on the web @ us$249!

airforce1 · 29th July 2006

Hard to find in SG. Anyone know is it available.

Hexlord · 30th July 2006

And what's with the announcement of the FX50/07 so soon after the FX01?

surfnux · 4th August 2006

FX-01 is nice with its lens and FX-50 has the 28mm wide angle lens as well. Isn't it?
Does FX-50 is out in Singapore's market yet?

I believe some limitations in FX-01 is fixed in this FX-50 and it might worth the wait for it. Any idea which place to get a good bargain in compact digital camera around Singapore?

whoswho · 21st August 2006

Hi guys,

have to steal this thread for a while. I've been looking at FX01 for a while and I've been sold by it's 28mm lens.

However, I've been at the specs on the internet and it seems like it doesn't have Aperture, or Shutter-Priority or Manual Mode. Also, I can't find anywhere that says that it has Spot Metering (all the specs says is Weighted Metering. Note: it's not Spot focusing).

Hopefully the DMC-FX01 users here can help to enlighten me. Thanks.

ExplorerZ · 21st August 2006

Originally Posted by whoswho

Hi guys,

have to steal this thread for a while. I've been looking at FX01 for a while and I've been sold by it's 28mm lens.

However, I've been at the specs on the internet and it seems like it doesn't have Aperture, or Shutter-Priority or Manual Mode. Also, I can't find anywhere that says that it has Spot Metering (all the specs says is Weighted Metering. Note: it's not Spot focusing).

Hopefully the DMC-FX01 users here can help to enlighten me. Thanks.

Im not a fx01 user, but im sure it doesn't have aperture/shutter/manual mode. almost all ultra-light PnS doesn't have this, except some of the Canon A-series. if you want those, you won't get PnS. Since most people who buy PnS want to shoot without trouble too much(thats y they called it Point-And-Shoot, no setting!) thats y i guess most manufactor doesn't bother to include.
For those who are more serious and looking for those function will be getting prosumer camera.

As for spot metering, iirc only higher end model have. I doubt the spot metering of my D50 is true-spot metering as well, more like center weight to me. =x but thats not much of a problem under most situation.

20th July 2006	#1
carte New Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 23	Panasonic Lumix FX01 Hi all i am planning to get this camera meant for taking outdoor shots with dogs (both day and night) saw it going for $550 at burlington square, is this camera worth buying?

20th July 2006	#2
sugary88 Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Woodlands Posts: 259	Re: Panasonic Lumix FX01 Ahhhh I am a FX01 user! I just took up photography and bought the cam 3 months ago at $690 with free 1 GB card. Yours is quite a bargain I think. The cam works fine for me except I can't set aperture and there is no viewfinder. I think the main problem is noise at around ISO 200 above but you can fix that quite easily with Noiseware. It is an excellent cam in good light though. And I love the 16:9 widescreen! If you don't mind, perhaps can see my humble gallery using the cam. http://sugary88.deviantart.com/

20th July 2006	#3
nsalman Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 162	Re: Panasonic Lumix FX01 I was quoted $490 from a shop in sim lim square. Focal point I think... International warantty, whatever that means.

20th July 2006	#4
AncientMariner Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Little Red Dot Posts: 1,067	Re: Panasonic Lumix FX01 I bought an FX01 for $600+ when it was just released. Now in the same year, Panasonic has released a 2 superceeding models: http://www.dpreview.com/news/0607/06...asonicfx50.asp Looks like Panasonic is now replacing models twice a year.

20th July 2006	#5
carte New Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 23	Re: Panasonic Lumix FX01 just saw this camera going at 660 at best denki sigh, trying to psycho myself to get it, anyone can gimme a reason to get this camera?

25th July 2006	#11
carte New Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 23	Re: Panasonic Lumix FX01 is it true that the price for fx01 is going down this week? was at a shop in peninsula and i was quoted 468 for this camera with free 512 sd card

25th July 2006	#12
dondonboy New Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2	Re: Panasonic Lumix FX01 FROM THE OTHER THREAD -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- hi guys, I am currently in Japan now. The Panasonic FX-01 (made in Japan) is currently selling for S$490 (Yen34900) in Tokyo. Yodobashi/Akihabara. Comes with the retail box, International warranty, 16mb SD Card and no case. Manual's in Japanese, but camera can be set to English language. If anyone is interested, i can help to buy. You would have to transfer $$$ to me (POSBANK) first though. I am coming back on SIA flight back to Singapore SQ997 on Wednesday evening at 6pm. Pickup from me can be arranged at airport or Sim Lim Square area. Private mesg me if you are interested.

25th July 2006	#13
aldeba Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 59	Re: Panasonic Lumix FX01 Just called up MS color, going @ $550 with 2x512mb card. Can't recally whether is it before or after gst.

26th July 2006	#15
munyue New Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Clementi Posts: 4	Re: Panasonic Lumix FX01 bought the cam in may at parisilk @ holland village for $590 when it was just launched... quite happy with it. thought it's a good price point for its specs. checked with them last month if they're selling the marine case but it seems that panasonic didn't bring it in. anybody here knows if any shop is selling the case in singapore? saw the listed price on the web @ us$249! Last edited by munyue; 26th July 2006 at 10:49 PM.

29th July 2006	#16
airforce1 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 2,143	Re: Panasonic Lumix FX01 Hard to find in SG. Anyone know is it available. __________________ http://www.flickr.com/photos/airforce1 Think of concepts and work towards it.

30th July 2006	#17
Hexlord Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bedok Posts: 1,505	Re: Panasonic Lumix FX01 And what's with the announcement of the FX50/07 so soon after the FX01? __________________ Black Rabbit Photography DeviantArt \| Multiply \| Flickr

4th August 2006	#18
surfnux New Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1	Re: Panasonic Lumix FX01 FX-01 is nice with its lens and FX-50 has the 28mm wide angle lens as well. Isn't it? Does FX-50 is out in Singapore's market yet? I believe some limitations in FX-01 is fixed in this FX-50 and it might worth the wait for it. Any idea which place to get a good bargain in compact digital camera around Singapore?

21st August 2006	#19
whoswho Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 300	Re: Panasonic Lumix FX01 Hi guys, have to steal this thread for a while. I've been looking at FX01 for a while and I've been sold by it's 28mm lens. However, I've been at the specs on the internet and it seems like it doesn't have Aperture, or Shutter-Priority or Manual Mode. Also, I can't find anywhere that says that it has Spot Metering (all the specs says is Weighted Metering. Note: it's not Spot focusing). Hopefully the DMC-FX01 users here can help to enlighten me. Thanks.