FZ50 or DSLR

feeler · 3rd March 2007

Hi Guys,

need your help to decide. I wish to get a new camera (im a previous fz5 owner) and im thinking whther to get the fz50 or a budget dslr (such as n70, canon 350d/400d). I'm not into pro photography but just more on a hobby of mine. Would buying the fz50 is enough to replace what the dslr can do in terms of zoom capability and simpe macro photography?

I'm just thinking that buying a dslr is essential but it may cost you more especially if one wishes to buy a 400mm lenses that fz50 is capable as well. i sthere a big difference?

also, if I were to buy the fz50, what recommended shops you can advise?

Jack50N · 3rd March 2007

Originally Posted by feeler

Hi Guys,

need your help to decide. I wish to get a new camera (im a previous fz5 owner) and im thinking whther to get the fz50 or a budget dslr (such as n70, canon 350d/400d). I'm not into pro photography but just more on a hobby of mine. Would buying the fz50 is enough to replace what the dslr can do in terms of zoom capability and simpe macro photography?

I'm just thinking that buying a dslr is essential but it may cost you more especially if one wishes to buy a 400mm lenses that fz50 is capable as well. i sthere a big difference?

also, if I were to buy the fz50, what recommended shops you can advise?

I bought my FZ-50 from MS color for 800++...

E-quote them to get the best price they can offer to you. The gift will be "bigger" too

I am just a newbie in this hobby, so cannot advice on whether DSLR or Prosumer is enough for you. But it's better to follow your heart as there are so many pros and cons in this world.

Get something which you will enjoy and don't look back on the other option you had given up

I am used to be like you. I had Pentax DSLR and FZ-50 in my mind. But had chosen FZ-50

cjl · 3rd March 2007

Originally Posted by feeler

Hi Guys,

need your help to decide. I wish to get a new camera (im a previous fz5 owner) and im thinking whther to get the fz50 or a budget dslr (such as n70, canon 350d/400d). I'm not into pro photography but just more on a hobby of mine. Would buying the fz50 is enough to replace what the dslr can do in terms of zoom capability and simpe macro photography?

I'm just thinking that buying a dslr is essential but it may cost you more especially if one wishes to buy a 400mm lenses that fz50 is capable as well. i sthere a big difference?

also, if I were to buy the fz50, what recommended shops you can advise?

The most impt qn : Cash

I chose a FZ50 due to the fact that the future upgrade and maintainence is minimal. For DSLR, good lens can cost near to the body sometimes.

Since u already used a digicam for sometime, it will be better for u to venture into DSLR for more flexibility and creativity.

Afterall, DSLR is ex for some good reasons....

feeler · 9th March 2007

i settled for FZ-50 instead.

i bought it from the it show.

lohshp · 9th March 2007

Originally Posted by feeler

i settled for FZ-50 instead. i bought it from the it show.

Great welcome to another new Fz50 onwer.

tvjames · 9th March 2007

-- SCRAP THIS --
Sorry i didnt see the post above that you already bought the FZ30.

----

Hi,

I thought about the same thing 2 years back, i ended up buying a FZ30 .. then 9 months later "upgrading" to a 350D.

Its really down to, is it a hobby that you only do every now and then? or it is something you will grow with and then outgrow the FZ50. In my case the FZ30 didnt measure up in the ISO/noise category so i went for the DSLR and i've never looked back.

reddy · 9th March 2007

Originally Posted by feeler

i settled for FZ-50 instead. i bought it from the it show.

Feeler care tell us how much you got the FZ-50 from the show as well as the package they throw in. Cause my hands have been itchy for the past days craving to buy a FZ-50.

cjl · 9th March 2007

Originally Posted by feeler

i settled for FZ-50 instead. i bought it from the it show.

Aiya....IT Show pricing isnt that good....but the freebies are OK ...

Welcome to the family! Me FZ50 user too...

reddy · 9th March 2007

Just went window shopping for FZ-50 at retail shops.

Was quote - SGD 880( standard package). etc.... 1 gb card & camera case.

Trying hard not to whip out my cash while in the shops.

ExplorerZ · 9th March 2007

Originally Posted by reddy

Just went window shopping for FZ-50 at retail shops.

Was quote - SGD 880( standard package). etc.... 1 gb card & camera case.

Trying hard not to whip out my cash while in the shops.

so did you success resisting the virus?

cjl · 9th March 2007

Originally Posted by reddy

Just went window shopping for FZ-50 at retail shops.

Was quote - SGD 880( standard package). etc.... 1 gb card & camera case.

Trying hard not to whip out my cash while in the shops.

ONly 10 bucks cheaper since i got mine in Dec 06.....
mmmmmm

compro_1975 · 9th March 2007

i got mine at 850, but just got a new toy to go with it.... FL-50... *pain*pain* TS, FZ50 is good, hav a long range. just invest in a flash and the noise problem would be reduced

Jack50N · 9th March 2007

Look like we may have a chance to have a outing

rapier84 · 9th March 2007

Originally Posted by Jack50N

Look like we may have a chance to have a outing

Plenty of FZ50 users to have one now

ExplorerZ · 9th March 2007

Originally Posted by rapier84

Plenty of FZ50 users to have one now

yayyay, some1 org the plug outing!

oopz sry, not using a lumix anymore.

compro_1975 · 9th March 2007

but one no org leh... u org i sure go....(subjected to avaliablity to time)

ExplorerZ · 9th March 2007

Originally Posted by compro_1975

but one no org leh... u org i sure go....(subjected to avaliablity to time)

no la... PLUG outing muz lumix user org... me outsider.

haha, btw I think I just saw u at IT show just now... about 2.30 or so..

compro_1975 · 9th March 2007

Originally Posted by ExplorerZ

no la... PLUG outing muz lumix user org... me outsider.

haha, btw I think I just saw u at IT show just now... about 2.30 or so..

hmmm i was there 2day since 12pm~7pm.... mayb u really saw me... nv say 'hi'

ExplorerZ · 9th March 2007

Originally Posted by compro_1975

hmmm i was there 2day since 12pm~7pm.... mayb u really saw me... nv say 'hi'

=x... walking with my friend..

din bother to even take out my cam

compro_1975 · 9th March 2007

Originally Posted by ExplorerZ

=x... walking with my friend..
din bother to even take out my cam

i think this time round go one day can liao... went today becoz of BBB virus... so did not shoot many gals...

3rd March 2007	#1
feeler Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 124	FZ50 or DSLR Hi Guys, need your help to decide. I wish to get a new camera (im a previous fz5 owner) and im thinking whther to get the fz50 or a budget dslr (such as n70, canon 350d/400d). I'm not into pro photography but just more on a hobby of mine. Would buying the fz50 is enough to replace what the dslr can do in terms of zoom capability and simpe macro photography? I'm just thinking that buying a dslr is essential but it may cost you more especially if one wishes to buy a 400mm lenses that fz50 is capable as well. i sthere a big difference? also, if I were to buy the fz50, what recommended shops you can advise?

9th March 2007	#4
feeler Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 124	Re: FZ50 or DSLR i settled for FZ-50 instead. i bought it from the it show.

9th March 2007	#6
tvjames New Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 30	Re: FZ50 or DSLR -- SCRAP THIS -- Sorry i didnt see the post above that you already bought the FZ30. ---- Hi, I thought about the same thing 2 years back, i ended up buying a FZ30 .. then 9 months later "upgrading" to a 350D. Its really down to, is it a hobby that you only do every now and then? or it is something you will grow with and then outgrow the FZ50. In my case the FZ30 didnt measure up in the ISO/noise category so i went for the DSLR and i've never looked back. Last edited by tvjames; 9th March 2007 at 01:23 AM. Reason: I'm Dumb

9th March 2007	#9
reddy Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 107	Re: FZ50 or DSLR Just went window shopping for FZ-50 at retail shops. Was quote - SGD 880( standard package). etc.... 1 gb card & camera case. Trying hard not to whip out my cash while in the shops.

9th March 2007	#12
compro_1975 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: World Of Shawnograph Posts: 1,986	Re: FZ50 or DSLR i got mine at 850, but just got a new toy to go with it.... FL-50... painpain* TS, FZ50 is good, hav a long range. just invest in a flash and the noise problem would be reduced

9th March 2007	#13
Jack50N Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ang Mo Kio Posts: 91	Re: FZ50 or DSLR Look like we may have a chance to have a outing

9th March 2007	#16
compro_1975 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: World Of Shawnograph Posts: 1,986	Re: FZ50 or DSLR but one no org leh... u org i sure go....(subjected to avaliablity to time)