FZ10 offically announced

Vilya · 2nd October 2003

4.32 megapixel 12X stabalized zoom.

HydroPoP · 2nd October 2003

This may be the ultimate camera for all ultra zoom fans out there! It has all that u ever wanted.

http://panasonic.jp/dc/fz10/index.html

SNAG · 2nd October 2003

Now we're talking.

Winston · 3rd October 2003

Hmmm 'IS' at 420mm f/2.8

wow that's a feat many telephoto lenses aint capable of.

Sure beats the C-750 any day...

a7man · 5th October 2003

but then utimately..i do hope the the pictures quality is top-class just like the camera...anyone own Panasonic camera...care to share the picture quality...?

pianodancer · 6th October 2003

Check out the official specs link found in the article.

http://fun.musicsg.com/modules.php?o...article&sid=32

acetylcholine · 7th October 2003

Originally Posted by pianodancer

Check out the official specs link found in the article.

http://fun.musicsg.com/modules.php?o...article&sid=32

my friend has a source in panasonic and they said it's supposed to be fz2 ?

i dunno.
anyway i am using a fz1. the zoom is perfect lah. quality....not sure...because i am a amateur at this.
anyway it does have serious focusing problems. when it's dark, almost impossible to focus. loads of digital noise.
1 major issue is...not hot-shoe and ever wonder how are you going to manual focus ? ( if this thing allows manual focusing)

actually i am considering either this or panasonic's dmc-fz2, HP photosmart 945 and kodak's DX 6490.

fz2/fz10 is fz1+ manual controls but w/o hotshoe.
945 ...erm..nothing to say.
kodak has a schneider lens. 10x f2.8 to 3.1.
what ya guys think ?

someone told me the leica lens used in fz1( the 1 i am using) is lousy grade. not sure.

czeyang · 7th October 2003

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv...per/030807.htm

pianodancer · 8th October 2003

Fantastic review!!! I've added it to my news link. Thanks!
http://fun.musicsg.com/modules.php?o...article&sid=32

Makes me wonder if the new FZ-10's 4megapixel will greatly enhance the quality of the images. I've seen reviews of other manufacturers releasing higher pixel digicams but using old lens design, and this affects quality due to optical incompatibilities.

pianodancer · 8th October 2003

Originally Posted by acetylcholine

my friend has a source in panasonic and they said it's supposed to be fz2 ?

i dunno.
anyway i am using a fz1. the zoom is perfect lah. quality....not sure...because i am a amateur at this.
anyway it does have serious focusing problems. when it's dark, almost impossible to focus. loads of digital noise.
1 major issue is...not hot-shoe and ever wonder how are you going to manual focus ? ( if this thing allows manual focusing)

actually i am considering either this or panasonic's dmc-fz2, HP photosmart 945 and kodak's DX 6490.

fz2/fz10 is fz1+ manual controls but w/o hotshoe.
945 ...erm..nothing to say.
kodak has a schneider lens. 10x f2.8 to 3.1.
what ya guys think ?

someone told me the leica lens used in fz1( the 1 i am using) is lousy grade. not sure.

FZ-10 is not FZ-2. Check the official Japan site, they lists both digicams.
http://panasonic.jp/dc/fz10/index.html

FZ-2 should be priced at S$699 to replace the to-be-discontinued FZ-1, while FZ-10 should cater for higher-end users and priced at hopefully below $1000

acetylcholine · 9th October 2003

i think i am going to get the fz10 instead of s7000 or kodak's dx6490.
it seems to have all the features i want.
12x zoom with optional 1.5x convertor ..woot!
constant f2.8
matrix metering
hot-shoe
manual features
manual focusing ring
ED lens

the only thing i dont really like is the wide-angle
0.8x nia
still not SLR enough in terms of looks.
http://www.letsgodigital.be/images/a...lumix_FZ10.jpg

acetylcholine · 9th October 2003

Originally Posted by pianodancer

FZ-10 is not FZ-2. Check the official Japan site, they lists both digicams.
http://panasonic.jp/dc/fz10/index.html

FZ-2 should be priced at S$699 to replace the to-be-discontinued FZ-1, while FZ-10 should cater for higher-end users and priced at hopefully below $1000

i see. my mistake there,

Emkay · 9th October 2003

Yah .. me too .. think the s7000 will be too expensive and too slow compare to this one ..

one more thing i dun like is SD card instead of CF card .. and batt not standard AA size .. but but .. did I see wrongly? the batt pack is included as standard acc?

Emkay

mpenza · 9th October 2003

erm... don't think S7000 will be any slow. In terms of autofocus speed, it'll beat the FZ10 easily.

Pinoy · 9th October 2003

Just saw this at dpreview: Sample Shots from FZ10

:Later,

SNAG · 9th October 2003

Hmm..
Some CA at the edges (quite visible..)
But well, what can you expect from a 12X zoom?
Was hoping that this lens would perform better (as its a leica lens!)..

Hope these were taken using a pre-production camera...

pianodancer · 10th October 2003

In my opinion, the Leica lens is already performing very well. Like you mentioned, what can you expect from a 12x zoom? Which other digicam can produce such quality images with such a long zoom, using Image Stabilizer some more!?

HydroPoP · 10th October 2003

Any idea when will this FZ10 be selling in sg? How much does the extra battery cost and how long can it last?

anthony.phua · 23rd October 2003

I've just called Panasonic Singapore's marketing for digitial cameras. The lady said she never heard of this model. When I pressed her further if it'll be available in Singapore, she said "No".

That's so sad. I hope Panasonic Singapore will bring in this model for sale.

then · 23rd October 2003

Originally Posted by anthony.phua

I've just called Panasonic Singapore's marketing for digitial cameras. The lady said she never heard of this model. When I pressed her further if it'll be available in Singapore, she said "No".

That's so sad. I hope Panasonic Singapore will bring in this model for sale.

well, we cannot expect her to say yes, if she has not even heard of the model, right? probably only m$ marketing does that.

i think it will be available in sg.

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pianodancer Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,547	Fantastic review!!! I've added it to my news link. Thanks! http://fun.musicsg.com/modules.php?o...article&sid=32 Makes me wonder if the new FZ-10's 4megapixel will greatly enhance the quality of the images. I've seen reviews of other manufacturers releasing higher pixel digicams but using old lens design, and this affects quality due to optical incompatibilities. __________________ Musician \| Photographer \| Blogger Facebook Last edited by pianodancer; 8th October 2003 at 12:21 PM.

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pianodancer Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,547	In my opinion, the Leica lens is already performing very well. Like you mentioned, what can you expect from a 12x zoom? Which other digicam can produce such quality images with such a long zoom, using Image Stabilizer some more!? __________________ Musician \| Photographer \| Blogger Facebook

2nd October 2003	#2
HydroPoP Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 664	This may be the ultimate camera for all ultra zoom fans out there! It has all that u ever wanted. http://panasonic.jp/dc/fz10/index.html

2nd October 2003	#3
SNAG Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,411	Now we're talking.

3rd October 2003	#4
Winston Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 663	Hmmm 'IS' at 420mm f/2.8 wow that's a feat many telephoto lenses aint capable of. Sure beats the C-750 any day...

5th October 2003	#5
a7man New Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 42	but then utimately..i do hope the the pictures quality is top-class just like the camera...anyone own Panasonic camera...care to share the picture quality...?

7th October 2003	#8
czeyang Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 273	http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv...per/030807.htm

9th October 2003	#11
acetylcholine Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 491	i think i am going to get the fz10 instead of s7000 or kodak's dx6490. it seems to have all the features i want. 12x zoom with optional 1.5x convertor ..woot! constant f2.8 matrix metering hot-shoe manual features manual focusing ring ED lens the only thing i dont really like is the wide-angle 0.8x nia still not SLR enough in terms of looks. http://www.letsgodigital.be/images/a...lumix_FZ10.jpg

9th October 2003	#13
Emkay Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Singapore Posts: 105	Yah .. me too .. think the s7000 will be too expensive and too slow compare to this one .. one more thing i dun like is SD card instead of CF card .. and batt not standard AA size .. but but .. did I see wrongly? the batt pack is included as standard acc? Emkay

9th October 2003	#14
mpenza Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: New York City Posts: 13,397	erm... don't think S7000 will be any slow. In terms of autofocus speed, it'll beat the FZ10 easily.

23rd October 2003	#19
anthony.phua Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: East Posts: 163	I've just called Panasonic Singapore's marketing for digitial cameras. The lady said she never heard of this model. When I pressed her further if it'll be available in Singapore, she said "No". That's so sad. I hope Panasonic Singapore will bring in this model for sale.