Checking the best deals b4 buying DMC FZ5

[erickmk]

i got the offer from cathayphoto :

Panasonic DMC FZ5 @ S$640.00 c/w standard accessories.
- Free with purchase valid till 30.07.05: 256 SD Card and Case.


Please note that the above price(s) are:
a) ex-Singapore Store in SIN$
b) subject to 5% GST if purchase is made in Singapore (*)

Is it the best deals? Can anyone offer or advise ?

any one know that 512 MB or 1 GB SD card price and the extra battery for this model...

Is it need extra battery and SD card for this camara as i may going to buy one...please advise me....TQ..

 

[dominator]

http://forums.clubsnap.org/showthread.php?t=132711

http://forums.clubsnap.org/showthread.php?t=135475

 

[FZ5owner]

Comparing the Canon PowerShot S2 IS, Kodak EasyShare Z7590,
Konica Minolta DiMage Z5, Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ5 and
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H1, the FZ5 came out on top.

The full article may be found at

http://www.nytimes.com/2005/06/08/technology/circuits/08rothman.html?

but you may need to be a subscriber. The relevant conclusion is


"...If you have been keeping score, you know that the winner of my superzoom challenge was the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ5. While it has a few shortcomings, they are offset by a simple design and consistently high performance. The Canon and Sony were worthy competitors, and deserve silver and bronze medals. As for the other two bulldogs, I'm reminded of the saying: if you can't run with the big dogs, don't bark when they go by."

:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: FZ5