Fz20 or FZ30?

[metallilan]

hmm.. not tried bird shots yet for me.. coz previously only had a P&S..

should be alright, i just posted a thread of some birdies i took outside my window

 

[Hexlord]

Has anyone tried taking birds shot with the FZ30? With the 420mm and extra optical zoom and teleconverter, is it sufficient for birds? Any samples? Thanks! :think:

Do parrots count? :sweat:

http://hexlord.multiply.com/photos/album/46

I have a few ducks here at:

http://hexlord.multiply.com/photos/album/41

Still not that good though.. :embrass:

Edit: I just realized that the parrots are shot at the wide end and not the tele.. sorry!

 

[fz30_user]

While dSLR gives you more flexibility in playing with your camera, it also means higher investment.

If one would like to equip the dSLR with the same range as FZ20/FZ30 can take, and constant f2.8, that means other than the dSLR body, one would need at least the following lens:

1. A 18-70mm f2.8 lens (Maybe the Sigma 18-70mm f2.8 EX DG lens) - Approx. S$800
2. A 70-200mm f2.8 lens (Nikkor 70-200mm f2.8) - Approx. S$1.6K without VR a.k.a. IOS

In this case, for zoom will still short by 100mm at least. And by now with the camera body, the investment has already come out to be at least $3.5K or more.

If VR lens is chosen, particularly for the tele lens, then at least another S$4K will have to be set aside.

So, can't compare dSLR with FZ-series in this way.

Anyway, many Lumixers after upgrading to dSLR, they still missed their good old FZ cameras, that's the reason why I am still keeping my good old FZ10 for a casual traveling camera - constant f2.8, powerful zoom with O.I.S. and don't forget the renown Leica lens they have, good for lanscape photos. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Hi JimDavis,

Is it possible to replicate the setup of FZ30 on a DSLR with a single lens? I mean the 35-420mm range? Reason is I don't want to carry an extra lens and be bothered changing it also

Thanks

 

[JimDavis]

Hi JimDavis,

Is it possible to replicate the setup of FZ30 on a DSLR with a single lens? I mean the 35-420mm range? Reason is I don't want to carry an extra lens and be bothered changing it also

Thanks

I might be wrong, but I think the closest so far is 28-300mm, however, you will not get the following:

1. O.I.S. (in Nikon's term is VR, in Canon's term is I.S) will not be available
2. Aperture will not be from f/2.8 to f/3.5, the range will be higher, probably f/3.5~5.6

Some of these lens might have focus hunting issue.

 

[policemf]

I might be wrong, but I think the closest so far is 28-300mm, however, you will not get the following:

1. O.I.S. (in Nikon's term is VR, in Canon's term is I.S) will not be available
2. Aperture will not be from f/2.8 to f/3.5, the range will be higher, probably f/3.5~5.6

Some of these lens might have focus hunting issue.

plus it'll cost a lot lot more.. right?

 

[policemf]

hey...around how much is it for a decent tripod that can take the weight of FZ30?

 

[metallilan]

hey...around how much is it for a decent tripod that can take the weight of FZ30?

probably the slik sprint pro (i don't recall, but i got mine at $90 or something) will do but the ball head is pretty sucky, recommend changing to a giottos mh1002 and a quick release plate or a manfrotto head. a slik 330dx will be good if you're planning to upgrade to dslr.

 

[policemf]

probably the slik sprint pro (i don't recall, but i got mine at $90 or something) will do but the ball head is pretty sucky, recommend changing to a giottos mh1002 and a quick release plate or a manfrotto head. a slik 330dx will be good if you're planning to upgrade to dslr.

okie..coz my gf has this tripod..but i think the weight of the fz30 cant quite support it.. haha

upgrade to dlsr eh? heehee..i jus got the fz30 so probably it'll be in a few yrs time..

thanks for the tip!

 

[pixelfreak]

i've got a question pertaining shots where objects move very fast, say race cars or bikes on race tracks like sepang international circuit. Would the FZ30 be a good learning tool to start of with taking this types of shots. I normally take shots with a lumix f-1. any advice ? oh and is anybody by any chance selling a fz30 2nd hand ? hehe. thank u.

regards newbie@work

 

[policemf]

i think its a good camera for starters...for e kind of shots u mentioned.. fz30 got the 'panning' option on scene mode..which i think is programmed for those kinda shots..

plus, u have full manual controls to adjust to ur own liking, once ure better at it all la..

jus from a noob point of view..

but u mentioned sepang f1 circuit, can take pics up close ah? ive not been there yet.. but not sure if the 12x optical zoom is good enough..plus i think its diff to take good pictures of damn fast (im assuming ure talking bout f1) cars while zooming.. corect me if im wrong pls..

maybe the more pro guys here can show us their samples of the pics pixelfreak is talking bout?

 

[metallilan]

i think its a good camera for starters...for e kind of shots u mentioned.. fz30 got the 'panning' option on scene mode..which i think is programmed for those kinda shots..

plus, u have full manual controls to adjust to ur own liking, once ure better at it all la..

jus from a noob point of view..

but u mentioned sepang f1 circuit, can take pics up close ah? ive not been there yet.. but not sure if the 12x optical zoom is good enough..plus i think its diff to take good pictures of damn fast (im assuming ure talking bout f1) cars while zooming.. corect me if im wrong pls..

maybe the more pro guys here can show us their samples of the pics pixelfreak is talking bout?

hmm. best to show panning pics from a lumix perspective. sometimes show dslr then its kinda hard to contrast of what is expected from a lumix.

 

[daniellyt]

Thinking of getting the FZ30 as well.
Is there any wide angle attachment for the FZ30 & how much will it cost?

 

[ExplorerZ]

Thinking of getting the FZ30 as well.
Is there any wide angle attachment for the FZ30 & how much will it cost?

fz30 should be able to use the same attachment as fz5. for wide angle, olympus wcon07 is highly recommand. iirc new one cost about $150, can get it in bns within $100

 

[ExplorerZ]

i think its a good camera for starters...for e kind of shots u mentioned.. fz30 got the 'panning' option on scene mode..which i think is programmed for those kinda shots..

plus, u have full manual controls to adjust to ur own liking, once ure better at it all la..

jus from a noob point of view..

but u mentioned sepang f1 circuit, can take pics up close ah? ive not been there yet.. but not sure if the 12x optical zoom is good enough..plus i think its diff to take good pictures of damn fast (im assuming ure talking bout f1) cars while zooming.. corect me if im wrong pls..

maybe the more pro guys here can show us their samples of the pics pixelfreak is talking bout?

from my view i think most people who buy prosumer camera will try to use A/S/M mode rather than scene mode provided by the camera unless they are completely lost with the setting to be used. my first firework shoot with fz5 was shot with firework mode, later on went to manual and now still using manual :lovegrin:

for very fast panning, evf camera might not do that well(due to lag) but still possible. if you talking about f1 speed... even dSLR will be hard :sweat:
anyway for real f1 track race, 12x zoom might not be even far enough :cry: