Pana FZ18 user!!! Come in here!!!

[skyguy]

fz18 can take 46mm(extending barrel) and 55mm(outer fixed barrel)

in order to use a macro lense, or teleconverter, you'll need an adaptor tube. panasonic has this as an optional part(DMW-LA3) but it's very hard to find in shops. you can also get third party brandless tube outside at cheaper price.

now comes the problem of using this type of tubes. they cause vignetting at wide angle aka 28mm. and in order to shoot without vignetting, you got to remove the tube. then one smart alex from dpreview.com came out with an idea of this peramaal adapter tube, which if unused, can be "shortened" by turning the tube inwards, thus solved the vignetting problem.

there are quite a few guys who bought this peramaal adapter and had them permanantly fixed onto their fz18. i'm one of them.

by using this peramaal adapter, it'll also step up the thread size to 62mm, as it's code name PA62E suggested.

oh i see... my dad use to have alot of old cam... and have afew old 55 and 52mm filter... which i think would be good if i can use those too, like save money...haha.... eh... can the peramaal adapter have a step up to thread size of 55mm??? or is it set at 62mm only???

 

[zzyzx]

the peramaal adapter is having 62mm threrad. and if you use a 55mm or 58mm filter using a step down, it's not going to work too well bro..

seriously the peramaal adapter is needed only if you intend to use teleconverter etc. if you only wanna use filter only, i suggest you go buy 46mm filters and screw it direct onto the camera barrel.

 

[skyguy]

the peramaal adapter is having 62mm threrad. and if you use a 55mm or 58mm filter using a step down, it's not going to work too well bro..

seriously the peramaal adapter is needed only if you intend to use teleconverter etc. if you only wanna use filter only, i suggest you go buy 46mm filters and screw it direct onto the camera barrel.

i see... most probaly not getting it then i guess... dun really like to zoom to much, quality not so good...at most is get wide angle, and the rest i think is using filter... thanks for the suggestion

 

[chikubang]

Not really solely for teleconverter...If you really wanna venture into filters, u can buy tianya filters. One con of screwed filters is the GND filters. Because u cannot guage the area u wanna it be darker....

 

[zzyzx]

yup.. and you'll also need the adaptor if you wanna do macro with raynox dcr-250 etc.

i personally find the fz18 performs well at full tele. at least acceptable for me. for unsharp images, it could be due to hand shake and using a tripod is highly recommended.

 

[marylowe]

Hi,
I am looking to buy Panasonic fz18. Is anybody willing to let go of theirs at a resonable price.

 

[zzyzx]

i think i saw one for sale at buy/sell section.

fyi, my friend bought it at mscolor at 620 abt 2 weeks back. very interesting camera. although i got a EOS 40D but still keeping the fz18 for normal usage or video and as backup.

 

[Ericang]

i got mine today at 659 at HV Silver color!!!!
2x 4GB SDHC
Case
Protective screen
Mini tripod
Additional $72 for 2 years extended warranty

Welcome myself to this new club

I am a complete noob to photography.
Could some senior here shad a little light for me to pick up this skill?

The battery on my unit had beem charged for 3 hours and the green light had gone off.
Does it means that it is ready to use?
Or do i have to leave the battery alone for the next 5 hoursto make it 8 hours in total?

 

[skyguy]

i got mine today at 659 at HV Silver color!!!!
2x 4GB SDHC
Case
Protective screen
Mini tripod
Additional $72 for 2 years extended warranty

Welcome myself to this new club

I am a complete noob to photography.
Could some senior here shad a little light for me to pick up this skill?

The battery on my unit had beem charged for 3 hours and the green light had gone off.
Does it means that it is ready to use?
Or do i have to leave the battery alone for the next 5 hoursto make it 8 hours in total?

mine, i charge for 8 hr... as suggested by the person who sell me the FZ18 from MS colour...

 

[sin77]

Hi,
I am looking to buy Panasonic fz18. Is anybody willing to let go of theirs at a resonable price.

i can consider. Got some accessories to go along too. Maybe can meet up on this weekend? Please pm me if interested

 

[Ericang]

i can consider. Got some accessories to go along too. Maybe can meet up on this weekend? Please pm me if interested

what accessories do you have and want to let go ?

 

[Ericang]

Normal card reader canot read SDHC card?
Do we need to purchase a special SDHC reader ?

 

[Simon_84]

Normal card reader canot read SDHC card?
Do we need to purchase a special SDHC reader ?

dont need to waste money on such stuff unless you plan to transfer your pics in a faster rate.

 

[sin77]

what accessories do you have and want to let go ?

sorry only sell together with camera

 

[jamesicecool]

Hi guys anyone care to share what setting do you use when shooting a person in a dark area and night shots?

I tried using NIGHT PORTRAIT result in person too bright and background too dark, i wish to set it to have enough light to show a portrait taken at night.

I tried using SCENE MODE //STARRY SKY result in < Sleepless @ sentosa P1030082_L >
<too bright >

M MODE F8.0 8 ISO100 result in < Sleepless @ sentosa P1030084_L >
< A little dark >

What are your settings

Photos can be found here http://www.flickr.com/photos/28116550@N06/
comments are welcome

 

[sin77]

you can try flash sync mode

 

[jamesicecool]

"flash sync mode" ?? where do i find that on my FZ18?

 

[Ericang]

dont need to waste money on such stuff unless you plan to transfer your pics in a faster rate.

if not how do u transfer the picture from the SDHC card to your PC?

 

[skyguy]

if not how do u transfer the picture from the SDHC card to your PC?

when u buy the camera, they got give u this data cable for u to transfer photo from camera (and memory card) to computer... so u dun need any other card reader...

 

[Ericang]

oic ... thanks

oh ya, by the way,

any idea where can i buy the under water cases or bag for the FZ18?

what are the brands and option avaliable in the market?

Does anyone had uased such cases or bag before?

Please do give comments ... thanks !!