Why I love my FZ50

[JPLim]

Were them taken by RAW or JPEG from camera?
The macau photos look nice for me.
I also own a FZ50 and like it much also for macro shot.

 

[Anson]

Were them taken by RAW or JPEG from camera?
The macau photos look nice for me.
I also own a FZ50 and like it much also for macro shot.

Thanks for the comment, the Macau photos were taken in JPEG.

 

[Anson]

All shots taken in the PC Show 2008@ Suntec with a FZ50 + FL36 (Handheld). Some are taken overhead with liveview ( standing behind the crowd )

Constructive comments are welcomed... (",)

 

[fitlies]

Actually with response to the thread title, I really wanna know why you guys love your FZ50.

I myself own one but I must admit I do bear a few grudges towards it, and try to close one eye to its limitations. One of it will be its limited ability to work in low-light conditions don't you think so? :think:

 

[Anson]

Actually with response to the thread title, I really wanna know why you guys love your FZ50.

I myself own one but I must admit I do bear a few grudges towards it, and try to close one eye to its limitations. One of it will be its limited ability to work in low-light conditions don't you think so? :think:

Hahaha.... Personally I believe every camera have it limitation, the FZ50 is no exception hence it is up to the photographer work around it.

One of the strength of a FZ50 is it TTL flash, have you tried to attached it to your FZ50? Compared to a lot of PnS or Prosumer camera this feature is a godsend in low-light conditions, as it not only allow you to extend your flash range but also do "bounced" flash conditions to capture the ambient light.

Just my 2 cents...

 

[fitlies]

haha not yet though. can't fund for a similar TTL flash that you have. hmmm but out of curiosity, what makes you stop at fz50 and not go on having a dlsr? or maybe you're treating the panny as a back-up cam?

it's okay not disclosing the reason!

 

[Anson]

haha not yet though. can't fund for a similar TTL flash that you have. hmmm but out of curiosity, what makes you stop at fz50 and not go on having a dlsr? or maybe you're treating the panny as a back-up cam?

it's okay not disclosing the reason!

It is no secret, like I say before every camera have its limitation a DSLR is no exception either. Personally having taking it on several oversea trips, I find a FZ50 a great travel companion.

Curious what was your reason for getting a FZ50 instead of a DSLR? I don't think it is the price as it cost nearly as much as DSLR (with standard kit lens).

 

[fitlies]

the tricky part is that i got mine as a second-hand unit. so... it may cost as much as a dlsr, but to a second-hand one, yes it is.

i wanted to step up from the compact cam level after my interest in photography rose but my gaping pocket limited me from touching a dslr. hence, my fz50. so now i'm looking around at any necessary stuff that i need.

but i guess for start i do need a tripod and ttl flash eh? hehe

 

[Anson]

the tricky part is that i got mine as a second-hand unit. so... it may cost as much as a dlsr, but to a second-hand one, yes it is.

i wanted to step up from the compact cam level after my interest in photography rose but my gaping pocket limited me from touching a dslr. hence, my fz50. so now i'm looking around at any necessary stuff that i need.

but i guess for start i do need a tripod and ttl flash eh? hehe

Well I think a tripod & TTL Flash is a good investment for you as it could you use with other 4/3 DSLR. Luckily I purchase my tripod last year when I was in Taiwan, else most likely most of my night shots would be ruin...

 

[JPLim]

I do like much about my FZ50 but the low light condition is really a headache for me.
Is the TTL flash so good that it can compare with entry level dslr for low light condition?
I have never used flash for my baby yet.
Now I am struggling about getting a flash or getting another entry level dslr.
Due to the new member in my family, I might need to use the camera more in low light condition.
Any comment?

 

[Anson]

I do like much about my FZ50 but the low light condition is really a headache for me.
Is the TTL flash so good that it can compare with entry level dslr for low light condition?
I have never used flash for my baby yet.
Now I am struggling about getting a flash or getting another entry level dslr.
Due to the new member in my family, I might need to use the camera more in low light condition.
Any comment?

If you are comparing FZ50 to a DSLR in a low light(high ISO) environment, I would say the FZ50 would hardly stand a chance.

Small sensor + High ISO = Noise. What an external TTL flash would do is to let you redirect (bounce) your flash, to allow you to take in ambient light with a lower ISO. What I have done with baby shots was to bounce the flash from the ceiling and use a "bounce card" for catchlights. Hope it useful...

 

[JPLim]

Thanks for your reply.
But I think that I will try to find one second hand FL36 to try out first.
If it still cannot meet my requirement then I will switch to DSLR.

 

[tdrsh]

If you are comparing FZ50 to a DSLR in a low light(high ISO) environment, I would say the FZ50 would hardly stand a chance. QUOTE]

Hi Anson my friend, it is time you upgrade. With your great skill, imagine what you can do with my D200 as compare to a noob like me. Please bring us to shoot babe the next time round, dun just keep it for youeself.

 

[Anson]

Thanks for your reply.
But I think that I will try to find one second hand FL36 to try out first.
If it still cannot meet my requirement then I will switch to DSLR.

Glad to be of service.. My advise is to play around with the TTL flash function first before purchasing a dslr. To me it alone is worth the value of the FZ50.

 

[fitlies]

Care to share what filters you guys are using currently on your FZ50? I only have a C-PL and UV filter on

 

[Anson]

Care to share what filters you guys are using currently on your FZ50? I only have a C-PL and UV filter on

Sure.. I am using C-PL, UV, ND & Marco + wide angle filters/lens.

 

[fitlies]

which ND filter are you using? i understand the higher the number, the shallower your DOF will be and the slower your shutter speed is... right?

 

[Anson]

which ND filter are you using? i understand the higher the number, the shallower your DOF will be and the slower your shutter speed is... right?

I am using a Hoya NDx2 filter, I mainly use it in very sunny days to reduce the light for a slower shutter speed. I find it especially useful when taking waterfalls shots ...

 

[fitlies]

any recommendations Anson on where and what brand of 3rd party ttl flash is good? i can't pocket enough for the widely used FL36.

 

[JPLim]

I would like to know that also.
Not so confidence to buy a second hand unit.
Afraid that it will spoilt very soon once I have bought that.
But it is too expensive to buy a new one.