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p.10 #3Panasonic Image Thread
leo11877 wrote:
Anyone using FZ1000 yet?
Yup.
Anyone using FZ1000 yet?
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Sep 17, 2014 at 01:53 PM
p.10 #4Panasonic Image Thread
leo11877 wrote:
Anyone using FZ1000 yet?
Yup II
Anyone using FZ1000 yet?
Yup II
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Sep 17, 2014 at 02:01 PM
p.10 #6Panasonic Image Thread
leo11877 wrote:
Anyone using FZ1000 yet?
Yes, it's kind of fun "new kid in the block" camera to play with:
P1030194 by , on Flickr
P1030190 by , on Flickr
Here' s the "duck" shots
P1030282 by , on Flickr
Not bad for street photog
Red Tail Hawk with FZ-1000 by , on Flickr
Can do BIF as well
P1030363-2 by , on Flickr
Not bad for quick&dirty Sweep Panorama
-capt3450
Anyone using FZ1000 yet?
Yes, it's kind of fun "new kid in the block" camera to play with:
P1030194 by , on FlickrP1030190 by , on FlickrHere' s the "duck" shots
P1030282 by , on FlickrNot bad for street photog
Red Tail Hawk with FZ-1000 by , on FlickrCan do BIF as well
P1030363-2 by , on FlickrNot bad for quick&dirty Sweep Panorama
-capt3450
Sep 18, 2014 at 07:15 PM
p.10 #7Panasonic Image Thread
RustyBug wrote:
Yup.
These are by far the best examples I've seen from this camera. Please don't tell me these were SOOC?
leo11877 wrote
Anyone using FZ1000 yet?These are by far the best examples I've seen from this camera. Please don't tell me these were SOOC?
Sep 19, 2014 at 08:09 AM
p.10 #8Panasonic Image Thread
A couple from the day with my girls and their cousin (my niece).
42.5/1.2 Pan Leica. What a lens! The 75/1.8 Oly is fantastic too . . .
The Final Bite
Deep In Ice Cream Thought
42.5/1.2 Pan Leica. What a lens! The 75/1.8 Oly is fantastic too . . .
The Final Bite
Deep In Ice Cream Thought
Sep 21, 2014 at 11:21 PM
p.10 #9Panasonic Image Thread
leighton w wrote:
Yup.These are by far the best examples I've seen from this camera. Please don't tell me these were SOOC?
Thanks.
Sorta yes, sorta no @ mixed bag from mild to wild pp of the jpgs (I set my jpgs flat, so I can pp them to taste @ psuedo raw) ... but I do like the way they play in post. Looking forward to seeing the LX100 come out with a 4/3 sensor and faster glass as a 1-2 pairing.
IIRC ... the dragonfly and GW profile are either sooc, or pretty darn close. Jenny Lake (1st shot) is probably pretty close also.
I submitted two (of my three available entries) of these for competition this year (results not out yet) at Mitchell Museum, so I'm obviously not ashamed of what this camera can do. Not likely to be a low light phenom, but then again, neither is my SLR/C.
RustyBug wrote
leo11877 wrote
Anyone using FZ1000 yet?Thanks.
Sorta yes, sorta no @ mixed bag from mild to wild pp of the jpgs (I set my jpgs flat, so I can pp them to taste @ psuedo raw) ... but I do like the way they play in post. Looking forward to seeing the LX100 come out with a 4/3 sensor and faster glass as a 1-2 pairing.
IIRC ... the dragonfly and GW profile are either sooc, or pretty darn close. Jenny Lake (1st shot) is probably pretty close also.
I submitted two (of my three available entries) of these for competition this year (results not out yet) at Mitchell Museum, so I'm obviously not ashamed of what this camera can do. Not likely to be a low light phenom, but then again, neither is my SLR/C.
Sep 23, 2014 at 09:42 PM
p.10 #10Panasonic Image Thread
RustyBug wrote:
Yup.These are by far the best examples I've seen from this camera. Please don't tell me these were SOOC?Thanks.
Sorta yes, sorta no @ mixed bag from mild to wild pp of the jpgs (I set my jpgs flat, so I can pp them to taste @ psuedo raw) ... but I do like the way they play in post. Looking forward to seeing the LX100 come out with a 4/3 sensor and faster glass as a 1-2 pairing.
IIRC ... the dragonfly and GW profile are either sooc, or pretty darn close. Jenny Lake (1st shot) is probably pretty close also.
I submitted two (of my three available entries) of these for competition this year (results not out yet) at...Show more →
Thanks for getting back to me. I'm pretty excited about the LX100 myself. I had the FZ20 and the FZ50, both gone now, but they were great cameras. I've always had a soft spot for Panasonic cameras.
leighton w wrote
RustyBug wrote
leo11877 wrote
Anyone using FZ1000 yet?Sorta yes, sorta no @ mixed bag from mild to wild pp of the jpgs (I set my jpgs flat, so I can pp them to taste @ psuedo raw) ... but I do like the way they play in post. Looking forward to seeing the LX100 come out with a 4/3 sensor and faster glass as a 1-2 pairing.
IIRC ... the dragonfly and GW profile are either sooc, or pretty darn close. Jenny Lake (1st shot) is probably pretty close also.
I submitted two (of my three available entries) of these for competition this year (results not out yet) at...Show more →
Thanks for getting back to me. I'm pretty excited about the LX100 myself. I had the FZ20 and the FZ50, both gone now, but they were great cameras. I've always had a soft spot for Panasonic cameras.
Sep 24, 2014 at 04:35 AM
p.10 #11Panasonic Image Thread
I had looked at the previous versions of the Panny/Leica superzoom bridge cameras, but the sensor was just too small for my taste. I had also looked at the Sony RX10, but the range @ 200mm was just a bit limiting for me to pull the trigger.
The FZ1000 with its longer FL makes it a very useful lens, without sacrificing IQ tremendously. Having a "400/4" equiv lens is something I've wanted for my FF long end as a compromise between weight vs. reach. Except for the Canon DO, there aren't a lot of 400/4 options out there ... so while the vast majority of folks will see this style of camera as a sacrifice ... ummm, it is really a bit of a gain that doesn't exist elsewhere.
Putting it against the Canon 400/4 DO wouldn't be apples to apples @ the DO aspect, but I'll put it against all other 400/4 AF lenses most any day. What, there are no other 400/4 AF lenses in production?
My most notable issues with the camera are small battery means carrying several spares. I would have preferred a mechanical focus rather than focus by wire, but as focus by wire goes, it's not too bad once you get in the rhythm of using it. Folks complain about the amount of zoom @ lens twist requiring multiple movements, but I use the lens twist for focus and the shutter lever for zoom, so it is only one movement. It has a pinpoint focus cross-hair that I like for when I do use AF. It also has tracking AF (which I only tried once) that deserves more exploration @ it impressed me by the way it handled a wild, hip shot @ a moving car.
Since I do zoom (and chimp) quite a bit, I'm kinda tough on batteries, but still get the rated amount from it, so nothing to complain about there really.
It has a rather narrow aperture range, but even at f/4 the lens racked out to max is akin to shooting 150/4, so you're still shooting through 37.5mm entrance pupil (which is a main part of your dof factor) ... smaller sensor making it reach like a 400mm.
I'm back up on two wheels this year, so other than needing something wider than 25 (which I can stitch pano's) when cramped for space, this camera can easily be a one package deal. From a dragonfly to Tetons, that's tough to beat it in a single unit that weighs in at less than a kilo, fits in a small bag and still can produce competition quality images.
Is it a perfect camera, nope @ no such thing ... but it sure does travel well, and still produce images that are both nice sooc and have room to work in post. Pretty Goldilocks ... as long as you take the time to learn its strengths/weaknesses and make some modest adjustments in your shooting & processing. Imo, no diff than the changes you'd have to learn moving to MF or LF to get the most out of those platforms.
I haven't printed anything yet (I print very little), but I"m looking forward to seeing how the files print (assuming the museum would like one or two of them). On screen, they give me a bit of a "film-like" rendering vibe. We'll see how it plays on paper.
I've got a polarizer (some shots above with/without) that I am liking to use with it. IS works rather well too, btw ... but, MAKE NO MISTAKE ... you must treat this camera with the same respect @ technique that you would give to any serious camera work. While it can certainly be put on Auto or P for some P&S ease, it is also a tool that commands more diligence than most folks will probably desire to give it, because it is a "bridge" camera. Treat her with good technique, and she responds in kind.
Sounding like a "fan-boy" here, but I think Panny/Leica has finally figured it out better than their previous efforts @ how to make a bridge camera. We'll see how the LX100 fares ... I've got pretty high expectations.
The FZ1000 with its longer FL makes it a very useful lens, without sacrificing IQ tremendously. Having a "400/4" equiv lens is something I've wanted for my FF long end as a compromise between weight vs. reach. Except for the Canon DO, there aren't a lot of 400/4 options out there ... so while the vast majority of folks will see this style of camera as a sacrifice ... ummm, it is really a bit of a gain that doesn't exist elsewhere.
Putting it against the Canon 400/4 DO wouldn't be apples to apples @ the DO aspect, but I'll put it against all other 400/4 AF lenses most any day. What, there are no other 400/4 AF lenses in production?
My most notable issues with the camera are small battery means carrying several spares. I would have preferred a mechanical focus rather than focus by wire, but as focus by wire goes, it's not too bad once you get in the rhythm of using it. Folks complain about the amount of zoom @ lens twist requiring multiple movements, but I use the lens twist for focus and the shutter lever for zoom, so it is only one movement. It has a pinpoint focus cross-hair that I like for when I do use AF. It also has tracking AF (which I only tried once) that deserves more exploration @ it impressed me by the way it handled a wild, hip shot @ a moving car.
Since I do zoom (and chimp) quite a bit, I'm kinda tough on batteries, but still get the rated amount from it, so nothing to complain about there really.
It has a rather narrow aperture range, but even at f/4 the lens racked out to max is akin to shooting 150/4, so you're still shooting through 37.5mm entrance pupil (which is a main part of your dof factor) ... smaller sensor making it reach like a 400mm.
I'm back up on two wheels this year, so other than needing something wider than 25 (which I can stitch pano's) when cramped for space, this camera can easily be a one package deal. From a dragonfly to Tetons, that's tough to beat it in a single unit that weighs in at less than a kilo, fits in a small bag and still can produce competition quality images.
Is it a perfect camera, nope @ no such thing ... but it sure does travel well, and still produce images that are both nice sooc and have room to work in post. Pretty Goldilocks ... as long as you take the time to learn its strengths/weaknesses and make some modest adjustments in your shooting & processing. Imo, no diff than the changes you'd have to learn moving to MF or LF to get the most out of those platforms.
I haven't printed anything yet (I print very little), but I"m looking forward to seeing how the files print (assuming the museum would like one or two of them). On screen, they give me a bit of a "film-like" rendering vibe. We'll see how it plays on paper.
I've got a polarizer (some shots above with/without) that I am liking to use with it. IS works rather well too, btw ... but, MAKE NO MISTAKE ... you must treat this camera with the same respect @ technique that you would give to any serious camera work. While it can certainly be put on Auto or P for some P&S ease, it is also a tool that commands more diligence than most folks will probably desire to give it, because it is a "bridge" camera. Treat her with good technique, and she responds in kind.
Sounding like a "fan-boy" here, but I think Panny/Leica has finally figured it out better than their previous efforts @ how to make a bridge camera. We'll see how the LX100 fares ... I've got pretty high expectations.
Sep 24, 2014 at 07:00 AM
p.10 #12Panasonic Image Thread
leo11877 wrote:
Excellent shots RustyBug. Thanks.
Thanks (sorry I missed your post earlier).
Excellent shots RustyBug. Thanks.
Thanks (sorry I missed your post earlier).
Sep 24, 2014 at 07:26 AM
p.10 #13Panasonic Image Thread
I really appreciate the contributions to this thread Nice seeing some combos I'm currently considering. Great FZ1000 shots too, Rusty.
Right now I'm strongly debating moving over to m43 (for a third time), but trying the GX7. While the EM-1 might be technically superior, I've liked Panasonic's usability since my GX1 vs EM-5 days, and the GX7 can be had for a great price now.
The reason isn't that I'm unhappy with my A7 setup (I love it), but it's starting to "grow" on me, past what I want to carry.
Specifically, I really, really want Panasonic's 35-100 because I love that range. GX7, 12-35 and 35-100 would make an awesome all-around package-- once you start getting past 100mm or so, the A7's size advantage starts disappearing in a hurry.
More to think about, though - love the A7's IQ paired with the lenses I have. I wish I was rich enough to afford them all
Nice seeing some combos I'm currently considering. Great FZ1000 shots too, Rusty.Right now I'm strongly debating moving over to m43 (for a third time), but trying the GX7. While the EM-1 might be technically superior, I've liked Panasonic's usability since my GX1 vs EM-5 days, and the GX7 can be had for a great price now.
The reason isn't that I'm unhappy with my A7 setup (I love it), but it's starting to "grow" on me, past what I want to carry.
Specifically, I really, really want Panasonic's 35-100 because I love that range. GX7, 12-35 and 35-100 would make an awesome all-around package-- once you start getting past 100mm or so, the A7's size advantage starts disappearing in a hurry.
More to think about, though - love the A7's IQ paired with the lenses I have. I wish I was rich enough to afford them all
Sep 24, 2014 at 08:42 AM
p.10 #14Panasonic Image Thread
Another from my recent visit to Cedar Breaks Utah. An amazing place and the FZ1000 did it justice.
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Sep 24, 2014 at 08:49 PM
p.10 #15Panasonic Image Thread
Quick 'snap' grabbed at a local market. Beer, beer and more beer....
GH4 + 20 f1.7
GH4 + 20 f1.7
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Oct 03, 2014 at 08:09 AM