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08/27/2004 05:28:37 PM · #1
Just had to share the news! I am probably an idiot for not waiting for a "sale" price, but just couldn't resist. Now I have to find the lenses and remote for it!!!! Yippee!!! WooHoo!!!!!!!
08/27/2004 07:24:41 PM · #2
Congrats Kylie!!!! I can't wait to see your work when you get it. When will it arrive? My 20D may not get to me til late sept or early oct they said...
08/27/2004 07:26:37 PM · #3
Well done Kylie :)

I'm planning to get mine at the end of September :)

Darrem
08/27/2004 07:27:17 PM · #4
Go Kylie, it's ya birthday...
08/27/2004 07:27:28 PM · #5
Originally posted by mirdonamy:

Congrats Kylie!!!! I can't wait to see your work when you get it. When will it arrive? My 20D may not get to me til late sept or early oct they said...


Thanks! I should hopefully get it in a few days. Circuit City keeps going in and out of stock evidently, and it is the only outlet for them right now. But I paid for a slightly upgraded shipping so hopefully they really do have it and I will get it fast!!!! I can't wait!!! I will never learn Photoshop at this rate (now I will be pouring over the new camera manual! lol).
08/27/2004 07:28:00 PM · #6
Originally posted by colda:

Well done Kylie :)

I'm planning to get mine at the end of September :)

Darrem


The same one? Or a different new camera?

Message edited by author 2004-08-27 19:28:07.
08/27/2004 07:29:30 PM · #7
Originally posted by laurielblack:

Go Kylie, it's ya birthday...


And Christmas! Actually, if I had more patience, I could have waited until Christmas and asked the hubby for this, but NOOOOOOOOOO, I couldn't be that sane!!
08/27/2004 07:41:56 PM · #8
I was thinking about upgrading to an FZ10 or FZ20. I dont see much difference between the two except 1.0 mp / 12mm zoom difference / f2.8 - f8.0 on the FZ20. I have a FZ1 but I have installed the FZ2 firmware so my camera has the Amp. F2.8 -8.0. Is there something im missing between the FZ10/20 before I upgrade.
DPReview side by side FZ10 - FZ20
08/27/2004 07:46:42 PM · #9
Originally posted by SDW65:

I was thinking about upgrading to an FZ10 or FZ20. I dont see much difference between the two except 1.0 mp / 12mm zoom difference / f2.8 - f8.0 on the FZ20. I have a FZ1 but I have installed the FZ2 firmware so my camera has the Amp. F2.8 -8.0. Is there something im missing between the FZ10/20 before I upgrade.
DPReview side by side FZ10 - FZ20


I have read the forum threads there and folks here at DPC much more knowledgeable than I have told me quite a bit - but I am probably not capable of giving you a good answer. BobsterLobster and Sammie are current owners like yourself. For me this is an upgrade from a point-n-shoot Kodak. Sorry I can't help more!
08/27/2004 08:21:26 PM · #10
Now that Kylie has her FZ20 maybe the FZ10s will go really cheap!
We wanna see some more great photos when you get this one in your hands!
08/27/2004 08:25:41 PM · #11
Originally posted by ElGordo:

Now that Kylie has her FZ20 maybe the FZ10s will go really cheap!
We wanna see some more great photos when you get this one in your hands!


Thanks! As for those great photos . . . . . .that will be a little more difficult. Buying the camera was sure fun and easy though! lol
08/27/2004 08:41:58 PM · #12
Why the Panasonic FZ20? What was the key reason for this choice?
08/27/2004 08:48:54 PM · #13
Originally posted by faidoi:

Why the Panasonic FZ20? What was the key reason for this choice?


I have been thinking about it for a long time and a while back I was pointed in the direction of the FZ10. The upgrades to the FZ20 sealed the deal. I really don't want a DSLR yet, but something much more advanced than I have now. I have problems with camera shake, but shoot handheld a lot, so the stabilizer is a huge thing for me. From everything I have been told, the FZ20 has an excellent lens, range, capabilities, ergonomics, etc. It isn't TOO heavy or bulky for a small person (which I am). I wanted a 10+ zoom, and it has 12x optical. I could go on and on, but hopefully that gives you some idea.
08/27/2004 08:55:23 PM · #14
Congratulations on your new Camera, Kylie! You will love it - I love my FZ10.

Someone was asking what are the improvements the FZ20 has over the FZ10. Here is an article that explains them:

Panasonic FZ20

It will have some signifigant improvements over the FZ10 - I think the 9 point autofocus will be very good. Also, the 5 megapixels. One major improvement is the ability to take photos is the TIFF mode - this way you can take uncompressed pictures. The FZ10 only takes pictures in jpeg.

The FZ10 is a fast camera but the FZ20 will be even faster so that shot to shot times are less. Also, I think the FZ 20 has an even better burst mode. The FZ10 will do a burst of 5 but I think the FZ20 will keep on in burst mode as long as you hold the shutter down until your card is filled up. I use burst of 5 a lot - endless burst will be even better.

Kylie had told me earlier she wanted to get the remote - I didn't even know you could get a remote but I see in reading the page in the link that you can get a remote for the FZ20. That will be so nice, it's so hard to jump back into the picture and get yourself in only 10 seconds on the timer!
08/27/2004 09:00:00 PM · #15
Originally posted by Sammie:

Congratulations on your new Camera, Kylie! You will love it - I love my FZ10.

Someone was asking what are the improvements the FZ20 has over the FZ10. Here is an article that explains them:

Panasonic FZ20

It will have some signifigant improvements over the FZ10 - I think the 9 point autofocus will be very good. Also, the 5 megapixels. One major improvement is the ability to take photos is the TIFF mode - this way you can take uncompressed pictures. The FZ10 only takes pictures in jpeg.

The FZ10 is a fast camera but the FZ20 will be even faster so that shot to shot times are less. Also, I think the FZ 20 has an even better burst mode. The FZ10 will do a burst of 5 but I think the FZ20 will keep on in burst mode as long as you hold the shutter down until your card is filled up. I use burst of 5 a lot - endless burst will be even better.

Kylie had told me earlier she wanted to get the remote - I didn't even know you could get a remote but I see in reading the page in the link that you can get a remote for the FZ20. That will be so nice, it's so hard to jump back into the picture and get yourself in only 10 seconds on the timer!


Thanks so much Sammie. You, Bob and Randy have really helped me on this one. Now can someone please tell me how to get through this waiting???? LOL
08/27/2004 09:22:11 PM · #16
This has nothing to do with your orginal post. I just wanted to say that your bell curve shot is great!!! What a quick draw!!!
dc
08/27/2004 09:23:09 PM · #17
Originally posted by dcano:

This has nothing to do with your orginal post. I just wanted to say that your bell curve shot is great!!! What a quick draw!!!
dc


Geez, thank you!!!!!! That is so very kind of you.
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