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12/20/2007 12:15:58 AM · #1 |
| My dad just bought this (Panasonic DMC-TZ3) for $219 and I am just wondering what you guys and gals think of it. I have read some reviews but it is always nice to get unbiased opinions. Thanks in advance! |
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12/20/2007 12:47:21 AM · #2 |
If it wasn't for the noisy sensor and lack of manual controls it would pretty much be a perfect point and shoot camera. Has a fantastic Leica lens and a huge zoom range. But if you need to use anything higher than the minimum ISO, you can forget having decent shots.
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12/20/2007 01:17:16 AM · #3 |
The noise is not an issue for your average amateur, nor is the lack of full-manual capability. We have a much different set of standards here in DPC. It's a wonderful camera, and I'm sure he'll love it.
As an aside, I'm always amused when someone says, of a Point 'n Shoot camera, that it lacks manual controls: if you want to shoot in manual mode, then it ain't a point 'n shoot anymore, is it? I mean, the whole POINT of a P&S is to shoot in full-tilt auto and not waste any time or effort thinking :-)
Except for freakazoids like US, of course, who want a liddle-bitty camera we can shove in a pocket that gives us all the control we so cherish in our honking-beast dSLRs...
R.
Message edited by author 2007-12-20 01:19:53.
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12/20/2007 10:55:24 AM · #4 |
I just bought the panasonic tz3 after my casio exlim 500's lcd screen went up. I read severl reviews and everyone seems to love the camera.
I take alot of photos at Ravens games and the wide angle shots are great for football. I love the zoom as well. But i havent been able to get sharp vivid image. All the images seem to be "greyed" and dull. My friends and i went on a trip to the dolphins game and their canons took shots with very nice color compared to mine.
Anyone out there have a tz3 that can help me get the settings right? ive been trying to set the max iso and now wonder if i should change the color setting from normal to vivid. any suggestons? |
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12/20/2007 11:04:39 AM · #5 |
I would love a camera like that as long as it has a nice size print..all is good.
Bear..I bought myself a P&S but can't figure out how to use it in that mode so I am using manual mode. Why can't I just take a snap shot. :-( |
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12/20/2007 11:07:57 AM · #6 |
I have a Panasonic FZ5 and the noise was definitely an issue with that high zoom Leica lens, but nothing that can't be cured with Neat Image or Noise Ninja. I also had the issue of the grey color (my children looked like zombies), and the settings in the camera can be changed with a more vivid mode (Voila!...Now they look Oompa Loompas! Hehe...j/k) Actually the color improves quite a bit if you play with the color mode settings.
-M
P.S. Note to  Bear_Music: Robert, I love to use my DSLR as a P&S, but please don't tell my mentor,  Gordon...
Shhhh...he frowns on that...;-) |
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12/20/2007 11:14:10 AM · #7 |
Ok so you saying try to vivid mode and it the colors jump out more??? i love the camera but not real satisfied with the color in the images.....im going to try it out thanks.
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12/20/2007 11:28:29 AM · #8 |
Originally posted by ravensfan1996:
Ok so you saying try to vivid mode and it the colors jump out more??? i love the camera but not real satisfied with the color in the images.....im going to try it out thanks. |
If the color doesn't improve...PM me and I will go through the settings with you by comparison from my own camera. |
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