2007-12-16 18:28:28 · 6 answers · asked by Denys 2 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cameras
Ok you need a Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50 owner to actually set the record straight on the camera then a so called expert like flotoace. I got this camera over a DSLR for a few things that DSLR cannot do. First of all if you buy a DSLR camera you will need to buy about 3-6 Lens in order to get the zoom of what the FZ-50 can get you. the FZ-50 can go from 35-420mm, price out the lens for the DSLR lens and see how much you will spend. Yes the 50 can only go to F-stop 3.7 at 420mm where the DSLR can go to 2.8 at sporting events...at a heafty weight where you will need a tripod for it while the 50 can be handheld. Now the picture quality: Wow i say the 50 gives alot of the so called DSLR great cameras a run for the money in this. I have taken stunning pics with my 50 and have put them up against other DSLR in my photo club and i have walked away with DSLR owners grumbling under thier breath that they bought the wrong cameras. The quality of the pictures, colors, sharpness is just crazy. To look at pictures that at least 740 owners of the 50 have taken go to this site:
www.flickr.com
enter in Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50 and you will see amazing pics.
I did not want to carry all this equipment that you would have to with the DSLR owners have to in order to just take a picture.
Another advantage is that the FZ-50 lets you grow into the camera, lets you learn and grow. Yes it has full auto, Scene mode, and you can have full manual control too...oh and can DSLR take video in either 4:3 or 16:9 mode? Thought not!
Here are some sample pics i have taken with the 50...enjoy:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2011/2068485133_495f337da3_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2270/2074447014_78b76f1ec8.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2035/2115574001_df1dd55587.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2124/2104367010_ec10d61acb.jpg
oh and if any DSLR owner ask...yes i have enlargeged some of my pics all the way to 30x36 with no problems in picture quality at all. good luck on you decision.
2007-12-16 22:53:34 · answer #1 · answered by Michael V 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IMO you should consider increasing your budget and go for a DSLR. The new Pentax K100D Super and K10D are only a couple hundred dollars more (than your $400 budget) and you'll have the advantages of interchangeable lenses and a lot more creative control.
Both Pentax models have Image Stabilization in the camera body and you can use every K-mount lens made since 1975.
There is a review of the K100D Super in the Jan. 2008 issue of Shutterbug Magazine (shutterbug.com) and the price listed with lens is around $550.00. Careful shopping might find an even better price.
2007-12-16 22:27:01 · answer #2 · answered by EDWIN 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I suggest the Fuji E900, it has features of an SLR, but costs about $250 NEW online, and has 9MP with 4X Optical! I love mine!
SEE: http://www.steves-digicams.com/2005_reviews/e900.html
2007-12-16 18:49:07 · answer #3 · answered by Life after 45 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The film and digital versions of the original Canon Rebel would be around that price or cheaper, you can easily find them on ebay.
2007-12-16 20:43:17 · answer #4 · answered by TBaT 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can go for Canon PowerShot S3 IS. It is highly recommended by most of the sites.
Price Range $269.95 - $483.60
Or you can go for Canon PowerShot S5 IS
Price Range $332.00 - $578.65
2007-12-16 20:47:33 · answer #5 · answered by The Rock 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I started typing but then I looked at The Ace's answer and he's said it bang-on.
There's really only one choice nowadays -- DSLR or pocket camera.
2007-12-16 18:56:30 · answer #6 · answered by V2K1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋