This camera looks awesome but... This camera seems to have good reviews, so is it that everyone likes the camera and they don't need IS or what is the UPS on this camera?
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IS will NOT stop objects in motion. It simply helps to compensate for the camera's motion while the photographer is holding it, such as in low light conditions with a slower shutter speed or in telephoto conditions where a little camera shake would be magnified. The only way to stop objects in motion is to use a fast shutter speed.
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The front camera shoots acceptable video. They call it HD but it sure doesn't look HD. The bottom camera is really bad. Looks like less than 1.3MP no matter what they claim. As far as still pictures go, you can snap them but they quality is low. I have an interest in video and photography myself. This unit is a nice starter but consider it to be a learner unit. You WILL crash many times. You WILL break it. The batteries WILL overheat and swell. You WILL have the unit take off and be uncontrollable. But it's relatively inexpensive for a drone so you WILL learn a lot. And for that, it's worth it. The front camera shoots acceptable video. They call it HD but it sure doesn't look HD. The bottom camera is really bad. Looks like less than 1.3MP no matter what they claim. As far as still pictures go, you can snap them but they quality is low. I have an interest in video and photography myself. This unit is a nice starter but consider it to be a learner unit. You WILL crash many times. You WILL break it. The batteries WILL overheat and swell. You WILL have the unit take off and be uncontrollable. But it's relatively inexpensive for a drone so you WILL learn a lot. And for that, it's worth... » Read More The front camera shoots acceptable video. They call it HD but it sure doesn't look HD. The bottom camera is really bad. Looks like less than 1.3MP no matter what they claim. As far as still pictures go, you can snap them but they quality is low. I have an interest in video and photography myself. This unit is a nice starter but consider it to be a learner unit. You WILL crash many times. You WILL break it. The batteries WILL overheat and swell. You WILL have the unit take off and be uncontrollable. But it's relatively inexpensive for a drone so you WILL learn a lot. And for that, it's worth it. « Show Less
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I have not actually not used this camera for a long time. I couldn't really tell you. I still have it & liked it just have not had reason to use it for some time now. I would actually need to play with it a bit now just to get used to it again myself. Sorry can't really help.
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Sorry. But your question is beyond me.... I Don't understand. I can tell you I am happy with mine, but so far it's use has been limited to snap shots & uploading to the web....
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I really want this camera- the manual controls using the touchscreen look great. Has anyone ordered from Amazon and gotten it already? It says it'll ship in "1-2 months," but if it's already out... ?
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This camera with the 20mm pancake lens is out of stock EVERYWHERE as far as I can tell. Panasonic's own web site lists it that way, as do every online store I've checked.... except, as you note, for the ones who are taking advantage of the temporary scarcity to charge hundreds of dollars more. I understand it's supply and demand, but I still think it's slimy, and I refuse to deal with those companies. Panasonic pretty clearly underestimated the demand for this model. I think everyone who reacted to the Olympus E-P1 with "Oh, cool idea, pity the auto-focus sucks so badly and they used such a low-res LCD display" wants a GF1 now. Best of luck on getting your camera before Christmas, but my guess is it's a long shot.
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No, I do not have a problem but I only bought it recently. I've been perfectly satisfied with it. We also use Olympus cameras for our office. We've never had a problem.
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Hi David. Can you explain why so many reviewers have said there are bad problems with visual "noise" at so many settings, and even worse in low light? I really want to buy this camera for every other reason, but worried about image quality. Your experience seems quite difference. I also read a pro review that said all the images were soft/not finely detailed because of the Venus processor's over-suppression of the images. What do you think?
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Myrna, Have you gotten your camera, yet? If so, what do you think of it? This would be my first digital camera, and what attracts me to this is that it has manual controls. I would be learning photography on it, so I figure I should have manual and auto controls. I am looking to get a Panasonic because a sales person at Best Buy raved about them and said they have the best lenses. To be honest, I know practically nothing about photography, but have had an interest in it for many years. Do you think this camera would be a good plact to start, at least digitally? Thanks, M
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I agree with Steven. The camera is fine. Jason apparently has not set it up correctly. The CD that came with my camera installs, but nothing happens when I run it. However, it is not necessary for installation if you know your way around networks. Also, the zip file mentioned by others is corrupt.
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The cnet video review was especially great - it shows a lot its features really well. I hope some more in-depth reviews come out soon. And I still haven't seen any reviews on the other cameras I'm considering, so I guess I have a long way to go. Of course, none of them are available to purchase yet. The frustrating part is every day I come across situations where I could use a camera like that! Oh well....
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No review because... it's not released yet! :) Can't review what's not there.But I do agree with you, this camera does seem to have everything that a semi-professional or budget-professional could want in an SLR digital camera. It's just a shame that I have to wait until October, because I have a wedding to shot in September and my old digital SLR isn't working properly (have had it for several years).Just one negative to this sweet baby... according to the pictures, I do not see a hotshoe. :(
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Actually, I had pre-ordered my camera directly from Amazon (paid Amazon price, Amazon shipped it to me, etc.) about a month ago and I received my camera last week. I noticed since then that the camera is back to pre-order status, so maybe Amazon really means "out of stock"?
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I think it was a freak event. I received mine in perfect condition and love the camera. I take it everywhere I go because it's compact and takes great shots.
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As someone who preordered this camera and is still waiting I can say the problem appears to be with Amazon. The product is in high demand and it is hard to keep in stock but other sellers have at least had it in stock at one point or another. Amazon has NEVER had this item in stock. I have e-mails from Amazon confirming this fact. Check out Nowinstock.net and look at when other sellers have last had this in stock and compare to Amazon. Hopefully Amazon will find another supplier for Canon products.
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I believe the issue is that Amazon sold out of them (this seems to be a very popular camera), and the third party sellers are charging a higher price due to the demand. It's not anything Amazon's done, $999 isn't their price.
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i suppose once one has bought the camera many are not interested in this question. Pity because it is relevant. Come on one of you owners let us all know and boost sales.