I was about to grab a new FZ18 today. Unfortunately, they run out a
new one in the box and have to wait for a few days (they do not want
to sell the display one for a discount :( ) So, I still have some time
to "chicken out", if I want to. I like the 18x zoom feature, and
previously thinking about getting the Olympus SP-550, which is now on
sale because the new model will come out soon (SP560). I think FZ18 is
good for me, as I do not want to have the hassle to get
interchangeable lenses (although eventually, I will perhaps be moving
to a DSLR --- seriously thinking about the new LC10 or D80). But it
will not happen for another year!.
I am not extremely happy with the G7, and wonder if this camera has a
better fit for me (colour richness and clarity/sharpness of photo).
Mind you, that had been handling an RB67 and M645, I still miss those
sharp pictures. Unfortunately, can't afford for a new digital medium
camera now.
Going back to FZ18, does anyone tried and how did they find about this
new camera? Any problems with the camera, as it is a relatively new
one (came out in about a month ago?) It is smaller than the FZ 50,
but bigger than FZ8. Unfortunately, they still using the small P&S
size sensor.
I have only one question for those who owns one already. The Lumix
website in Australia indicates that it has the Automatic Exposure
Bracket (AEB) feature. However, as I was trying and testing the
camera, I don't seem to be able to find out about this feature. Could
anyone confirm whether such a feature is available in FZ18. Another
website which discusses about HDR and AEB shows a list of cameras with
AEB features, and FZ18 is one of them (as well as FZ50).
Last question is about a comparison with its larger sibling FZ50. FZ50
has larger MP, swivel screen and has a hotshoe. It has an awesome lens
too. However, is quality much better than the FZ18?
Thanks for info.
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