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>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.
>
There's been a lot of discussion about these points in the Panasonic
forum...
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/forum.asp?forum=1033
FWIW I have both the FZ5 and the FZ50 - both have bracketing, just press
up on the control and set it to+/- 1/3, 2/3 or 1 EV. I am certain the
FZ18 would be the same.
And I love the FZ50 - available at only £25 more than the new FZ18. But
the FZ18 has the advantage of the 28mm equiv. (the upper end of the zoom
is not significant).
Mike
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