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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 user reviews and ratings

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 user reviews Date: 2010-01-15 - 11:12:47 Author: visoflex Rating:    I bought this camera as soon as it was released (paid a slight premium on prices now). I wanted a pocketable companion/alternative to my FZ50, and now when I am sure I will not need the extended zoom of the FZ50 the little FP-8 is a constant companion. I have been very pleased with the results obtained. I shoot mostly in 8mp normal mode to gain a little more zoom. This camera incorporates some of the new features that have been issued to earlier Panasonics by updated firmware. I have found the “dynamic” mode extremely useful in difficult lighting conditions, and surprisingly have not had problems with noise as this mode fixes the ISO at 400. I have duplicated some difficult shots on the FZ50, and the FP-8 wins hands down. I rarely use pp on my jpg images. The fast focus and shutter delay are as specified, and action shots have been achieved, although I prefer the FZ50s EVF. The colour control via. Standard/Natural/Vivid/BW/Sepia/Cool & Warm are useful once you get used to the effects, and the exposure compensation is quickly implemented. The controls are fine, I like the illuminated buttons for navigation, although they would not be easy with large fingers or gloves. For the quick (no time) snapshot a single press on a top button puts the camera into I.A. mode and normally results in a good image. Battery life is good, I am now looking for a third party battery that works with the new firmware control. One interesting point is the MEGA O.I.S it works well, but I can get better results with the FZ50 due to the handling differences between them. The FP-8 is always with me now even when I take out the FZ50. I now leave the WA lens adaptor for the FZ50 at home, and use the FP-8 if 28mm is required. Date: 2010-05-05 - 09:16:00 Author: JR Mack Rating:    Great Camera Takes pictures extremely fast. Can take a picture within ~1-2 seconds of turning the camera on. Consecutive pictures come very quickly, even when charging the flash. One of the few point and shoot camera's that will allow you to zoom in and out while shooting 720P video. I used to buy Canon camera's exclusively, but I wanted to start shooting quick video clips of my kids, so I was specifically looking for a great point and shoot that takes acceptable video. I shoot video when something is happening, which usually means you would like to zoom to keep the action in frame. Takes great quality pictures. 4.6 optical zoom is also above average for this price point. Great for super close ups as well. Have been extremely happy with this camera, once I sent the first one back to J&R due to a spec of dust internal to the camera. I would give them one out of 5 stars for the extremely slow handling of my RMA.

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