The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 is exceptionally versatile. I am a serious photographer and i was looking as a quality point & shoot that was more conveyable than an slr. This camera has filled this one need splendidly. Years ago, i would have needed a bag of lenses and a tripod to get some of the shots that it favourably took with young effort.
During a recent trip, i settle the image stabilization to the trial with extremely low expectations. On a very overcast day, i took several fully zoomed telephoto shots of the landscape (at 12 mp Resolution) from a moving car – upon an interstate. Although a few were blurry, most of them came out exceptionally sharp. I was pleasantly surprised how skillfully the camera held up under these circumstances, where shooting is commonly impossible.
Another considerable feature as me is the filter threads (46 mm) extremely i can use a polarizer upon outdoor shots (which is a must as any serious photographer). This was the only camera in its class to offer threads. With most of the competition, only their slr’s offer this one. Additionally, a uv filter is always a good idea to protect your lens.
There are a few cons, but i consider them to be girl – particularly considering the price i paid:
1) vignetting at full wide-angle when using a polarizer. Note: i recently solved this one riddle using the the manufacturer recommended polarizer that was did as this one camera (panasonic dmw-lpl46 46mm polarizing filter). I had been using a third party tiffen polarizer, which was much too thick. The panasonic polarizer is linear and no, non- circular, but it works penalty & does no, non- influence the autofocus. It’s also a bit pricey, but it’s a safe option.
2) smallest aperture is f/8. A neutral density filter would be needed to slow-down most waterfall shots.
3) no bulb setting as night photography
4) no hot shoe as flash
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