Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18K 8.1MP Digital Camera with 18x Wide Angle MEGA Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Black)
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18K 8.1MP Digital Camera with 18x Wide Angle MEGA Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Black)
Customer Review: Good camera
Summary: 4 Stars
I probably purchased too much camera. I researched cameras and thought this to be the best. But some of the features can be obtained when you print your digital photos from Walmart. I could have purchased a camera w/less features. I need to study to properly utilize and get the best benefit from this camera.Customer Review: Amazing handheld zoom!
Summary: 5 Stars
This camera is amazing. I can take a handheld picture of a bird at 18X optical zoom, touch the zoom on replay of the image and it is still sharp boring all the way in! It makes me wonder if I will sell my Canon 100-400 image stabilization lens on E-Bay! It is so small I can carry it all the time for unexpected encounters and opportunities. There are so many (17) settings for special situations like Portrait, Scenery, Sports, Candlelight, etc. that I have not had opportunity to try them all. Customer Review: What an AMAZING CAMERA!
Summary: 5 Stars
My wife and I purchased this camera as we both loved our current 5MP point and shoot Nikon but wanted a BIG ZOOOOM so we could expand into nature and bird photography. We didn't want or have a lot of money to spend for a DSLR body and THEN even more for one of those big zoom lenses. This camera have an unbelievable zoom and the stabilization feature at full zoom is remarkable!
I'm my opinion this camera fits the niche between point and shoot and DSLR perfectly and ESPECIALLY great considering the price point--less than $300! We couldn't find a DSLR body for that price, and to find an 18x zoom lens...well we laughed ourselves right off the website when we saw the prices!
We were very impressed by the quality feel/construction. It is very easy to use right out of the box--and the auto picture setting selects the perfect exposure 9 out of 10 times. We have taken thousands of pictures--the burst mode is phenomenal and there are many of manual options/controls for when/if you want to take the next step.
Another nice feature is this camera can accept filters (46mm) which expands its versatility and reduces the need for excess photo-editing afterwards.
I also really like the fact that the camera can take pictures in RAW format as well as RAW + JPEG which means you get a picture in both formats...just fantastic really and a feature we did not find available in competitors.
I would highly recommend getting the biggest memory card you can afford as well as a couple of extra batteries - for those all day photo safaris/excursions.
This camera does not disappoint!
Customer Review: Excellent ultra zoom point-and-shoot
Summary: 5 Stars
We bought this as a replacement for a Canon S2 IS which kept malfunctioning and which Canon would not stand behind (but that is another review). We've had the camera for two weeks and we have used it for a variety of shots. It has performed well. The advertised 18x zoom range is actually wider when you don't shoot at maximum resolution.
The one downside we have found is that you cannot change the zoom or focus when taking video.
Customer Review: fantastic camera!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I received this camera for my birthday. I am not a very experienced photographer. It was amazing how easy it was to take beautiful pictures. I took it on a trip to the San Juan Islands to try it out. I couldn't believe how great the pictures turned out and how fun the camera was to use. Its light and lots of fun. The zoom is wonderful. It makes one seem like a pro!