Best Digital Cameras

Comment from ddaniels
Time December 15, 2009 at 9:45 pm

I’ve only had this for a couple of days, so I’m just getting used to it. However, Panasonic didn’t make it any easier to learn the features when they decided not to include a users manual. The users manual is on a cd that you download on your computer. Aren’t handy to your computer, no manual. Really cheap on their part.

Comment from O. Demirag
Time December 15, 2009 at 11:43 pm

General:
My 7th digital camera, first review.
Got it directly from Amazon (after reading the nice reviews about the product).
Shipped out the very same day (though it was the black friday).
Received the next business day (though it was sent via standard).
Nothing is missing (manual, parts etc. , good packing).

The product:
Outputs the video only in NTSC mode.
Records the movie in . mov format.
Takes the photos at 180 dpi.

Overall:
I was expecting better images, especially under low light. If you use Intelligent Auto (iA) feature, the images taken at night are fuzzy (if the hands are even just a little shaking). It’s possible to take better quality images if you don’t use the iA feature, under low light with tripod. In that case you can also use your own (3) custom settings for the scene you have, but you need to act very quick and be careful not shake the camera.

Comment from J. G. Romo
Time December 15, 2009 at 11:58 pm

Great photos at great price! Easy to use with great zoom and an understanding video.

Comment from Karma Topden
Time December 16, 2009 at 1:35 am

I love it but I don’t know where to keep it in. I can’t find a nice case for this camera.

can anyone recommend one? which one you bought?

Comment from M. Reese
Time December 16, 2009 at 1:49 am

Prior to purchasing this camera I read many reviews and compared many cameras. It came down to this camera and the Canon SX10 or SX20. I chose this one based on reviews, features and price. I thought everything was great with the camera. I took many pictures and video. . uploded them to my computer, deleted my memory card and continued taking more pictures and video. Big mistake. I have a 64-bit computer and did not realize that the software was not compatable with my computer so my videos did not transfer. All of those memories are now gone. Luckily, I realized this prior to deleting video from our most recent vacation. I contacted Panasonic and they said I should have read the manual prior to buying. There is no manual to review – it is only available on CD with purchase of the camera. I was told I should have downloaded the manual from their website. I can’t imagine how many consumers would download the manual prior to purchasing??? While I was on the phone I asked them to show me where I could find this information in the manual and they finally admitted that it was not in the manual. So, the issue with reviewing the manual prior to purchasing made no sense anyway! Either both people I spoke with were uninformed or they never expected me to ask for the specifics. I also asked if this was an issue Panasonic was aware of and they said there had been some concerns from other customers. In total I was on the phone with customer service for one hour and was told someone in management would return my call within 24-48 hours. It has been over a week and half and I have not heard back. They told me to purchase third party software however, they did not know of any that they would recommend. I tried calling them again and asked directly for the man I spoke with, I even gave a specific extension. I was on hold for over 10 minutes and gave up. They offered me an apology. . . a lot of good that will do!