<![CDATA[Steve's Digicams Forums - Panasonic / Leica]]> http://forums.steves-digicams.com/ en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:20:11 GMT vBulletin 60 http://forums.steves-digicams.com/techforums_v2/misc/rss.jpg <![CDATA[Steve's Digicams Forums - Panasonic / Leica]]> http://forums.steves-digicams.com/ Panasonic ZR1/ZX1 indoor photos and videos please http://forums.steves-digicams.com/panasonic-leica/162427-panasonic-zr1-zx1-indoor-photos-videos-please.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:07:43 GMT Most reviews of the ZR1/ZX1 rave about the camera, but the forums from users state that the camera has poor indoor/low light photos, inferior to even... Most reviews of the ZR1/ZX1 rave about the camera, but the forums from users state that the camera has poor indoor/low light photos, inferior to even the ZS3 which itself has a bad rep for indoor photos.

Would appreciate any ZR1/ZX1 owners if they could share some links or post some photos taken indoors under low light of people/kids since i hope to get this camera for my wife and most of the photos would be of our one year old kid indoors.

Any sample videos also taken indoors would be great, as I could not find any good examples of indoor videos in youtube using this camera.

A few more questions
  • How is the shutter lag + autofocus with flash performance? Is it able to focus and take a shot fast enough to capture toddlers on the move in indoor low light conditions?
  • How is the flash coverage indoors? Is it able to take group photos under low light conditions with sharp outputs?
]]> Panasonic / Leica rayaz http://forums.steves-digicams.com/panasonic-leica/162427-panasonic-zr1-zx1-indoor-photos-videos-please.html Questions and best settings for your Panasonic camera http://forums.steves-digicams.com/panasonic-leica/162400-questions-best-settings-your-panasonic-camera.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:56:37 GMT I started playing around with my FZ35/38 and I took some nice pictures playing around with the "P" mode and adjusted the color and contrast/saturation to +1 and noise reduction to -1. All my pictures were outdoors. Does anyone have any recommended settings for indoor shots ?


Also, I live in very a bright/sunny state (Florida), does anyone recomend always attaching the hood for best IQ on a sunny day outdoors ?....is there a difference in IQ ?

I'm also thinking of taking some pictures of the decorated homes during the holidays at night, what would be the optimal settings for that ? ]]> Panasonic / Leica anthony_b http://forums.steves-digicams.com/panasonic-leica/162400-questions-best-settings-your-panasonic-camera.html FZ35 Part 3 http://forums.steves-digicams.com/panasonic-leica/162264-fz35-part-3-a.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:17:40 GMT Last one Last one ]]> Panasonic / Leica anthony_b http://forums.steves-digicams.com/panasonic-leica/162264-fz35-part-3-a.html FZ35 Part 2 http://forums.steves-digicams.com/panasonic-leica/162263-fz35-part-2-a.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:15:27 GMT more pics more pics
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]]> Panasonic / Leica anthony_b http://forums.steves-digicams.com/panasonic-leica/162263-fz35-part-2-a.html My First samples out of my FZ35 http://forums.steves-digicams.com/panasonic-leica/162262-my-first-samples-out-my-fz35.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:11:22 GMT Straight out of the camera...your opinions are welcome Straight out of the camera...your opinions are welcome
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]]> Panasonic / Leica anthony_b http://forums.steves-digicams.com/panasonic-leica/162262-my-first-samples-out-my-fz35.html Waiting for the wind http://forums.steves-digicams.com/panasonic-leica/162191-waiting-wind.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:38:21 GMT I have not posted in a while as I was away. I came across this milkweed pod and found the colours and shape interesting, I hope you like it!... I have not posted in a while as I was away. I came across this milkweed pod and found the colours and shape interesting, I hope you like it!
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]]> Panasonic / Leica Macnite http://forums.steves-digicams.com/panasonic-leica/162191-waiting-wind.html what size SD card do i need http://forums.steves-digicams.com/panasonic-leica/162162-what-size-sd-card-do-i-need.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:05:02 GMT Hi, Am about to order the zs3, what size SD card do i need - how much room will a 30 min video take at high quality and what speed card will it... Hi,
Am about to order the zs3, what size SD card do i need - how much room will a 30 min video take at high quality and what speed card will it need?
Thanks ]]> Panasonic / Leica camforme http://forums.steves-digicams.com/panasonic-leica/162162-what-size-sd-card-do-i-need.html Can not Upload ZS3 AVCHD files to computer http://forums.steves-digicams.com/panasonic-leica/162112-can-not-upload-zs3-avchd-files-computer.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:54:34 GMT *I purchased the Panasonic ZS3, when I use the PhotoFun Studio software (came with the camera) to upload the AVCHD videos, I get the following :* ...
I purchased the Panasonic ZS3, when I use the PhotoFun Studio software (came with the camera) to upload the AVCHD videos, I get the following :

"Removed from items to be acquired because it contains AVCHD Lite movie in a different TV system."

Should I use the TZ7 ( I am in a PAL area) or any other solution ?:confused:

Thx
]]> Panasonic / Leica JamesNe http://forums.steves-digicams.com/panasonic-leica/162112-can-not-upload-zs3-avchd-files-computer.html Video to email ? http://forums.steves-digicams.com/panasonic-leica/162075-video-email.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:35:24 GMT Just got a Lumix Zs3, can anyone tell me the best way to transfer/attach the Video from my SD Card to a email? Thanks, Larry M Just got a Lumix Zs3, can anyone tell me the best way to transfer/attach the Video from my SD Card to a email?

Thanks,

Larry M ]]> Panasonic / Leica Larry M http://forums.steves-digicams.com/panasonic-leica/162075-video-email.html FZ35 Slide Show Question for Owners http://forums.steves-digicams.com/panasonic-leica/162053-fz35-slide-show-question-owners.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:09:37 GMT I posted this question on DP review but got no responses. I agree slide shows are a very minor consideration for most when buying a camera, but I... I posted this question on DP review but got no responses. I agree slide shows are a very minor consideration for most when buying a camera, but I have found this function important for my uses. Hopefully, an FZ35 owner on this forum will ride to my rescue with an answer.
I have read the manual and am not clear about the slide show options on the FZ35. I'm hoping to be able to do is make slide shows with video clips and stills both included, in chronological order.
With my Canon's, I play mixed slide shows (stills and videos) into a DVD recorder w/hard drive and make DVDs from that. My FZ28 won't do this,....in fact, it won't play videos as a slide show period. Otherwise, it’s a great camera and I plan on getting the FZ35, which I hope has the mixed slide show capability.
The Panasonic promo info hints the above can be accomplished with the Z35 but the manual indicates either stills OR movies can be shown as a slide show,.....but doesn't state they can be done together in chronological sequence. I'm hoping the "All" menu option means both stills and movies. Any help from owners appreciated. Thanks!
Jack ]]> Panasonic / Leica Setter Dog http://forums.steves-digicams.com/panasonic-leica/162053-fz35-slide-show-question-owners.html TZ5 zoom noise problem/fault http://forums.steves-digicams.com/panasonic-leica/161726-tz5-zoom-noise-problem-fault.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:05:42 GMT Hi .... has anyone come across this problem? I have a TZ5, which has been great, but it's developed a zoom noise problem. When using the zoom, it seems to be moving much slower (min to max) than it used to and it sounds as though its really straining and groaning against perhaps a rubber seal inside. It's been back to the dealer (bought online) and returned in the same condition and untouched. I intend to telephone them but wonder if anyone has come across this problem too.
Thanks. ]]> Panasonic / Leica Bren101 http://forums.steves-digicams.com/panasonic-leica/161726-tz5-zoom-noise-problem-fault.html Data infor printing with FZ7 http://forums.steves-digicams.com/panasonic-leica/161722-data-infor-printing-fz7.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:20:23 GMT How can we print date info with FZ7? How can we print date info with FZ7? ]]> Panasonic / Leica cronustr http://forums.steves-digicams.com/panasonic-leica/161722-data-infor-printing-fz7.html Slave Flash for FZ38 http://forums.steves-digicams.com/panasonic-leica/161717-slave-flash-fz38.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:57:43 GMT Hello.

Which slave flash will work best with FZ38? it should not be so expensive (up to 100€).

because FZ38 don't have hot shoe i will install flash like this:



Thanks.

best regards ]]> Panasonic / Leica Hotulc http://forums.steves-digicams.com/panasonic-leica/161717-slave-flash-fz38.html Florida - flowers, birds, seals and more http://forums.steves-digicams.com/panasonic-leica/161589-florida-flowers-birds-seals-more.html Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:59:05 GMT I recently visited Florida and photographed lots of flowers, birds and animals. I continue to be pleased with the performance of my FZ28, but also... I recently visited Florida and photographed lots of flowers, birds and animals. I continue to be pleased with the performance of my FZ28, but also know the camera is more capable than I am, so comments and helpful suggestions are appreciated.

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http://i699.photobucket.com/albums/v...5/P1050394.jpg ]]> Panasonic / Leica marilynsweeny http://forums.steves-digicams.com/panasonic-leica/161589-florida-flowers-birds-seals-more.html FZ28 + Raynox ring light? http://forums.steves-digicams.com/panasonic-leica/161411-fz28-raynox-ring-light.html Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:12:23 GMT Is there a ring light that's compatible with the Raynox macro lenses? The commercial lights I've seen online don't seem to have a large enough ID to accommodate the OD of the Raynox snap-on lenses, which means light would be blocked by the Raynox mounting ring.


Also, since the Raynox lenses require an adapter tube with the FZ28, are there any ring lights with female threads to accept these lenses? The MSN lenses have no front threads, so the ring light would necessarily mount at the rear of these. ]]> Panasonic / Leica Lazy Lens http://forums.steves-digicams.com/panasonic-leica/161411-fz28-raynox-ring-light.html spot the butterly http://forums.steves-digicams.com/panasonic-leica/161360-spot-butterly.html Sun, 25 Oct 2009 15:35:46 GMT It's easy, but see the nature's camouflage!
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]]> Panasonic / Leica Raghu http://forums.steves-digicams.com/panasonic-leica/161360-spot-butterly.html Macros with FZ28 http://forums.steves-digicams.com/panasonic-leica/161358-macros-fz28.html Sun, 25 Oct 2009 15:34:00 GMT C&C welcome.
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]]> Panasonic / Leica Raghu http://forums.steves-digicams.com/panasonic-leica/161358-macros-fz28.html Problems with TZ5 images downloaded to my Mac http://forums.steves-digicams.com/panasonic-leica/161329-problems-tz5-images-downloaded-my-mac.html Sat, 24 Oct 2009 19:03:16 GMT On a recent vacation, I started having trouble downloading images from my DMC-TZ5 to my Apple MacPro laptop. I was averaging around 200 pictures a... On a recent vacation, I started having trouble downloading images from my DMC-TZ5 to my Apple MacPro laptop. I was averaging around 200 pictures a day, and the first 100 or so downloaded fine. (I use a Lexar card reader.) After that, the laptop either refused to "see" them at all... or downloaded them, but wouldn't open them. I thought it was a bad memory card first, but bought a new one and had the same problem. Reformatting the card doesn't help. When I get an error message, it says something about the files being incomplete.

As a dedicated Mac person, I'm mortified to admit that my husband's PC has no trouble with the images... and images downloaded to his PC, then transferred to my laptop seem fine. It's an ok workaround, but pretty inconventient. Has anyone experienced a similar problem? Is there any solution? (I checked, and I'm running the latest version of the firmware, ver. 1.2.) ]]> Panasonic / Leica turtlesilk http://forums.steves-digicams.com/panasonic-leica/161329-problems-tz5-images-downloaded-my-mac.html