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Chowser · Jan 31, 2006, 10:13 AM

well, i still have my old Sony 4mp camera that I'm using, i've been waiting for a new camera for months, so i can wait a little longer for the FZ7. The distributor I found it online is also showing new cameras from Panasonic, all with possible in-stock dates of 02/10/06. From there, who knows where it'll go next.

FZ7
Panasonic Digital Still Camera - 12x Optical Zoom. 6.0MP Compact Design Optical Image Stabilizer, Venus II Engine

LX01
Lumix 6 Megapixel Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom & MEGA Optical Image Stabilizer, 2.5" Diagonal High-Resolution LCD.

LS2
5-Megapixel Compact Digital Camera with MEGA Optical Image Stabilizer, 3x Optical Zoom & 2.0" Diagonal LCD

LZ3
5-Megapixel Digital Camera with MEGA Optical Image Stabilizer, High Sensitivity Mode & 6x Optical Zoom

LZ5
6-Megapixel Digital Camera with MEGA Optical Image Stabilizer, High Sensitivity Mode & 6x Optical Zoom

the LZ3 and LZ5 look pretty good price wise, but I don't think I can drop down to a 6x optical, I'd rather stick with the 12x of the FZ7.

fmoore · Jan 31, 2006, 11:14 AM

Chowser - Can you give us a link to that FZ7 distributor?

flyingbobo · Jan 31, 2006, 4:25 PM

Hi, I have the FZ5 and don't think that the FZ7 is that much better. The Joystick may be useful. The Display is bigger but has a lower resolution. And the manuel Focus? It must be hard to Focus with the FZ7.
The techniquel data are much the same as the FZ5 just some Software improvements.

Chowser · Jan 31, 2006, 6:42 PM

it's www.dandh.com

i think you have to have an account to browse, i was using my co-worker's account.

fmoore · Jan 31, 2006, 9:03 PM

Chowser wrote:

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it's http://www.dandh.com

i think you have to have an account to browse, i was using my co-worker's account.

No you can't do much of anything without signing in and you have to be a reseller to sign up. Oh well. I see that onecall.com has them on preorder for $399 but no expected date listed.

Chowser · Feb 21, 2006, 11:15 PM

ok, my FZ7K is in stock and should be shipping to me tomorrow.

i'll let you guys know what it's like.

armadilloshield · Feb 21, 2006, 11:30 PM

Hi Chowser,
Actually quite keen to buy FZ7 also, but set down by the noise level, even in ISO 200.
Hope you get your FZ7 soon, and can share your view whether should I buy as well :idea:
TIA

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Jan 31, 2006, 10:13 AM	#31
Chowser Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 11	well, i still have my old Sony 4mp camera that I'm using, i've been waiting for a new camera for months, so i can wait a little longer for the FZ7. The distributor I found it online is also showing new cameras from Panasonic, all with possible in-stock dates of 02/10/06. From there, who knows where it'll go next. FZ7 Panasonic Digital Still Camera - 12x Optical Zoom. 6.0MP Compact Design Optical Image Stabilizer, Venus II Engine LX01 Lumix 6 Megapixel Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom & MEGA Optical Image Stabilizer, 2.5" Diagonal High-Resolution LCD. LS2 5-Megapixel Compact Digital Camera with MEGA Optical Image Stabilizer, 3x Optical Zoom & 2.0" Diagonal LCD LZ3 5-Megapixel Digital Camera with MEGA Optical Image Stabilizer, High Sensitivity Mode & 6x Optical Zoom LZ5 6-Megapixel Digital Camera with MEGA Optical Image Stabilizer, High Sensitivity Mode & 6x Optical Zoom the LZ3 and LZ5 look pretty good price wise, but I don't think I can drop down to a 6x optical, I'd rather stick with the 12x of the FZ7.

Jan 31, 2006, 11:14 AM	#32
fmoore Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,116	Chowser - Can you give us a link to that FZ7 distributor?

Jan 31, 2006, 4:25 PM	#33
flyingbobo Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 1	Hi, I have the FZ5 and don't think that the FZ7 is that much better. The Joystick may be useful. The Display is bigger but has a lower resolution. And the manuel Focus? It must be hard to Focus with the FZ7. The techniquel data are much the same as the FZ5 just some Software improvements.

Jan 31, 2006, 6:42 PM	#34
Chowser Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 11	it's www.dandh.com i think you have to have an account to browse, i was using my co-worker's account.

Feb 21, 2006, 11:15 PM	#36
Chowser Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 11	ok, my FZ7K is in stock and should be shipping to me tomorrow. i'll let you guys know what it's like.

Feb 21, 2006, 11:30 PM	#37
armadilloshield Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 375	Hi Chowser, Actually quite keen to buy FZ7 also, but set down by the noise level, even in ISO 200. Hope you get your FZ7 soon, and can share your view whether should I buy as well :idea: TIA