Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50 10.0 Megapixel

There is very little to say on this camera it is probably one of the best cameras out there of this price. First let's start by stating that Panasonic was the first out there to sell super zoom cameras with Leica lenses and all other brands just came along as they saw that the market was good. The quality of pictures taken by this camera are above of what an average user could ever need. I had professional cameras and I worked as a professional photographer some years ago. The digital camera I had back then was the Kodak DCS 760 that had cost me over $7000 new for just 6.0 MP. Now I know that this camera can take pictures just as good in good light conditions. It is a bit sensitive on the light conditions, you don't want to take pictures in dark areas with this camera because the sensor will become very noisy. The ISO (ASA) that I would recommend is 100 and not more than that if more is required than you will see a high noise effect on the picture. The internal flash is not very good, just as a point an shoot, but the fact that an external one can be used in TTL is just very good. I used several flashes not dedicated to the camera with good success. Also focusing in dark conditions is not the best even if it does have the IR assist light. Overall I consider it to be superb and unbeatable for the price you can buy it.... New or used.

This camera had received universally great reviews as the replacement for the LUMIX FZ30. Since receiving my FZ50 and enjoying my personal "hands on" bonding period I can honestly say this camera amazes me every time I use it. Not only do I concur with the legion of reviews on this model...in my opinion, it is,far and away, the most intuitive and gratifying, easy to use camera I've ever operated. Image quality is flawless to my eye. There have been nothing close to even a minor disappointment as far as I am concerned. I recommend it highly and without a single reservation!

This camera handles like an SLR, combines an excellent sensor, and great digital functionality, with a fab Leica lens. The lens is the Rolls Royce of lenses, with consistantly excellent sharp images, great depth of field and good colour rendition. I considered buying a Nikon SLR but after adding up the cost of lenses to replace the 12x zoom in the Lumix, decided that it was simply not worth it. Especially as a travel camera, where lugging a suitcase full of lenses becomes an issue, this is an ideal solution.
By the way, the Leica V1 is virtually identical for several hundred dollars more.

There are a lot of test of this camera on the internet that you can google under DNC-fz50 so this is just about what I like about the camera.
I love this camera because it gets great results over a wide range of situations, that is clearly what it was mede for. I get sharp distortion free results every time. I like the fact that the zoom is internal and is therefore protected from the elements. I also like the control rings for focus and Zoom. The camera is able to save it's RAW images and I turn that on when I do landscapes because the detail is astounding and sky shots are noise free.
This is my eighth digital camera and I am a serious user who doesn't want a suitcase full of stuff but wants the results.
DNC-FZ50 is a great camera for me.

I decided to buy the camera so I could play with the Video part of camera.
It was a good price and because of the Lumix's zoom lena 35mm-420mm

This is an excellent camera. I have no dislikes. This was in mint condition
and all the accessories came with it......

I LOVE this camera. I have two - I bought the second as a back up in case anything ever happens to the first one I bought almost 3 years ago. I have taken over 200,000 pictures with the first one and it's still going strong. It is sturdy, easy to use, produces beautiful photos, and also has many of the bells and whistles of higher-priced cameras. It's extremely versatile as in the user can set it on auto and let the camera do the work, or set it manually. Panasonic no longer makes this camera model and has replaced it with the G1 and the FZ28 - both of which I have bought and tried and did not enjoy half as much as the FZ50. The other two cameras don't begin to meet the standards of this camera. Panasonic should go back to the FZ50 model - it's superior and hard to beat!

The evolution end of prosumer camera. It is the best of the best camera from not-SLR cameras... And the good price

I am an avid amateur photographer. I use my pictures for backgrounds and illustrations in my work. Before digital I had 2 camera bodies and 8 or 9 lenses that I hauled around with me when I was seriously shooting.
That got old. I sold all of my gear and bought the Lumix FZ-30. I was overwhelmed. Why had this camera been soft-peddled so much? Then I dropped it. Panic.
I found a used FZ-50 on e-bay and bought it. Then I fixed my old one. I do not want to be caught without one of these again.
Why?
1. Zoom, zoom, zoom
2. Panasonic sells an incredible add on lens to increase that.
3. Manual controls. I have big hands and most cameras which have manual controls have small buttons disguised somewhere, that are impossible to find in a hurry. The FZ-50 has rings on the lens housing for zoom and focus that emulate 35mm controls. ALRIGTHT!!
4. Picture quality. I never took a picture I was really happy with until I used this camera. I usually get vivid colors and sharp pictures. The only weakness is hi-ISO shooting which can be come grainy.
5. SD Card. Relatively cheap and small.
6. Flash always there, though will take a more powerful unit.
7. Flip screen that lets you view from nearly any angle. Great for flower photography or other close up.
8. Great Macro mode. Clear focusing up close.
Only three changes I would make. Standard batteries (the proprietary batteries are readily available on the "net" and not expensive.) less noise at hi-ISO, go back to the larger screen on the FZ-30 The first is not a really big issue as long as you plan ahead. The latter can be worked around by shooting 80-100 most of the time.
My word to Panasonic: Advertise this thing for what it is. You should steal the marked with it!!

This camera has alot of the functionality of an SLR without the need of buying alot of new lenses. You can also add wireless remote shutters, additional lenses, etc...