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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ20
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ20
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HQ Grade: C+
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
  • 4 out of 5
"Only one drawback FZ20"
  • 4 out of 5
"Only one drawback FZ20"
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mark 0 pts
October 28, 2006 11:55 PM
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I am looking at a teleconverter for my FZ20 when i fit it will i have optical zoom from 2*-22*? What are the downsides of teleconverters

Specifically I am wondering if teleconverters still allow you to zoom in and out, does the picture quality suffer, and how easy are they to use?
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Tony 0 pts
October 30, 2006 10:56 AM
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Any supplementary lens will reduce the quality of the image to a greater or lessor extent. Buy the best you can afford and make sure it is multicoated. It will also reduce the aperture of the prime lens by the amount of magnification. I.E a x2 converter will make a F4 into an F8. If you are only producing prints up to A4 size go for it, in practice you will notice little difference. Exactly the same limitations apply when used with a zoom lens.
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Brenda P (BrendaP) 28729 pts
December 2, 2006 3:07 AM
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Hi,
I noticed you haven't marked a response as "Best Answer"... are you still looking for help? If so, I recommend resubmitting your question at http://www.digitalcamera-hq.com so it has a better chance of being noticed. Lately it looks like questions are being answered within one or two days. Good luck!
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