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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ30
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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.
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ray 7 pts
October 10, 2006 10:44 AM

what is macro capability of dmc-fz30/

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Joe (topfeeg) 14259 pts
October 10, 2006 11:02 AM
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Because of the very percise manual focusing ring you are able to get great macro stills with this camera. I would highly recommend getting a tripod, nothing too pricy, just something to hold the camera perfectly still. There is an image stablization system that is great but for perfect non blur stills you should have a tripod.
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Gary 44 pts
October 12, 2006 12:58 AM
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Minimum focus distance is 2 inches (wide, macro). The lens barrel bocks the flash output at that close a distance so you will need an external falsh or a well lit subject. The flash starts to get blocked at about 5 or 6 inches or closer. At 2 inches I can get a quarter to fill about 2/3 of the screen from top to bottom.
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