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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50

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HQ Grade: B-
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.
  • 5 out of 5
"An excellent camera for the money!!"
  • 5 out of 5
"a wonderful camera"
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Editors' Comments

If you loved Panasonic's FZ30 (and who didn't?), you'll want to get your hands on the all-new Lumix FX50 with 12x optical zoom. With such a long zoom, image stabilization is key, and Panasonics lauded Mega O.I.S. technology helps to reduce the shake and jitter of unsteady hands that can often blur your photos. This sturdy, attractive camera also... read more

Specifications

  • 10.1 megapixels
  • 12x optical zoom / 2-4x digital zoom
  • Auto and manual focus
  • Auto and manual exposure
  • JPEG and RAW file formats
  • ISO 80-3200
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Answered Questions for the FZ50

Q: Carl Zeiss Lenses
A: You can use it, sure, but you'd probably have to settle with manual options only. read more
Q: When I shut the FZ-50 off I see a yellow triangle with an explanation mark - what is this and how can I remove it?
A: At this point, if you can't reset the camera, you may need to send it in to Panasonic to have... read more
Q: When I shut the FZ-50 off I see a yellow triangle with an explanation mark - what is this and how can I remove it?
A: Sounds to me like your firmware has frozen. When you removed the battery, how long did you remove it for? read more

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Open Questions for the FZ50

Q: what is the best setting for a indoor stadium graduatiion on my panasonic dmcfz50
10 points for best answer - 3 replies
Q: Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50 (vidio recording limit )
5 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: Now, sony H9 or canon S5 or pana PZ50 which one is better
2 points for best answer - 3 replies

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  • 4.33 out of 5

Average rating based on 361 total reviews: 4.33/5

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  • 5 out of 5
An excellent camera for the money!! (Ben - 6/22/09)

For those who cannot afford a D-SLR, this camera ranks up there as one of the best cameras you can get. Its solidly built, and... read more

  • 5 out of 5
a wonderful camera (howard s.mendelsohn - 6/13/09)

this is a great camera,it takes beautiful photo,s .it has everything one needs.did not find anything to complain about.read more

  • 4 out of 5
Great for beginners (corina - 2/27/09)

Just got it. I'm a beginner. Easy to use for beginners. Takes great pics!read more

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50 News

11/14/06

Don't Overlook the Panasonic FZ50

With all the buzz around Sony's H5 and the Canon S3 IS, it would be a shame to overlook an equally fantastic extended zoom camera, the Panasonic FZ50.

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