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Panasonic DMC-FZ1000


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bluzman

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Since the beginning of 2020, I've added a mirrorless camera (Nikon Z50) and a full frame camera (Nikon D750) to go with my Nikon D7500. I've also sold my Nikon D5600 along with a few DX lenses as well as all of my Nikon Coolpix bridge/zoom cameras.

I hadn't planned on replacing the latter but I happened onto a May 2020 article about the Panasonic DMC-FZ1000 (https://www.thebroke...-fz1000-review/). I was intrigued by the fact that someone thought enough of its performance to give it a positive review 6 years after it had been released. After some more research, I went looking for one and scored an Open Box deal. Unlike the Coolpix cameras, the FZ1000 has a 1" sensor. It also has several features that emulate those found on my mirrorless and DSLRs cameras, including continuous autofocus (AF-C), up to 12 frames/second continuous shooting, and the ability to set up Back Button Focus (BBF).

The camera arrived just before the 4th of July so I figured I'd use it to shoot the local fireworks show and see if it merited the high marks in the review. This year, no spectators were allowed at the show site. That didn't matter to me since I usually watch the aerial part of the show at a distance from a convenient spot near my house. It's spectacular even though the site is 2+ miles away.

These images are JPGs from the camera that have been minimally tweaked for exposure. I shot them in manual mode with the camera hand held...f/4, 1.3 seconds, ISO 125, 400mm (35mm equiv.). Not the IQ I can get from my interchangeable lens cameras but didn't expect that kind of performance, however it seems like it will be a fun camera to use.

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Hi, the Panasonic Fz1000 is indeed a great fun camera, this was my first camera 3 years ago I researched all my options for a first camera and 4k video plus 24-400mm was an added bonus.
I recently copied all our family slides with this both 35mm and medium format.
The camera did a superb job at doing this and I can't imagine how awkward it must be attempting this on other cameras.
I own a Sony a6000, pentax k5 and a Nikon D800e all supposedly far superior but none of them can change the aspect ratio like the Panasonic which has either 3 or 4 options one of them being 1.1 so I was able to get the entire slide in perfect symmetry with the sensor so no cropping or losing an of the original image.
I had a 1000 or so photos to do so this camera having this feature was great and for anyone attempting this, the camera is worth having for this reason.
I've had plenty of fun with mine and hope you enjoy using yours.
Kind regards Shane