Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 II, Digital Compact Cameras Reviews and Comments

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10 Jul 2019, Wed

Very noisy (sound not images)

Reviewed on Amazon.co.uk

Hmm, so I got this yesterday and have only really had a good chance to turn it on and have a look at the features and functionality, and boy does it have a lot of those.
First impressions are (I've not taken any photos yet) ...
It looks and feels a big camera (I've only ever had compact cameras in the digital age, film SLRs prior to that). Luckily enough it's quite light with the battery in and the size is reassuring in the hand. The grip is a good size.
It doesn't come with a battery charger, just a lead (normal micro USB) so you plug the camera in to charge it, that to me is a minus point especially considering how much this costs. If you go to the Panasonic site they show the retail price as being £699:99 so don't pay £749 for this, I got it on a Saturday deal of the day for £619.
Now...for me the current issue I have with it is it is noisy, it is sitting on my desk just turned on and I can hear the noise of the camera over the fan from my laptop, apparently this is the image stabilisation system and cannot be turned off. If you are wanting to buy this for the 4K movie functionality then you'll need to by a separate mic as the in built mic will pick up all this noise.
I'm going to go out and take some pictures with it over the next few days but at this present time I'm considering returning it due to the noise. I bought it for still photography and the occasional video but this noise is really bugging me.

Update July 12th. I've sent the camera back, the noise the OIS system made irritated me far too much. This does not detract from the pictures this camera takes or the capability / functionality I think I just got a very noisy one. Apparently pretty much all cameras with an OIS system will make a noise of some varying level, I must've just got a really noisy one. I'm gonna think about my options but I'm really disappointed that I couldn't keep this one because it does take some cracking photos.

Martin

10 Jul 2019, Wed

Very noisy (sound not images)

Reviewed on Amazon.co.uk

Hmm, so I got this yesterday and have only really had a good chance to turn it on and have a look at the features and functionality, and boy does it have a lot of those.First impressions are (I've not taken any photos yet) ...It looks and feels a big camera (I've only ever had compact cameras in the digital age, film SLRs prior to that). Luckily enough it's quite light with the battery in and the size is reassuring in the hand. The grip is a good size.It doesn't come with a battery charger, just a lead (normal micro USB) so you plug the camera in to charge it, that to me is a minus point especially considering how much this costs. If you go to the Panasonic site they show the retail price as being £699:99 so don't pay £749 for this, I got it on a Saturday deal of the day for £619.Now...for me the current issue I have with it is it is noisy, it is sitting on my desk just turned on and I can hear the noise of the camera over the fan from my laptop, apparently this is the image stabilisation system and cannot be turned off. If you are wanting to buy this for the 4K movie functionality then you'll need to by a separate mic as the in built mic will pick up all this noise.I'm going to go out and take some pictures with it over the next few days but at this present time I'm considering returning it due to the noise. I bought it for still photography and the occasional video but this noise is really bugging me.Update July 12th. I've sent the camera back, the noise the OIS system made irritated me far too much. This does not detract from the pictures this camera takes or the capability / functionality I think I just got a very noisy one. Apparently pretty much all cameras with an OIS system will make a noise of some varying level, I must've just got a really noisy one. I'm gonna think about my options but I'm really disappointed that I couldn't keep this one because it does take some cracking photos.

Martin

Top features:

- Play with depth of field with the bright f/2.8-4 lens

- Crisp images with low noise thanks to the large MOS sensor

- Enjoy all the finer details with 4K photo and video

- Greater control with the vari-angle touchscreen

Play with depth of field

When you're on a day trip, at an event, or travelling, you want a camera that does it all. The Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II High Performance Bridge Camera has a bright f/2.8-4.0 lens that offers brilliant sharpness throughout the zoom range – perfect when you don't have much light to play with. Capture the atmosphere of a dimly-lit cathedral, or the stillness of the city at dawn.

For portraits, you'll be able to play with depth of field to create beautifully blurred backgrounds that really flatter your subjects. And with a 400 mm telephoto zoom you'll be able to get close-up shots of faraway subjects – perfect for nature photography.

Crisp images with low noise

Even when you're bumping up the ISO, your images will be crisp and clear with minimal noise (that unsightly grain you get on darker images). It's all thanks to the highly sensitive 1” MOS sensor – because of its large size, it can process plenty of light, so you get more control over your exposures.

There's a huge amount of exposure modes and effects to get creative and experiment with too, so you can find the optimum settings for every subject and setting. You can adjust the light composition, sequence composition and much more to make your photos completely your own.

Enjoy all the finer details

With 4K Ultra HD video, your footage will really come to life. Offering four times the pixel count of Full HD, you'll see all the finer details and nuances in each frame, as well as be able to enjoy deeper more vibrant colour and subtle shade differences.

Want to catch a photo of that bird in flight? Grab stills straight from your 4K videos and pick your favourites. There's three different 4K photo modes, including one which lets you layer single frames to make a unique composition.

Greater control

With a 3" vari-angle touchscreen, you'll have complete control over your settings, and can pick your focus point right on the display. You can also frame your shots using the viewfinder – it has a live view so you'll see what your exposure will look like.

There's also a Focus Stacking function that lets you combine similar images with different focus distances in order to get the perfect range in your photo. That means you can capture the shimmer of the sea and the detail of the horizon in the same frame.

If you're looking for an uncompromising bridge camera, check out the LUMIX FZ1000II. Featuring a large 1-inch sensor and a bright LEICA lens with 16x optical zoom, it brings everything up close with premium image quality. Choose photo or video recording in crisp 4K resolution to capture the world around you in a its natural beauty.

Item Package Dimensions L x W x H	21.1 x 16.7 x 14.9 cm
Package Weight	1.27 Kilograms
Item Dimensions L x W x H	13.2 x 13.6 x 9.7 cm
Brand Name	Panasonic
Color Name	Black
Country of Origin	China
Has Image Stabilization	Yes
Included Components	Camera Body & Accessories
ISO Range	80-25600
Max Focal Length	146 millimetres
Memory Slots Available	1
Min Focal Length	9.1 millimetres
Min Shutter Speed	1/4000 seconds
Model Year	2019
Mounting Type	Panasonic
Part Number	DC-FZ10002EB
Water Resistance Level	Water Resistant
Zoom Type	Optical Zoom
Lens Design	Zoom
Maximum Aperture Range	F2.8
Expanded ISO Maximum	25600
Autofocus Points	49
Focus Type	Automatic with Manual Mode
Max Shutter Speed	1/16000 seconds
Aperture Control Design	Controlled on Camera and Lens
Aperture Modes	F4-F2.8
Maximum Format Size	1"
Effective Still Resolution	20.1 megapixels

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