New Here. Anyone with an inbetween camera?

DocWatson · 06-06-2009, 03:31 PM

Hey, just found this site and looks pretty cool.

I'm new to photography and just recently upgraded from my Olympus P&S to an in between camera - in between a P&S and a DSLR.

Anyone else have one of these "in betweeners" that they are using?

Mine is a Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ20 and so far I love it. Picture quality isn't quite a DSLR but better than a lot of the P&S's. It has 12x optical zoom through a Leica DC Vario-Elmarit 1:2.8/6-72 lens (upgradeable to tele, wide, etc.) with IS, fully manual controls or auto, with scene selection, burst, decent built in flash (up to 23 feet) with a hot shoe (?) to upgrade to a better flash. Got it for a steal up in Kirkland. I almost bought a Canon Powershot A590 but this one was a tad cheaper and had more zoom capability.

I did my research and tried to find what would fit me the best. I like to take photos of landscapes on my rides, adventures with the doggies, maybe a few bike nights, some of the landscaping the wife and I do, action shots maybe at the track, and maybe a little bit of everything else. I only had about $150 to spend so I was VERY limited with my budget.

I like that it has the optical LCD and the regular LCD so I can look through the optical like my old 35 mm SLR but also has the viewfinder.

Here is what mine looks like:
DCRP Review: Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ20

Anyone using something like this that is not a full DSLR but not quite a P&S? Curious about your opinion.

Like I said, I"m a newbie so don't expect anything decent. Mostly I've been taking pics of my dogs and some macros of my flowers growing in the backyard.

Look forward to meeting all you guys and gals. From what I have been seeing you guys all take awesome shots so hopefully I will learn something too.

Shooter · 06-06-2009, 04:43 PM

Welcome Doc!

MotoPhotog · 06-08-2009, 08:34 AM

John? Jersey John, that you?

Either way, saw the pics of your dog. Looked like my buddies dog.

Welcome to the forum!

soggydoo · 06-10-2009, 12:15 AM

i use a kodak easy share

06-06-2009, 03:31 PM	#1
DocWatson Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: W. Washington Posts: 8 My Camera: Lumix DMC-FZ20	New Here. Anyone with an inbetween camera? Hey, just found this site and looks pretty cool. I'm new to photography and just recently upgraded from my Olympus P&S to an in between camera - in between a P&S and a DSLR. Anyone else have one of these "in betweeners" that they are using? Mine is a Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ20 and so far I love it. Picture quality isn't quite a DSLR but better than a lot of the P&S's. It has 12x optical zoom through a Leica DC Vario-Elmarit 1:2.8/6-72 lens (upgradeable to tele, wide, etc.) with IS, fully manual controls or auto, with scene selection, burst, decent built in flash (up to 23 feet) with a hot shoe (?) to upgrade to a better flash. Got it for a steal up in Kirkland. I almost bought a Canon Powershot A590 but this one was a tad cheaper and had more zoom capability. I did my research and tried to find what would fit me the best. I like to take photos of landscapes on my rides, adventures with the doggies, maybe a few bike nights, some of the landscaping the wife and I do, action shots maybe at the track, and maybe a little bit of everything else. I only had about $150 to spend so I was VERY limited with my budget. I like that it has the optical LCD and the regular LCD so I can look through the optical like my old 35 mm SLR but also has the viewfinder. Here is what mine looks like: DCRP Review: Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ20 Anyone using something like this that is not a full DSLR but not quite a P&S? Curious about your opinion. Like I said, I"m a newbie so don't expect anything decent. Mostly I've been taking pics of my dogs and some macros of my flowers growing in the backyard. Look forward to meeting all you guys and gals. From what I have been seeing you guys all take awesome shots so hopefully I will learn something too.

06-06-2009, 04:43 PM	#2
Shooter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tacoma WA. Posts: 501 My Camera: Nikon D3, D200	Welcome Doc! __________________ Later- Kirk peotimages.com

06-08-2009, 08:34 AM	#3
MotoPhotog Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Federal Way, WA Posts: 536 My Camera: Nikon Point Shoot	John? Jersey John, that you? Either way, saw the pics of your dog. Looked like my buddies dog. Welcome to the forum! __________________ http://darrenbeattyphotography.com WMRRA, NESBA N.W, Sullivan Race School, Cascade Tracktime, OMRRA, Adrenaline Freaks Photographer

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06-10-2009, 12:15 AM	#4
soggydoo Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Oregon Posts: 53 My Camera: kodak easy share, Nikon D3000	i use a kodak easy share