Panasonic DMC-F1K 3MP 3x optical zoom digital camera with LEICA lens $177

[recursion5]

Enjoy!

Hard to find solid reviews on this camera (only found small reviews on cnet, zdnet, and pcmag)...anybody have one of these? Supposedly very popular in asia. Can't seem to go wrong with 3.2MP leica lens and 3x optical zoom for $177. What do you guys think?

 

[s0ssos]

aww. was hoping the fx1

 

[phantom309]

Never seen one of those, but I have a 3.2MP Lumix and it takes wonderful pictures. This looks like a LOT of camera for $177.

 

[carpenter]

I have the DMC-LC33. It has a weak flash, but the outdoor shots and bright indoor are very sharp. Got it at OM for $175.00 and they included a set of batteries (alkaline) and a 128mb SD card. I used to take tons of 35mm pictures and boy do I love digital cameras now.

 

[recursion5]

found a review: Linky

From the link: Style or substance? You don?t have to make a choice with the Lumix F1 because this camera gives you plenty of both.

The verdict (on the bottom of the review):
Pro The Panasonic handles surprisingly well given its small size, and the accessibility of the EV compensation and bracketing controls are especially good. Well made and finished, too.

Con £350 is starting to look like a fair amount of cash to pay for design finesse in today?s ultra-competitive digital cameral market

?A neat and stylish camera with well thought out controls?

Final score: 86%

 

[gunblade]

Anyone has one and can comment on it?

Leica lens supposes to be one of the best lens.

 

[Threader]

NM

 

[NutBucket]

Price is now $249?