Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ3 3.1MP Digital Camera $289.99

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One of the best 3MP digicams in the world! CircuitCity.com has the higly rated Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ3 3.1-Megapixel Digital Camera with 12X Optical Zoom with image stabilization for $289.99 after $50 rebate [Exp. 1/31/2005]. Free shipping is included.

Features:
3-megapixel sensor captures enough detail to create photo-quality 10-by-13-inch enlargements
Leica DC Vario-Elmarit lens 12x optical zoom lens combines with 4x digital zoom for 48x total zoom
MEGA Optical Image Stabilizer keeps low-light and telephoto images sharp; 0.008-second shutter release lag
Store images on Secure Digital (SD) memory cards; 8MB SD card included
Powered by lithium-ion battery pack (included with charger)



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[dr150]

*YAWN*

 

[ttown]

Originally posted by: dr150
*YAWN*

yawn? I'd consider this hot, but I already have the panasonic FZ1 (modded to a fz2).
My FZ1v2 (2.1 MP) is wonderful.
I'd only assume an extra MP would only make it MORE wonderful. This camera is way more than a "point-n-shoot"... if you just want a camera to take pics of Xmas morning, then this cam is not for you. If you want a camera to take while hiking or to your kids soccer game -- then put this camera near the top of your list.

For those interested in a camera with long zoom, I STRONGLY recommend a camera with Image Stabilization, like the Panasonic FZ series. As a convincer, go to a camera store and just _try_ to zoom out past 6-8x without Image Stabilization -- that's what did it for me. It's nearly impossible without a tri-pod.
Plus, the lens on this thing is top-of-the-line.
Also, for the newbies: completely ignore specs that say "total zoom" or "digital zoom" -- focus only on the spec for "optical zoom" -- that's what counts.

The only downsides to this camera are: 1) proprietary batteries (~$30 at amazon), 2) the supplied 8MB SD card (wow, enough for a whole 6 pics!, but on the otherhand there's plenty of SD deals floating around)

a good site to see peoples opinions is: http://www.dpreview.com/ -- look under "forums --> panasonic talk"

 

[Slvbeard]

Good deal on a great camera...

I can't decide on the Panasonic FZ3 or the Canon S1. They both have image stabilization, Panasonic has a 12x zoom, Canon has 10x, thing I like is that the Canon takes standard AA batteries...

 

[tom3]

Originally posted by: Slvbeard
Good deal on a great camera...

I can't decide on the Panasonic FZ3 or the Canon S1. They both have image stabilization, Panasonic has a 12x zoom, Canon has 10x, thing I like is that the Canon takes standard AA batteries...

I was faced with the same decision a couple months ago, and I went with the FZ3. The Canon is a very good camera, with a superior movie mode, but what can I say, I'm a sucker for Leica lens. Plus I preferred the shape and UI of the panasonic over the S1. I cannot be more happy with my FZ3, but in all fairness, you could not go wrong with either of the two.

 

[mxyu15]

$359.99 when I put it in the shopping cart. What gives?

 

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Originally posted by: mxyu15
$359.99 when I put it in the shopping cart. What gives?

this deal was posted on 12/15/2004. CC raised the price for the camera