lUMIX g10?

[ken182]

Im thinking of buying a half decent camera and the lumix g10 seems to tick all the boxes for me

anyone got one and can give any advice on a decent DSLR

im not wanting to spend more than £400

you can get the g10 for £330 on the high street of £299 online now. also have a deal with free adobe software and free photography lessons!

they were around £400 at christmas time

 

[BenW]

I don't know anything about the panasonic but when I bought my DSLR I was only going to ever buy a canon or nikon. These are the two most popular brands and therefore have the biggest selection of lenses and accessories. I ended up with a Canon 400d and am very happy with it, stick some decent glass on it and its a superb camera, I used it with a 17-55mm F2.8 lens for a while which is about £800 worth, stunning photos but had to sell the lens after a while to raise some funds

My advise, see whats available from canon at around that price.

 

[197-F1]

not sure on that model, but me & the missus families all have lumix's of different models and they are awesome! Really easy to use and take a fantastic picture!

 

[ken182]

The fz models of the Lumix are very good value. I'm going to have to go to a shop and get some advice. The g10 seems to get very good reviews

I had a pentax slr years ago and it was superb but I'm drawn towards the g10 for some reAson

 

[Paul]

Do it!

It is essentially the same software as in my latest toy - the GH1 - I would have gone for the G2 or G10 but I really wanted the longer 14-140mm lens. I absolutely love using it, very easy and straightforward menus, great pictures and compact size. If you haven't had a DSLR before it is a great starting point IMO as thats the situation I was in 2 months ago!

Here is my thread

http://www.clio197.net/forum/showthread.php?t=8244

 

[GrumpyTwig]

They look like a good camera, the only problem you might come across (and the reason people stick with the nikon/canon twosome) is if you get remotely serious and want to look at other lenses.

Just as an example on a big camera website they have 54 lenses that might fit/work with the Panasonic but 139 to chose from for a canon.

Just so you know the downside too but I'm pretty sure you're going to buy it anyway

 

[ken182]

yeah the upgraded lens for the g10 is £800 anyway so if i was to upgrade i would part ex the camera.

i think that it is a good starter though for the price

the sony alpha 290 is a good learner camera too and around the same money

the lumix comes with the adobe software worth £120 though which is a good extra feature.

 

[ken182]

Bought my camera last night. Lumix g10 from cameraworld.co.uk for £307 Inc postage. By far the cheapest I could find. Also get the adobe software and voucher for lessons!

 

[Paul]

Very good! IIRC the G10 has the touch-sensitive LCD screen so you can track movement and focus on individual subjects by pressing on them? Very good tech, especially for that price.

I hope you enjoy it mate!

 

[ken182]

cheers

it looks a good one

i was tempted with the sony a290 on special offer at jessops but the lumix is more compact

looking forward to getting it!

 

[Paul]

I bet you are! Make sure you get some photos up the first time you use it!

 

[ken182]

my new camera came today

had a chance to have a mess about with it and it seems excellent.

tomorrow i will have a play around with it and try and learn how to use it.

 

[Paul]

Good stuff, didn't seem to take too long for it to come through!

Hope you enjoy getting to understand it and use it properly