Gisle Hannemyr wrote: me@ invalid writes: Why do some these cameras only stop down to f-8? Refraction limits how much the lens can be stopped down...

http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/panasonic/dmc_fz30-review/index.shtml David

stuart wrote: Just recieved an Fujifilm S5500, and wondered if A: this is the right group to ask this question and B: Ive noticed that the pictures seem ...

Minolta DiMAGE Z6, see: http://www.minoltaphotoworld.com/cms/984.html?&L=1 (registration required). With no definitive specification, it looks like they put...

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-R1 Preview http://www.dpreview.com/articles/sonydscr1/ This is a most interesting camera! It uses the same sensor as in many DSLR...

Any rumours about Nikon replacements for 8400, 8800? Are they doing anything with the new APS-size Sony sensor in a point-and-shoot format? David

Dan Valleskey wrote: I don't even know what zlr stands for. Yes, that was something we discussed a lot at time of the group's creation. We tried hard to...

A very happy new year to all ZLR enthusiasts! David

Please see this announcement for FZ50 details: http://www.dpreview.com/news/0607/06071905panasonicfz50.asp David

Vic Waite wrote: On auto programme mode does anyone have problems focussing on the centre subject (for example a person shot ) where the camera focuses ...

Ryadia wrote: Lets start a precedent for this group and accept a post clearly not about a DSLR, shall we? If anyone is interested, I shot some low...

In view of the recent discussions, it may be helpful to have a reminder of the group's...

Slack wrote: I'm trying to decide between these two models. The only differences that I see: FZ5 FZ20K ------------- --------------------- 11...

wrote: I'm looking for point and shoot digital camera with at least a 10X OPTICAL zoom. Reviews I've read of Panasonic /Fuji etc...

measekite wrote: Forget for now that the Canon is unfortunately a 4MP and the Panasonic is a 5MP. Which camera is a superior camera in any respect and...

Panasonic FZ5 review now out at DP Review: http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/PanasonicFZ5/ "There is so much to like here - and so little to complain about -...

Vantyghem G. wrote: Hi, I'm planning to buy a digital camera Can anyone give me advise on the "Konica Minolta Dimage Z20"? Can anyone tell me...

Canon PowerShot S2 IS announced, please see: http://www.dpreview.com/news/0504/05042201canons2is.asp

Just for fun, unretouched moon pictures taken (at different times) with the FZ5 and FZ20 cameras, hand-held, but supported on a window-ledge. Spot metering...

Peter J E Brunning wrote: I am very pleased with my FZ7. It's got a much better lens and zoom than most point-and-shoot cameras and is smaller, lighter...