Panasonic TZ7

[CivicMan]

Debated long and hard between the new Fuji, Canon Ixus or Panasonic, but finally decided on the TZ7 which arrived this afternoon - haven't had time to try the video but the images look pretty nice.

[tuffer]

Very nice, I had the same deliberation and opted for the DMCLX3....Lend me your dog and I will take some sample pics to compare

[CivicMan]

Would have gone for the LX3 except for the lack of decent zoom and that damned lens cap!

[chr15b]

i've had the tz1 and currently a tz5 - i wouldnt hesitate to recommend to anyone

[Simpo Two]

Nice pix, but they look underexposed to me by up to 1 EV.

Edited by Simpo Two on Tuesday 14th April 23:30

[CivicMan]

Simpo Two said:

Nice pix, but they look underexposed to me by up to 1 EV.

Edited by Simpo Two on Tuesday 14th April 23:30

Spot on! Check the exif data - I like my images meaty!

[G20RG B]

chr15b said:

i've had the tz1 and currently a tz5 - i wouldnt hesitate to recommend to anyone

Tz5 here also great camera,
Also have a Panasonic LX2 which is a superb product also,

Some great cameras coming from panasonic recently.

G

[EINSIGN]

Can you zoom in/out whilst recording video, something I cannot do on my TZ3.

[CivicMan]

EINSIGN said:

Can you zoom in/out whilst recording video, something I cannot do on my TZ3.

Yes!

[EINSIGN]

Ok, looking for a TZ7 now, any suggestions on best place to buy. I have seen they are around the £250 mark.

[F1sh]

You've got a few places to check. Depends if you are happy with a grey import (EU stock) or if you want a UK unit.

I bought mine from Camerabox, there's also UKCamerastore who are pretty good.

Google is your friend.

Danny

[Stig]

Another vote for the TZ7 here. Excellent camera!

[Highway Star]

Any particular benefits for the TZ7 over the TZ6? Am looking for a new camera and was wondering whether it was worth the extra £100 or thereabouts.

[DIW35]

Love the photo of your dog. Hope you don't mind, but I've given it a few minor tweaks.

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Edited by DIW35 on Wednesday 15th July 12:35

[CivicMan]

Highway Star said:

Any particular benefits for the TZ7 over the TZ6? Am looking for a new camera and was wondering whether it was worth the extra £100 or thereabouts.

Only if you need the HD video, so debatable...

[Highway Star]

CivicMan said:

Highway Star said:

Any particular benefits for the TZ7 over the TZ6? Am looking for a new camera and was wondering whether it was worth the extra £100 or thereabouts.

Only if you need the HD video, so debatable...

I don't especially, thanks for that Think I'll go for the TZ6.

[chr15b]

my tz5 was recently stolen in a house break-in, insurance are replacing it with a tz7

this will be my third of the tzx series

[EINSIGN]

My old TZ records *.MOV files. Does the TZ7 do the same? If so how do you convert these for editing in windows movie maker or similar?

[satans worm]

Also looking to buy the TZ7

Anybody had any issues with it, any frustrations?

Alternatives? was tempted at the Sony T90, a different camera altogether but its size is seductive! In the end the 25-300mm lens got me for the TZ7.

So before I order (best price around 260 inc delivery?) any other recommendations?

Would be happy with some manual controls, but it must not be any larger/ heavier than the TZ7?

[CivicMan]

Satan, the only shortcoming I can find is the battery life - I shot nearly 400 images on Saturday at Silverstone on the TZ7 and the battery was fading. The zoom on it is terrific. My fave pic: