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Great for an enthusiast
Pros
Optics. Features. Form factor.
Cons
Movies are recorded in Quicktime format! Battery could have a bit more capacity.
Recommended it?
Yes
I was thinking about a Digital SLR replacement for my Good old Minolta, hoping that I can get some use for my lenses...
Tough luck, with Minolta never living to the expectations and pulling off the market.
Anyways, when facing the dilemma of getting Canon and the whole new set of lenses or... I've decided for "or" and got FZ30. No regrets what so ever!
Camera is well balanced and has a whole array of options and control you can wish for and more (like a silly "Food" preset). Leica optics is great!
Noise. It was my greatest concern, after reading all the skeptical reviews. Personally, I can't complain. I haven't compared it with a top of the line models, but for me it's not a problem. I just don't see it.
Anyway, my personal opinion is: if you are REAL professional - shell out 2K or more and go for a real D-SLR (like Canon 5D) If you're more of a regular folk with a great passion for photography - don't look any further and you won't get disappointed...
Tough luck, with Minolta never living to the expectations and pulling off the market.
Anyways, when facing the dilemma of getting Canon and the whole new set of lenses or... I've decided for "or" and got FZ30. No regrets what so ever!
Camera is well balanced and has a whole array of options and control you can wish for and more (like a silly "Food" preset). Leica optics is great!
Noise. It was my greatest concern, after reading all the skeptical reviews. Personally, I can't complain. I haven't compared it with a top of the line models, but for me it's not a problem. I just don't see it.
Anyway, my personal opinion is: if you are REAL professional - shell out 2K or more and go for a real D-SLR (like Canon 5D) If you're more of a regular folk with a great passion for photography - don't look any further and you won't get disappointed...
