The first impression: A good step forward - 4 Weeks later, a gigantic fireworks

This review is limited to my first impressions, which I call amateur ornithologist gained within a few days with the camera. Concerns inter alia the creative area, the video features, the connectivity to other media, as well as the entire supplied image editing and film editing software, I can not judge from my current vantage point. This course will do better other ...
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Nevertheless: Important for me are weight / size (go!), Billdqualität + focal length, speed of autofocus + continuous shooting, aperture of the lens and handiness. Previously loaded with the FZ-150 I expected longingly the appearance of this camera. Finally this I want to thank the developers and pavers lively for this successful work in hands !!!
Weight and size are easily portable - ideal for wearing on a belt or strap: the Lowepro Apex 140 AW SLR Camera Case. Interior cushions are umgeklettet that camera may be on the side, bottom outwards; Zippers are centered a small piece (5cm) open so that they can be opened by pulling up the center of the pocket cover between the closures -.> 5 sec of (almost) closed bag until the first photo possible! This course requires a little skill.
BQ is opposite the FZ-150/200 microns lot better - the OIS image stabilizer, the good set of optics and sensor as well as the size of the sensor can be far more favorable exposure times to ensure a higher resolution. The focal length of 16 times can be pushed with the Intelligent Zoom up to 32x (800mm) without significant compromises are noticing in the BQ. The speed of the camera (AF, continuous shooting) puts everything in bridge camera range below 1000, - by a mile (!!!) (were tried in addition to said FZS also Nikon P520, Canon SX 50, Fujifilm XS1) in the shade , Knackscharf scan example by flying ducks at a distance of about 50 m, is no problem at all. The connecting-selbt "viewfinder" is more of a "Finder" and the burst modes to take any moment. The light-reinforced lens fails to As with the previous models, even on overcast days challenging photos. For portability should be noted that with the new AF or Vergößerungs-ring on the lens a comfortable direct intervention in the focal plane or Vegrößerung quickly and accurately (lens switching adjustable) is possible. This for bridge cameras entirely new options the immediate individual creative art work to be let open. In addition there are all sorts of thoughtful feature: clearly arranged controls, additional soft keys, the camera IEGT comfortably in the hand - also operated with one hand, the "Lumix-familiar" turn and folding screen, a separate dial for single, continuous picture Braket, time trigger and recording interval. Brilliantly located: the easy-to-use lever of manual focus and auto focus - awesome because a little practiced thumb can easily be switched so that the camera when viewing through the viewfinder does not need to be sold and you quickly eg between manual or auto focus can switchen. The haptic ease corresponds also visible in the menu system: at the edge of the display is running for each selected category and an explanatory short text. So will visitors find very quickly not only "old Lumixer". No touch screen was used so far does not bother, because you can navigate much faster for menu navigation with the clean and well-defined tactile switch than trying to make on the rather limited area of ​​a finger settings. "Dick fingers" would thereby certainly have no joy.
To operate the camera is added to a small booklet, which provides information on the essentials. The photo school of Frank Späth is but surely deliver Leitfadern for opening up this fabulous camera!
Who emphasizes superior photos in wide angle and telephoto range sets, this often fast moving subjects - wants to capture, wants to have a good handling and minimum weight, which I can fully recommend this camera - even under difficult lighting conditions!

4 weeks later: I am very excited about this camera - I would have liked to much earlier with her go. Free of any failures, flaws or Klemmern they did a top job. A whole series of situations where I would have been out with the FZ-150 on the idea to grab the camera, had (eg photograph nightjars at full moon light) with the FZ-1000 a lot of sense. For comparison, I had the FZ-150 yesterday again taken into the field and was amazed at how quickly my claims have risen. BQ, AF speed, brightness (shutter speed + visor) with the same ISO (200) are worlds better (!!!). And that the viewfinder simply turns on when you hold the camera to his eye, is a very pleasant comfort.
In Creative Zone modes, I found quite surprising some feature that really be fun (eg the different software settings, panoramic, starlight). Of the freely programmable function switches now all are full - the camera is thus slowly becoming a "musical instrument" that one begins to play. Zooming or focusing the lens ring is really fun. Although AF is faster than the ring-focus, provides for creative work of the ring the drug of choice is precious and helpful is the focus Peaking for manual focus. Exactly where the focal plane lies, winking to a bluish contrasts. Full noble, I also found the freely programmable white balance modes. Man can separately shades reduce (the Dark can be lighter) and darken the Light. Especially with very hard light, this was the key to successful recordings.
The supplied image processing package of Silkypix - clear and intuitive - a great for quick and easy image design.
More from the software package as well as the entire video options are on my part still not explored. Only the recording of a fireworks charmed at home on flat screen TVs already the family.
What could be considered in a follow-up model? The continuous aperture of 2.8 the FZ-200 was a cool number. With 4.0 at max. Focal length one is not necessarily a bad set, but perhaps this is just like in the 200-it feasible? Likewise, I would appreciate it if the focal lengths (optical / Intelligent Zoom) still could define something or / and connection options for a converter are. Use the zoom / focus ring a chic handling is possible. Lieb would be me that the force exerted during rotation speed and direction can be freely programmed. The focal length steps (currently about 8-12 mm when driving slowly with the zoom ring) could again be reduced or completely analogous. Finally, I wish me that continuous shooting with adjustable "migrant-focus" are possible.

CONCLUSION: The FZ-1000 is a gigantic fireworks display of camera, have come together in the pioneering spirit and technical know-how in a unique way. It is impressive that one need not be the major pro to make (almost) professional ties. At the same time, however, an abundance of potentials is offered that can be unconcealed even with experience and in-depth work. And after, I now look forward!
As before: strong buy recommendation!