The price of this camera is likely to be very well known to be favorable in relation to the deliberate embellishment.
In addition to the display, the camera also has an electronic viewfinder incl. Diopter compensation (was important to me as wearing glasses).
The quality of pictures taken allow prints to A3. The noise behavior is exemplary low to 400 ISO. It was not until ISO 800 disrupts a noticeable noise.
Have the setup the following settings preset, as these bring about the best results in my opinion.
ISO: Automatic, max 800
White balance: AWG
AF Mode: 1 field
Bel .: More Field
PRE AF: C-AF
I-Bel .: OFF
Contrast: +1
Sharpness: -2
Saturation: 0
Noise reduction: -2
Stabilizer: Auto
These are certainly not the Nonplus Ultra settings, but as it is written to bring this ambitious results.
The camera can also be set manually in COMPLETE iA mode (full auto) or. Fast-moving subjects are captured as surely as a good portrait.
To make matters worse, there are also countless motif scenes, by tweaking, to choose from.
All manual settings can be stored permanently in 3 stores, so fast is the right selected for any purpose.
Not to mention the possibility of video in HD quality 720p recording. In my opinion as a video camera is no longer necessary!
All settings from the Photo Setup are also 1: 1 applied in video mode, which means, for example, Scene program is selected "Portrait" to be preferred in video mode on faces sharp..
Low noise zooming camcorder operators possible, which opens completely new perspectives. Even the sound (stereo) is just great!
The metering works flawlessly and is very, very rarely even next.
The reaction time can be described as very fast. The trigger and the autofocus are also fast in the matter.
An often underestimated feature of the FZ45 is, it is not a pure fair-weather camera. But on the contrary!
Even when not so dollen light very good snapshots is still possible.
The accompanying battery has neatly Kappazität and goes so fast not in the knee.
The manual is exemplary written and very extensive.
The included software allows a processing of all image formats to, incl. An "exposure" of stored RAW files.
As a memory card I use a 32GB Extreme Memory Class 10 SDHC Extrememory HyPerformance Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Card 32GB Memory Card card that fits exactly to this camera.
The camera firmware is stable and error free.
Have to protect against scratches on display a FoliX anti-reflective tape attached. This fits perfectly and makes for less disturbing reflections.
Who should purchase this camera?
I think all those to whom a system camera or a DSLR just means too much. Even those who want to have a very large zoom range incl. A super wide angle needed often or always on hand for the FZ45 is top notch. If you want to make fine photos in automatic mode, the camera will make it happy. I do not want to lose sight of the chic, elegant housing and low weight. Those who like to develop RAW is with this model also correctly (comprehensive software is yes at). Even the videographer comes with this model their money because it does not come through the housing / lens design to striations in backlight.
I would buy this camera definitely again.
Therefore, for all the once even want to lend a hand in a camera or want of me also a strong buy recommendation!
Note on shooting in a residential installation.
That this camera very crisp results when shooting outdoors delivers surprised obviously not (low ISO speed, etc). But what made in homes with and without artificial light? In IA mode, the camera indeed delivers useful results, but really good they are not for me. Why is that? Also this camera tries lack of light by a high ISO setting to compensate for this also high shutter speeds are possible then. Shake almost entirely excluded. Unfortunately, even at moderate magnification excessive noise in darker areas on the one hand and on the other hand recognized suppresses camera noise reduction Internal fine details in lighter areas too.
What is to do? I use the camera in this case in the A mode or the S mode, ISO speed limiting at 200 or 400 and so get passable results. If by chance the flash is required, I simply hang a paper handkerchief in front of these. So the hard but flash is a little softer. Can be flashed in the S-mode very well with 1/60 or moving objects with 1/125 sec The results are very good, if here the flash power is reduced by up to 1.5 and an EV shift. - 1 to -2 aperture values is done. A forced flash leaves the skin appear not so burnt and greasy shiny. Even more so contours are recognizable. Just try again.
Since the screen, there is always a live image of the expected brightness, immediately over- or underexposure can be left unchecked.
The autofocus works very accurately in a residential environment. But really this should not even properly focussieren simply select the AF-assist beam to. Since the camera fail sharp even in a totally dark room.
At last one more tip to a memory card: SDHCard 32GB MUSTANG Le Mans C, SD32GHCCL10MU-R. I have also evaluated.
Addendum 06:07:11
Unfortunately, a cropping of people or objects from the background only with great difficulty can be done. But often do not. This is not a defect in the camera, it is easy through the small sensor system reasons. Who really needs this cropping, can never be satisfied with a sensor size of 1 / 2.33. Here helps only a camera with a Micro Four Thirds System to DSLR. Did the accuracy of autofocus some pictures set.
Have I now even a HAMA Pol-filter (52mm) Hama High Resolution Filter Polarisation circular HTMC ø52 risen. When shooting outdoors colors are reproduced much more saturated. See also clouds with natural filters and stand out more from the beautiful blue of the sky.
Here is a conclusion from the current "fotoMagazin special" shopper 2011;
Section "Super Zoomer".
Originally priced and technically in the top league, has the FZ-45 next SLR functionality inter alia much wide-angle, two types HD video as well as a lot of intelligent automatic for Photo and Video.
and ..... sounds pretty good, right?
Supplement 9.09.2011
Have a holiday (Southern Italy) had a chance against a Canon EOS 450D and a SX220 HS to compare the images of this camera directly. What can I say, here too, the FZ45 to ISO400 proposes not bad! The Canon 450D has, unfortunately, the habit of the photos are taken outdoors overexpose foul. It is constantly a negative EV? necessary. Unfortunately, this over-exposure also affects the colors then act somewhat washed out. The images of the SX220 HS are, very similar FZ45, Panasonic is only in the color back slightly entertaining. Also, the AF of the FZ45 is accurate and fast. What the speed of the EOS 450D have As for the "small" natural disadvantage. Find a DSRL be great but the entrainment of min. 2 lenses me is simply too cumbersome and a hindrance. For the amateur photographer who wants here and there on the quick, even seriously, photography wants and no bag with accessories to lug the FZ45 is really top notch!
Hope I could help you with my review.
