However, the handling requires a superzoom camera a little practice. If one extends the lens to telephoto zoom, you have to hold the camera very quiet, so that the autofocus can adjust properly. In such situations it is anyway advisable to use a tripod.
One should not focus with extended telephoto zoom on a dark subject and then expect the camera focuses with no problems as well in difficult lighting conditions.
If the autofocus has major problems, it is also easy and convenient to focus manually. This possibility does not provide all superzoom Bridgecams.
I have previously photographed digitally with a Minolta Dimage 7Hi, a Minolta Dimage Z6 and a Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ 2 and have to say that the autofocus works no worse than in the other models (make the Dimage models from autofocus inventor Minolta slow and inaccurate sharp).
It should be emphasized that even a moving subject is always in focus. A great feature to children and animals to photograph!
Despite its unparalleled recording technical possibilities the camera is very easy to use, one must however previously familiar with the operating concept, as it is wg. the high-speed functionality of other digicams different.
As a point of criticism I would like to mention that the detailed manual is available only on CD-ROM. But it is necessary at all to be able to also take advantage of the extensive technical capabilities can and it would be useful at times, just to be able to look up only once.
Another point of criticism is the relatively high battery consumption. If, however, the Dimage 7Hi is used, you always have spare batteries on hand. It entfiehlt to always use the electronic viewfinder to save power. Both the electronic viewfinder and the LCD display are to use bright, sharp and even in bright light; However, the LCD display reflects slightly.
In short, this camera is the right toy for art lovers big guys and gals.
But to make really good photos it takes a little practice, even though the camera is very good in the hand and has a convincing operating concept.
