Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ10

External Since: Aug 07, 2006 Posts: 2

Hi-

I've noticed that the Lumix DMC-FZ10 are available on eBay for about
$150. It's the fast Leica DC VARIO-ELMARIT lens that intriges me. It's
only a 4 megapixel camera, but is there any other reason to avoid it? It
is an older camera, and I was wondering if they have any common problems
that I should be aware of.

Thanks for your help-
Beaker

External Since: Oct 07, 2005 Posts: 442

On Mon, 07 Aug 2006 00:08:53 GMT, Michael Beacom <mbeacom03.DeleteThis@earthlink.net> wrote:
> Hi-
>
> I've noticed that the Lumix DMC-FZ10 are available on eBay for about
> $150. It's the fast Leica DC VARIO-ELMARIT lens that intriges me. It's
> only a 4 megapixel camera, but is there any other reason to avoid it? It
> is an older camera, and I was wondering if they have any common problems
> that I should be aware of.

One possible reason that you might want to consider newer models is that
the last couple of generations in that line can focus significantly
faster than the older cameras. If you don't tend to photograph moving
objects, that's not an issue, but otherwise it's something to think
about.

-dms