I have been looking at the FZ150 and the Sx40 for two weeks now I must have watched every video on you tube. As this will be my first camera for 10 years I am still pondering over which one. I am leaning on the side of the FZ150 because watching your video's will help me a great deal in understanding this camera and enable me to take some great photo's. many thanks.
This is a very helpful and consistent serie. I´m convinced that the first golden rule is to learn how to use your camera and take advantage of its potential. Being an enthusiastic photographer, I read carefully every user´s manual guide before operate a camera and give an opinion. Your tutorials are outstanding. The best I´ve seen in youtube, and not only in this model, but others, like Hasselblab, Canon DSLR, Canon G12, wich I use in different situations.Thank you very much.
Neville's statement is EXACTLY what I've been going through, although I have taken some incredible shots with the fZ150 despite my lack of understanding the camera. Graham you are a god-send...thank you for your tutorials
Thanks Graham. Bought my FZ150 in 2012 and am only now getting around to using it! Just taken it with me to Jersey and I used the settings for the Intelligent Auto mode as recommended in this video; very pleased with the results. I shall be watching the rest of the videos in this series to master and get the best out of this bridge camera. Better late than never!
Hi there, after a lifetime off Birdwatching I recently took up photography as a hobby & after spending hours on the Photography section of the Bird Forum, opted for the FZ150 & I must say I am absolutely delighted with my results so far. However, I was delighted to discover this series of videos, which I thank you for, as I know they are really going to help me get the most from my new camera.
Mr. Houghton, you are a Godsend! Thanks so much for this video. I just received my FZ150 today and used your video to set it up, couldn't have done it without it. Your explainations and demo are right on point, especially for the novice. I will now refer to your video to help set up the flash. Thanks again, Lou
Graham - Thanks very much for your methodical and thorough tutorials. Although I'm an experienced photographer, I've downgraded from a DSLR and this FZ150 is very new to me. Panasonic should have you on commission, as your tutorials are much more useful than their unhelpful manual. Well done.
Hi Graham--All of this is quite new to me. No brilliant questions yet because it's still a little daunting; however, after struggling with the manual and it's rather limited clarity, I watched your first video and was able to take some great shots. I'm inspired and look forward to experimenting more with this wonderful camera, and to moving on with your other videos. So this is just a very appreciative, heartfelt thanks to you.
Dear Graham, in the meantime I studied a lot of your Fz200-publications and your answer brings it to the point ;-) . I also have found this little advertising-film by panasonic: - Panasonic LUMIX FZ200 lichtstarke Bridge-Kamera mit F2.8 über ... - showing the -maybe- most important difference. Now my decision is clear. Hopefully looking forward to many other of your distinguished advices, my thanks and I wish you a happy new year!
Just got this camera today and using your tutorial to use it. Absolutely fantastic photos and videos compared to my Samsung A41 mobile phone, the ability to capture close and far away objects in high quality was apparent after the first few pictures. Thank you for a great tutorial I shall be rewatching to master the camera.
Thank you, Graham: last week i discovered your channel and yesterday I watched all your tutorials for the TZ31 (ZS20). They has definitevely convinced me: I have already bought it! I will keep on watching you, your tutorials are so well explained that I can finally make good photo, now.
This is a fantastic video. I just bought the camera three weeks ago. I wanted to learn more but I needed some basic guidance. I am finding it this video and am sure will learn more in the others in this series. Many thanks.
Thank you for posting this tutorial Graham! I found it really useful. I have ordered this camera at the store near my house, but it hasn't come in yet, so I am taking time to learn everything I can about it before I get it. Your videos are fantastic because you go into great, yet understandable detail and is very interactive with all the examples. Once again, thank you, and I will be watching the rest of these tutorials tomorrow! :)
Hi Graham! I just purchased this camera and awaiting its arrival. With the help of your excellent video presentation I feel as though I'm practically able to start taking pictures right out of the box! Much appreciated! Thanks - Rgds, Wayne
I've just received my FZ200 & am starting to look at all the videos in your FZ150 set, believing much of what you show will apply to my camera. Yesterday I specifically used the IA+ mode & was successful in taking a photo of something in the foreground & then blurring the background. I have no doubt your series of videos will help speed up my learning curve I will, of course, be looking forward to your review of the FZ200 compared to the FZ150.
You will need to use the M mode to allow you to set long shutter speeds. You will need to keep the iso below 400 and also keep the camera at wide angle to keep the f2.8 lens setting. A small tripod ( even if just a lightweight one) is a must as the exposures will be several seconds long to capture this low light level. I would use the vivd mode to get more saturation into the image as well
well graham, after 11 year with this lovely little fz150 ei oficially retired the little workhorse. I replaced it with a S5 with 20-60mm and a 50mm lens that external 5.9k recording - all for £1499 was too hard to pass up. I had been waiting for a new bridge camera but it seems panasonic have no plans for a newer model.
Hey John, many thanks for Your clear and understandable English. So it is quite easy to follow your advices even if one is not a native english speaker. This was really great !!
Hi Graham, so grateful for your videos on this camera. I enjoy watching while following your examples on my own camera. I bought this camera knowing it was above my skill level but after wathcing your videos I feel less intimidated by the functions and features because your explanations are so clear and informative. Many Many Many Thanks! *Marsha*
Thank you Graham! I've been studying your superb series on the camera as well! Thanks for helping me, and so many others out! Your videos, as well as your pictures are indeed a work of art! Rgds - Wayne
Hi Graham, just wanted to thank you for these videos and for sharing your expertise with everyone including amateurs like me. I haven't been able to take them all on board, but i have been so impressed with them i made my purchasing decision after finding your 'work' here. Im in my 40's now, love photography in my ealry teens and 20's but with the advent of digital cameras i gave up my 35mm SLR for compacts,
Thanks for your comment. I think most people now don't bother with DVD's either. It is so much easier to make an mp4 file to play on mobile devices and makes it very much more of a share able media for social media sites for example. Blue ray never seemed to take off the way it was probably expected to in the consumer domain.
Hi thanks for the comments. Apart from my DIY camera jib I also have a "pole" camera device which means I can shoot video or stills from a height of about 15feet. It's a bit hit and miss with the framing however most of the stuff will be wide angle so it's usually near enough. Enjoy the FZ150.
Thank you very much for the series of these tutorial videos! I wanted to read the whole manual through, but it's in pdf and it's long... Then I found your videos. They are superb! Exactly what I needed. Thank you again! One little issue -- about the Focus button and AE/AF Lock button. From this video, it's not exactly clear how to use them. Well, there's always the pdf manual anyway. Thanks again!
Hi, I did build a tripod using the telescopic 25mm tubular handles from garden tools and an old head - works well. For regular work I have the velbon d700 which is now replaced by the D7000 which is a really sturdy tripod and a nice fluid video head. I recommend this if you are thinking about a linear camera slider as you need good leg stability with the slider. The head is very versatile and adjustable for pan and tilt drag and is very smooth in operation. Hope that helps. Graham
No problem Annie. Yes in the exif is a lot more data which includes exposure mode, lens zoom, contrast, sharpness etc. The photo fun studio software will give you a lot more access to the exif data than say windows explorer - just select the image, right click, select properties and you have a whole screen of exif information. It also gives you a nice gallery display of your images and some basic editing facilities for both stills and video.
Hello Graham. Many thanks for these informative 'user-friendly' videos. I have had an FZ150 for a couple of years and was getting frustrated over the divergence of quality. Was nearly going to buy a Digital DSLR camera and then came to the realisation that if I dont use or understand the features of the FZ150, I would still have the same dilemma with a DSLR. The old adage about 'a poor workman always blames his tools' comes to mind!! Now thanks to your videos I have a lot more understanding and confidence of the camera, its settings. regards
Graham, Great instruction video for the Panasonic FZ150, though it has proved an expensive watch for me. Prompted me to go out and buy one. Can't wait for it to arrive and start playing with it. John
Hi, thanks for thew comment. This feature is implemented as an 'after thought' it is only achieved by going to playback, on the first page select text stamp, cursor right to single or multi, use the cursor to highlight the image(s), press display button to mark any/all images to be stamped. When done press menu/set then at the shooting date you can select with or without time. Press menu set, you select to create a new set of images and the originals will be left with a new set ctreated stamped.
Hi, appreciate the feedback. The FZ150 is a great camera for both stills and video should you want to shoot video clips. The SX40 has a longer zoom however this always means a compromise in lens design and colour fringing (chromatic aberration) is a likely result in the wide angle mode. The degree of acceptance is really down to the kind of viewing you will be doing of you final images. Good luck with your choice, I hope the FZ150 ha smore appeal, Graham
Thanks for the feedback on the series, hope you pick up some useful tips and techniques from the series. I'm also on the bird forum but I haven't posted that many pictures yet.
Hi Jeff, this feature should be common across most cameras. Once you dial in exposure compensation it usually stays there until you rest it. With the fZ150 you can set this up to be 0 to -3ev in any mode including the full auto mode
Hi thanks for your comment. In my experience with the FZ150 and the FZ200 trying to capture flying birds needs a lot of patience and practice. Too slow a shutter speed and the image is blurred, however to get a fast shutter speed we need big aperture ( FZ200 f2.8) or we increase iso. Increasing iso means more noise. The autofocus isn't fast enough to lock on and follow a flying bird in my experience- especially at full zoom. I wish I had an easy answer for you but I struggle too here.
The panorama mode in the 150 is an assist feature. When you select the mode take the first image and then the camera will display the image edge as a guide for you to position the camera so the new viewfinder image lines up with the previous image. Try to get the two images aligned as near as you can. Take the picture and repeat the process until complete. The camera then stitches the images together for you.
Yes I have a canon 60d and a bag full of canon lenses, however since getting the Fz150 they haven't had much outing! The quality of the FZ150 for most instances is good enough and I don't have to carry the weight of all the canon kit. Thanks for the comment also.
Hi, thanks for the comment. The FZ150 is a very capable camera and offers several advantages for engaging in many types of photography. The IS system of the Sony has always been a strong point however the still images from their cameras have always received criticism for being very soft. The video quality of the HX200 might be slightly better than the FZ150 but I have never handled the 200 to verify this. take a real close look at the specs again followed by a look at say dpreview forum to check
Hi, the sunset mode is tweaked to give high saturation red. If you want to try your own sunset settings, go to VIVID film type, push the saturation up to +2 then Use P mode and use EV-1 or EV-2, ISO 160 and select shade white balance to give you some nice effect. If you want even more colorfull skies, especially if city building are in shot use a FLD filter which really makes the sky 'pop'
Yes there are several 3rd party wired remotes for the camera. You can even get the type which has intervalometer setting so you can do time lapse stuff. None of teh remotes however allow you to start video remotely :). Thanks for your comment
Hello. There are 2 ways to create lateral camera movement, 1 is the traditional tripod dolly = with or without a track system or a camera slider system where the camera is mounted on a sled which slides along a track held on a tripod. Big production units favour the dolly however most amateur film makers are now using some sort of camera slider. I built my own using IGUS parts at a fraction of the cost of similar based units like the indieslider. Just search for camera slider to see some example
, unfortunately i have lost my 'love' and creativity with the advent of technology. Anyway i could not make a decision between a Canon SX40(?) and going for Panasonic G3, but after finding your cannel my mind was made up and ive placed an order this evening, cant wait. Im sure i will have a few questions to ask you further down the road.... all the best and thank you again Julian
Hi, yes the camera has facility to select preset colour styles. One is natural which gives less saturated colour. You can additionally adjust saturation, contrast, sharpness and noise reduction in any of the styles. You can also create your own colour style.
Hi i have been following the videos a lot & I recently bought FZ150 still getting used to it but have started going through ur tutorials once again so as to understand some options which i can benfit while shoting..thank u once again :)
Hi, the majority of the images I post for image quality reviews are ' direct from camera' The only images I do process are the ones which are used for title backgrounds etc. If I do process I do use photoshop elements 7 or corelsuite x2, depending upon which pc i'm on at the time. I use the vibrant colour mode and increased sharpness in the camera if the weather is dull and standard colour if it's bright. Hope that helps, Graham
Yes that is my opinion also, it would seem that the new sensor has been optimised for video at the slight expense of stills quality. As you increase iso the noise margin increases on the fz200 more than i noticed on the FZ150
Many thanks for the atitude. I am sure we will explore 100% of our FZ150 cams. I gotta say I noticed here some feats I didnt use before like the "focus" etc... Look forward for the next parts :) BTW I´ve just tried capturing motion pictures (vids) and I still think IA mode is the best. When used the manual modes the picture was darker even setting exposure, aperture or shutter speed. Really don´t know why maybe because IA can set many adjusts at same time for vids.
You can either switch to playback mode to access the format menu or much easier is to just turn to P mode and all the additions options like format are avialable which are hidden in iA modes
@audiophilemetallian Yes you are quite correct in your assumption about the iA video mode being able to outperform manual video options in most situations. I will look at this later in the series. I'm struggling to get so much into 15 minutes that i sometimes have to leave out some detail. I will put this in the video description for those who want to know more. Thanks for your comments.
Hello, the TZ8 had a ccd sensor which does give better still images than the CMOS sensor in the later cameras like the Fz150 and the newer FZ200. It is really only apparent if you want to do large enlargements or crop into a picture. For images up to 5x7 and screen displays you will not notice any difference and if you've seen any of the later videos shot with the FZ200 you will see what I mean.
Thanks for viewing and your comment. it must be the way I am holding the camera on this rig to enable me to film the rear of the camera layout. The display button merely changes the way in which information is shown. The shutter button is the only way to take a picture.
Thanks for the reply Graham. That is too bad because it would seem that there should be a way for after market developers to create a hard wired IR receiver that you could attach to the remote jack on the camera that would be triggered by a "wireless" remote. I am sure it can easily be done at a cost.
@Fixivideo Thanks for the feedback. It is difficult to get so much into a short video. This one was originally 26 minutes so I had to cut out a lot of the technical explanations of exactly how the iA mode works out exposure, more to follow.
@Maxsdiscos Me too, but this camera has all the advantages of the body plus a combinations of lenses that would make it impractical to carry with a dslr. The Image quality, for most uses, is more than adequate. Only pixel peepers will notice minor imperfections. You do gey RAW mode if you want to post process. Its only down side is the sensor size for DOF and dynamic range but the large DOF is handy at its 25mm wide angle setting for superb landscape work.
I don't the fz150 anymore as i moved up to the FZ200 but I believe you can start video recording in the manual mode by using the remote wire release ( you can with the 200) that might help. I know the IS is always on even on a tripod so it could be the case.
Hi, the camera supports the panorama assist mode where you get an overlay of the previous shot so you can line up the next image in the sequence. It hasn't got the later auto stitch facility of the TZ30. I think the manual method is better anyway.
Hello, the camera has a fairly wide angle lens which means a lot of depth of field. The only way to achieve a blurred background is to set aperture priority and slect the lowest aperture for the zoom position. Because small sensor cameras have inherent large depth of field so everything is sharp you need to do as you are doing - as much telephoto as you can get away with, get as close as you can to the subject and have the subject as far from the background as possible, and that's about it.
Hi Graham, fantastic series of tutorials. They have helped me enormously with my FZ150, as I had only used a compact Canon IXUS-70 previously. I want to learn to take sunsets properly and wondered if you had any setup recommendations beyond the Scene Mode setting for sunsets?
I have been able reproduce this effect. Although you have selected a fixed aperture as the camera zooms in/out the light levels are changing and the camera, i suspect, is changing iso to make adjustment to the exposure. This shows up as a lagging response and hence the change in brightness. I'll look at this when I can spend some time on it but as I never zoom whilst filming ( just use to set the lens focal length before shooting) I have not noticed this before
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I bought this camera last year, second hand at a camera shop. Your videos are a big help, thank you!
I have been looking at the FZ150 and the Sx40 for two weeks now I must have watched every video on you tube. As this will be my first camera for 10 years I am still pondering over which one. I am leaning on the side of the FZ150 because watching your video's will help me a great deal in understanding this camera and enable me to take some great photo's. many thanks.
This is a very helpful and consistent serie. I´m convinced that the first golden rule is to learn how to use your camera and take advantage of its potential. Being an enthusiastic photographer, I read carefully every user´s manual guide before operate a camera and give an opinion. Your tutorials are outstanding. The best I´ve seen in youtube, and not only in this model, but others, like Hasselblab, Canon DSLR, Canon G12, wich I use in different situations.Thank you very much.
Neville's statement is EXACTLY what I've been going through, although I have taken some incredible shots with the fZ150 despite my lack of understanding the camera. Graham you are a god-send...thank you for your tutorials
Thank you, greatly appreciated.
Thanks Graham. Bought my FZ150 in 2012 and am only now getting around to using it! Just taken it with me to Jersey and I used the settings for the Intelligent Auto mode as recommended in this video; very pleased with the results. I shall be watching the rest of the videos in this series to master and get the best out of this bridge camera. Better late than never!
Hi there, after a lifetime off Birdwatching I recently took up photography as a hobby & after spending hours on the Photography section of the Bird Forum, opted for the FZ150 & I must say I am absolutely delighted with my results so far. However, I was delighted to discover this series of videos, which I thank you for, as I know they are really going to help me get the most from my new camera.
Just got a FX 150 for Christmas and am excited to look at all of your wonderful videos. The first was so helpful. Thanks Graham.
Mr. Houghton, you are a Godsend! Thanks so much for this video. I just received my FZ150 today and used your video to set it up, couldn't have done it without it. Your explainations and demo are right on point, especially for the novice. I will now refer to your video to help set up the flash. Thanks again, Lou
Your videos on the FZ 150 are extremely helpful & useful. Very kind of you to make and post these.
Graham - Thanks very much for your methodical and thorough tutorials. Although I'm an experienced photographer, I've downgraded from a DSLR and this FZ150 is very new to me. Panasonic should have you on commission, as your tutorials are much more useful than their unhelpful manual. Well done.
Hi Graham--All of this is quite new to me. No brilliant questions yet because it's still a little daunting; however, after struggling with the manual and it's rather limited clarity, I watched your first video and was able to take some great shots. I'm inspired and look forward to experimenting more with this wonderful camera, and to moving on with your other videos. So this is just a very appreciative, heartfelt thanks to you.
Dear Graham, in the meantime I studied a lot of your Fz200-publications and your answer brings it to the point ;-) .
I also have found this little advertising-film by panasonic:
- Panasonic LUMIX FZ200 lichtstarke Bridge-Kamera mit F2.8 über ... -
showing the -maybe- most important difference.
Now my decision is clear.
Hopefully looking forward to many other of your distinguished advices, my thanks and I wish you a happy new year!
Just got this camera today and using your tutorial to use it. Absolutely fantastic photos and videos compared to my Samsung A41 mobile phone, the ability to capture close and far away objects in high quality was apparent after the first few pictures. Thank you for a great tutorial I shall be rewatching to master the camera.
Thank you, Graham: last week i discovered your channel and yesterday I watched all your tutorials for the TZ31 (ZS20). They has definitevely convinced me: I have already bought it!
I will keep on watching you, your tutorials are so well explained that I can finally make good photo, now.
Cheers ,as a newcomer to Digital Photography ,I was really pleased at your easy and informative video , I look forward to watching the others !
This is a fantastic video. I just bought the camera three weeks ago. I wanted to learn more but I needed some basic guidance. I am finding it this video and am sure will learn more in the others in this series. Many thanks.
just ordered the fz 150 and using your tutorials to give me some background in advance of its arrival . very informative,thanks
Thank you for posting this tutorial Graham! I found it really useful. I have ordered this camera at the store near my house, but it hasn't come in yet, so I am taking time to learn everything I can about it before I get it. Your videos are fantastic because you go into great, yet understandable detail and is very interactive with all the examples. Once again, thank you, and I will be watching the rest of these tutorials tomorrow! :)
Hi Graham! I just purchased this camera and awaiting its arrival. With the help of your excellent video presentation I feel as though I'm practically able to start taking pictures right out of the box! Much appreciated! Thanks - Rgds, Wayne
I've just received my FZ200 & am starting to look at all the videos in your FZ150 set, believing much of what you show will apply to my camera.
Yesterday I specifically used the IA+ mode & was successful in taking a photo of something in the foreground & then blurring the background.
I have no doubt your series of videos will help speed up my learning curve
I will, of course, be looking forward to your review of the FZ200 compared to the FZ150.
You will need to use the M mode to allow you to set long shutter speeds. You will need to keep the iso below 400 and also keep the camera at wide angle to keep the f2.8 lens setting. A small tripod ( even if just a lightweight one) is a must as the exposures will be several seconds long to capture this low light level. I would use the vivd mode to get more saturation into the image as well
well graham, after 11 year with this lovely little fz150 ei oficially retired the little workhorse. I replaced it with a S5 with 20-60mm and a 50mm lens
that external 5.9k recording - all for £1499 was too hard to pass up.
I had been waiting for a new bridge camera but it seems panasonic have no plans for a newer model.
Hey John, many thanks for Your clear and understandable English. So it is quite easy to follow your advices even if one is not a native english speaker. This was really great !!
Thanks for the useful feedback on the tutorials, I'm pleased they are of some use to you.
Hi Graham, so grateful for your videos on this camera. I enjoy watching while following your examples on my own camera. I bought this camera knowing it was above my skill level but after wathcing your videos I feel less intimidated by the functions and features because your explanations are so clear and informative. Many Many Many Thanks! *Marsha*
Thank you Graham! I've been studying your superb series on the camera as well! Thanks for helping me, and so many others out! Your videos, as well as your pictures are indeed a work of art!
Rgds - Wayne
Hi Graham, just wanted to thank you for these videos and for sharing your expertise with everyone including amateurs like me. I haven't been able to take them all on board, but i have been so impressed with them i made my purchasing decision after finding your 'work' here. Im in my 40's now, love photography in my ealry teens and 20's but with the advent of digital cameras i gave up my 35mm SLR for compacts,
Thank you for the explanation!
I watched all your videos on the FZ150 -- very useful! I appreciate your work very much.
Thanks for your comment. I think most people now don't bother with DVD's either. It is so much easier to make an mp4 file to play on mobile devices and makes it very much more of a share able media for social media sites for example. Blue ray never seemed to take off the way it was probably expected to in the consumer domain.
Hi thanks for the comments. Apart from my DIY camera jib I also have a "pole" camera device which means I can shoot video or stills from a height of about 15feet. It's a bit hit and miss with the framing however most of the stuff will be wide angle so it's usually near enough. Enjoy the FZ150.
Appreciate your feedback and pleased it helped you get started with the camera.
excellent series of videos, filled in the many gaps in the manual - thankyou
Thank you very much, Graham! I just bought this camera and your videos have been a great introduction to it!
thanks for clearing that up Graham, I thought there must be a simple expalnation. going to watch the P mode one yet again!
Thank you very much for the series of these tutorial videos! I wanted to read the whole manual through, but it's in pdf and it's long... Then I found your videos. They are superb! Exactly what I needed. Thank you again!
One little issue -- about the Focus button and AE/AF Lock button. From this video, it's not exactly clear how to use them. Well, there's always the pdf manual anyway. Thanks again!
Hi, thanks so much for your very quick reply. I will definitely try these settings out. I saw your use of the FLD filter in your sunset cityscapes.
Thanks, hope you really enjoy this great camera and thanks for following the tutorials.
Hi, I did build a tripod using the telescopic 25mm tubular handles from garden tools and an old head - works well. For regular work I have the velbon d700 which is now replaced by the D7000 which is a really sturdy tripod and a nice fluid video head. I recommend this if you are thinking about a linear camera slider as you need good leg stability with the slider. The head is very versatile and adjustable for pan and tilt drag and is very smooth in operation. Hope that helps. Graham
No problem Annie. Yes in the exif is a lot more data which includes exposure mode, lens zoom, contrast, sharpness etc. The photo fun studio software will give you a lot more access to the exif data than say windows explorer - just select the image, right click, select properties and you have a whole screen of exif information. It also gives you a nice gallery display of your images and some basic editing facilities for both stills and video.
Hello Graham. Many thanks for these informative 'user-friendly' videos. I have had an FZ150 for a couple of years and was getting frustrated over the divergence of quality. Was nearly going to buy a Digital DSLR camera and then came to the realisation that if I dont use or understand the features of the FZ150, I would still have the same dilemma with a DSLR. The old adage about 'a poor workman always blames his tools' comes to mind!! Now thanks to your videos I have a lot more understanding and confidence of the camera, its settings. regards
Thank you Neville for the comment and feedback, really appreciated
Had a real lightbulb moment with the focus mode - thanks!
Graham,
Great instruction video for the Panasonic FZ150, though it has proved an expensive watch for me. Prompted me to go out and buy one. Can't wait for it to arrive and start playing with it.
John
Hi, thanks for thew comment. This feature is implemented as an 'after thought' it is only achieved by going to playback, on the first page select text stamp, cursor right to single or multi, use the cursor to highlight the image(s), press display button to mark any/all images to be stamped. When done press menu/set then at the shooting date you can select with or without time. Press menu set, you select to create a new set of images and the originals will be left with a new set ctreated stamped.
Great video, I'm getting this camera for my birthday so these videos will help me a lot. Thank you.
Hi, appreciate the feedback. The FZ150 is a great camera for both stills and video should you want to shoot video clips. The SX40 has a longer zoom however this always means a compromise in lens design and colour fringing (chromatic aberration) is a likely result in the wide angle mode. The degree of acceptance is really down to the kind of viewing you will be doing of you final images. Good luck with your choice, I hope the FZ150 ha smore appeal, Graham
This series of feedbeck for fz150 is awesome. Thank you very very much! Greetings :)
Thanks very much for the kind feedback, much appreciated.
Thank you so much for these videos!!!! This is MUCH better than trying to figure it out with a manual or on my own.
Thanks for the feedback on the series, hope you pick up some useful tips and techniques from the series. I'm also on the bird forum but I haven't posted that many pictures yet.
Thank you very much for the positive response to this video. I do hope the series helps you get more from the FZ150 camera. Regards, Graham
Hi Jeff, this feature should be common across most cameras. Once you dial in exposure compensation it usually stays there until you rest it. With the fZ150 you can set this up to be 0 to -3ev in any mode including the full auto mode
Hi thanks for your comment. In my experience with the FZ150 and the FZ200 trying to capture flying birds needs a lot of patience and practice. Too slow a shutter speed and the image is blurred, however to get a fast shutter speed we need big aperture ( FZ200 f2.8) or we increase iso. Increasing iso means more noise. The autofocus isn't fast enough to lock on and follow a flying bird in my experience- especially at full zoom. I wish I had an easy answer for you but I struggle too here.
The panorama mode in the 150 is an assist feature. When you select the mode take the first image and then the camera will display the image edge as a guide for you to position the camera so the new viewfinder image lines up with the previous image. Try to get the two images aligned as near as you can. Take the picture and repeat the process until complete. The camera then stitches the images together for you.
thanks for this video sir am now following your fz150 video series..
I appreciate your comments on the series, thank you.
Yes I have a canon 60d and a bag full of canon lenses, however since getting the Fz150 they haven't had much outing! The quality of the FZ150 for most instances is good enough and I don't have to carry the weight of all the canon kit. Thanks for the comment also.
By the way I subscribed long ago and enjoy ur very imformative tutorials plus thanks for sharing pictures and vids.
Hi, thanks for the comment. The FZ150 is a very capable camera and offers several advantages for engaging in many types of photography. The IS system of the Sony has always been a strong point however the still images from their cameras have always received criticism for being very soft. The video quality of the HX200 might be slightly better than the FZ150 but I have never handled the 200 to verify this. take a real close look at the specs again followed by a look at say dpreview forum to check
Hi, the sunset mode is tweaked to give high saturation red. If you want to try your own sunset settings, go to VIVID film type, push the saturation up to +2 then Use P mode and use EV-1 or EV-2, ISO 160 and select shade white balance to give you some nice effect. If you want even more colorfull skies, especially if city building are in shot use a FLD filter which really makes the sky 'pop'
excellent thank-you graham, really helpful as I am just coming back to my lumix after a good few months of neglect.
Yes there are several 3rd party wired remotes for the camera. You can even get the type which has intervalometer setting so you can do time lapse stuff. None of teh remotes however allow you to start video remotely :).
Thanks for your comment
John, thanks for the response I'm sure you will really love the camera when it arrives. thanks for viewing the video. Graham
Great and informative video particularly as I am about to upgrade to this camera from my TZ7
Many thanks
Hello. There are 2 ways to create lateral camera movement, 1 is the traditional tripod dolly = with or without a track system or a camera slider system where the camera is mounted on a sled which slides along a track held on a tripod. Big production units favour the dolly however most amateur film makers are now using some sort of camera slider. I built my own using IGUS parts at a fraction of the cost of similar based units like the indieslider. Just search for camera slider to see some example
thanks for the comment and enjoy your new camera. Practise make perfect.
, unfortunately i have lost my 'love' and creativity with the advent of technology. Anyway i could not make a decision between a Canon SX40(?) and going for Panasonic G3, but after finding your cannel my mind was made up and ive placed an order this evening, cant wait. Im sure i will have a few questions to ask you further down the road.... all the best and thank you again Julian
Hi, yes the camera has facility to select preset colour styles. One is natural which gives less saturated colour. You can additionally adjust saturation, contrast, sharpness and noise reduction in any of the styles. You can also create your own colour style.
Thanks Graham, very useful information.
thank you for the comment, appreciated.
Extremely helpful videos, Graham! Thank you very much :-)!
Hi i have been following the videos a lot & I recently bought FZ150 still getting used to it but have started going through ur tutorials once again so as to understand some options which i can benfit while shoting..thank u once again :)
Thank you I'm glad you found the videos useful.
Hi, the majority of the images I post for image quality reviews are ' direct from camera' The only images I do process are the ones which are used for title backgrounds etc. If I do process I do use photoshop elements 7 or corelsuite x2, depending upon which pc i'm on at the time. I use the vibrant colour mode and increased sharpness in the camera if the weather is dull and standard colour if it's bright. Hope that helps, Graham
Hi. Thanks for this interesting and very useful video. I have one of these cameras and I''ll soon be using this focus buttom. Cheers.
Yes that is my opinion also, it would seem that the new sensor has been optimised for video at the slight expense of stills quality. As you increase iso the noise margin increases on the fz200 more than i noticed on the FZ150
Thanks Wayne for the comment, truly appreciated.
Many thanks for the atitude. I am sure we will explore 100% of our FZ150 cams. I gotta say I noticed here some feats I didnt use before like the "focus" etc... Look forward for the next parts :)
BTW I´ve just tried capturing motion pictures (vids) and I still think IA mode is the best. When used the manual modes the picture was darker even setting exposure, aperture or shutter speed. Really don´t know why maybe because IA can set many adjusts at same time for vids.
hello, thanks for viewing, I'm sure you will love this camera. Graham
Thanks very much for the comment, appreciated.
You can either switch to playback mode to access the format menu or much easier is to just turn to P mode and all the additions options like format are avialable which are hidden in iA modes
@audiophilemetallian Yes you are quite correct in your assumption about the iA video mode being able to outperform manual video options in most situations. I will look at this later in the series. I'm struggling to get so much into 15 minutes that i sometimes have to leave out some detail. I will put this in the video description for those who want to know more. Thanks for your comments.
Hello, the TZ8 had a ccd sensor which does give better still images than the CMOS sensor in the later cameras like the Fz150 and the newer FZ200. It is really only apparent if you want to do large enlargements or crop into a picture. For images up to 5x7 and screen displays you will not notice any difference and if you've seen any of the later videos shot with the FZ200 you will see what I mean.
.... and thanks for viewing and commenting ( .. and you look fabulous!)
Thanks for viewing and your comment. it must be the way I am holding the camera on this rig to enable me to film the rear of the camera layout. The display button merely changes the way in which information is shown. The shutter button is the only way to take a picture.
Thanks for the reply Graham. That is too bad because it would seem that there should be a way for after market developers to create a hard wired IR receiver that you could attach to the remote jack on the camera that would be triggered by a "wireless" remote. I am sure it can easily be done at a cost.
Thanks very much, hope you continue to enjoy it. If you have any questions etc you can always contact me and I will do my best to help. Graham.
Thanks for getting back, no problem, glad to help if I can
@Fixivideo Thanks for the feedback. It is difficult to get so much into a short video. This one was originally 26 minutes so I had to cut out a lot of the technical explanations of exactly how the iA mode works out exposure, more to follow.
Very useful Graham.
Thanks for the support, appreciated.
@Maxsdiscos Me too, but this camera has all the advantages of the body plus a combinations of lenses that would make it impractical to carry with a dslr. The Image quality, for most uses, is more than adequate. Only pixel peepers will notice minor imperfections. You do gey RAW mode if you want to post process. Its only down side is the sensor size for DOF and dynamic range but the large DOF is handy at its 25mm wide angle setting for superb landscape work.
thanks for the comment, really appreciated
I don't the fz150 anymore as i moved up to the FZ200 but I believe you can start video recording in the manual mode by using the remote wire release ( you can with the 200) that might help. I know the IS is always on even on a tripod so it could be the case.
Hi, the camera supports the panorama assist mode where you get an overlay of the previous shot so you can line up the next image in the sequence. It hasn't got the later auto stitch facility of the TZ30. I think the manual method is better anyway.
Hello, the camera has a fairly wide angle lens which means a lot of depth of field. The only way to achieve a blurred background is to set aperture priority and slect the lowest aperture for the zoom position. Because small sensor cameras have inherent large depth of field so everything is sharp you need to do as you are doing - as much telephoto as you can get away with, get as close as you can to the subject and have the subject as far from the background as possible, and that's about it.
Thanks for your comment, hope yo enjoy digital photography.
The focus button explanation was great! Wanted to know how to get those blur effects :) Thanks
Graham thanks for your thorough and systematic explanation of this camera ! It makes things easier (-;
Many thanks, I hope you learn to use the camera through watching the series of videos.
Appreciate the comment, thank you.
Hi Graham, fantastic series of tutorials. They have helped me enormously with my FZ150, as I had only used a compact Canon IXUS-70 previously. I want to learn to take sunsets properly and wondered if you had any setup recommendations beyond the Scene Mode setting for sunsets?
I have been able reproduce this effect. Although you have selected a fixed aperture as the camera zooms in/out the light levels are changing and the camera, i suspect, is changing iso to make adjustment to the exposure. This shows up as a lagging response and hence the change in brightness. I'll look at this when I can spend some time on it but as I never zoom whilst filming ( just use to set the lens focal length before shooting) I have not noticed this before