ZOOM ZOOM Panasonic FZ80 Review with Test Footage
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- Опубликовано: 9 сен 2024
- Go figure, the day I upload this video the price of the camera raises 50 dollars! So currently right under 400 bucks: goo.gl/pxNwbc I wanted a super zoom camera to look at the moon, planes, birds and other wild life and the Panasonic FZ80 offers a awesome bang for your buck.
Panasonic FZ80 under 300 bucks now!! - amzn.to/2Z4uZPI
I getting this one Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ80 Digital Camera and this has a app and what app you are using
@@bravezoom whatsapp
I wish It had a flip out screen, Then it would be perfect.
And a mic input
I bought this camera because I'm a birder, so I use it for identfication purposes. Because it's relatively small, it slides into my over-the-shoulder sling easily, so carrying binoculars as well is no problem. The zoom is crazy long, and I use a monopod in the field to help with stability.
I want to start bird photography and get this camera. Do you find the fixed LCD an issue?
@@schauzeit not broken. already fixed.
That zooms in and out quickly. For the price its definitely a great camera for people who want a awesome zoom range, low price tag, and small form factor. I'm sure once I'm an elderly man ill be using one of these with a smile on my face. For birders this is great too, small and light, plus they have monopods that are also hiking sticks! Perfect budget friendly combo.
Bought this camera in November based on your review! I was in Kruger national park imagining what I could do with such an amazing zoom! The camera is not disappointing
Thank you for this video - I just bought this camera based on your review (and everyone else) - hope that it will be as awesome as I imagine. I'm new to photography so this will be my first semi-professional camera.
What do you think about the camera?
@@dadejavusc Works great !! just bought another for the kid perfect and very cheap price
Do you recommend me to buy the FZ80 or NIKON P900 ?
@Entertainment station Why?
After 2 years, would you recommend this camera for 265 euros? Thx.
@JRESHOW I live in the Quad Cities area too! As soon as I saw your first clip with the Dam, I was like hold on wait a minute.. that looks familiar. Cool to see other people in the QC area with YT channels! I literally just ordered one of these an hour ago off of eBay for $190 shipped. I'm excited and can't wait! Great video by the way!!
Hey Ryes! That’s awesome!! Quad cities!! That’s a great deal too! It’s a pretty decent camera still with a great zoom! Let me know how like it!
Just a note for purchasers looking for their fist zoom camera over 30X : ....some people who see a RUclips video on a superzoom cam and say "too much softness", or "too grainy" don't know what they are talking about.
Over the past 10 years I've owned maybe 7 zooms from 24X ( "amazing" 10 years ago...lol...) to the FZ70 with 60X. The moon and all subjects probably show the effects of heat waves, humidity, and pollution in the air just as much or more than lens "softness". Only perfect desert or mountaintop conditions can be depended upon to give accurate comparisons, and I don't know why "professional" reviewers don't tell you this when they go outdoors. Get a UV / CPL / Lunar filter(s) and that will help a bunch.
This said, JRESHOW does a very nice job on his presentations....just wanted to add my comment in.
PS: Just ordered the FZ80 from B&H Photo, based on having liked the FZ35 and FZ70 before. I also own the pocket friendly jewel Sony HX90 as an everyday carry, and a Sony A6300 for low light. Most of my stuff I buy as Open Box from name camera shops...not eBay unless the seller is a Top Seller with 99% approval.
Exactly. I'll add that if people wants better photo quality they need a reflex, and good luck to cover the 20-1200mm with anything else than a bridge... :)
I assumed most of the blurs were heatwaves...they look like heatwaves...but what do I know
James Conner ~ Thank You for the additional info , and if possible could you please tell us how this camera handles compared to your previous Panasonic models , either very light rain or cold weather days near the freezing mark ? Plan on doing field research year round , and require an all purpose camera in 4K with a very good zoom for the picture quality , on a very limited budget of $ 400 Cdn. + Any additional camera equipment that would make this Panasonic FZ80 that much better to use in outdoor woods/forest conditions ? This would be greatly appreciated from such a knowledgeable person as yourself James Conner !!!
Thanks ~ S.S.S./*Tom
James Conner , Thanks so much for the very helpful info.
Is it good for still photos or canon 60d?
10:58 Best scene ever! LoL!
@B K Mega doot
Lol...my thoughts exactly :)
caught in 4k
I just this camera a few days ago and at first I was Overwhelmed with all the buttons and being new to photography well coming from my iPhone 11pro max to this camera. I am loving this camera and thanks for the information and tips. And sharing your videos.
1:44 - 1:50 Hahahaha! Nice edit... at the expense of the goose. Poor thing, now it has a complex about that. ;)
Thank you for this video by the way.
10:55 Ahahaha! I had a feeling that was coming. Annnnd, noted: Make sure you are directly below an eagle. It is NOT a dropping, it's a torrent. OMG!
And nice continuous zoom out compilation at the end. You are so creative.
Thank you for the review!
5:20 Has Panasonic updated this so it's possible to record onto an external monitor and recorder like the Atomos Ninja V? In 4K would be awesome!
Great review. Never bought a camera before, but this definitely seems like a good option for an amateur like me.
Thanks for that majestic shot of the bald eagle at 10:59 x'D
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Just want to say your review was very helpful as I just got this cam recently. Can't wait to use it!
How did it go ?
Very helpful review. I look forward to getting great shots of eagles taking a dump.
Thank you for taking the time to explain some of the settings!
Pretty darn impressive zoom for the money. Great video Brother.
I'm using Canon sx740 but this video making me to buy one for my Aviation youtube channel.
Awesome video thanks for sharing 👍
Thank you very much for your Fab tutorial, very interesting, I have this camera, it is very good especially for taking shots of the moon. Many thanks again.
LOL at the chickens slipping on the ice.
Thank you for sharing your views over the Panasonic fz80, I have the fz82 I am yet to try it out properly due to the weather. I shall be taking this camera to my daughters wedding, hopefully I will get good results. Many thanks again for giving me an insight of what to expect. Regards.
got mine for 207$ mint used on ebay. flipping love it
I just got mine two days ago. It has a Jpeg output HDR function which has a couple of options in the REC menu. You must be shooting jpegs for this to work. If you know how to make an HDR in photoshop from raw shots, you can setup for raw output and configure a series of raw images x-number of stops apart by pushing the exposure compensation dial and choosing, I believe, a burst option.
This camera or Nikon Coolpix b700?
At 20mm to 1200mm this may also be the P&S and/or Bridge camera with the widest angle lens ever built.
That's a good clear video for people like me that get lazy when it comes to learning new stuff.
the eagle pooping 🤣
Amazing review. Very thorough. Just ordered from Amazon and not really pumped to get this. Thanks for the review.
i love what i heard about this camera and the zoom is awesome i wish i would've done my homework when i was buying my first camera but you live and you learn and i'm glad i did. i have a canon 400d and i like that camera i just need a better lens. i want the canon 650d and the 750d and i'm going to buy this camera as well. i wanted a full frame camera but they are expensive so i'm staying in my budget range.
Excellent pros and cons, great review.
getting that close up of the eagle taking a shit was classic!
what memory card is used for this. can you please send a link because i have seen too much memory cards and i dont know which one to use
I don’t mind having to crane my neck to take pics/videos of the sky as long as I’m looking through the eye piece
Besides you can look through the phone app right?
I remember trying an FZ300 and instead of stopping the recording it made a.new file that seemlessly continued and you just put them back to back in post. Wouldn't the FZ80 have the same?
Do you know if the FZ80 lets you manually set a shutter speed for videos?
i know this is 6 years old but im thinking of buying one right now, do you have a video test comparing 4k 30 vs 1080p 60 ? quality pixel peeping etc ?
Is there any kind of stabilization when you've focused on a subject?
Bought this camera as a cheaper option after the IS died on my Sony HX400V (apparently not a rare occurence after two or three years). In comparison the IS on this camera is very poor, particularly for video once you get toward 60x/1200, and image quality in general not as good. For the wildlife videos I shoot I feel I should have risked it on another HX400V, beats the FZ80 hands down in this regard.
Well, don't feel too bad: at 60x times zoom, you just need a very sturdy tripod. Movements at the camera body are greatly 'amplified' at such focal distances that they can hardly be corrected by the camera or lens-stabilisation anymore.
For comparison: if I put a 300 mm prime lens from the analog days on my GH5, this means I get to a 600 mm focal lenght. When I set the sensor-crop to 'on', this means I get an extra 2,7 times or so magnification in FHD (at 4K, which I never use, this is limited to something like 0,6 time or so).
But when I get to that focal length, I need to use my 10 kilo heavy professional videotripod and put the fluid-dampening on max for both tilt and pan, and even then it's hard to keep stable (and trust me: tracking a plane in the sky is incredibly hard: once you find it, you have to keep it in the LCD or viewfinder or you'll lose it: they look so slow from below while at 40000 feet, but once you can almost get them to fill the LCD, they are extremely fast.
Perfect for plane spotting tanks
Is this camera good for vlogging? I am leaving for a 1 month vacation to spain on July 14th and I need a camera that I can vlog my travels with.
Thank you for sharing the video I didn't know it had Wi-Fi I forgot all about it so I appreciate your man and thank you great platform you explained everything on the camera perfectly thanks again
is it possible to oparate the camera while charging? i mean connect with a powerbank for more backup?
Great review - thanks so much! I've got one of these arriving tomorrow and it looks like I made a good choice :)
Huge bang for the buck. Enjoy
I am interested in what you said at minute 2:38, that is making your favourite frame a still picture. I do not know how to get to the kind of image you show. How do you do it? Thanks in advance.
Hi.Any noise on movie when you zoom in and out? And can you see video by viewfinder when you change zoom? Thanks for help 👍
You mention that the HDMi is only for playback. So this can't be used as a web cam?
is the audio of the canada geese, starting at approx 1min43sec, sourced from the camera itself or was another audio source used?
I believe so.. I honestly can’t remember tho.
Hi, I'm looking for something I can shoot RUclips tutorials with indoor. Would you recommend this camera?
Canon 70d
Thanks for Great Video.. One question before I buy it.. Does it record the sound with videos? Does it have plug for an external mike? Thanks, Michael.
Why when I record with this camera the video quality is fuzzy
How do I adjust the volume to this camera..I can’t hear my videos after recording
does the viewfinder have too much lag?
It has wifi but cant use the phone as viewfinder?
Thanks
If only it had a mic jack and flippy screen I'd be a buyer. I guess if it had everything then we would lose the price. Nice review, liked and subscribed.
Just run external audio then sync it in post, that's how the pros do it anyway.
@@LaconicBeats Pros don't usually use the FZ80 though haha.
When you say it records 4K for 15 minutes, are we talking 15 total or just 15 in one shot? Like at 14:30 could I stop and start a new recording or what?
Yes you can stop and record again. It’s kinda stupid lol.
@@JRESHOW thanks
What a fantastic review!!
Just got the viewfinder and you could use that if it the screens too hard to see but I'm glad you reminded me I forgot about the Wi-Fi yeah man I'm going to download it now thank you for sharing this video such a great video thank you so much
What is the largest capacity of SD card I can use in this camera?
this one ? Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ80 Digital Camera this as a app with it ?
Does anyone else have problems with disappearing text on the buttons? I already have my 3th 'backside' changed under warranty, within 2 years. Especially the Af/Ae lock and LVF text are disappearing.
What setting did you have it on}?
Can someone tell me how long the battery approximately lasts during a video recording?
Panasonic FZ80 - Nikon B700 - Canon SX70 - cual elegir entre estas tres??
FZ80
have a question can you activate the shutter from the phone app?
Nice camera.. What settings did you use to catch airpalnes, birds or far people on your vid for example ?
Great review. All the other videos of this camera suck. Sounds like a great camera for the money.
for the money its gonna be hard to beat. and it just dropped below 300. Also, Nikon just announced the P1000 with a 3000mm zoom. Might want to hold off for that one, but that one is $999
That eagle had some thoughts about you! LOL
Please, there is some external microphone adapter for lumix fz 80 Thanks a lot.
I got mine last week, still learning to use it, has downgrades compared with my previous Samsung NX1000(APS-C 20-50mm) but the zoom compensates, probably will try to get a FZ2000 or FZ1000 II, I am loving the 1200 mm zoom but I think 400mm is fine for my use.
hi...can i acess the pictures from my phone and use them trough my phone?
yes. you can download them
zoom in zoom out is NOT smooth either on my fz200
I'm going on a safari in a few months and I'm stuck between this camera and the Nikon P900...which would be better for me?
ahub87 I just purchased the fz80 for my Safari. I’m going in twelve days.
can you blurr photo shots with this camera easily?
Not being able to live feed this through HDMI is really a letdown. One thinks such a feature would be relatively simple to implement.
its still the best value 4k superzoom camera 5 years later
I've been reluctant to get this but after I watched this video I click BUY IT!!
Does it send your videos and photos to your phone or tablet?
Yes I have just purchased this and was able to transfer my photos straight from my camera to my phone, with the use of the Panasonic image app. Hope this helps!
@@kellyt573 Did your videos transfer as well?
@@thxts_just_chris2894 hiya yes to confirm that they did but if I remember right you do have to select them 👍
So how do you get the ZOOM to work? I see YOU know how....but other than the fact you show YOU can use, I cant seem to figure it out....why even MENTION it in title
There’s a little lever on the top right of the camera.
How would this compare to the Kodak AZ652?
I have a chance to pick up FZ82 for about 300$. Is it worth it? I just need a decent camera for a good quality pictures, and zoom is a big plus for me. And yeah, it would be my first ever camera, if you don't count some cheap, small digital one I had.
I'm confused about the 15 minutes of recording time at 4K. Doesn't it depend on the size of the SD card?
Never mind...I think you answered the question in the video.
Great review, so when you say you can't live feed this to a external monitor, nothing would show up on a monitor if you mounted one on?
Some manufacturers tell you to turn off the stabilization if you're going to be using it on a tripod. What about this one? And what world you chose between this and the PANASONIC LUMIX DC-ZS70K?
If it’s on a tripod and you won’t be moving the camera turn stabilization off. If you plan on tracking objects like airplanes you can experiment with it on and off to see what’s better for you.
Glad to see nice camera for this price :D
Thanks for the video and valuable details. But you didn't mention if it's suitable for macro photography like shooting plants and insects and other tiny wildlife creatures? Thank you
Without the optional macro-converter it's pretty useless for macro. it just can't focus close enough.
Great Video! Thank you very much.
how come on Amazon it Reads "Panasonic LUMIX Digital Camera DC-FZ80K a K at the end of DC-FZ80K ??? LINK www.amazon.com/dp/B01MS16V42?ref_=pe_623860_70668520_dpLink
if anyone can please confirm this, and if its a fully Video camera as well as taking Photos? i too wanna zoom zoom on the Moon Moon, also can a Polaroid Studio Series IR Light Bar be added to this camera ??? ty also I imagine it has Auto focus yes ?
First video review I look up and it's by someone in the QCA. I from Davenport. Btw great review. Atm I do not own any camera besides my Samsung note 10.
Do you highly recommend this camera for everyday use like going to the zoo. Hiking, taking pics of the mountains in Colorado. How are portraits of people and macros?
Should I buy the fz80 or p900 😪
This is under £200 on amazon right now, and I think im gonna go for it...is it a no brainer for a beginner?
Great video! Amazing and thorough! Thank you so much :)
Hi, would you recommend this for indoor videos for youtube and b rolls? Can it do a little depth of field? I plan to get this + use my phone as a monitor using the panasonic app + an external mic.
It’ll work yea but depending on your budget you might want to look on eBay at the Panasonic GX85, you can get a used one with a lens included for around 350, and you can always buy other lenses in future.
@@JRESHOW Thanks for the reply. My budget was around 400 CAD but I can wait a month or so and stretch it up to 550 CAD. As of now, found these in the local BestBuy and Mcbain stores. It'd help me out if you could suggest me one of these following models:
1) Fuji xT100 with 14- 45mm (open box)
2) sony a5100 + 16-50mm (new)
3)Olympus OM D E M10 Mark 2 (open box)
4)Canon Sl2 with 14 - 42mm (open box)
5) Fz300 (new)
6) Fz80 (new) (initial choice but thinking twice now because of the wobbly and jittery footage and below average low light capabilities)
7)Fuji x A3 + 16mm to 50mm (open box)
8) Lumix GX850 (new)
9) Lumix G7 with kit lense (used)
My main priority is video and cinematography. Having 4k is great but I'd much prefer stable fluid 1080p than shaky (constantly hunting for focus) 4k.
Sorry for the mammoth sized question.
Thanks.
Knazmuel Hossain I honestly haven’t used any of those so I wouldn’t be the best to ask. I’ve always gone Panasonic for video reasons and what they offer for the price. Sony has really good af but can lack in other areas. I’ve always heard good things about Olympus and have a few of their lenses and are great too. Fuji and canon have nice colors. I think any one of those you choose will do ya good.
@@JRESHOW Thank you so much for taking your time and helping me out. I also feel that Panasonic offers a lot more for the price when it comes to video. Let's see if I can get a good deal out of a g7 or g85 on Black Friday.
Thank you. this is the only helpful review of this camera
hey what camera are you using to film this video please?
Panasonic GH5 :)
WoW!!! Do you have that camera? My microscope is even jealous. Nice footage, total spycam hehe.
Great review mine arrives this week impressive for the price 🙂👍
Hi, THANK YOU! your review helped me pull the trigger on this camera. I am a photography dunce and am going on a safari to Africa. I was looking for something with great zoom and point/shoot capability. I assume the intelligent auto setting should do this nicely. Hoping I made the right decision. Thanks again
Rich Murphy for the price you cannot even come close to beating it. The only thing that I don’t like is that the screen is fixed. Besides that, it’s a steal. Intelligent mode works fine just make sure when you first get the camera to change the quality to 4K as it comes 1080p - that way you’ll have the best quality. When you get it have a look at Mars... I was just looking at it last night. Going to post video soon!
I have the same concern. I'm going on safari in December and am racking my head on what camera to buy as I am not a photo wiz at all
Bear in mind, I am not a photo wiz either. I literally read the instructions and practiced with the camera only days before we went to Africa, and reread on the plane. Bottom line, it was a great camera for me. Set it to an auto mode and it was pretty close to point and shoot. I had to discard many shots because of my hands shaking (user error) but the ones I kept were fantastic. The zoom is amazing. I'm sure it has lots more functions that I will never use, but it more than exceeded my expectations, and I am very happy with the camera. I would suggest going to a photo store if you have access to one locally and see if you can play with it for a while. Good luck, and have a great trip!
No Mic Input kinda put me off...
Enjoyed the video. How do you set the digital zoom ?