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Panasonic Lumix DMC ZS20 and ZS15
« on: January 31, 2012, 11:51:58 AM »
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 amd ZS15 were announced today. 

20x and 16x respectively.  1080 video.  Ships in March 2012

http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/31/panasonic-lumix-dmc-zs20-dmc-zs15/



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Re: Panasonic Lumix DMC ZS20 and ZS15
« Reply #1 on: January 31, 2012, 12:06:59 PM »
nice!!! 

why do i feel the need to upgrade all of a sudden???
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Re: Panasonic Lumix DMC ZS20 and ZS15
« Reply #2 on: January 31, 2012, 01:46:34 PM »
"and a noise-canceling stereo mic."

I hope their audio noise reduction isn't as nasty as their image noise reduction! :P

I'm not going to upgrade until I can get a 1000X zoom.

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Re: Panasonic Lumix DMC ZS20 and ZS15
« Reply #3 on: February 01, 2012, 05:17:49 AM »
Hopefully the 1080 recording is continuous. 

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Re: Panasonic Lumix DMC ZS20 and ZS15
« Reply #4 on: February 01, 2012, 03:42:28 PM »
Hopefully the 1080 recording is continuous.

Unless they re-write the tariff laws (import tax regulations require an extra duty on "camcorders") the limit on recording 1080 on these P&S cameras will not change.
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Re: Panasonic Lumix DMC ZS20 and ZS15
« Reply #5 on: February 01, 2012, 06:18:24 PM »
glad to see they are using leica!
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Re: Panasonic Lumix DMC ZS20 and ZS15
« Reply #6 on: February 01, 2012, 08:00:25 PM »
glad to see they are using leica!

In name only.  Real Leica lenses cost more than these cameras.

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Re: Panasonic Lumix DMC ZS20 and ZS15
« Reply #7 on: February 02, 2012, 04:31:19 AM »
Really wish they wouldn't put the rec/power buttons next to the zoom dial like that, so easy to accidently press

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Re: Panasonic Lumix DMC ZS20 and ZS15
« Reply #8 on: February 02, 2012, 10:37:26 AM »
glad to see they are using leica!

In name only.  Real Leica lenses cost more than these cameras.

I think its more than a name. A generation or two of cameras ago, they were using Panasonic label. 
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Re: Panasonic Lumix DMC ZS20 and ZS15
« Reply #9 on: February 02, 2012, 11:31:26 AM »
I own a zs3 and there is also Leica printed on the lens.  But that aren't real Leica - the lenses are manufactured by Standards set and controlled by Leica on Panasonics own plants.

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Re: Panasonic Lumix DMC ZS20 and ZS15
« Reply #10 on: February 02, 2012, 04:29:57 PM »
Hopefully the 1080 recording is continuous.

Unless they re-write the tariff laws (import tax regulations require an extra duty on "camcorders") the limit on recording 1080 on these P&S cameras will not change.

At one point a few models back, didn't the US ones record past the 30 minute limit or whatever it is, but not the European versions?

This has been the deal breaker for me.  I want one I can put a large capacity SDHC card into, gaf tape it to a wall or column, and let it run unattended and entire set.  Just like my audio rig.
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Re: Panasonic Lumix DMC ZS20 and ZS15
« Reply #11 on: February 02, 2012, 07:07:21 PM »
I think that still applies to the Euro ones.
720 is continuous on models elsewhere. Curious how that gets a pass when 1080 doesn't.

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Re: Panasonic Lumix DMC ZS20 and ZS15
« Reply #12 on: February 02, 2012, 09:19:40 PM »
I own a zs3 and there is also Leica printed on the lens.  But that aren't real Leica - the lenses are manufactured by Standards set and controlled by Leica on Panasonics own plants.

btw. won't uprade, zs3 still in use :)

They are not real but that camera has great optics.
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Re: Panasonic Lumix DMC ZS20 and ZS15
« Reply #13 on: February 03, 2012, 08:58:22 PM »
I want one I can put a large capacity SDHC card into, gaf tape it to a wall or column, and let it run unattended and entire set.  Just like my audio rig.

Chances are - the battery wouldn't last to the end of the set though (unless it's a short show).
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Re: Panasonic Lumix DMC ZS20 and ZS15
« Reply #14 on: February 03, 2012, 09:13:52 PM »
Optical zoom is a wonderful feature.  But...

Because of the small size and light weight of these cameras, when you hit the16x zoom range - you have to have a really steady hand and good holding technique to free-hand a decent shot.  Practically speaking, you need to be in a supported position, i.e., resting your arms/elbows on a table top, railing or ledge; or be leaning against a wall; or better yet - using a a tripod.

I recently shot some footage from the cheap seats at 16X zoom by holding the camera with both hands between my legs, with my arms resting on top of my legs, and that worked really well. 
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