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whatdigitalcamera.com Professional Review.
Review of the Panasonic Lumix FZ50 - Digital SLR Reviews
dpnow.com Professional Review.
Panasonic DMC-FZ50 image samples
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for the European press, so below is a smaller than ideal gallery of original JPEG images I took using the camera. However, I was able to make some quick comparisons with last year's DMC-LX1 to get an idea if Panasonic's claims that the latest Venus Engine
Review Verdict: In fact I urge you to evaluate these pictures offline by printing them, as I did, as I don't feel that on-screen examination, especially at the high resolution of these files, serves the overall quality that these files bear
for the European press, so below is a smaller than ideal gallery of original JPEG images I took using the camera. However, I was able to make some quick comparisons with last year's DMC-LX1 to get an idea if Panasonic's claims that the latest Venus Engine
Review Verdict: In fact I urge you to evaluate these pictures offline by printing them, as I did, as I don't feel that on-screen examination, especially at the high resolution of these files, serves the overall quality that these files bear
cnet.com.au Professional Review.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50 Review - Digital Cameras
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If you can get past its large size, Panasonic's DMC-FZ50 is a decent choice for a superzoom.
If you can get past its large size, Panasonic's DMC-FZ50 is a decent choice for a superzoom.
QuickTake:
Pros: Fast, 12x optical, image-stabilised zoom lens, Raw capture, Sensitivity to as high as ISO 1,600
Cons: Big camera body, Auto white balance is bad with tungsten lighting, Relatively expensive
asia.cnet.com Professional Review.
Review: Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50
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If you can get past its large size, Panasonic's Lumix DMC-FZ50 is a decent choice for a superzoom.
If you can get past its large size, Panasonic's Lumix DMC-FZ50 is a decent choice for a superzoom.
QuickTake:
Pros: Fast, 12x optical, image-stabilized zoom lens; raw capture; sensitivity to as high as ISO 1,600.
Cons: Big camera body; auto white balance is bad with tungsten lighting; relatively expensive.
pcmag.com Professional Review.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50
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Review Verdict: An excellent camera for those who want D-SLR-like quality and performance. It can also shoot video in both standard and 16:9 format at 30 fps.
Review Verdict: An excellent camera for those who want D-SLR-like quality and performance. It can also shoot video in both standard and 16:9 format at 30 fps.
QuickTake:
Pros: Excellent feature set. Zoom and focus ring. Includes a hot shoe. Has optical image stabilization. Supports RAW format.
Cons: Big. Pricey. Smallish LCD. Needs better burst mode. No TIFF format support.
photokina-show.com Professional Review.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50
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Panasonic introduced the 10.1 Megapixel Panasonic Lumix FZ50 with MEGA O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) featuring 12x optical zoom (equivalent to 35 mm to 420 mm on a 35 mm film camera) f/2.8 Leica DC lens, as a successor to the DMC-FZ30, which has recei
Panasonic introduced the 10.1 Megapixel Panasonic Lumix FZ50 with MEGA O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) featuring 12x optical zoom (equivalent to 35 mm to 420 mm on a 35 mm film camera) f/2.8 Leica DC lens, as a successor to the DMC-FZ30, which has recei
zdnetindia.com Professional Review.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50
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: If you can get past its large size, Panasonic's Lumix DMC-FZ50 is a decent choice for a superzoom.
Review Verdict: If you can get past its large size, Panasonic's Lumix DMC-FZ50 is a decent choice for a superzoom.
: If you can get past its large size, Panasonic's Lumix DMC-FZ50 is a decent choice for a superzoom.
Review Verdict: If you can get past its large size, Panasonic's Lumix DMC-FZ50 is a decent choice for a superzoom.
QuickTake:
Pros: Fast, 12x optical, image-stabilized zoom lens; raw capture; sensitivity to as high as ISO 1,600.
Cons: Big camera body; auto white balance is bad with tungsten lighting; relatively expensive.
zdnetindia.com Professional Review.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50K (black)
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Review Verdict: If you can get past its large size, Panasonic's DMC-FZ50 is a decent choice for a superzoom.
Review Verdict: If you can get past its large size, Panasonic's DMC-FZ50 is a decent choice for a superzoom.
QuickTake:
Pros: Fast, 12X optical, image-stabilized zoom lens; raw capture; sensitivity to as high as ISO 1,600.
Cons: Big camera body; auto white balance is bad with tungsten lighting; relatively expensive.
goodgearguide.com.au Professional Review.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50
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Review Verdict: While the FZ50 is a reasonably strong advanced camera, a combination of its size, price tag and issues at high sensitivities mean it is only suited to certain buyers.
Review Verdict: While the FZ50 is a reasonably strong advanced camera, a combination of its size, price tag and issues at high sensitivities mean it is only suited to certain buyers.
QuickTake:
Pros: Great features, Speedy operation, Big zoom
Cons: Soft pictures, Noise canceling algorithm leads to loss of clarity, Big, Price
dpreview.com Professional Review.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50
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Announced bang on schedule exactly a year after the camera it replaces, the FZ50 is the new flagship in Panasonic's big-zoom Lumix range, upping the image size to a class-leading 10.2 megapixels and adding a couple of welcome new features. Unlike the FZ30
Review Verdict: The FZ50 answers several of the minor quibbles we had with the FZ30 (better access to ISO and WB, proper raw conversion software in the box, more flexible screen positioning) and adds some useful new features (TTL hot shoe, custom modes, function menu).
Announced bang on schedule exactly a year after the camera it replaces, the FZ50 is the new flagship in Panasonic's big-zoom Lumix range, upping the image size to a class-leading 10.2 megapixels and adding a couple of welcome new features. Unlike the FZ30
Review Verdict: The FZ50 answers several of the minor quibbles we had with the FZ30 (better access to ISO and WB, proper raw conversion software in the box, more flexible screen positioning) and adds some useful new features (TTL hot shoe, custom modes, function menu).
QuickTake:
Pros: Excellent resolution and corner-to-corner detail at lower ISO settings, Vivid but realistic color, Superb 12x optical zoom, Effective image stabilization, Excellent handling and SLR-like control, Comprehensive range of controls and features, New Function
Cons: Extra 2 million pixels offer little visible advantage, Noise reduction produces visible artefacts and loss of low contrast detail even at low ISO (and noise if you don't use NR) if viewed at 100% (actual pixels), ISO 400 and above very soft and smeary due
digital photography blog Professional Review.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50
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The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50 is a prosumer digital camera with a large 12x Optical Zoom lens, 10.2 megapixel image sensor (CCD), ISO of up to 1600 (using their new intelligent ISO control which detects movement in shots and beefs up the ISO rating automat
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50 is a prosumer digital camera with a large 12x Optical Zoom lens, 10.2 megapixel image sensor (CCD), ISO of up to 1600 (using their new intelligent ISO control which detects movement in shots and beefs up the ISO rating automat
imaging-resource.com Professional Review.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50 Digital Camera - Full Review
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Panasonic's Lumix FZ50 takes the company into new territory in terms of resolution, matching the resolution of many popular SLRs, and exceeding their zoom abilities with one very long 12x, 35-420mm Leica zoom. Though the Panasonic FZ50 is as big as an SLR
Review Verdict: Panasonic's all-in-one superzoom cameras have garnered very positive reviews from critics and consumers alike over the years, and with good reason. The winning combination of the Lumix line's Leica-branded optical zoom lenses of up to 12x, and Panasonic's
Panasonic's Lumix FZ50 takes the company into new territory in terms of resolution, matching the resolution of many popular SLRs, and exceeding their zoom abilities with one very long 12x, 35-420mm Leica zoom. Though the Panasonic FZ50 is as big as an SLR
Review Verdict: Panasonic's all-in-one superzoom cameras have garnered very positive reviews from critics and consumers alike over the years, and with good reason. The winning combination of the Lumix line's Leica-branded optical zoom lenses of up to 12x, and Panasonic's
QuickTake:
Pros: Generous, 12x optical zoom lens, Very quiet, easy-to-adjust manual zoom ring, Effective fly-by-wire manual focus ring, Excellent MEGA O.I.S. feature steadies long-range and low-light shots, Serious, hefty design suggests professional digital SLR, Swivelin
Cons: Heavy chroma noise when shooting above ISO 400, Shots at ISO 400 look okay, but distinctly soft printed at 8x10; shots at ISO 800 are only good for 4x6 prints at best, Early shutter penalty jams up camera if you snap pictures too quickly, Shot-to-shot spe
dcresource.com Professional Review.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50
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The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50 ($650) is the upgrade to their popular FZ30 ultra zoom camera. I was a fan of the FZ30, but was disappointed with its high noise levels. That was a shame, since the camera did almost everything else right.
Review Verdict: Panasonic includes a 32MB Secure Digital memory card with the FZ50, which holds nine photos at the highest JPEG quality. That means that you'll want to buy a memory card right away, and you can choose from SD, MMC, or the new SDHC formats. I would suggest
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50 ($650) is the upgrade to their popular FZ30 ultra zoom camera. I was a fan of the FZ30, but was disappointed with its high noise levels. That was a shame, since the camera did almost everything else right.
Review Verdict: Panasonic includes a 32MB Secure Digital memory card with the FZ50, which holds nine photos at the highest JPEG quality. That means that you'll want to buy a memory card right away, and you can choose from SD, MMC, or the new SDHC formats. I would suggest
QuickTake:
Pros: Wonderfully designed, SLR-style body 12X zoom Leica lens Optical image stabilization Robust performance in most areas Flip-down, rotating 2-inch LCD display; screen is visible in both dim and bright light (same with the EVF) Full manual controls, plus ple
Cons: Mushy details at ISO 200 above due to over-zealous noise reduction system Expensive Some redeye Focus distance not shown on LCD/EVF in manual focus mode Borderline useless high sensitivity mode No USB 2.0 High Speed support Tiny memory card included
digitalversus.com Professional Review.
Panasonic DMC-FZ50
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It's currently the best bridge being the fastest, less subject to noise, most precise, and the most practical with its moveable screen and zoom ring dial. The only thing it lacks is a true wide angle.
It's currently the best bridge being the fastest, less subject to noise, most precise, and the most practical with its moveable screen and zoom ring dial. The only thing it lacks is a true wide angle.
photographyblog.com Professional Review.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50 Review
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The new Panasonic DMC-FZ50 is a compact digital camera that offers many of the benefits of a true DSLR. There's a 12x ultra-zoom lens, equivalent to a focal length of 35-420mm, housed in a stylish and well-made body. The DMC-FZ50's Leica-branded lens does
Review Verdict: If you want a DSLR-like camera, without it actually being a true DSLR, then the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50 is for you. It's one of a handful of compact digital cameras with a 12x zoom lens, offering a versatile focal range of 35-420mm that will more than sa
The new Panasonic DMC-FZ50 is a compact digital camera that offers many of the benefits of a true DSLR. There's a 12x ultra-zoom lens, equivalent to a focal length of 35-420mm, housed in a stylish and well-made body. The DMC-FZ50's Leica-branded lens does
Review Verdict: If you want a DSLR-like camera, without it actually being a true DSLR, then the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50 is for you. It's one of a handful of compact digital cameras with a 12x zoom lens, offering a versatile focal range of 35-420mm that will more than sa
photoxels.com Professional Review.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50
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It has fast performance with 2 sec. startup and no practical shutter lag. The 12x optical zoom lens is superb with no lens extension and an effective optical image stabilization. A large 2.0-in. Free-angle LCD flips out and rotates for comfortable above y
It has fast performance with 2 sec. startup and no practical shutter lag. The 12x optical zoom lens is superb with no lens extension and an effective optical image stabilization. A large 2.0-in. Free-angle LCD flips out and rotates for comfortable above y
photoaxe.com Professional Review.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50 Digital Camera Review
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The FZ50 Panasonic is versatile, easy to use, and produces incredibly sharp photographs but is built like a tank and picking up and aiming with it is a lot like looking down the barrel of a gun. It is powered with Mega Optical Image stabilizer and Noise R
The FZ50 Panasonic is versatile, easy to use, and produces incredibly sharp photographs but is built like a tank and picking up and aiming with it is a lot like looking down the barrel of a gun. It is powered with Mega Optical Image stabilizer and Noise R
dpexpert.com.au Professional Review.
REVIEW-PANASONIC DMC-FZ50 camera
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The Panasonic DMC-FZ50 is a 10 megapixel super-zoom camera with a 35-420mm (film equivalent) Leica lens.
Review Verdict: The Panasonic is a difficult camera to rate. The lens and image processing are so good and the image stabilisation so effective that you want to love it. And for static images it is hard to beat. For a tourist this could be the ideal camera. But for takin
The Panasonic DMC-FZ50 is a 10 megapixel super-zoom camera with a 35-420mm (film equivalent) Leica lens.
Review Verdict: The Panasonic is a difficult camera to rate. The lens and image processing are so good and the image stabilisation so effective that you want to love it. And for static images it is hard to beat. For a tourist this could be the ideal camera. But for takin
QuickTake:
Pros: The external flash shoe is a useful feature and the swing-out rotating LCD screen is excellent. And that is just as well.
Cons: The electronic viewfinder is pretty dire. Fortunately the LCD viewer is manoeuvrable and of high enough resolution and brightness to serve as a viewfinder most of the time. It doesn't have as many swings and tilts as the Canon S3IS but it is still useful.
megapixel.net (en) Professional Review.
Panasonic DMC-FZ50
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QuickTake:
Pros: Good image quality when the RAW format is used.Stabilized 12X zoom.Smooth zoom adjustment ring.Excellent zoom.4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 aspect ratios.Complete range of capture modes.Long exposures up to 60 seconds.Sturdily built.Exceptional SilkyPix software.
Cons: JPEG compression too destructive.Noise as of 100 ISO.As expensive as an entry level digital SLR.
neocamera.com Professional Review.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50 Review
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Out of specifications alone, the FZ50 has just about everything a high-end digital camera can offer. Given a 10 megapixels sensor, a 12X stabilized optical zoom, full manual controls, manual focus, manual white-balance and ISO sensitivities up to 1600, th
Out of specifications alone, the FZ50 has just about everything a high-end digital camera can offer. Given a 10 megapixels sensor, a 12X stabilized optical zoom, full manual controls, manual focus, manual white-balance and ISO sensitivities up to 1600, th
QuickTake:
Pros: Nicely saturated colors, Stabilization works well, Mechanically linked zoom, Excellent focusing speed, Fast and responsive, Powerful flash
Cons: Noise reduction artifacts at all ISO, Settings above ISO 400 nearly useless, Significant softness above ISO 200, Color bleeding artifacts at high ISO, Narrow dynamic range, Some metering errors
tech2.com Professional Review.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50
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Puts the 'Super' in Superzoom
Review Verdict: Since the camera is not exactly new in the market, its street price has dropped down close to Rs. 20,000, which is an absolutely brilliant deal. With the amount of features and options, the FZ50 is an excellent enthusiast-level camera - perfect for someon
Puts the 'Super' in Superzoom
Review Verdict: Since the camera is not exactly new in the market, its street price has dropped down close to Rs. 20,000, which is an absolutely brilliant deal. With the amount of features and options, the FZ50 is an excellent enthusiast-level camera - perfect for someon
QuickTake:
Pros: Excellent zoom control, Excellent manual control, Very responsive, Edge-to-edge sharpness, Great colors, Tilt-n'-swivel screen, Tight build quality, Cheap street price
Cons: Noise reduction affects images at higher ISOs, Bigger screen would be more appreciated
cameralabs.com Professional Review.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50 full review
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At Cameralabs we were very fond of the earlier Panasonic Lumix FZ30. Sporting a great quality 12x optical zoom lens with effective stabilisation along with SLR-styling and a decent level of manual control, there really wasn't much to complain about.
At Cameralabs we were very fond of the earlier Panasonic Lumix FZ30. Sporting a great quality 12x optical zoom lens with effective stabilisation along with SLR-styling and a decent level of manual control, there really wasn't much to complain about.
QuickTake:
Pros: Great quality lens with massive 12x range, Optical Image Stabilisation, Flip-out and twistable screen, Great build quality and manual control, Great quality lens with massive 12x range, Optical Image Stabilisation, Flip-out and twistable screen, Gr
Cons: Noise levels high even at low sensitivities, Smearing from noise reduction
techradar.com Professional Review.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50
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The FZ50 definitely has professional aspirations, with its tough, grippy, black plastic body, fronted by a hefty 12x zoom lens
Review Verdict: Another area where the FZ50 feels more like an SLR than a compact is in its displays. Two inches is positively Lilliputian for an LCD these days, although its fold-out action does at least give you the chance to frame candid shots - or even shoot round co
The FZ50 definitely has professional aspirations, with its tough, grippy, black plastic body, fronted by a hefty 12x zoom lens
Review Verdict: Another area where the FZ50 feels more like an SLR than a compact is in its displays. Two inches is positively Lilliputian for an LCD these days, although its fold-out action does at least give you the chance to frame candid shots - or even shoot round co
QuickTake:
Pros: Stunning lens, Good range of creative features, Gorgeous movie mode
Cons: Image quality not on SLR levels
pcauthority.com.au Professional Review.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50
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Good quality and with a proper li-ion battery, but expensive and bulky compared to the Olympus.
Review Verdict: The Lumix has a proper li-ion battery pack rather than using four AAs. But it doesn't last as long as you'd expect - Panasonic claims just 360 shots between charges. Also, there's only a paltry 2in LCD, which looks small compared to a 2.5in screen
Good quality and with a proper li-ion battery, but expensive and bulky compared to the Olympus.
Review Verdict: The Lumix has a proper li-ion battery pack rather than using four AAs. But it doesn't last as long as you'd expect - Panasonic claims just 360 shots between charges. Also, there's only a paltry 2in LCD, which looks small compared to a 2.5in screen
dpinterface.com Professional Review.
Panasonic Lumix FZ50 Review
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The Lumix FZ50 is Panasonic's latest top-of-the-line fixed lens camera. It still has the 12X stabilized lens from the FZ30 but now it adds 10 megapixels of resolution and all these:
Review Verdict: The Panasonic FZ50 is a high-end camera with a large stabilized zoom lens. It handles and feels like a digital SLR. To complement that experience, there's a powerful flash with a hotshoe, full manual controls and shooting modes, accessories, good battery
The Lumix FZ50 is Panasonic's latest top-of-the-line fixed lens camera. It still has the 12X stabilized lens from the FZ30 but now it adds 10 megapixels of resolution and all these:
Review Verdict: The Panasonic FZ50 is a high-end camera with a large stabilized zoom lens. It handles and feels like a digital SLR. To complement that experience, there's a powerful flash with a hotshoe, full manual controls and shooting modes, accessories, good battery
QuickTake:
Pros: SLR-like feel with optimal amount of external controls Nice 12x zoom lens with optical image stabilization Good battery life Rotating LCD with good visibility Powerful flash; there's a hotshoe too Full manual controls with an array of accessories and scen
Cons: Expensive (versus entry-level digital SLRs) Faster shutter speeds available only at smaller apertures Performance reduced thanks to higher resolution; no improvements using lower settings Smeary details at ISO 400 and above; ISO 3200 unusable Noise reduct
alaTest.com Professional Review.
Review summary of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50
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alaTest has collected and analysed 1492 reviews of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50 from international magazines and websites.
Review Verdict: Experts rate this product 81/100 and users 86/100. Comparing these reviews to 396332 other Digital Compact Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 91/100 = Excellent.
alaTest has collected and analysed 1492 reviews of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50 from international magazines and websites.
Review Verdict: Experts rate this product 81/100 and users 86/100. Comparing these reviews to 396332 other Digital Compact Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 91/100 = Excellent.
steves-digicams.com Professional Review.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50
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The DMC-FZ50 is the 10.1-megapixel model in Panasonic's popular Lumix line. It features a 12x LEICA optical zoom lens, the Venus III imaging engine, the MEGA O.I.S (Optical Image Stabilizer) and a 2" color LCD
Review Verdict: The Panasonic DMC-FZ50 features the Venus III imaging engine to allow high sensitivity shooting at ISOs up to 1600. This noise reduction system has been improved to reduce noise in several processing stages. First, chromatic noise and the luminance noise
The DMC-FZ50 is the 10.1-megapixel model in Panasonic's popular Lumix line. It features a 12x LEICA optical zoom lens, the Venus III imaging engine, the MEGA O.I.S (Optical Image Stabilizer) and a 2" color LCD
Review Verdict: The Panasonic DMC-FZ50 features the Venus III imaging engine to allow high sensitivity shooting at ISOs up to 1600. This noise reduction system has been improved to reduce noise in several processing stages. First, chromatic noise and the luminance noise
cnet.com Professional Review.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50S (silver) Reviews
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Review Verdict: If you can get past its large size, Panasonic's DMC-FZ50 is a decent choice for a superzoom.
Review Verdict: If you can get past its large size, Panasonic's DMC-FZ50 is a decent choice for a superzoom.
QuickTake:
Pros: Fast, 12X optical, image-stabilized zoom lens; raw capture; sensitivity to as high as ISO 1,600.
Cons: Big camera body; auto white balance is bad with tungsten lighting; relatively expensive.
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