Panasonic Lumix FZ100 Video Tests
August 4, 2010 | Posted by Safari Guide 
This article forms part of my full review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 Review and focuses on the camera’s ability to shoot 1920 x 1080 60i (NTSC) / 50i (PAL) Full-HD Movies in AVCHD Format.
One of the biggest draws to choosing a superzoom camera like the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 when going on safari is the ability they have to take video as well as still images. This is not only convenient but also cheaper as you only have to buy one piece of equipment and this also helps to save the all important space in your suitcase. But just how good is the quality of video that they produce and can they match a dedicated hand held video camera?
Example Movies made with the FZ100
Below are a few example videos taken with the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100, the first one of the female Blackbird, Blue Tit and House Sparrow enjoying themselves in a bird bath was made by Panasonic themselves with the FZ100 and has been optimized (reduced in size) for viewing on the web.
The next video of the two models was taken at the Panasonic press conference held in Stockholm, Sweden where the public was first given the opportunity to play with a pre-production model of the FZ100 megazoom camera.
Once you press play, be sure to change the setting from 360p to 1080p HD on the video player to get the best quality. You must also remember that to upload these videos to You-tube and play on the web, their quality would have to have been reduced, but I think that you will still agree it is still pretty impressive.
Using the FZ100 with high macro zoom
The video below is a good example of the fact that you can also use the Macro function in movie mode. With the DMC-FZ100, you can get as close as 1 cm to your subject. When the focus switch on the lens barrel is set to AF-Macro, or when the iA (Intelligent Auto) Mode is selected, the Macro Mode will be activated automatically. This is ideal for taking dynamic, intricate close-ups of flowers and insects, or for rendering artwork and handicrafts in spectacular detail and rich expression.
Again, once you press play, be sure to change the setting from 360p to 1080p HD on the video player to get the best quality.
Price and where to buy:
I often use Amazon as a guide to price as they usually have what I want and usually available at the lowest price:
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Tags: Panasonic Lumix FZ100, Safari Cameras, Superzoom cameras, Videos | 
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