Panasonic FZ1000 Hands-On Field Test
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- Опубліковано 20 чер 2014
- 4K recording, a 1" type sensor camera with a 25-400mm equivalent F2.8-4 lens for under a grand? Panasonic is on a roll. In this episode TCSTV's Chris Niccolls takes a look at the incredibly powerful Panasonic FZ1000 to see if it can really be as impressive as the specs look on paper.
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Filmed on The Panasonic GH4 - Наука та технологія
I love how I watch all these reviews and still I’m no closer to picking a f***** camera!
That's where an old store comes in. We used to be able to fondle each camera. One would feel better & we'd buy it.
Get the canon 77d
G9, Stills. GH5, Video. Period.
Truth 💯
I relate to this comment so much
I'm still using my FZ1000, and it's still performing impeccably. As I exclusively use it for photography (I don't take advantage of the video features), there's no doubt that the versatility it provides is key. Also, it has both RAW format, and a 1 inch sensor, neither of which were common in bridge cameras at the time it was made (those, plus the 25-400 mm lens, with a max aperture of f4.0 at full zoom, are the primary reasons I purchased this, and they're what keep me going back to it whenever I'm doing serious photography, i.e. when a cellphone camera just won't do). Also, I'd be remiss if I didn't point out the autofocus; like, I do use manual focus a lot of the time, as it gives me a lot of control given the type of photos I'm taking, but when I'm in a rush, and a subject just isn't going to sit still for me, the autofocus is like a little laser-beam, perfectly snapping exactly what I want to see into focus. Seriously - these things were $900 USD at launch. For the price, they give you serious quality. Maybe not quite what a DSLR will give you (especially in the low-light, high ISO ranges), but to get the versatility that the FZ1000 offers would require spending upwards of $3,000 USD for a decent entry-level DSLR and zoom lens (Canon sells a 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 lens for $2,200 USD - I'm sure the image quality it produces is excellent, but is it excellent ENOUGH to spend that money when you can spend $900 on something that'll get you 90% of the way there...with a slightly-larger max-zoom aperture, PLUS being able to shoot at 25 mm, instead of 100 mm, when fully zoomed-out?).
I just read your comment and I have the same camera that I bought from a guy in January of 2022 that he got for a present several years ago. He only took about 12 shots with it so it was like brand new to me. I paid 290 euros for it and I have taken many thousands of shots with it since then. It still for sale in a big mall here in Barcelona for 799 euros but last fall it was on sale for a few months for 500 euros. So I got quite a bargain when I bought this camera.
There are so many different settings on this camera that it will take me another few years just to learn what it's capable of doing because of my poor memory. I used the camera of my android phone for 4 years but this camera is superior to that old phone that doesn't work anymore. I have used the 4k video recorder in his camera and it produces very high quality videos on my laptop. I would love to see them on a big screen to see how good a quality my videos are but so far, I haven't checked that out.
As far as the photos, I share them in several groups that I'm involved with on three different social media platforms and now I have many followers who love them. I know that it's the kind of shots I take that makes a good photo but this camera has motivated me to take at least 2000 shots per week because it's so much easier to operate than my old android phone camera which always took a bit of time to get ready for a shot so it was useless in street photography when I needed to get a quick shot of certain people, dogs, etc. This camera works very fast and if I see an subject way in the distance, the zoom works fast to bring it into full view for me to take the shot. I would never go back to a phone camera that I would have to pay more than 1,000 euros for to get similar quality of photos and videos.
@volcanoman, have you used this camera for wildlife, birds in flight. I'm going to Alaska and needing a good camera to hopefully capture some eagles & whales. Thanks for any input.
@@caribbeanlvr7929 Unfortunately, I haven't really done much of that kind of photography. I mean, I've given it a shot a few times, but the reality is that when you're zoomed in to the max, it's hard to capture the exact moment when the bird is in frame. That said, if you set the camera to a burst setting, and used a low f-stop and high shutter speed (plus manually setting focus to infinity), I think you'd have a decent chance of getting some good shots. I just don't have the patience (and birds generally don't stick around waiting for me to get the right settings selected!). Also, 400 mm zoom (35 mm equivalent) is awesome (especially given the size of the sensor), but I don't know that it would meet all of your needs (depends on how close the birds are willing to come, I suppose).
The FZ1000 is obviously a very good camera, offering a lot of versatility for a not-so-expensive price (also, when you're on a trip somewhere, it's a huge pain to carry around a bag with multiple lenses in addition to the camera body, so being able to do 80-90% of what the DSLR + 3 lenses can do, without having that drawback, is a big advantage). Personally, I think it would perform better than other cameras of similar type (as they generally have smaller sensors, which makes their frequently-superior zoom magnitude a lot less useful), but it wouldn't come close to the result you could get with a DSLR and a decent zoom lens. I have taken plenty of photos of birds NOT flying with it though, and it has never let me down for that application.
Fantastic review. A ton of people are eager to hear professionals opinion on a comparison between these two and you guys were first to deliver. You guys always do a great job.
I have this camera for 3 months now and WOW. Great for video! Yes it does not have the headphones but you can get general idea of the volume by the level meter. It has 4K but most people are not ready to view 4K, however the 1080p 50p is buttery smooth. No stepless aperture but the auto ISO gets this covered in most situations. I was very tempted to buy an RX10 but in my country it is $120-$130 more.
You and your video partner are a great combo and a perfect fit for these videos. Fluid presentation, informative and fun to watch. Good work.
Nice and comprehensive review. Like the assertiveness and guidance of the final comments.
Wow, I don't know if I am alone with this view, but IMHO the cinematography of this review was really striking. Great job guys. This is another impressive review, very tastefully done and with fantastic overall quality. Cheers to Jordan, Chris and Levi!
Thanks a bunch for all the camera reviews. It really helped me to decide which to get. This camera isn't new by any means, but I decided to just go ahead and buy it, anyways. I'm very happy with it. It's been less than a week and I'm getting the best photos I've ever had of my daughter. Wish I would have gotten it when it came out.
You should have millions more subscribers in my opinion. Clear useful facts as well as excellent editing. I look forward to seeing your hopefully quickly increased success. Good job and thanks for the helpful video.
Yo....I just brought one on basis of this video
What a great review of this new camera. Pro presentation all the way! Great job!
I have the FZ1000 for 3 months now and I LOVE IT!!
One of the best reviews that I've seen. It's now older camera but I still may get this nice used one on the bay.
You can freely select focus areas on GH4 too.
Lumix GH4 free multizone autofocus
Love your videos! All are informative and the presentation is unrivaled. Thx!
impressed by the sophisticated low-light test for video!
A fantastic way of reviewing. Now, that's what I call hands-on! Hope you will be able to shoot a video on the Mark2 version - esp when it comes to various focus options advertised, such as Depth From Defocus.
Thanks for an extremely helpful video, great you mentioned the 37mm vs 25mm in 4K, I wouldn't have thought of that. I was on the edge of my seat incase the camera hit the ground, no strap? Small point but could be expensive
I really appreciate your frank and honest review videos. They are among the best on the web. I'm giving up my Canon 60d and trying to decide between the GX7, Sony a6000 and this camera. I'm not a pro and do little to no video. I've always thought I needed interchangeable lenses but no this camera makes me wonder why.
I haven't made up my mind yet but your vids are helping.
Thanks and keep them coming.
I bought the Sony alpha a6000 about a 2 weeks ago. My school lent me this Lumix 2 days after and I am having quite a bit of trouble deciding if I should return the Sony and get the Lumix. Great video also!
Especially for these long bridge cameras, please put the focal length on the sample shots, along with aperture, shutter, etc.
Stabilizer works displaying the zoom at 400 mm, thank you very much.
Love this camera as an all-in-one, run-and-gun camera, to shoot macro to normal and zoom. And to obtain f4.0 at 400mm is something most cameras and lenses won't give you. It is the ONLY camera in my history of camera I purchased twice. Bought it when it first released in mid-2014. Used it through February of this year, then sold it. After a lapse of time I regretted that move and repurchased again on auction. Loving the welcome home of round two of this camera. Am now considering the Canon G5x which just released today here in Japan. That will fill the gap for me when I want compactness in low light conditions (pub, party, etc.) providing a brighter lens (f1.8 - f2.8, RX100 competitor) and then the FZ1000 can fill in with f2.8 - f4.0 for all other normal shooting environments... macro, normal or zoom.
Great review I am liking this Panny. I had a small point and shoot, and loved it. It was so much fun. I think I have a FZ1000 in my future. Again I love your channel, and reviews. Great job!
that's a perfect camera, sharp focus ! and resionable price. i will think about it.
Wow new cameras are coming thick and fast - great review btw
Another great review, thank you guys!
Exceptional review! The camera should do fine in light rain or sprinkle. Not in heavy rain, but don't underestimate it.
Great review...wish you had mentioned a couple other important items such as 5 axis image stabilization and 120FPS video.
Jordan, just got to compliment you on the scene transition at 5:30. So smooth.
I'm writing about a six year old review. But the FZ1000 is still on the market, which speaks well for the camera.
One question your review didn't answer for me...will the camera do time exposure stills, and if so for what durations?
Thanks for your review. It was very informative and fair. I bought this camera when it came out and I have gotten some amazing pics with it. I love the really long zoom and never having to carry and change lenses. I haven't done much with video using this camera. I think that was because I prefer the convenience of getting video with my Samsung Galaxy S9 plus. I might check out the 4K setting. I don't like when cameras crop the video on 4k. That might be why I never used it.
On the Intelligent Auto setting, you can go to the menu and link on IA+. You can then go up to 800 mm. This is the only setting where that's possible.
I've been waiting eagerly to hear everything you've just confirmed for me! My biggest concern is the weather seal, and that's not a big concern! :D
Great review once again guys. I procrastinated on buying the RX10 and thing I will buy the FZ. Can't believe they would omit a headphone jack and ND filter though, which would have made the FZ unbelievable.
Excellent review - thanks
Great review guys!
Nice to see competition for Sony RX10, I always liked that camera but price was to high.
Well done!
This is pushing me more towards just a GX8 for serious shooting and keeping my older Canon S95 as the grabber camera. Maybe someday upgrade that to maybe an LX20 if they create one.
I am waiting for your LX vs RX comparison. We know that the first is coming. ;)
Greta review as always. :)
Thanks for the informative review. Well done.
I have no idea what youre talking about but this was an excellent review. Thank you!!
Thanks for posting this helpful review! I see that it was filmed with a GH4 - but how was the sound recorded?
Great review guys!! Subscribed. Wanting to get in photography. Would u recommend this as my first SLR?
Great review as always but you hardly mention the image stabilisation and that really important on a 600mm focal length and 4K video. I mean in someway this is competition for the much more expensive run and gun Canon XC10 not only a xmas vacation dog and kids camera. Thank as gain for your great work.
good review as always. Doesn't panasonic have a 3rd camera coming out with 4k soon?
and what do you use for audio on these videos, i heard 0 wind
Hey there.. hmmm mr. Criss Niccolls still look young (of course also mr. Jordan behind there :) but the spirit don't even degrade a bit to this day.
Hope other channel not terminated as DPReview did.
as many other's just so encourage by this team good work.
Awesome review, very informative. It answers a lot of my questions. I'm looking to buy this camera. :)
This guy is Deco, I didnt know that he retired after play in Barcelona FC...
Nice. Looks like pain hit a home run . If you want to use a mic check out shure, they have a mic that you can monitor your audio with your headpones and record a second track. Great review..
Great review !
Shooting video, is there any *slow* zooming capability? - maybe using the zoom ring not the zoom button?
That's the main minor complaint I have for my FZ-200 - 2 speeds zoom button but not smart enough - low speed still much too quick during a video shoot...
Thanks for helping a Prime Day purchase!
Really good hands-on so quickly after the release.
I am wondering about 1 thing though. With the d3300 review you guys said something like canon did better do something with their entry-level.
They released the 1200d since that review. Is it so bad that you guys ain't interested in making a small video?
The FZ 1000 seems to be a fantastic choice, though, like TCS said I wish there were better codecs and bit rates for the 1080p mode. Also, I love were these bridge camera's are going.. In the future, these could come up with even bigger sensors, which means, even better IQ and much better high ISO performance.
Chris, Jordan,
Thanks for this review.
Would like an update review + comparison on all Bridge/Superzoom cameras with 1" sensor available in the market:
- Panasonic Lumix FZ1000 Mark II
- Leica V-Lux 5
- Panasonic Lumix FZ2000/3000
- Canon Powershot G3X
- Sony Cybershot RX10 Mark IV
Thanks
Do you guys remember if it has a Recording Time Limit? and how good was the AF on Video mode? Thanks guys, i always watch your reviews and you guys do a great job. Thanks for your time.
Looks like a great all purpose travel camera.
Good review Chris !
Well i have one on order but looking at page 21 of the manual it says 4k and 50/60P AVCHD is only available in manual mode,this cant be can it,there are always times when i leave my cameras recording on auto mode,when light is continualy changing lets say from cloud to sun very often.
Great review video of the new Panasonic camera FZ 1000 i have the FZ 48 and use the macro zoom quite a lot does this camera have the Macro zoom?
nice easy review great ill get one on new future
Amazing video! I have only one question: how long videos the FZ1000 can record?
I'm looking for a low price amateur documentary filming 4k camera, I really wanted the 4k to future proof. This looked very tempting but one thing that erked me was the low light iso rating for video. What would you guys say is a good choice in my situation?
+RockstarLittle The LX-100.
@@ManolitoMystiq does the LX-100 record time-lapse video ?
hey just wondering, what did u end up going with. Im in the same boat rn
Hi !
Is it possible for you to show me how to adjust my Panasonic FZ-1000 for shooting silky waterfalls and river water ?
It's difficult to me because i have bought this camera a few weeks ago..
What basicly i need to know is : do i need to set a time lapse if i've set a 4sec. shutter speed allready for waterfall shooting and how to do this?
great review , thanks
Very, very good review. Thank you!
Hi! Thanks for your helpful review. In have some questions to you...Is it true that the external mic in fx1000 doesnt work during the 4k filming? I want to buy one of these camera's. Which one is better do you think? For me are zoom and smooth video very important. 1- Lumix fz1000 2- Canon 750d 3- Nikon D5300
how much 4k video can you shoot before you have to change the battery? I need 1:30 of nonstop footage
awesome review!!! "very, very" good :) !!! love this camera!
Considering the price and the 4K capability
Thanks a lot. Really thinking is it worth it to get the big brother or two of these for my business.
good review, but one thing missing was mentioning the IS during filming. Panasonic has a great hybrid IS on camcorders, would be nice to see if it is any good here. Compared with the Gh4 which doesn't have IS. but you didn't mention it. :(
could you do the full review of Leica V-Lux type 114 please,its a same body to FZ1000 but got more feature
hi,,,I've got one of these,,,,great video,,,but it cuts itself off at 29 minutes,,,,,is there a way around this stopping point ?
I prefer deep/long depth of field for videos when [almost] everything is in focus. Will this camera be able to achieve this with its minimum aperture of f8? Would FZ200 be a better choice for this? Thank you
Im heavy into stock photography and a little in video. Do you think the FZ1000 would be great for stock video @ 4K? Is 24 frames really that important in stock video? Great review BTW.
Maybe you know that - Is there really a 30 min. rec limit - Also with the NTSC (aka US) model? AND: Is there a live view out possible over the HDMI or not?
Chris, why don't you use the strap when you handle cameras???
It gives me the butterflies when you shoot near water!
(Great Video guys!!!) :D
Excellent review.
He is such a stunner
you guys are quick!
Would love it if you would do a Panasonic FZ 1000 vs Sony FDR ax33 comparison. They're both are very similar would like to purchase one of them but don't know which.
I bought Lumix Fz1000 after I watch your preview. Now I have a problem with the explorer and I don't know why.I set 4k 30fps movie. My ISO 125 Shutter is 1/60 Aperture I go to F.11. I shoot in normal sunlight. My explorer meter go to +3 . I can't make them go down. Why??. Can you help me and explain me why. I don't think camera problem and I don't want to used ND filter. Firm ware is been update.Thanks
Hi. Thank for you video, I wonder to know if i can use Lightroom 5 for a 4k RAW pictures and Video?
It would be good if you could record your videos with the same model camera being reviewed, as you did with the RX10. I don't know if you already do this with some cameras because I haven'twatched all your videos.
TheCameraStoreTV thx for the review! Chris for my taste delivers just the adequate information density.
Regarding the FZ1000 I wonder if you could get better results experimenting with the white balance, since it obviously has a slight green cast. Maybe low light colors would get better with an adjusted white balance(with whitegreen paper in front?).
Also good to know was, if low light grain of the GH4 is so much superior justifying an extra 1000 bugs. Especially because you won't get a comparable Leica lens(or is there?) for flexability.
I want to buy a Panasonic bridge camera and I want to make a choice between the FZ300 or the FZ1000 or the FZ1000 mark2. I mainly want to use it for macro and sometimes for landscape and birds. Is there a big difference in photo quality in normal light? What does the crop factor of 2.7 mean for the Fz1000 mark2? Which one can give you a nice blurry background in macro?
Chris I own a Conon 7d that is lightly used I have a 17 to 55 2.8 and a 70 to 200 2.8 is usm and find the pictures I shoot with it aren't quite as clear as the fz 1000 Is that the way it should be or should I be looking for a repair on the Canon. j
how good is the gamma adjustment , the cinev and d in movie and photo?
Hi guys, great video, i have a fz200 i want to upgrade do you recommend this fz1000? 4k is not my priority now. is it worth?
One quick question. Could we flip the monitor like 360 ? Thanks !
Will it give you manual audio level adjustment? I'm looking for a B camera to my GH4 for color consistency. Goodbye XA10.....
What settings do you recommend for shooting night videos of Halloween and Christmas decorations?
Excellent review. I would choose RX10 because weather sealing, better Full HD video features, headphone jack, and constant aperture mean more to me, albeit more expensive yet affordable if you just save up for it. Give it some time, as 4K is still rather new and very limited in most households right now, although the technology itself is already quite old in movie theaters. There is already 8K but will be years before that exists in consumer cameras.
Will you be getting your hands on the FZ2000 and doing a field test?
Planning on getting one of these in January on my trip to the US. But I have a problem: I just gave up on using my Nikon D7000: I guess we are not all going to be artistic photographers who can learn to use manual settings very well, and I really got tired of having to handle and take care of many changeable lenses [I got me a 50mm Prime, and a 24-85mm Prime] and lugging. I just got tired and realised I simply should go back to [more or less] a simple Point and Shoot. So I have put my D7000 out on sale. [Went back to my old, simple Olympus SP 800UZ point and shoot for now.]
But since I can afford it, I want to get something that is bigger and better [BUT still can be used as a basic Point and Shoot, more or less.]. The FZ1000 seems to fit!
I take family pictures and pictures on the range, with some close-ups of firearms I'm working on. Yes, I print a few, but most go online.
Now, my question is - can I use the FZ1000 as a "higher-level" point-and-shoot type camera? Now, I know it is why its called a "Bridge" camera, but I would really like to know. Can I just put this in "Auto" setting and use this for reasonably good holiday snaps, family stuff, zoomed pics etc? Without seeming like a twerp? [Apologies to all twerps out there!]
I have been DROOLING over this FZ1000!
Its been long but i am searching for something with a larger lens like this one alongwith 1inch sensor so what r my options now a days? Budget is max 600.
I would love if it can do a bit of astronamatography. (a bit of good like capturing milky way ina good way)
What about AE-LOCK in video mode? Can we lock exposure or not? Older cameras like FZ28 can not lock exposure!
U didn't talk about the 400mm zoom much, reason im interested in it
You said the zooming is very noisy and that you would hear it while filming a video. However I watched some sample videos and I don't hear any zooming noise in those. It would be a dealbreaker for me if it does have that annoying zoom sound so can anyone clarify this for me?
Thank you
as of 11~15 the fz1000 is $750 is this a good buy or there might be a replacement nx yr?