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:) Hi everyone. I'm nilagin. I'm not a serious photohrapher, but I do like to capture photos of motor racing as well as my family. I have a couple of 35mm auto focus cameras with zoom lens as well as four digital cameras ranging from my first an old Kodak 1.3MP to a Nikon Coolpix 5200. My reason for joining this forum is to learn how to make better use of my cameras especially when it comes to the motor racing. I would like to get a digital camera with a bigger zoom and feel tempted by th Panasonic DMC FZ5 with its 12x optical zoom (very handy for race tracks where the cars are too far away for a camera with a 3X zoom lens. Jessops are currently selling the Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ20 for £199.99 does anyone have this camera and how good is it for a relative novice. I've read mixed reviews in magazines and on searches on the web.
Nice to meet you all.
Nilagin.:)
 
Hi there :)

Another motorsport fan eh :woot:

Your in a good place to learn about and improve your photography, so don't be afraid to ask questions.

With regard to the camera your researching, why not post a thread in the general sections where you'll reach a wider audience?

On the subject of the 12x zoom, what would the focal length be equal to?
sometimes even a 300mm lens won't get you the pictures you want because of the fencing and safety areas pushing you even further back.

Beware though, photography becomes a bug.....you say your not serious at the moment, i'm sure we'll remember those words when your upgrading the panasonic for the top of the line dSLR :D
 
Welcome! :thumb:

Those Panasonics have a good reputation. One of our members gandhi has one and is turning in some impressive shots with it. I think his is the top end version, but if you can hang on till he's around in the new year, he's the guy to speak to.
 
Welcome Nilagin, good to have you here!
 
Welcome nilagain - i love motorsport too -one of the main reasons i bought my 300D :)
 
Hello :)
 
Welcome:wave2:
 
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