This camera is by far the best camera I own. The build quality on this camera and the controls how they feel is absolutely freaking superb and the output is fantastic this really was a flagship camera and in my opinion it still is
Carmine! I got quit watching your videos because I end up buying these great cameras. While the video was playing I bought one of these FZ30s off ebay after just buying a V-Lux-1 from an earlier video. While everyone else is fixated on getting the latest gear I've been going through a retro phase and discovering just how great and still useful these older gems are.
I’ve still got the FZ-200 - another great version and a fixed f2.8 lens throughout. I have modern Sony & Olympus cameras but will always keep the Lumix!
Mr. Taverna, I am happy I found your channel on the youtube. I am from Siberia and am fond of your videos. I've been following your recomendations. I've already got a flash diffusor. It really helps. As well I bought a couple of the D50 at $25 and $50 here in Russia. I'm happy with them. I wish I had all the items you observe so perfectly. Thank you very much and good luck!
@@xkb2010 Здравствуйте! Я тоже из России и мне в руки попала эта замечательная камера. Но Я никак не могу разобраться, может ли она записывать хорошее видео. Сама функция имеется, но качество просто заставляет плакать... Я очень плоха в этом, но может если вы знаете как улучшить видео на этом фотоаппарате, то Я буду очень признательна. Если вообще есть такая возможность, ведь старые фотоаппараты в большинстве своём не использовались в видеосъёмке, нежели как сейчас.
Another informative video, thank you. I use the FZ5 (also 2005 vintage), having a CCD sensor with lower resolution (5 MP vs. 8 PM) but with the same Leica lense, and which I still value and use. I do see some chromatic aberration (bluish fringing) and barrel distortion, and images are noisy at 400 ISO (controlled with post-processing Topaz Studio 2 software) but the CCD colours are vibrant, as you note in your review.
Carmine, thank you for introducing me to this great camera. I own a few Lumix models from this era but this FZ30 appears way ahead of those interchangable lens rangefinders. At 83 I tend to miss some info when presented. I am unable to locate in your info the name or where I might buy one of the flash defusers that you showed in the video. Also should I attempt to purchase the camera on EBAY is there something I should watch out for relative to the camera?? Thank you Joe McGrath
Happy to help! Here is the place to buy the diffuser for the flash... www.amazon.com/Rodipu-Practical-8741mm-Diffuser-Photography/dp/B08K3NFZ6L/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3I8MS06VKTCGQ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.r4xW3J67_IDTeYHD6ZHCcrLvX5VMliRbULqs8xQZfTa2AQJwtvXZrAdWnRhkQK1SaEgCU7qgiLWvPeG-Jq52x-QPZZCeiGUQW9hzzZv1vT-Z1tiJKa-tLCY-KxlH16KwhF8RWq64KHT8wPgF5mc5ioIpKNywBoSH_MaKsnD33tF5RUVwNZ_8Xw2_wYP2p3z-zkz0H0aXG2lwsjJ52b55phWj_dkN_8AzyAlTVG6IKGE.I-y6v_ODWc3UIT3lG24nuF5zgxQTHq3fkRm8C5ErA5M&dib_tag=se&keywords=pop+up+flash+diffuser&qid=1724953968&sprefix=pop+up+flash%2Caps%2C95&sr=8-3
Leica is positioned as a boutique lifestyle brand and Lumix is aimed at the mass market. The technology is exactly the same but Leica and Panasonic serve different kinds of consumers so they’re not in direct competition.
Had one of these and loved it but sadly it developed a fault and would drain a battery in a few minuets. I may need to purchase another one great camera
Hello and thank you for watching my videos. The FZ50 differs relatively little from the FZ30. The main differences are: Higher resolution 10.1-megapixel CCD. Venus Engine III processor.
Hey thanks for watching my channel...I absolutely put a uv lens filter on every lens to protect the front element..I highly recommend Hoya brand or K&F brand. I buy them on Amazon. Never buy them on eBay, because believe it or not, they are not authentic.
The only thing to dislike about the camera is I wish Panasonic had kept the classic rangefinder look from the FZ1/FZ10. They should really bring it back for it complemented the lens and gave a nice, balanced appearance to the camera.
This camera, has a fantastic Leica Lens that is not removable.; upload.cyfrowe.pl/cyfrowe/instrukcje/aparaty/panasonic/instrukcja_panasonic_dmcfz30_eng.pdf
Hello again. After viewing this video several times, and... it is most enjoyable, there are several Hoya lens filters on Amazon. Would you recommend this one? Hoya 55 mm UV(C) Digital HMC Screw-in Filter? Or which one would a novice, like me, buy? Would appreciate your response, thanks.
I love 'almost' everything about this camera. The only huge problem I see is that it only goes to ISO 400 which I am afraid will be waaay to low to do night photography with. I really need your professional take on this one Carmine. Should I perhaps get a newer FZ like the FZ50 which goes up to 3200 ISO?
ERR 20 signifies a mechanical (shutter) or mirror problem and is normally rectified (temporarily) by turning off the camera, extracting the battery and reinserting
Thanks for the good video. I am a new subscriber and I am a beginner street photography. I purchased a Canon SX710HS Camara pre-owned because I am on a budget. I had it for a couple of months now. I will soon purchase another camera and budget will be about $325.00 to $350.00. Could you or anyone in this tread recommend a camera that would be good for street photography? I am looking for something as compact as I can get. I really don't want a DSLR. I was looking more into the mirrorless cameras. Right now I am looking at the canon m100
Thank you for subscribing, the Canon M100 is a great camera. There are many on ebay with a lens, battery, and charger for $350. Dual Pixel CMOS AF with Phase-detection. 24.2 Megapixel CMOS (APS-C) Sensor. Built-in Wi-Fi*, NFC** and Bluetooth***. Intuitive Touchscreen, 3.0-inch Tilt-type LCD. AF Points:Up to 49 points (Maximum) Video Capture Resolution: Fhd 1080P Viewfinder Type: Flexible Lcd
@@ElarichMohamedislem Yes, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ30 digital camera can record video: Video resolution: The FZ30 can record video at 640 x 480 pixels or 320 x 240 pixels. Video frame rate: The FZ30 can record video at 30 or 10 frames per second. Video mode: The FZ30 has a high-quality movie mode that can shoot until the memory card is full. Animation feature: The FZ30 has an animation feature that can compile multiple images into a short movie. Zoom: Using the zoom while recording video can cause a grinding noise. Focus: The camera can adjust exposure and focus while recording. Burst mode: The FZ30 has a burst mode that can take up to 3 frames per second for 5 frames in high-quality JPEG mode, or 9 frames in lower-quality JPEG mode
![$199 Leica V-Lux-1 CCD Camera Mirrorless w/ [ Leica 35-420mm zoom lens] FILM Sensor Photo Class 313](/img/n.gif)
I bought this camera after watching the video, it's actually my first camera. I'm in love with it!
Good choice!
This camera is by far the best camera I own. The build quality on this camera and the controls how they feel is absolutely freaking superb and the output is fantastic this really was a flagship camera and in my opinion it still is
@@Vintageshutters I agree 100% 👍 💯
I just got the E500 thanks for these reviews Kodachrome colors Here I come!
Carmine! I got quit watching your videos because I end up buying these great cameras. While the video was playing I bought one of these FZ30s off ebay after just buying a V-Lux-1 from an earlier video. While everyone else is fixated on getting the latest gear I've been going through a retro phase and discovering just how great and still useful these older gems are.
You truly understand that you can take awesome photographs with gear that does not cost thousands :)
used to own the panasonic fz5 then the fz30 very nostalgic my first and 2nd cam as a beginner in photography
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Oh my! I didn't know that is it able to flip a screen. Thank you for this!
This is a nice little camera, best part is the internal zoom !!!
Thanks for watching my videos
So pleased to have found your channel. You explain stuff beautifully, thank you so much.
@@ChrisPinCornwall thank you so much for watching my channel 👍
got one on ebay for 50 just now. great video, love the enthusiasm for these old cameras :) thank you carmine!
You're welcome!!
Owned the fz80,200 & 300 great cameras.
Thanks for watching my videos..I absolutely agree with you..wonderful cameras
I’ve still got the FZ-200 - another great version and a fixed f2.8 lens throughout. I have modern Sony & Olympus cameras but will always keep the Lumix!
Thanks for sharing
Mr. Taverna, I am happy I found your channel on the youtube. I am from Siberia and am fond of your videos. I've been following your recomendations. I've already got a flash diffusor. It really helps. As well I bought a couple of the D50 at $25 and $50 here in Russia. I'm happy with them. I wish I had all the items you observe so perfectly. Thank you very much and good luck!
Wow, thank you
@@xkb2010 Здравствуйте! Я тоже из России и мне в руки попала эта замечательная камера. Но Я никак не могу разобраться, может ли она записывать хорошее видео. Сама функция имеется, но качество просто заставляет плакать... Я очень плоха в этом, но может если вы знаете как улучшить видео на этом фотоаппарате, то Я буду очень признательна. Если вообще есть такая возможность, ведь старые фотоаппараты в большинстве своём не использовались в видеосъёмке, нежели как сейчас.
I have 3 Lumix and 4 Nikons and for day to day use I grab my old CCD D40x. The colors are amazing and I'm not risking an expensive camera.
Thanks for sharing
Good choice!
Another informative video, thank you. I use the FZ5 (also 2005 vintage), having a CCD sensor with lower resolution (5 MP vs. 8 PM) but with the same Leica lense, and which I still value and use. I do see some chromatic aberration (bluish fringing) and barrel distortion, and images are noisy at 400 ISO (controlled with post-processing Topaz Studio 2 software) but the CCD colours are vibrant, as you note in your review.
So happy I found you.
Hey, thank you for watching my channel ❤️
I must have been asleep when this camera first came out. I am awake now, Thank you.
Thanks for watching my channel
Very nice images! That flash diffuser would be very useful. Thanks for another great video Mr. Taverna.
Thanks so much for watching my channel
Hello, love your videos, maybe you could tell if DMC FZ50 is better than DMC FZ30?
The fz30 is best
www.dpreview.com/reviews/panasonicfz50/11
Nice photos. Could you please do a video on your post processing? To see the film like properties of these CCD cameras. thanks
Will do
Always learn something new watching your videos! With all the features and for the selling price on eBay, it’s a bargain. Thanks!
@ted356 thank you so much for watching my channel ❤️
Carmine, thank you for introducing me to this great camera. I own a few Lumix models from this era but this FZ30 appears way ahead of those interchangable lens rangefinders.
At 83 I tend to miss some info when presented. I am unable to locate in your info the name or where I might buy one of the flash defusers that you showed in the video. Also should I attempt to purchase the camera on EBAY is there something I should watch out for relative to the camera??
Thank you Joe McGrath
Happy to help!
Here is the place to buy the diffuser for the flash...
www.amazon.com/Rodipu-Practical-8741mm-Diffuser-Photography/dp/B08K3NFZ6L/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3I8MS06VKTCGQ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.r4xW3J67_IDTeYHD6ZHCcrLvX5VMliRbULqs8xQZfTa2AQJwtvXZrAdWnRhkQK1SaEgCU7qgiLWvPeG-Jq52x-QPZZCeiGUQW9hzzZv1vT-Z1tiJKa-tLCY-KxlH16KwhF8RWq64KHT8wPgF5mc5ioIpKNywBoSH_MaKsnD33tF5RUVwNZ_8Xw2_wYP2p3z-zkz0H0aXG2lwsjJ52b55phWj_dkN_8AzyAlTVG6IKGE.I-y6v_ODWc3UIT3lG24nuF5zgxQTHq3fkRm8C5ErA5M&dib_tag=se&keywords=pop+up+flash+diffuser&qid=1724953968&sprefix=pop+up+flash%2Caps%2C95&sr=8-3
@@CarmineTavernaPhotography Thank you Carmine, i have ordered it
Leica is positioned as a boutique lifestyle brand and Lumix is aimed at the mass market. The technology is exactly the same but Leica and Panasonic serve different kinds of consumers so they’re not in direct competition.
Had one of these and loved it but sadly it developed a fault and would drain a battery in a few minuets. I may need to purchase another one great camera
Thank you for watching my channel :)
Awesome man ! I have this camera too, but sadly it doesn't turn on anymore. Any suggestions? Cheers!
I had the same problem...Just get another one. Way too much money to get it fixed :)
@@CarmineTavernaPhotography no worries, thanks man 👍
@@Rocky-y8f8q for how long you had this camera right before it stopped working??
Question: as it happens, I have the Panasonic fz50, but not the fz30. Are they nearly the same as to sensor? I like the FZ 50 a lot.
Hello and thank you for watching my videos.
The FZ50 differs relatively little from the FZ30. The main differences are: Higher resolution 10.1-megapixel CCD. Venus Engine III processor.
Thanks for the info. As it happens, most of the cameras I own are ccd. I guess being old is an advantage. Sometimes.
Lens filters! Thanks for the prompt. Do you recommend a brand or is everything equal in the world of lens filters?
Hey thanks for watching my channel...I absolutely put a uv lens filter on every lens to protect the front element..I highly recommend Hoya brand or K&F brand. I buy them on Amazon. Never buy them on eBay, because believe it or not, they are not authentic.
Was there a big difference between the fz30 and fz50?
The FZ30 produces a better Photo than the FZ50
@@CarmineTavernaPhotography Thank you
@@CarmineTavernaPhotography Why is that ? Better raw also ? Is it the sensor or what ?
@@bigj3127 let me check
I got one. I wanted the around the corner capacity
The only thing to dislike about the camera is I wish Panasonic had kept the classic rangefinder look from the FZ1/FZ10. They should really bring it back for it complemented the lens and gave a nice, balanced appearance to the camera.
Hi, when I can get the drivers....
www.dpreview.com/forums/thread/1400883
Hey can you please suggest good and cheap lenses for this camera
In every range ?
This camera, has a fantastic Leica Lens that is not removable.; upload.cyfrowe.pl/cyfrowe/instrukcje/aparaty/panasonic/instrukcja_panasonic_dmcfz30_eng.pdf
Hello again. After viewing this video several times, and... it is most enjoyable, there are several Hoya lens filters on Amazon. Would you recommend this one? Hoya 55 mm UV(C) Digital HMC Screw-in Filter? Or which one would a novice, like me, buy? Would appreciate your response, thanks.
Looks like a great Hoya filter...
Thank you, I appreciate your quick reply, you are a genious.!@@CarmineTavernaPhotography
I found this camera but had no battery or charger. What type of each do I get? And best place to buy? Thanks
www.amazon.com/Kastar-Panasonic-CGA-S006-CGR-S006-DMC-FZ18/dp/B01KDYSOZA/ref=asc_df_B01KDYSOZA/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=647108896062&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=15605088962686391079&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9004149&hvtargid=pla-1951301881805&psc=1&mcid=932d091d9ab83ca5af96582eea32decd
I love 'almost' everything about this camera. The only huge problem I see is that it only goes to ISO 400 which I am afraid will be waaay to low to do night photography with. I really need your professional take on this one Carmine. Should I perhaps get a newer FZ like the FZ50 which goes up to 3200 ISO?
Sure, the FZ50 BOOSTED MAX ISO of 3200 might be great for your needs, go for it..but watch the noise
was there a difference between the fz30 and fz35?
The FZ30 IS GREAT..BUT READ THIS;
cameradecision.com/compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ35-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LZ30
I just bought one of these today. What is the largest GB SD card that you can use in this camera? Is it a 2 GB? thanks
yes, 2GB max sd card for the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ30 Digital Camera
My friend gave me a really nice Cannon EOS 7D and it makes a click and says error 20 I am in Hawaii is it worth sending or can I repair?
ERR 20 signifies a mechanical (shutter) or mirror problem and is normally rectified (temporarily) by turning off the camera, extracting the battery and reinserting
Thanks for the good video. I am a new subscriber and I am a beginner street photography. I purchased a Canon SX710HS Camara pre-owned because I am on a budget. I had it for a couple of months now. I will soon purchase another camera and budget will be about $325.00 to $350.00. Could you or anyone in this tread recommend a camera that would be good for street photography? I am looking for something as compact as I can get. I really don't want a DSLR. I was looking more into the mirrorless cameras. Right now I am looking at the canon m100
Thank you for subscribing, the Canon M100 is a great camera. There are many on ebay with a lens, battery, and charger for $350.
Dual Pixel CMOS AF with Phase-detection.
24.2 Megapixel CMOS (APS-C) Sensor.
Built-in Wi-Fi*, NFC** and Bluetooth***.
Intuitive Touchscreen, 3.0-inch Tilt-type LCD.
AF Points:Up to 49 points (Maximum)
Video Capture Resolution: Fhd 1080P
Viewfinder Type: Flexible Lcd
Yes, can you recommend a few others to consider? Thanks for your response.
Because it might be something out there that is just as good that I'm not aware of. Thanks
Here you go..
th-cam.com/video/FImHVIxSRFM/w-d-xo.htmlsi=A0x84RN2vOqJLzpS
@@CarmineTavernaPhotographythanks bro
Just ordered mine today!
You will love your FZ30 Camera :)
@@CarmineTavernaPhotographyIt wound up being the FZ35. However, I still love it!
I still have FZ-70 20mm wide side !
I've got a FZ-300 version of that camera . . . 👍👍👍
Not cheap tho
Can you take videos with it ?
@@ElarichMohamedislem Yes, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ30 digital camera can record video:
Video resolution: The FZ30 can record video at 640 x 480 pixels or 320 x 240 pixels.
Video frame rate: The FZ30 can record video at 30 or 10 frames per second.
Video mode: The FZ30 has a high-quality movie mode that can shoot until the memory card is full.
Animation feature: The FZ30 has an animation feature that can compile multiple images into a short movie.
Zoom: Using the zoom while recording video can cause a grinding noise.
Focus: The camera can adjust exposure and focus while recording.
Burst mode: The FZ30 has a burst mode that can take up to 3 frames per second for 5 frames in high-quality JPEG mode, or 9 frames in lower-quality JPEG mode
Hopefully I can get a mint condition just like yours, cheers~
Hey, thanks for tuning in
Inherited this camera from my Grandad. Hope to learn to use it properly!
A Leica V-lux 1 was my second digital Kamera. Today a bought one again.
Awesome...v-lux cameras are fantastic 👏 👌