Question 1

Does this camera have image stabilization?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Though not a very good one when compared ones in DSLR or even micro 4/3 e.g. Olympus EM-5. Do not expect to handhold 1200mm shots other than at high ISO.

Question 2

What memory chip comes with the unit? 16 or 32GB?

At Max res, how many stills will this take, and for HD video, how long (time wise)?

Accepted Answer

We have a 16GB chip (that did not come with it). At Picture size of 12m, 4608x2592 ideal for 16x20 size pictures will capture 2,616 photos.

Currently I have 13 minutes and 25 seconds of video on the chip and it has consumed 1.55GB of space @ 29 frames/second, 16:9 aspect ratio 1920 x 1080.

We are very happy with this camera.  I love the zoom and my wife thinks the stabilizer is better that the last camera we had.  I like the controls and the versatility the controls allow you.

Hope this helps.

Question 3

Can anyone tell me if the EVF has a diopter correction adjustment?  Critical info for me that's not mentioned in the specs - at least I didn't see mention of one. Thanks.

Accepted Answer

If you mean the LVF view finder, the user guide says the following:

Viewfinder:
 Color LCD Viewfinder (Approx. 201,600 dots)
(field of view ratio about 100%)
(with diopter adjustment -4 to +4 diopter)

There is a diopter adjustment dial next to the LVF viewfinder.

Question 4

what is the maximum size SDHD card camera will accomidate?

Accepted Answer

By definition, SDHC only goes to 32GB. I have used an 128GB SDXC card with this camera.

Question 5

does the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 on your site come with USA warranty? There is no mention of this. Great price! And, what is availability?

Accepted Answer

Yep, this is a US model with normal warrantee. They filled the order right away and I just received mine within a few days since I chose the cheapest delivery.

Question 6

What does this use/need in terms of filters (i.e., HAZE, UV, Sky)?

Accepted Answer

UV filters don't do much for films in the first place, they definitely are not needed for digital (can correct any color shifts in post). If you are concerned about protection use a clear like the B+W MRC 007M, but it is expensive relative to the camera. I usually shoot w/o filter unless it's very dusty or a moist/condensation heavy environment.

Question 7

Is this a continuous shoot with built in wifi?

Accepted Answer

It does have a continuous shoot mode. But I don't think it's indefinite. It has a max number of shots. It does not have built in wifi.

Question 8

Is the lens removable? I'd like to use it for Astrophotography.

Accepted Answer

No, the lense is not removable. It does have up to 60x Optical zoom. I have captured planes flying at several thousand feet with this camera. But, I suspect it would be hard to adapt it to a telescope unless you can find a special adapter specifically designed for it.

Question 9

What is the difference between the DMC-FZ70 and the DMC-FZ70K?

Accepted Answer

None. As I understand it Panasonic used the "K" to designate that the camera is all black. They used to release earlier models in different colors & I guess they decided not to with this model, so some of them came out with a "K' on their names and later ones came out without, but still the same camera. I do know that in Europe they refer to this model as a FZ-72 instead of 70 but the manual for that one refers to both models identically.

Question 10

Is it only mine, or do all the FZ70K cameras come without a lens cap strap? The las Lumix camera I purchased came with the strap!

Accepted Answer

mine came with a strap packed in the cello bag with the cap. the attach point on the cap could be a little more user friendly though

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