Question 1

Can you take close up macro shots with this camera?

Accepted Answer

If you're looking for the best macro possible...you need to set camera to manual focusing...since it will give you the better focus than autofocus option, especially if you're using close-up magnifying lenses...+1...+2...+3...or + 10...I have used these lenses, and it will give you a microscopic picture of anything at 16 megapixels...the magnifying lenses also works and with telephoto lenses...as I have said earlier, you just have to use MANUAL FOCUS on camera itself...I have combined +2...magnifying lenses with 2.2 Telephoto lens kit as well, and it gave me 50 times magnification with my old camera DMC-FZ 30...I currently own DMC-FZ 70 and the old camera had a huge advantage over new one because it was ISO-80 capable...ISO does not represent only sensitivity to light value, it also represents the size of the PIXEL...ISO-50 would give you the best possible picture....in old 35mm cameras, ISO determines the media grain size, that FILM / NEGATIVE is made from, and as the value gets bigger, the quality of the picture itself is degrading, while digital camera becomes more sensitive to light... I have captured the picture of the moon with camera mounted on a tripod...as it was sitting in my backyard...you have to understand when you're using any combination of lenses that will magnify your " OPTICAL ZOOM "...you don't lose anything of the quality of the picture itself, compared to digital magnification...of course, as long as the picture itself does not get distortion of a picture...when it comes to macro pictures, it's pretty much the same thing, you have to use magnifying close-up lens kit, if you really want to capture crystal clear superb MACRO...

Question 2

Is this camera good in low light situations?

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I have had the FZ70 for about 3 months but I have had great results from taking available low light shots (dimmed incandescent ambient light, indoors on very cloudy days, shadows, evening, darkened rooms at night, etc., no flash) in the iA and iA+ (automatic exposure) modes. I checked after and according to the file properties for those pictures the camera used ISO speeds in the 400-800 range. The pictures are very well exposed and lighting is even, and noise is not an issue. When necessary in iA or iA+ modes, in some low light situations the camera will take multiple exposures automaticallly (HDR) and combine them internally produce a great shot with balanced exposure levels. In the iA+ mode there is a wheel on the back of the camera that allows you to adjust the lightness of the exposure. Plus as you get acquainted with the many capabilities and menus on this camera you can set the shutter, aperture, ISO limits, etc. For those few people who have negative comments about this camera in low light situations, I'm not sure they are using the camera properly. There are MANY ways to adjust the settings for brightness even in the iA and iA+ and other modes.

Question 3

does it come with lens cover

Accepted Answer

Yes, the lens cover and all other included accessories can be found in the below link.  http://service.us.panasonic.com/OPERMANPDF/DMCFZ70.PDF#page=9

Question 4

My digital camera has a delay between pushing the shutter button and the photo actually being snapped. What is the response time of this camera?

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Hello Cheshier.. Your question and the answer applies to almost all point and shoot digital cameras. The time elapse between pressing the button and the actual 'click' of the picture is a factor of the time it takes you camera to focus the subject and then the actual picture taking.. In other words it takes time for your camera to auto focus then take the picture. The way you and make it almost instantaneous is to point your camera at the subject, press halfway down on the button. Now your camera is doing it's auto focus. and then wait until you see the picture you want and then press the shutter button the rest of the way. Even the digital SLR camera have to be focused manually before the picture is actually snapped. Hope this helps.

Connectivity Technology	USB, HDMI
Wireless Technology	None
Video Output	HDMI
Total USB 2.0 Ports	1
Total USB 3.0 Ports	2
Total USB Ports	3
Flash Memory Type	SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Write Speed	9 fps
Flash Memory Bus Interface Type	SD/SDHC/SDXC
Flash Memory Installed Size	200
Auto Focus Technology	Center, Face Detection, Tracking, Multi-area, Single, Continuous, Contrast Detection
Focus Features	Contrast Detection
Autofocus Points	23
Focus Type	Manual Focus
Focus Mode	Automatic AF (AF-A)
Autofocus	Yes
Aspect Ratio	16:9
File Format	JPEG (DCF/Exif2.3), MPO
Effective Still Resolution	8
JPEG Quality Level	Fine
Supported Image Format	JPEG, MPO
Bit Depth	8 Bit
Total Still Resolution	16.1 MP
Maximum Focal Length	1200 Millimeters
Optical Zoom	60
Lens Type	Zoom
Zoom	Optical Zoom
Camera Lens	60x optical zoom lens with a focal length range of 20mm to 1200mm
Minimum Focal Length	20 Millimeters
Focal Length Description	20 Mm
Digital Zoom	2
Metering Methods	Multi, Center-weighted, Spot
Exposure Control	Program, Panorama Shot, Creative Control, Creative Video, Manual, Custom, Aperture Priority, Scene, Shutter Priority, Automatic
White Balance Settings	Auto
Screen Size	3 Inches
Display Type	LCD
Display Fixture Type	Fixed
Display Resolution Maximum	460000
Has Color Screen	Yes
Shooting Modes	Movie, Landscape, Panorama, Macro, Underwater, Night Portrait, Portrait, Aperture Priority, Automatic, Shutter Priority
Digital Scene Transition	zoom
Digital-Still	Yes
Movie Mode	Yes
Image Capture Type	Stills & Video
Night vision	No
Compatible Mountings	Micro Four Thirds
Sensor Type	CMOS
Image stabilization	Optical
Maximum Aperture	2.8 f
Expanded ISO Minimum	100
Photo Sensor Resolution	16.1 MP
Photo Sensor Size	1/2.3-inch
Maximum Shutter Speed	1/2000 seconds
Minimum Shutter Speed	8 seconds
Form Factor	SLR-like (bridge)
Special Feature	Live View
Color	Black
Item Weight	1.3 Pounds
Video Resolution	FHD 1080p
Viewfinder	Electronic
Flash Modes	Red Eye Reduction, Low-Power Mode, Suppressed Flash, Flash exposure compensation, Fill Flash, Automatic
Camera Flash	F2.8
Skill Level	Amateur
Specific Uses For Product	Photography, Videography
Compatible Devices	Adapter, Camera
Continuous Shooting	9
Aperture modes	F2.8
Audio Input	Microphone
Video Capture Format	MPEG-4, AVCHD
Expanded ISO Maximum	6400
Battery Weight	1 Grams
Audio Output Type	internal
Battery Cell Type	Lithium Ion
Battery Average Life	400 Photos
Battery Type	Lithium Ion

Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ70 16.1 MP Digital Camera with 60x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 3-Inch LCD (Black)

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