Panasonic Lumix ZS50

Panasonic Lumix ZS50

Panasonic Lumix ZS50

Panasonic Lumix ZS50 Camera, Black
Panasonic Lumix ZS50

• LUMIX 30X Travel Zoom Camera with Eye Viewfinder
• Enhanced low-light sensitivity for improved sharpness even without a flash
• Built-in eye viewfinder eliminates outdoor glare on sunny days
• Intelligent Zoom 60x

Panasonic Lumix ZS50

I've been looking for a good quality point-and-shoot light-weight camera that fits in my pocket, has a long zoom, has a good viewfinder, one that travels easily, and not too costly. Turns out there aren't many choices that fit all these criteria. I enjoy photography, am a highly experienced photographer although not a pro, and have a really good camera with interchangeable lenses, etc. which I use when I want to get top quality pics and need to have a lot of control over focus, depth of field, mounted flash, etc. However, when traveling by air, hauling all that equipment around, taking up space in carry-on luggage, etc. tends to make me leave the really good camera at home.
Panasonic Lumix ZS50
With pocket cameras I've used, I really miss having a viewfinder. I find them awkward to hold steady, and difficult to see on the backside LCD panel exactly what I'm getting in bright light or when I need to follow and catch fast moving objects (e.g., flying birds), particularly when the zoom is extended. I've been frustrated when I can't get the pics I want with those pocket cameras.
Panasonic Lumix ZS50
So I went out on a limb, spent a little more than I had intended, and got the new Panasonic Lumix ZS50, which I preordered. I seldom buy new models of anything when they first come out, so for me this was a bit of a gamble. However, I have been pleasantly surprised so far with this little camera. It has an amazing feature set for something that really does fit in my pocket, has a good viewfinder and plenty of zoom. I have not given it a true test yet, taking thousands of pics under a wide range of lighting and distance conditions, so I will have to report back later.

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Panasonic Lumix ZS50