dont forget to read the manual!!!

thanks, still learning all the modes and buttons .....

I have Panasonic FZ-35 (predecessor of FZ-100) and I am more than happy with the Leica lens. FZ35 was better than the competition (Canon SX20, Nikon P100 etc).I bought it from US and it had no Indian/international warranty.It's been 1 year and I am happy with my buy.
However, last week my friend bought Sony HX100V from Sony World, Hyderabad for 22K with 3 years of Warranty(and a Class 4 4Gb MMC). On paper Sony HX100V is most feature rich and potent camera for the price in the market. I can't comment on the picture quality but one week of hands on gives good feeling. Plus 3 years of Indian warranty is a good factor (if you are looking for a long run.

congrats buddy. So how is the camera.

Guys can u help me on buying new digital slr, i have zeroed canon 550D and nikon D5100
so which is the best dslr ? i am just a novice..

got my DSC HX-100V......

but the guy says that there is 2 years importer warranty in India as well as US warranty

and he confirmed it when i asked for the warranty specifically..and the samsung champ if for price above 30k

Will suggest to buy this one instead if interested in Cannon:
Canon 550D with 18-55mm IS Lens Kit + Manufacturer WRTy | eBay

Indian warranty and product, you never know when you need the support (and in this case your product will go back to US for any kind of repair etc).
and you can use a Ebay Coupon code to this below 30k(you will get Samsung Champ Mobile Phone for free as per current offer).
independence Day

hey guys... getting a new canon dslr 550D for 30,990/- and the seller sent this when i asked him what all he is giving..also since its above 30k ,am getting a samsung champ free

here is his mail for my query

Dear Sir, Hi The Kit Comes with.
INSIDE THE BOX.
1,CANON EOS T2i Body with official USA warranty and Two Years Importer Warranty In India.
2, 18-55 f3.5-5.6 IS lens.
3, Battery charger and Rechargeable Battery.
4, Power cable,A/V and USB cables.
5, Software CD ROM.
6, Neck Strap.
7, User's Manual In English.
Warranty Card.

OUT SIDE THE BOX.
1, 4-GB Class 4-High Speed Memory Card.
2, GENUINE EOS Carrying Case.
3, VAT PAID BILL WITH WARRANTY MENTIONED ON THE BILL.
4, GOOD WISHES.

so is this a good deal ???

i don't think anybody is using it in xbhp, but my wife has purchased it one month back in USA, she will come here on 7th, then only i can lay my hands on it.

regarding your second question, we two are in similar boats my dear...i also wanted to pursue photography as a hobby, since my college days, but till now i only had a point and shoot camera, so not much scope there. that is why i have purchased this sony camera, so i can try some manual functions and try new things. i did not went for an SLR, because apart from me my wife will also use it, since my point and shoot camera is not working properly. so i went for this one.

if you want to use seperate lens and filters in future, then u buy panasonic otherwise sony. and also check the availability of panasonic compatible lens/filters in india.

don't worry too much, there are always auto mode in both these cameras, just in case you find manual modes too difficult.

Thank you princy bro anyone in xbhp using it please tell is it ok for some one new from what i read it has more manual functions so will it be a good option to start learning i'm new to photography

^^ you can also consider SONY CYBERSHOT DSC-HX100V, similar camera with similar facilities and lower price. i guess panasonic is available at 499$ and sony is at 449$, however i purchased from USA on independence day so i got it at 399$ and with tax etc, total at 427$.

also consider that if using in india, panasonic service and support may not be upto mark, whereas sony is an estabilished brand in india.

the differences between the two are- better features are provided in sony, so in stock configuration sony is better, i guess. but panasonic has options to fit additional lens/filter/flash etc....so it is slightly expandable.

choice is yours.

Has any one in xbhp used a Panasonic lumix DMC FZ-100 please give suggestion to buy it or not i'm new to photography is it a right pick

I have two digital cameras from US of A:
1. Fuji S5100
2. Canon A610
both bought new in 2005 and


Both work without any issues just that they are worn out physically.

BTW, I also have a Pentax S50 bought in 'used condition' in 2010 from ebay but might have been made around 2005.

This one takes good pics but has a faulty flash and a black spot on the screen thats due to a fall. But the pics come out well.


The thing is, if you buy a branded camera and use it properly, other than regular wear, a camera can last at least 3 to 5 years.


Please put down your requirements.

Almost all the mirrorless cameras available today are good. There is nothing like 'the best'. Depending on your requirements you choose the one which comes close.

For me, The panasonic G1 is the best bet. Available for around $500 including a kit lens. It has, a built-in flash, a high-resolution EVF which comes handy for using on the manual focus lens. Only lacking thing is the IS/OS which I can live with. The oly has EP1 has in-built IS but no flash or VF. The Pany GF-1 has built-in flash but no VF. The sony NEX or the Samsung has APS-c sensor but did not read good reviews about them and heard about some issues with 'certain' manual focus lenses.

So it all depends on what you are looking for in a camera???

has anyone bought a 'mirrorless digital camera' ? is it sony or olympus who launched it first ? I love olympus' innovation but sony DCs are very good, b/w these two which would be the best ? (mirrorless..)?