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Panasonic DMC-TZ5

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Old 01-06-08, 09:19
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Anyone own this camera? I am looking for something easy to carry, instead of lumping my Nikon D40 around on holiday, but something with a little 'Umph' to it too. I have read a few reviews & they appear to be all pro but I thought some members may own or used this type.
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Old 01-06-08, 10:04
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Hi Abigail, I do not have one of these but the reports seem excellent so I would go and try one in the shop before buying - but stick with the D40 as your main photographic tool.
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Old 01-06-08, 14:59
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Thanks Andy. Yes I will stick with the D40 but on nights & days out with friends I would not feel comfortable having to haul the D40 around where I could easily 'pocket' the TZ5........I think I will get dad to buy it for himself then help myself with it
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Here is a thorough review http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/panasonictz5/ I do agree with Andy to physically handle one first as a general principle.....'' I think I will get dad to buy it for himself then help myself with it '' Poor old Dads always get it from daughters!
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Old 01-06-08, 22:11
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I think I have read all the reviews & the camera sounds very good...............Now to do a bit of arm twisting. Daddyyyyyyyyyy!!!
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Old 02-06-08, 15:32
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Your dad has my sympathy. If I was your dad I might buy the camera but I would keep it for myself and if you were very very lucky you might be able to occasionally borrow one of the old ones!
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Old 15-08-08, 09:46
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Dad went one better to deter me & has bought the new FZ28...............I got to use his Nikon7900
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Old 15-08-08, 21:38
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Good 'ol dad, thats the style!
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Old 15-08-08, 22:20
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I thought you would like that Mike I'll have to get him up & running to see what it delivers then I will have it & he will get his 7900 back, he was happy with the 7900 he just needs more zoom
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Old 16-08-08, 16:30
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So, you think it will be that easy to separate a man from his new toy!
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