First day out with a new camera.

[Dave Farnes]

Treated myself to a new toy, a Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ72. Has a monster zoom, equivalent to 20 - 1200 mm. Never used anything like it before, so it will take some time to figure out exactly what all the wheels, buttons, menus and sub-menus do. All good fun!

Early days, so far I am very pleased with it.

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2) Firle pond. It is mentioned in the Doomsday Book - this is an old pond!



3) Beachy Head lighthouse.



4) Well I had to try it out... Max. zoom, hand held. I was on top of Beachy Head, approx 2.5 miles (4 km) from the pier.


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[Rob MacKillop]

1200???? I'll wave out of my window - maybe you'll see me?!

Loverly shots, Dave. I particularly like the lighthouse and cliff edge one, with the little ant people out for a stroll. Beautiful. That zoom is crazy - you'll have fun with it.

 

[Dave Farnes]

Thank you Rob, much appreciated.

It is an amazing piece of kit, the image stabilization software seems to work very well. I am sure I will have great fun with it.

 

[Ivar Dahl-Larsen]

Congratulations on your new camera Dave, it sure looks promising.

 

[Dave Farnes]

Thank you Ivar

 

[John Holland]

Wow, that zoom capability is fantastic. Looks like all the features and capabilities will keep you busy for a while.

 

[Pete Askew]

Those long shots have come out very well, Dave, especially the one of Beachy Head. I like the last very much too.

 

[Dave Farnes]

Thank you guys. Yes, should keep me busy!