PANASONIC FZ18 SAMPLE PHOTOS Photo Gallery by Bill McClung at pbase.com

PANASONIC FZ18 SAMPLE PHOTOS

This is a gallery of images taken with the recently released Panasonic FZ18 digital camera, one of the new breed of non-SLR "superzoom" cameras. I purchased the camera on September 6, 2007. The Leica lens on the FZ18 is 18X (35mm equivalent of 28mm to 504mm). By reducing the camera setting from 8 megapixels to 5 megapixels, that zoom range is optically extended to 644mm. By reducing the setting to 3 megapixels, the zoom range is optically extended all the way out to 804mm!

Early test reports and information provided by FZ18 users indicate that the FZ18 is an exceptional piece of hardware. Lens distortion at both ends of the zoom is almost non-existent...no small feat for a small lens of this range. Color accuracy is spot on. Panasonic has greatly improved the image stabilization system and the Venus III chip. Users are reporting hand held shots at previously unheard of slow shutter speeds.

For anyone interested in learning more about this camera, please visit www.dpreview.com and go to the Panasonic Forum (under "Discussion Forums").

A SPOOKY TREE ON MOUNT MITCHELL	GRANDDAUGHTER KATIE AND GRANDSON COLBY	TRAILING EDGE OF A STORM FRONT - ISO 100	ANTIQUE "ALLSTATE" SCOOTER
AUSTIN MORRIS MINI STATION WAGON	KATIE, WITH HER NEW LITTLE BROTHER	KATIE, WITH HER NEW LITTLE BROTHER	COLBY DANIEL BUTLER
FARRIS WHEEL HUB	FARRIS WHEEL	ICE CREAM STAND	BETTY BOOP
FAIRGROUNDS	PAINTED WALL	CHICKEN CROSSING	TRACTOR PULL
GRANDFATHER TRACTOR	DALE EARNHARTD, JR. CAR	PULLING THE SLED	PYTHON
THE OLD HENDERSONVILLE, NC DRUG STORE	ZOOMING IN ON THE OLD DRUG STORE BUILDING	HENDERSONVILLE, NC TOBACCO STORE	MAST GENERAL STORE
OUR HOUSE	DOVE	ORIGINAL FILE - NO POST PROCESSING	ORIGINAL FILE - NO POST PROCESSING
ORIGINAL FILE - NO POST PROCESSING	ORIGINAL FILE - NO POST PROCESSING	ORIGINAL FILE - NO POST PROCESSING	ORIGINAL FILE - NO POST PROCESSING
ORIGINAL FILE - NO POST PROCESSING (ISO200)	ORIGINAL FILE - NO POST PROCESSING (ISO100)	ORIGINAL FILE - NO POST PROCESSING (ISO100)	ORIGINAL FILE - NO POST PROCESSING (ISO100)
ORIGINAL FILE - NO POST PROCESSING (ISO200)	ORIGINAL FILE - NO POST PROCESSING (ISO400)	ORIGINAL FILE - NO POST PROCESSING (ISO100)	ORIGINAL FILE - NO POST PROCESSING (ISO100)
ORIGINAL FILE - NO POST PROCESSING (ISO100)	ORIGINAL FILE - NO POST PROCESSING (ISO100)	ORIGINAL FILE - NO POST PROCESSING (ISO200)	ORIGINAL FILE - NO POST PROCESSING (ISO100)
ANTIQUE SHOP - (PP in PhotoShop Elements 5.0)	MEMORIAL - PP in PhotoShop Elements 5.0)	MEMORIAL GROUNDS - (PP in PhotoShop Elements 5.0)	FIRE DEPARTMENT MASCOT MEMORIAL - (PP in PhotoShop Elements 5.0)
CAT - (PP in PhotoShop Elements 5.0)	TRUCK (ORIGINAL FILE - NO POST-PROCESSING)	RAILCAR FACILITY LOADING AREA (PP in PhotoShop Elements 5.0)	OLD SILO (WHITE BALANCE TEST - AUTOMATIC WB)
OLD SILO (WHITE BALANCE TEST - SUNNY WB)	OLD SILO (WHITE BALANCE TEST - CLOUDY WB)	OLD SILO (WHITE BALANCE TEST - SHADY WB)	SUNSET FROM OUR DECK
ANOTHER SUNSET IMAGE FROM OUR DECK	GIRL.1 (ISO 400 - PP in PhotoShop Elements 5.0 and Noise Ninja)	FLOWER (ORIGINAL FILE - ISO 200 - NO PP)	FLOWER (PP in Photoshop 5.0 and Noise Ninja)
PAST PRIME (PP in PhotoShop Elements 5.0 and Noise Ninja)	PILLIATED WOODPECKER (PP IN PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS 5.0 AND NOISE NINJA)	POLITICALLY CORRECT? ........ NOT!	FLOWERS (ISO 200)
BEE GUARD .......NOT!	PINEY MOUNTAIN BAND MEMBER (ISO 800)	PINEY MOUNTAIN BAND (ISO 800)	HIGH ISO -SLOW SHUTTER (ISO 800)
LOW ISO -SLOW SHUTTER (ISO 100)	MOON (8 megapixels)	MOON (8 megapixels)	MOON (5 megapixels)
MOON (3 megapixels)	MOONGLOW (ISO 800)	FZ18 WITH RAYNOX 250 MICRO LENS ATTACHED	RAYNOX 250 IMAGE
RAYNOX TEST.1	RAYNOX TEST #2	RAYNOX TEST #3	RAYNOX TEST #4
RAYNOX TEST #5	YOUTH THEATER ENTRANCE	REHEARSAL ROOM ENTRANCE	FEISTY FUR BALL!
PRETTY WEED	BIG HOUSES_8 MEGAPIXELS_504mm	BIG HOUSES_3 MEGAPIXELS_803mm	REENACTMENT(1)_ISO 400_SEPIA
REENACTMENT(2)_ISO 400_SEPIA	REENACTMENT(3)_ISO 400_SEPIA	REENACTMENT(4)_ISO 400_SEPIA	REENACTMENT(5)_ISO 400_SEPIA
REENACTMENT(6)_ISO 400_SEPIA	REENACTMENT(7)_ISO 400_SEPIA	REENACTMENT(8)_ISO 400_SEPIA	REENACTMENT(9)_ISO 400_B&W
REENACTMENT(10)_ISO 400	REENACTMENT(11)_ISO 400_B&W	REENACTMENT(12)_ISO 400_SEPIA	REENACTMENT(13)_ISO 400_SEPIA
REENACTMENT(14)_ISO 400	REENACTMENT(15)_ISO 400_SEPIA	RUFFLED FEATHERS	MORNING STROLL
TURKEY - HAND HELD - NOTE THE EXTREMELY SLOW SHUTTER SPEED	FALL COLOR	FAST MOVING WATER? ...... NOPE! ...... SEE NEXT IMAGE	IT'S ACTUALLY A DEW-COVERED SPIDER WEB!
WEB LABYRINTH - DEW ON SPIDER WEB	GOLDEN SKIES	MOUNTAIN EVENING	OIS STABILITY TEST - 1/20 SEC. @ 35mm FOCAL LENGTH EQUIVALENT OF 504mm
CARNIVAL GLASS BOWL - USING HOMEMADE LIGHT BOX	IMPRINT OF A DYING SEASON	PRODUCT TESTING - ISO 800	FADING GLORY
1849 METHODIST HYMNAL - (BOOK MEASURES 3 1/8" x 4 7/8")	ROOSTER ROOM (a.k.a., Breakfast Room)	FORD/SHELBY COBRA GT -ISO 200 - F2.8 @ 1/15 SECOND	FORD/SHELBY COBRA GT -ISO 400 - F2.8 @ 1/30 SECOND
MOTH - (AILANTHUS WEBWORM, ATTEVA PUNCTELLA)	LEAD GUITAR PLAYER - ISO 1600	STRINGS - ISO 800 - HAND HELD @ 1/25 SECOND @ 803mm	LEAD GUITAR/SINGER - ISO 1600
PATRIOTIC REFLECTION	BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY	FALL COLORS	VIEW FROM MOUNT MITCHELL
VIEW FROM MOUNT MITCHELL	VIEW FROM MOUNT MITCHELL	FALLEN BEAUTY	UNCA ACTIVIST LEAFLET - ISO 200 - HAND HELD AT 1/25 SECOND
LOST CAT - ISO 400 - HAND HELD AT 1/20 SECOND	RELAXING AFTER A HIKE	WHITE SQUIRREL - ISO 400	WHITE DRAKE
WHITE DRAKE (CONVERTED TO B&W)	THANKSGIVING DISPLAY - ISO 400 - HAND HELD @ 1/6 SECOND	CLOUDS OVER LAKE LURE	FIERY GLOW - 11 MINUTES BEFORE SUNSET
SURVIVOR ..... DOWN, BUT NOT OUT	SMALL BOY	ORIGINAL, UNMODIFIED FILE (FOR MUSTAFA)	ORANGE BERRIES
A CALCULATING PUMPKIN ..... NOW, THAT'S USING YOUR GOURD!	LATE FALL FLOWERS	NEON COCA-COLA CLOCK - ISO 400	DOOR DECORATION - ISO 800
HIGH FLYER IN A "CAROLINA BLUE" SKY	WHITE SQUIRREL - ISO 400 - HAND HELD AT 504mm	FARM ROAD	GOING HEAD-TO-HEAD
FALL MORNING - VIEW FROM OUR DECK	SUNSET'S END - VIEW FROM OUR DECK	FLOWERS AT THE VAN WINGERDEN OPEN HOUSE (1)	ORIGINAL FULL-SIZE FILE OF THE PREVIOUS IMAGE - OPEN HOUSE 042.JPG
FLOWERS AT THE VAN WINGERDEN OPEN HOUSE (4)	ORIGINAL FULL-SIZE FILE FROM THE PREVIOUS IMAGE - OPEN HOUSE 058.JPG	FLOWERS AT THE VAN WINGERDEN OPEN HOUSE (5)	ORIGINAL FULL-SIZE FILE FROM THE PREVIOUS IMAGE - OPEN HOUSE 055.JPG
FLOWERS AT THE VAN WINGERDEN OPEN HOUSE (2)	FLOWERS AT THE VAN WINGERDEN OPEN HOUSE (3)	FLOWERS AT THE VAN WINGERDEN OPEN HOUSE (6)	FLOWERS AT THE VAN WINGERDEN OPEN HOUSE (7)
POINSETTIAS AT THE VAN WINGERDEN OPEN HOUSE (8)	POINSETTIAS AT THE VAN WINGERDEN OPEN HOUSE (9)	FLOWERS AT THE VAN WINGERDEN OPEN HOUSE (10)	POINSETTIAS AT THE VAN WINGERDEN OPEN HOUSE (11)
FLOWERS AT THE VAN WINGERDEN OPEN HOUSE (12)	FLOWERS AT THE VAN WINGERDEN OPEN HOUSE (13)	POINSETTIA AT THE VAN WINGERDEN OPEN HOUSE (14)	FLOWERS AT THE VAN WINGERDEN OPEN HOUSE (15)
MULTI-COLORED POINSETTIAS AT THE VAN WINGERDEN OPEN HOUSE (16)	FLOWERS AT THE VAN WINGERDEN OPEN HOUSE (17)	FLOWERS AT THE VAN WINGERDEN OPEN HOUSE (18)	POINSETTIAS AT THE VAN WINGERDEN OPEN HOUSE (19)
POINSETTIA ARRANGEMENTS AT THE VAN WINGERDEN OPEN HOUSE (20)	POINSETTIAS AT THE VAN WINGERDEN OPEN HOUSE (21)	DECORATIVE PEPPERS AT THE VAN WINGERDEN OPEN HOUSE (22)	POINSETTIA AT THE VAN WINGERDEN OPEN HOUSE (23)
SUNSET OVER MILLS RIVER	SUNSET OVER MILLS RIVER	SUNSET OVER MILLS RIVER	MUTANT SQUIRREL?
FIERY SUNSET	FALL MORNING, AFTER A RAINY NIGHT	ANOTHER FALL MORNING IMAGE FROM THE DECK	GOLDEN DOG
NOSE-LICKIN' GOOD!	LAST GASP OF SUMMER	LEAVES ON A BENCH - SEPIA	LEAVES ON A BENCH - COLOR
LEAVES ON A POND - ISO 400	UNCA MASCOT	ON WATCH	CRAFTS SHOW - ISO 400 - HAND HELD @ 1/15 SECOND
CRAFTS SHOW - ISO 400 - HAND HELD @ 1/20 SECOND	CRAFTS SHOW - ISO 400 - HAND HELD @ 1/15 SECOND	HAND-MADE DOLL - ISO 400	HAND-MADE DOLL - ISO 400
BRISTOL SPEEDWAY CHRISTMAS LIGHTS - ISO 1600 - HAND-HELD @ 1/25 SECOND	NASCAR MERCHANDISE SALES TRAILER - ISO 400	ROASTING MARSHMALLOWS IN THE NASCAR TRACK INFIELD - ISO 400	TRAIN STATION @ POINT-OF-ROCKS, MARYLAND
SUNSET ON THE EDGE OF A WEATHER FRONT - ISO 200	WHITE SQUIRREL - AFTER A PARTY?	A STRANGE VISITOR - AN ASSASSIN BUG (a.k.a. WHEEL BUG)	SUNSET WITH UPPER AIR WIND PATTERNS
LIGHTNING-SHAPED SUNSET	JAZZ CONCERT - ISO 1600	JAZZ CONCERT - ISO 800 - 642mm - HAND-HELD @ 1/80 SECOND	JAZZ CONCERT - ISO 800 - 642mm - HAND-HELD @ 1/80 SECOND
JAZZ CONCERT - ISO 1600 - 504mm -HAND-HELD @ 1/30 SECOND	JAZZ CONCERT - ISO 800	JAZZ CONCERT - ISO 800	ONCOMING TRAIN
GRANDDAUGHTER	GRANDDAUGHTER - MODEL POSE	GRANDDAUGHTER WITH SANTA	GRANDDAUGHTER WITH SANTA
ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL SUNSET	MENORAH IN LIGHTS - ISO 1600	BLUE BAND PHENOMENA	BLUE BANDED IMAGE - AFTER PP
BLACK & WHITE MOUNTAIN SUNSET	CRAFTS SHOW - ISO 200 - HAND HELD @ 1/15 SECOND	CRAFTS SHOW - ISO 400	DOLL - CRAFTS SHOW - ISO 400
CRAFTS SHOW - ISO 400 - 404mm - HAND HELD @ 1/60 SECOND	CRAFTS SHOW - ISO 400 - HAND HELD @ 1/20 SECOND	CRAFTS SHOW - ISO 400 - 231mm - HAND HELD @ 1/50 SECOND	CRAFTS SHOW - ISO 400 - 231mm - HAND HELD @ 1/40 SECOND
BLUE BAND	POSTED FOR "AQUATONE", PER REQUEST	POSTED FOR "AQUATONE", PER REQUEST	SUNSET(1)
SUNSET(2)	SUNSET(3)	MOON OVER A PINK CLOUD - HAND HELD @ 1/25 SECOND	CLOUDS OVER MOUNTAINS
LIVING ROOM - DECORATED FOR CHRISTMAS	U.S. CAPITOL, WASHINGTON, DC - IMAGE BY JEFF BUTLER	U.S. CAPITOL, WASHINGTON, DC - IMAGE BY JEFF BUTLER	INFORMAL PORTRAIT OF MY GRANDDAUGHTER - HAND HELD @ 1/10 SECOND!
FROZEN FOG - HAND HELD @ 1/15 SECOND	FROZEN FOG	FUTURE NASCAR DRIVER? - ISO 400	ANOTHER FUTURE NASCAR DRIVER? - ISO 400
HAPPY DRIVER - ISO 400	GINGERBREAD STORE - ISO 200	THIS LATERAL MOVEMENT IMAGE REQUESTED BY FRED ON THE PANASONIC FORUM	GINGERBREAD HOUSE - FRONT VIEW
GINGERBREAD HOUSE - REAR VIEW	GRANDAUGHTER - ISO 200 WITH DIFFUSED FLASH	GRANDAUGHTER - ISO 200 WITH DIFFUSED FLASH	FLASH DIFFUSER - PASTRY CUP
FLASH DIFFUSER - PASTRY CUP - A SECOND VIEW	FLASH DIFFUSER - PASTRY CUP - A THIRD VIEW	POSTED TO SHOW THE TYPE OF PASTRY CANS CONTAINING THE PLASTIC ICING CUP, USED FOR THE FLASH DIFFUSER	EVENING GLOW ON THE BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY
OBSERVATION POINT	AN FZ18 PRODUCT-TYPE SHOT	AN FZ18 PRODUCT-TYPE SHOT	GATLINBURG PLAZA AT CHRISTMAS
GASLAMP IN GATLINBURG PLAZA	LUNAR ECLIPSE - 20 FEBRUARY 2008	WATCHING (?) THE LUNAR ECLIPSE	THE BIG APPLE
AFRICAN VIOLET - HAND-HELD AT 1/25 SECOND	MOUNTAIN SUNSET	MOUNTAIN SUNSET	MIXED METAPHOR
MORE MIXED METAPHOR	SIGNS OF SPRING	DVD COVER	A TIRED GRANDDAUGHTER
WHITE SQUIRREL - ISO 100	WHITE SQUIRREL ON DECK RAIL - ISO 100	PRETTY TRIO	CLOWNING AROUND - ISO 200
FUTURE FENCING STAR	FUTURE FENCING STAR	DOLL STORE - ISO 200 - NO POST-PROCESSING NOISE REDUCTION	BOOTH AT THE 2008 HENDERSON COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA APPLE FESTIVAL
APPLE FESTIVAL5s.jpg	APPLE FESTIVAL6s.jpg	APPLE FESTIVAL8s.jpg	COLORFUL GOAT
AN "OUT-OF-GAS" HUMMINGBIRD!

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joseantonio		04-Dec-2012 05:56
Wonderful gallery.V

Nigel Coulson		17-Jul-2008 20:03
Hi Bill I've just bought a FZ18 and looking forward to taking photos with it. However I've noticed that when I turn the camera on and the lens finds its position and then gently tilt the camera backwards and forwards (not shaking it) you can hear and feel slight movement of the lens. But when I zoom, the rattle goes and the lens feels firmer in place. I know that inside the camera the stabilser can move but I was wondering if it is normal for the lens to move (albeit slightly). I hope I have explained this clearly enough and would be grateful for your advices.

Ken		27-Jun-2008 17:28
Bill; amazing photos! I have an FZ18 and have been pleased with my photo, but could learn so much more. I'm curious about the moon shots, can you give me any pointers when taking pictures of the full moon.

cits_4_pets		27-Jun-2008 03:48
About use of filters, you mentioned B+W filter. I had a bad experience using a Hoya 1A non-multicoated filter. Almost all my photos had a milky cast with back AND side lighting. I thought there was something wrong with the camera so next day I saw that it was a glare, removed the filter and no glare, nice color. So that day got a UV Haze B+W at over 50 bucks with tax...now photos more consistent. Love your sample gallery. I must agree image stabilization is great. I have taken shots from atop my horse of zoomed in wildlife and wildflowers as well as wide angle landscape shots. They are inhttp://pbase.com/cits_4_pets. I am learning PS Elements 6 but do not have Noise Ninja...I presume that it works as a plug in with PS-E6?

Bill McClung		20-May-2008 03:36
Thanks for the good words. The 8 megapixel file size will give you the best quality and leeway for cropping outside the camera. The FZ18's filter size is 46mm. I keep a B+W skylight filter on my camera all the time and the lens retracts and extends without any problems. I sometimes take the skylight filter off and replace it with a polarizer. The polarizer (a Nikon Brand) also retracts and extends without any problems. When the polarizer is mounted, you can rotate it with your fingers, even with the lens hood on the camera. Be aware that some FZ18 owners report retracting problems with certain brands of polarizers, as some are thicker than others. My advice would be for you to visit a local camera shop and try a 46mm polarizer on the camera for fit.

FZ10 Users Group		19-May-2008 05:10
Beautiful gallery! And informative. I like the fact that you answer questions for all to see so we can learn about this camera. I always shot at 8mega pixels thinking I was getting the best quality picture since the file size was larger-am I wrong? How does the circular polarizing filter work with the lens hood on? Seems like the hood would have to come off. Am I correct? Someone mentioned getting a 52 or 55 filter...It would get hit by the lens when the camera is turned on unless an extention tube is used. Many off brands extension tubes are sold for this camera...filters would then be 52 or 56 depending on which one...the threads on the extention tubes have me concerned that they will fit without a ring adapter...any comments? (Not sure if the folks at Panny would appreaciate non Panny accessory discusion!) Your gallery has my vote!

Angie		07-Apr-2008 22:04
Very interesting and impressive picture gallery. I just ordered a FZ18. Most online vendors are out of stock, or have this model on backorder. I have an older Kodak DX6490, and it has worked great, but I'm wanting a new camera with image stablization, and I've read many good reviews on the Lumix models by Panasonic. Thank you for sharing your images, and experience.

Guest		17-Feb-2008 22:49
Very impressive galleries with this camera. I'm a Canon 40D user but after looking at your photos and getting some recommendations from online friends, I've just place an order for the FZ18. I think I would enjoy this camera for the times I don't want to carry the Canon and my arsenal of lenses!

Gordon McIntosh		02-Feb-2008 00:35
Sorry guys I think I just figured out my problem. Seems the camera needs to be turned on, with the lens extended, then I think the 46mm will screw into that part. Of course the store girl didn't even know that! She was looking for a 56mm that was out of stock - fortunately!

Gordon McIntosh		01-Feb-2008 23:42
I just got an FZ18 here in Canada & am wondering about a UV filter. While the instructions & this site talk about a 46mm filter, that, as well as a 52mm are way too small. It looks from my measurements that a 55 or 56mm is what is needed. I am really wound up to get started after seeing these great photos on your site, but am a bit reluctant to go out with an "unprotected" lens. Your comments / suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Bill McClung		30-Dec-2007 18:08
SUSAN: NOTE: I tried to respond to your e-mail address and it did not go through. Hope you see this. Thanks for the good words about my photos. The weather has been great here (except for a lack of rain), until the past couple of days. We are now having much needed heavy rain. I spent lots of time working with the US Navy in the UK (mostly in London and up at RAF Molesworth (near Cambridge), and am familiar with your weather patterns. My favorite time to be there was always in May and early June. I'm a bit confused by your e-mail in my pbase gallery. I have been posting photos with the Panasonic FZ18. I do not own a Fuji s8000fd or know anything about it at all. Did you mean that I have convinced you to buy the FZ18, rather than the Fuji? I also am not technologically smart enough to answer your question about remote computer control. I suggest that you post your question on the dpreview Panasonic Forum. There are a lot of "techies" on that board that could probably answer your question.

David		28-Dec-2007 22:47
Hello Bill great pictures.You have helped us make up our minds about the s8000fd,more than magazine review would have.Looks like you have good bright light over there we have not had many good days here this year.Can you tell me if the camera can be controlled remotely by a computer.

Ben		13-Dec-2007 18:43
Bill, I'm a relative novice. I keep reading reviews that say FZ18 has too much noise at ISO 400 and up, but I don't see it in your pics. I want to use the camera to take scenery on vacations, but mainly to take pics of my grandkids, which I blow up to 8x10 or look at on my computer monitor. Will noise be better at higher ISO's if I reduce the resolution to 5 megapixels? What else can I do?

Albert		29-Nov-2007 10:22
Hi Bill, great pictures made with a great camera. I don't understand that many people still have their doubts : noise on high iso, speedlimits, only 28mm, etc..... If I put the photo's out my 20D besides these I made with the FZ18 difference ar often slight : it says perhaps a lot about me :-) but tells you a lot more about this little camera ! Simply accept that these small camera's have certain limits but in the hands of a good photographer results can be stunning. Keep up the good work !

Gaurav		29-Nov-2007 09:28
Bill, I'm comparing Sony H7, Canon S5 and Panasonic FZ18, before buying one for myself. The people who go after brand name suggests Canon but I liked the picture quality and overall results by FZ18. What's your opinion of these three cameras?

Bill McClung		29-Nov-2007 05:13
Peter: The only two filters I have used on my FZ18 so far is the Skylight 1A filter and a circular polarizer. I have some others (neutral density, cross screen, etc.), but have not found it necessary to use them yet. I leave the 1A on all the time (except when mounting the polarizer) for lens protection. It is a 46mm B+W brand, available from B&H Photo and most other camera websites. Their filters are a bit more expensive, but are premium quality and multi-coated to reduce glare and increase contrast. The polarizer I use is a 46mm unit, made by Nikon. They were made for an older Nikon digital camera and are now discontinued, but you might get lucky and find one. Any quality polarizer will do the job and, from what folks are saying on the www.dpreview.com Panasonic Forum, linear and circular polarizers work equally well. Do you do any post-processing? If not, you might want to kick up the camera's internal sharpness a bit to see if that helps. Good shooting!

Peter		28-Nov-2007 23:10
Sorry forgot my email

Guest		28-Nov-2007 23:09
Bill, great pictures, incredible that iso 400 and higher appears to be really usuable. I have some issues with the sharpness of my foto's and I suspect the panny protection filter. What filters, other than occasional polarizer, do you use?

Bill McClung		08-Nov-2007 00:06
Peter: All images in this gallery are best quality jpeg. So far, I have not used RAW at all. Bill

Peter		07-Nov-2007 23:13
Bill are you using raw mode for all your pictures?

Bill McClung		03-Nov-2007 03:26
Martin: Thanks. I use "P" (program) most of the time, except when I need to critically control depth of field or need a fast shutter speed. Then I will use "A" (aperture priority) or "S" (shutter priority). The "sports" setting also ensures you get faster shutter speeds. I have used the "portrait" setting a bit and it also does a good job. There are so many configuration possibilities with the FZ18 (a GOOD thing!), that I haven't gotten to a great many of them yet. If you ask 10 different FZ18 owners what settings they use, you will likely get 10 different answers. It's a very subjective area, due to myriad personal image-related preconceived notions and likes and dislikes. My personal "default settings" are: Exposure set at -1/3. Stabilizer setting #2. Other camera settings are usually set at: Contrast: +1; Sharpness: 0; Saturation: +1; Noise Reduction: 0. I usually recommend starting with those settings and then experiment to see if you find something you like better.

Martin		03-Nov-2007 01:30
Nice pictures I converted from Canon to a FZ8 which was sold to a friend abroard for cost price while on holiday with him. The Panasonic was without doubt the best all round camera that I've ever taken on holiday. I am now looking at the FZ18 as a replacement, what settings ie contrast sharpness ect do you use? Regards, Martin.

Guest		24-Sep-2007 10:09
Hey Bill! Being a member of the european "Digital-Camera" www.digitalkamera.de Forum, I was pleased to post a link to your gallery concerning the oftly asked sample pictures of the FZ 18. If you dont like the link setting - please let me know - I am posting at dpreview.com under "Arnold1960" Greetings from Austria Arnold!

Guest		20-Sep-2007 03:44
Nice gallery. I looked at the Panasonic & then chose the Canon over it. I like the Canon very much for the fine pics it takes.

Guest		15-Sep-2007 18:51
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Guest		15-Sep-2007 18:27
zdjêcia s± ciekawe, jednak sam aparat nie powala nie jest to¿yleta, pe³no szumów i zka³oceñ !!!

Bill McClung		08-Sep-2007 14:10
Arnold: I'm leaving in a few minutes to take my granddaughter to the Western North Carolina State Fair. I'll take lots of photos there, including many at the higher ISO levels, and post them as soon as I have time.

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