The prices of most digital cameras trend downwards over time, and the same price drop should occur in the case of the Panasonic FZ100 advanced, long-zoom digital bridge (SLR-like) camera.
I’m not planning for any scheduled updates, but do check back here from time to time for the best and latest prices and availability information on the Lumix DMC-FZ100 and accessories.
The FZ100 is only sold in one color, black.
Click on the links to access the latest in-stock and availability information.
Sunday, December 05, 2010
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 14.1 MP Digital Camera with 24x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 3.0-Inch LCD (Black): $375.00 ($24.95 price drop since the last update).
Typical accessories and additional lenses for the Lumix FZ100
Panasonic DMW-BMB9 Battery (referred to as DMW-BMB9PP in the operating manual): $59.99 ($59.95 at B&H). It’s a good idea to get a second, backup battery for your DMC-FZ100. This way, you can be sure your camera continues to have a power source during extended shooting sessions.
For storage, the FZ100 uses SD, SDHC or the latest SDXC cards.
Refer to Rob Galbraith’s SD / SDHC card write speed tests (done on a Nikon D90) to get an idea on the relative write and read speeds of different brands of cards. At the time of writing (Oct 29, 2009), the SanDisk Extreme III SDHC cards occupy the top two spots.
To ensure smooth recording of video and high resolution images, go for Class 6 or faster cards.
While waiting for your FZ100 to arrive, download and read the Panasonic FZ100 Manual to familiarize yourself with the camera’s features and capabilities. Some general pointers in Photography Tips might be of additional help.
Good luck shopping for your Panasonic FZ100!
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Panasonic FZ100 — Main page
Price History Archive / Trend
Friday, October 29, 2010
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 14.1 MP Digital Camera with 24x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 3.0-Inch LCD (Black): $399.95
Monday, September 27, 2010
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 14.1 MP Digital Camera with 24x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 3.0-Inch LCD (Black): $419.12
Friday, August 13, 2010
According to the FZ100 press release, the Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ100 will be available in black in late August. At the time of writing, Amazon is accepting pre-orders for the camera.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 14.1 MP Digital Camera with 24x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 3.0-Inch LCD (Black): $499.00