Question 1

Can you take close up macro shots with this camera?

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If you're looking for the best macro possible...you need to set camera to manual focusing...since it will give you the better focus than autofocus option, especially if you're using close-up magnifying lenses...+1...+2...+3...or + 10...I have used these lenses, and it will give you a microscopic picture of anything at 16 megapixels...the magnifying lenses also works and with telephoto lenses...as I have said earlier, you just have to use MANUAL FOCUS on camera itself...I have combined +2...magnifying lenses with 2.2 Telephoto lens kit as well, and it gave me 50 times magnification with my old camera DMC-FZ 30...I currently own DMC-FZ 70 and the old camera had a huge advantage over new one because it was ISO-80 capable...ISO does not represent only sensitivity to light value, it also represents the size of the PIXEL...ISO-50 would give you the best possible picture....in old 35mm cameras, ISO determines the media grain size, that FILM / NEGATIVE is made from, and as the value gets bigger, the quality of the picture itself is degrading, while digital camera becomes more sensitive to light... I have captured the picture of the moon with camera mounted on a tripod...as it was sitting in my backyard...you have to understand when you're using any combination of lenses that will magnify your " OPTICAL ZOOM "...you don't lose anything of the quality of the picture itself, compared to digital magnification...of course, as long as the picture itself does not get distortion of a picture...when it comes to macro pictures, it's pretty much the same thing, you have to use magnifying close-up lens kit, if you really want to capture crystal clear superb MACRO...

Question 2

Is this camera good in low light situations?

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I have had the FZ70 for about 3 months but I have had great results from taking available low light shots (dimmed incandescent ambient light, indoors on very cloudy days, shadows, evening, darkened rooms at night, etc., no flash) in the iA and iA+ (automatic exposure) modes. I checked after and according to the file properties for those pictures the camera used ISO speeds in the 400-800 range. The pictures are very well exposed and lighting is even, and noise is not an issue. When necessary in iA or iA+ modes, in some low light situations the camera will take multiple exposures automaticallly (HDR) and combine them internally produce a great shot with balanced exposure levels. In the iA+ mode there is a wheel on the back of the camera that allows you to adjust the lightness of the exposure. Plus as you get acquainted with the many capabilities and menus on this camera you can set the shutter, aperture, ISO limits, etc. For those few people who have negative comments about this camera in low light situations, I'm not sure they are using the camera properly. There are MANY ways to adjust the settings for brightness even in the iA and iA+ and other modes.

Question 3

does it come with lens cover

Accepted Answer

Yes, the lens cover and all other included accessories can be found in the below link.  http://service.us.panasonic.com/OPERMANPDF/DMCFZ70.PDF#page=9

Question 4

My digital camera has a delay between pushing the shutter button and the photo actually being snapped. What is the response time of this camera?

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Hello Cheshier.. Your question and the answer applies to almost all point and shoot digital cameras. The time elapse between pressing the button and the actual 'click' of the picture is a factor of the time it takes you camera to focus the subject and then the actual picture taking.. In other words it takes time for your camera to auto focus then take the picture. The way you and make it almost instantaneous is to point your camera at the subject, press halfway down on the button. Now your camera is doing it's auto focus. and then wait until you see the picture you want and then press the shutter button the rest of the way. Even the digital SLR camera have to be focused manually before the picture is actually snapped. Hope this helps.

ASIN	B00DY2Y28M
Age Range Description	Adult
Aperture modes	F2.8-F5.6
Are Batteries Included?	Yes
Aspect Ratio	16:9
Auto Focus Technology	Contrast Detection
Autofocus	Yes
Autofocus Points	11
Battery Average Life Unit of Measure	400 Photos
Battery Cell Type	Lithium Ion
Battery Types	Lithium Ion
Battery Weight	1 Grams
Brand Name	Panasonic
Camera Flash Type	no flash
Camera Lens	The Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ70 features a 60x optical zoom lens with a focal length range of 28-1680mm, offering versatile shooting capabilities. The lens is equipped with image stabilization technology to minimize camera shake, and its wide aperture range of f/2.8-5.9 ensures good low light performance.
Colour	black
Compatible Devices	LUMIX devices
Compatible Mountings	Micro Four Thirds
Continuous Shooting Speed	9
Country of Origin	China
Crop Mode	16:9
Customer Reviews	4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (920)
Digital Zoom	2
Digital-Still	Yes
Display Fixture Type	Fixed
Effective Still Resolution	8
Exposure Control	Automatic
External-Memory Size	8 GB
File Format	RAW
Flash Memory Installed Size	200
Flash Modes Description	Automatic
Focus Features	Autofocus
Focus Mode	Automatic AF (AF-A)
Focus Type	Auto Focus
Form Factor	Bridge
Frame Rate	60 FPS
Global Trade Identification Number	00885170150737
Hardware Interface	AV Port
Has Color Screen	Yes
Image Capture Type	Stills & Video
Image Stabilization Type	Yes
Item Weight Unit of Measure	608 g
JPEG Quality Level	Fine
Lens Construction	Multiple elements
Lens Type	Zoom
Manufacturer	Panasonic
Manufacturer Part Number	DMC-FZ70K
Maximum Aperture	2.8 f
Maximum Display Resolution	8 MP
Maximum Focal Length	1200 Millimeters
Maximum Image Size	5.13 Inches
Maximum Shutter Speed	1/2000 Seconds
Minimum Focal Length	20 Millimeters
Minimum Shutter Speed	8 seconds
Model Name	DMC-FZ70K
Model Number	DMC-FZ70
Model Series	LUMIX
Movie Mode	Yes
Network Connectivity Technology	USB
Night vision	No
Optical Zoom	60 x
Photo Sensor Resolution	16.1 MP
Real Angle Of View	84.1 Degrees
Remote Included	No
Screen Size Unit of Measure	3 Inches
Self Timer	10 Seconds
Series Number	70
Shooting Modes	Automatic, Manual
Total Still Resolution	8 MP
Total USB 2.0 Ports	1
Total USB Ports	3
UPC	885170150737
Unit Count	1 Count
Video Capture Format	MP4
Video Capture Resolution	1080p
Viewfinder Type	Optical
Water Resistance Level	Not Water Resistant
Wireless Technology Type	802.11b, Wi-Fi
Zoom	Optical Zoom

Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ70 16.1 MP Digital Camera with 60x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 3-Inch LCD (Black)

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