Best Bridge Camera | Panasonic FZ2500 

Thanks for an informative review.

Thanks for a good review. I understand your criticism. For my needs though, this camera is a catch, just bought it because of the video options, and I do hope a firmware update will address the 4K DCI 24p crop- and other issues. I'll be needing this when I learn more about filming.

Nice review, good job! Thinking to buy one of these soon.

I think you did a really good job in this review. You covered all the points that I was concerned about. I think that your criticisms are valid. I think the missing aperture ring is problematic for a lot of event shooters. This is really an outstanding camera for the price, but I think I will keep my GH4 as my travel camera. Gerry in Calgary

some of the sample footage has shown that the low-light performance of this camera can be quite good.

Excellent review, great cam, I have one here.

beautiful test footage

Did you happen to find out how to set it up so it saves settings from video to photos?

Hello. Does the Duracell 10050 mAh Power Bank work with the FZ2500?

Good video Is it good for shooting prank videos and how's the auto focus at max zoom?

Number 1. it is not made for one handed shooting buy a ZS100 for that. The barrel extends and the focus mechanism moves internal so you don't hear the motor under video shooting.

Does this camera have a manual focus ring so I don't have to rely on AF?

Request you for Lumix 2500 test on Cinema 24Hz mode. There is hardly any video by professional and video blogger on this mode. Could you share if you have the camera. Thanks in anticipation. Sincerely

Seems more that pretty good for sports, especially with that 120fps for slo-mo. Seems as good as some pro camcorders used for live sports streaming production but much cheaper. I'm surprised no one that has reviewed this, as far as I've seen, hasn't just raved about how great it is for filming sports footage. But I guess it's because it hardly occurs to them as most such reviewers on RU-vid are mainly into RU-vid talking head content/vlogging/filmmaking.

Funny you said it sucks in low light and you show a night time scene which looks fine. Also, how is that cam not good for vblogging? You said its not for vblogging but you don't say why. The GH4 is use for vblogging and I think its a heavier cam. That is why I am asking.

Is it possible to screw on polarizing filters ect to the camera and if so what size are they?

It is an excellent camera. Fairly heavy, but handles very well-feels well balanced and comfortable to use-far better than the Sony RX10iii! And the autofocus is always vey fast! Although the lens trombones out, it isn't too bad. But I agree that it's not the most discreet camera!! Probably not advisable to take to North Korea for example lol!! Only had it a few days, but pleasantly surprised how good the image quality is! A shame no minimum weather proofing but at least you can get a pair of cheap rain sleeves for protection for about £7.99.

what was the fps you used in the test profile and the color profile?? thanks!

When is somebody going to do a video on the FZ2500 for doing stills and video of ball sports, particularly burst or continuous shooting of stills?

Extended zoom cylinder is actually good for video shooters.eve for the rig. And size is not really a big problem. Wide angle? Get. Converter. It seems like you want the best camera that fits you.

Lots of useful info in there. Thanks. If I may I'd like to ask some specific questions. You seem to know the camera well enough to know the answers and I'm fairly new to UHD cameras. I'm considering this camera for a church camera but we have specific requirements I'm not sure if this camera can meet. So first up, will it record UHD while simultaneously outputting a clean HDMI 1080? We live feed a TV in a side room from the camera so if it fails at that then the rest is irrelevant (I'm looking at you Sony AX100!). The scene I shoot is across a hall at a stage area so the crop factor isn't a problem. If you visit my page you'll find footage of it in the funeral video there, filmed on two DSLRs and kit lenses. Shadows on the back wall from a low ceiling with poor lights, but some small spotlights on the speaker's face. Do you think that'd be enough light for face tracking to keep a lock while fighting the pattern on the back wall? Usually there will be daylight from behind the camera with large windows but I have to cover my bases for the occasional nightime recording. But the difficult exposure adjustment while recording may put me off this camera. Sunlight and clouds happen. I assume the stabalisation can be turned off for tripod use. What do you think about this camera in general for long recordings? We'd run it 2 hours nonstop (would be DC power so batterys not a factor). Heat buildup? I would have preferred the AG-UX90 or the HC-X1 as they are more suited for this but budgets and accountants say otherwise. Hah! Still, they want UHD and future proofing at the same time. So I'm hunting for a camera that does all that. I guess we'd be on 128GB cards too for that length. Thanks for any input you have on this. I'm kind of winging it researching via google and learning as I go.

what Panasonic camera can I use for adventure and more please help thank you

7:10 you should have mentioned that in 4K DCI 24p it does no sensor crop (min. focal length is 25mm too).

hmm... You seem on the fence with the fz2500 what other camera would you recommend for video use?

The zoom on rx10II is 24mm - 600mm. Longer by a good 120mm when compared to this one's 480 at it's longest!

Comparing the FZ2500 to the GH4 is like comparing apples to oranges. A P&S to a DSLR.

Great comments but the RX10 lens is actually bigger..due to its external, extension zoom..🙏🏾🤗🇦🇺

Your test footage lacks data so I don't know what settings were used. Auto? Manual? ??

I just got the FZ2500 but I can't find a setting that allows for 4K recording at 4096 X 2160 at 25 frames/sec. Highest it goes is 3840 X 2160. I don't get it....The manual says it can record 4096 X 2160 at 24 frames/second. Anybody have an idea?

One thing that frustrate me about this camera is its aperture. I find the FZ1000 to be too slow on its longer end, and they made this even slower. By the way, you did not explain why will you not use the timelapse feature.

Just curious why the demo footage isn't 4K?

i wanna put it on a gimbal!

I know that thing it is a monster oh that sucks it hunts a lot I was hoping it would be better I actually kinda like the fz300

shoot in manual mode longer shutter speeds stick to you iphone

you can also connect dummy battery to a usb battery bank

i wont to use camara for advensure nature and youtube videos

So when the lens extends 3" you're no longer a ninja and suddenly the whole world notices you lmao. Who knew a mere 3" was the difference between total stealth and everyone noticing you. Imma call the Pentagon and make sure they reduce all our fighter planes by 3" So basically you're saying this camera is not good for vlogging, indoor shoots, film making, street photography, landscapes, portraiture, time lapse. You just described everything cameras are used for LMAO! Buy this camera if you want snaps of your dog then.

The HUNTING is the main reason why I didn't purchase the FZ1000, and this camera has the same problem which will make I pass once again, next time buy the Sony RX10 III

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