pierovitch Posted December 13, 2009 Share #1 Posted December 13, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) Anyone using a Lumix FT-1 • 4.6x optical zoom • 28 - 128mm (35mm equiv.) • f=4.9-22.8mm • F3.3 - 5.9 • LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR • 10 elements in 8 groups (5 Aspherical Lenses / 6 Aspherical surfaces / 1 ED lens) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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rob_x2004 Posted December 15, 2009 Share #2 Posted December 15, 2009 Should be ok for what it is. At one stage they had a reputation for going wheels up in the water but I am sure they are right now. This guy writes decent free reviews, and gives you a rudimentary comparison to its competitors like the Olympus which has been out for a number of generations. You shouldnt be expecting it to replace your DSLR in an Ikelite housing but for a mess around surface camera (3metres depth isnt going to get you to the bottom af a diving pool) or for a day at the beach it is an easy option. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdash Posted December 17, 2009 Share #3 Posted December 17, 2009 I have a couple of these for sailing and bad weather, although where I live the 2 are usually to be found together! Can't fault waterproofing - provided seals are kept clean - or operation. IQ is not dramatic, but then given the folded optics it was never likely to be. However I reckon it's currently the best all weather option, unless one goes for a better P&S in a housing and that gets cumbersome. I have used a Nikon P5000 and housing, but far prefer the FT1. IQ not far off and it goes in a pocket. Probably the worst fault is the on/off switch which is tiny and semi-recessed in the top plate. Hope this helps... Robert Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pierovitch Posted December 18, 2009 Author Share #4 Posted December 18, 2009 Thank you for the input. I recommended it to a Surgeon as a pocket camera which can be wiped down for theatre use (not sterilized). I have also had good feedback on The D-Lux 4 for Theatre using with the movie option. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob_x2004 Posted December 18, 2009 Share #5 Posted December 18, 2009 Cool. Let us know how it autoclaves:p. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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