Special offer

I Love My New Panasonic LUMIX!

By
Real Estate Agent with Jennifer Allan, Inc.

On the advice of Jeff Turner, I recently purchased a Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FX35 to replace my no-longer-trusty-old Kodak V705. While I loved my Kodak, it's recently started to act up and I figured that since it's discontinued, it made more sense to purchase rather than repair.

yanaI've used my new camera for both business and personal reasons in my first week of ownership and I'm quite happy. Last week I photographed my new listing - a small house built in 1907 (this is relevant because in these types of homes a wide-angle lens is imperative) and was thrilled with the results. The camera added a distinct warmth to the rooms and easily captured the entire scene, even the 9'x8' bedroom!

pups

 

 

 

I also used it this last weekend on my camping trip and got some great action shots of the puppies frolicking, as well as some beautiful ambience shots of the sunset over the lake.

wilson

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

zigger

 

 

The only mildly negative results I got were in my car - I tried to snap a few photos of my dogs sleeping in the back seat and they came out blurry.

 

 

 

But anyway, I whole-heartedly recommend this wonderful little camera (yeah, it's tiny!) as a replacement or substitute for the discontinued Kodak V705. I think I paid just under $300 for it on Amazon.com, brand new. Only weird thing is - it doesn't come with a memory stick, but I had one from my Kodak, which works just fine...

Thanks Jeff!

Clint Miller
Real Estate Pipeline, Inc. - Missoula, MT

I just got the newest 8.1 megapix camera made by Kodak....cant remember the name off the top of my head...Awesome camera.  And cheap!  Only around $150.  I love it!

Jun 11, 2008 12:53 AM
Mike Jaquish
Realty Arts - Cary, NC
919-880-2769 Cary, NC, Real Estate

Digital cameras just get better, with more quality images and more features packed in, and lower prices.

I missed getting a V705, but I love the Kodak P880 I picked up.

24mm wide-angle has spoiled me.  I can get an 80 foot wide home completely in the frame, from the curb. 

Jun 11, 2008 12:55 AM
Steve Loynd
Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., - Lincoln, NH
800-926-5653, White Mountains NH

Thanks Jennifer, I have been stealing my wife's Canon Power shot for work, as my Kodak is on it's last legs and need a work replacement camera, good advice. Steve

Jun 11, 2008 01:04 AM
Jeannette Neerpat
CondoDomain.com - Coral Springs, FL
e-Pro Coral Springs/Parkland Real Estate

I picked up the Casio Exlim and LOVE it. I only spent 150 for everything and it also does video. That video I did for the week 2 challenge was from that camera!

Jun 11, 2008 01:21 AM
Sharon Young
Ivy League Mortgage Philadelphia, Pa - Southampton, PA

Jennifer, thanks for the camera tip. I have a Canon PS SE that's great, but I'm always thinking that I'm missing some new toy! I've heard good things about the Panasonic Lumix. Your pictures look great. Really nice listing and ADORABLE HAPPY pups! Thanks for posting.

Jun 11, 2008 03:11 AM
Bob Volanti
Keller Williams Realty Fresno - Clovis, CA
Fresno and Clovis, CA Realtor

Jennifer,

What timing ! I'm looking into buying another camera, and there you are with the blog answer.

Very nice pics. Next, could you write a blog about the best phone for agents ? My next purchase.

Take more camping pics. Looks like a great spot. Thanks

Jun 11, 2008 06:13 AM
Jennifer Allan-Hagedorn
Sell with Soul - Pensacola Beach, FL
Author of Sell with Soul

Best phone? I SO don't know. I actually just replaced my 5 year old cell phone with a very simple LG model that doesn't do anything it doesn't need to do. I'm quite happy with it!

One more camping pic... here's ME (and Ziggers) in Harley-Girl mode...

ja

Jun 11, 2008 11:08 AM
Robin Sherman
www.PensacolaForYou.com - Grand Points Realty - Pensacola, FL
Search Pensacola Homes, For Sale - Pensacola FL Neighborhoods

Oh . . . tell me those aren't the cutest Rhodesian Ridgeback pups I've ever seen. Well maybe the Beko - Rhodesian ridgebacksecond cutest . . . or third and fourth cutest!

Bad Dogs in the BedOf course, I could be partial . . .

Taken with my Cannon Rebel XT

 

                                                                Beko Sherman

Kyrah and Beko

Jun 11, 2008 01:18 PM
Bob Cumiskey
A1 Connection Realty, Inc. - Sun City Center, FL
US Army Retired, Your Sun City Center, Florida ~ Realtor

Jennifer, Looks like the camera takes some real nice pics.  Also, it looks simple to use.  My Kodak is just a couple yrs old, but when the time comes, I may look into the panasonic.  Who knows by that time, they'll probably have 20 megapixels.  LOL

Jun 11, 2008 04:44 PM
Jennifer Allan-Hagedorn
Sell with Soul - Pensacola Beach, FL
Author of Sell with Soul

Robin - Awwwwwwwww.... so sweet! I have no idea what the puppies are - several have suggested Rhodesian Ridgeback, but I've also heard Pit Bull, Beagle and Shepherd... I just call them the Brown Dogs. Ziggers looks just like your Beko, but her sister Baba looks more like a tall Beagle...

Jun 12, 2008 01:10 AM
Jennifer Allan-Hagedorn
Sell with Soul - Pensacola Beach, FL
Author of Sell with Soul

Update - I still LOVE my Lumix. Awesome awesome awesome.

Jul 12, 2008 10:43 PM
Norma J. Elkins
Elite Realty Group - Morristown, TN
Realtor - Elkins Home Selling Team

Thanks for sharing - I am in the market for a new camera!

Jul 12, 2008 11:41 PM
The Somers Team
The Somers Team at KW Philadelphia - Philadelphia, PA
Delivering Real Estate Happiness

Cool update - it is always great to upgrade from a technology perspective.  Sometimes until you do you do now know what you are missing.  I am constantly behind on the curve - finally upgraded my Treo to a Blackberry about a month ago and am soooo glad I did.

Jul 13, 2008 12:54 AM
Jennifer Allan-Hagedorn
Sell with Soul - Pensacola Beach, FL
Author of Sell with Soul

Well, I'm still using my Franklin planner and have no plans to upgrade!

Jul 13, 2008 01:02 AM
Teresa Harris
Lake Real Estate, LLC - Denver, NC
Denver . Lake Norman . Charlotte

Jennifer thanks for sharing! Your pictures really turned out GREAT. It's amazing how much technology keeps improving.Take Care!

Jul 13, 2008 05:27 AM
Mike Norvell Sr
Morris Williams Realty - Leesburg, FL
Norvell Consulting Group

Jennifer

I can't agree more..I bought mine off Ebay from their factory reconditioned site..got it for nearly half off  I can take over an hour of video or 400 high res shots on one battery charge...and the auto features make even me an great photographer!!!!

Jul 13, 2008 06:04 AM
Jennifer Allan-Hagedorn
Sell with Soul - Pensacola Beach, FL
Author of Sell with Soul

Mike - I'm thrilled with the battery life, too. My camera goes with me everywhere.

Jul 13, 2008 06:08 AM
Sabrina Kelley
ERA Herman Group Real Estate - Woodland Park, CO
Woodland Park Colorado Mountain Homes and Land

New tech. appliances in this industry are the tools we need to succeed. Great pictures and great fun.

Jul 13, 2008 10:48 AM