The Panasonic DMC-ZS9 is Under Review? ?? Does anyone knows why the DMC-SZ9 is Under Review, from Yesterday January 30?Item Under ReviewWhile this item is available from other marketplace sellers on this page, it is not currently offered by Amazon.com because customers have told us there may be something wrong with our inventory of the item, the way we are shipping it, or the way it's described here. (Thanks for the tip!)We're working to fix the problem as quickly as possible. The Panasonic DMC-ZS9 is Under Review? ?? Does anyone knows why the DMC-SZ9 is Under Review, from Yesterday January 30?Item Under ReviewWhile this item is available from... » Read More The Panasonic DMC-ZS9 is Under Review? ?? Does anyone knows why the DMC-SZ9 is Under Review, from Yesterday January 30?Item Under ReviewWhile this item is available from other marketplace sellers on this page, it is not currently offered by Amazon.com because customers have told us there may be something wrong with our inventory of the item, the way we are shipping it, or the way it's described here. (Thanks for the tip!)We're working to fix the problem as quickly as possible. « Show Less
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I was thinking that, too, Media Hub. I was part of that comment thread and this was posted:**Mel / Yarii : If you two are still getting updates on Mel's comment, you've got to look at Page 41 of the Owners Manual on CD, and the 6th bullet point on the right side... LOL !!!! Lumix knew about the shadow all along ! And Mel is right that the only way to avoid the shadow is a slight bit of zoom.BTW, this manual on its face says it is for ZS8 and ZS9 ... so wonder if ZS8 owners just haven't noticed, or don't have the shadow.**
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I urge others who have purchased this camera from Amazon to ask Amazon what is being "reviewed." Do it by posting here or by calling or emailing Amazon directly. We should have an explanation. So please do it!
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Thanks amazon for your reply!Could you tell us Why the DMC-SZ9 is Under Review?Does the Panasonic DMC-SZ9 has Some kind of technical or malfunction problems?I'm a little worried because I have ordered the Panasonic DMC-SZ9 from Amazon a few days ago, and am waiting to receive today ...So hope, I will Receive it in good condition and with all accessories!
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ZS8 owners are having also the ¨Dark Shadow Corner Issue¨ Curiously in the same camera, but the european version Called ¨Panasonic Lumix TZ18¨:http://www.amazon.co.uk/Panasonic-Lumix-TZ18-Digital-Camera/dp/B004I1KOM6/ref=sr_1_15?ie=UTF8&qid;=1328048869&sr;=8-15I don´t see any complains about the Dark Shadow issue??BTW, in the UK the European version is more expensive than in the USA!!
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Thank you Ulises Rodriguez. I have also emailed Amazon with the same inquiry.
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I'm thinking it might be related to the dark corner issue. I noticed more than one reviewer complained about this and there are photos posted up in the customer photo section illustrating this issue. I was going to purchase this camera myself until I saw this potential problem. For example:http://www.amazon.com/review/R1HXQU9INW3I2T/ref=cm_aya_cmt?ie=UTF8&ASIN;=B005TGKX9S#wasThisHelpful
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Agree Mark M Scheingold...I also would like to know exactly what Amazon is "reviewing", so I can feel comfortable with my purchase and not worry about some malfunction or failure popping up in the near future!!I Think that we need a more detailled explanation from Amazon...Please Amazon, Could you tell us Why the DMC-SZ9 is Under Review and if the Panasonic DMC-SZ9 has Some kind of technical or malfunction problems?
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That may be the answer. I wonder why other items do not seem affected. Does LaserShip (whoever they are?) only ship this camera for Amazon? And how hard could it be for Amazon to change carriers to resume selling and shipping the ZS9?
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I already sent an Email to Amazon directly, asking them why the Panasonuc DMC-SZ9 is Under Review and if the Camera has Some kind of technical or malfunction problems?So, I hope we can get today an satisfactory explanation!
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I purchased this camera New directly from Amazon and received it 2 weeks ago. So far everything seems fine. But I would like to know exactly what Amazon is "reviewing" so I can feel comfortable with my purchase and not worry about some malfunction or failure popping up in the near future. I am sure many others are in the same situation and would like a further explanation from Amazon. Please Amazon, what gives?
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Order Panasonic DMC-ZS6 from our store by 5/15/2015, you will receive free expedited (2-3 days) shipping. Thanks!
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Here is one more review on the Panasonic from cnet:http://reviews.cnet.com/digital-cameras/panasonic-lumix-dmc-zs10/4505-6501_7-34505713.html?tag=mncol;lstcameralabs.com has posted some test photos as well.. not their full review yet though.
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I really like the Panasonic ZS30. I do not have the Fuji f900, although I've heard nice things about it. Google www.dpreview.com. I think they have professional reviews of both cameras. Might also try www.whatdigitalcamera.com. Another good place for professional reviews is www.cameralabs.com. If you go to www.whatdigitalcamera.com, it is a British magazine, and the ZS30 is known as the TZ40 in Europe - same camera. Both the Fuji and the Panasonic are highly rated.Another option to consider - Panasonic has announced that the ZS40 - next upgrade - will be coming out in March. It will have a 30X zoom, RAW shooting, and EVF, and several other new features. Might want to check that one out if you can wait a bit. I really like the Panasonic ZS30. I do not have the Fuji f900, although I've heard nice things about it. Google www.dpreview.com. I think they have professional reviews of both cameras. Might also try www.whatdigitalcamera.com. Another good place for professional reviews is www.cameralabs.com. If you go to www.whatdigitalcamera.com, it is a British magazine, and the ZS30 is known as the TZ40 in Europe - same camera. Both the Fuji and the Panasonic are highly rated.Another option to consider - Panasonic has announced that the ZS40 - next upgrade - will be coming out in March. It... » Read More I really like the Panasonic ZS30. I do not have the Fuji f900, although I've heard nice things about it. Google www.dpreview.com. I think they have professional reviews of both cameras. Might also try www.whatdigitalcamera.com. Another good place for professional reviews is www.cameralabs.com. If you go to www.whatdigitalcamera.com, it is a British magazine, and the ZS30 is known as the TZ40 in Europe - same camera. Both the Fuji and the Panasonic are highly rated.Another option to consider - Panasonic has announced that the ZS40 - next upgrade - will be coming out in March. It will have a 30X zoom, RAW shooting, and EVF, and several other new features. Might want to check that one out if you can wait a bit. « Show Less
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Never heard of them. Google'em, then read their returns policy. Also be sure they have them in their warehouse and not just ordering through Panasonic. The manufacturer is back-ordered big time. They told me 3 weeks at the earliest and then said that this timeframe is their best estimate. So FWIW...I will say this unit is REALLY hard to come by so consider that in your decision.Edit: I just checked out their website and it says "pre-order." This basically means you have to wait for Panasonic to ship them out. I could be wrong, but I think you are in for a good 3-4 week wait at best. Great price though with free shipping. Never heard of them. Google'em, then read their returns policy. Also be sure they have them in their warehouse and not just ordering through Panasonic. The manufacturer is back-ordered big time. They told me 3 weeks at the earliest and then said that this timeframe is their best estimate. So FWIW...I will say this unit is REALLY hard to come by so consider that in your decision.Edit: I just checked out their website and it says "pre-order." This basically means you have to wait for Panasonic to ship them out. I could be wrong, but I think you are in for a... » Read More Never heard of them. Google'em, then read their returns policy. Also be sure they have them in their warehouse and not just ordering through Panasonic. The manufacturer is back-ordered big time. They told me 3 weeks at the earliest and then said that this timeframe is their best estimate. So FWIW...I will say this unit is REALLY hard to come by so consider that in your decision.Edit: I just checked out their website and it says "pre-order." This basically means you have to wait for Panasonic to ship them out. I could be wrong, but I think you are in for a good 3-4 week wait at best. Great price though with free shipping. « Show Less
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I have the same problem. I like the Nikon but it just came out. The Panasonic has very good reviews including the zs1. I believe the zs1 is just as good of a camera as the zs3 except for video. I would still like some opinions on the nikon s8000 vs panasonic zs1 or zs3.
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Hi Glenn,Wow, thanks for doing that research for me. You found out in minutes what has taken me weeks!!! Well I guess with what you found I will have to narrow it down to either the T90 or the ZS3. I was reading other blogs that said that Panasonic is going to introduce a ZS7 and that might result in a price decrease on the ZS3 which is always good. I've talk to some people who are big fans of Sony cameras but, when you look at the table for shutter lags, they really are not doing so well. I will take your advice and go give them a "test drive" at Best Buy before I finally buy one. Thanks again for your time, that was very nice of you ;)Isabel Hi Glenn,Wow, thanks for doing that research for me. You found out in minutes what has taken me weeks!!! Well I guess with what you found I will have to narrow it down to either the T90 or the ZS3. I was reading other blogs that said that Panasonic is going to introduce a ZS7 and that might result in a price decrease on the ZS3 which is always good. I've talk to some people who are big fans of Sony cameras but, when you look at the table for shutter lags, they really are not doing so well. I will take your advice and go give them a "test drive" at Best Buy before... » Read More Hi Glenn,Wow, thanks for doing that research for me. You found out in minutes what has taken me weeks!!! Well I guess with what you found I will have to narrow it down to either the T90 or the ZS3. I was reading other blogs that said that Panasonic is going to introduce a ZS7 and that might result in a price decrease on the ZS3 which is always good. I've talk to some people who are big fans of Sony cameras but, when you look at the table for shutter lags, they really are not doing so well. I will take your advice and go give them a "test drive" at Best Buy before I finally buy one. Thanks again for your time, that was very nice of you ;)Isabel « Show Less
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Amazon moves prices often. Just a luck of the draw thing. It sucks that amazon got rid of its 30 day pricematch guarantee. Your only chance is that the camera is out of stock for a couple of weeks. Amazon will give you the price difference if the item hasnt shipped, so I would order it and then you would have about 4 weeks for it to drop again(just have to check daily) and let amazon know.
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This has been available for Canon & Nikon for MONTHS now, WHAT IS GOING ON??? (Not amazon's fault, it's just not available anywhere).
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This is what Kodak told me: "Retail availability [is] second half of April for the Kodak Zx1"This is what Amazon sent me: "Once this item has been released and we receive copies, we will be able to ship it to you. It is not uncommon for there to be a delay of several weeks between the release and distribution of a new publication." (it looks like a standard answer they use for books and other items)
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I was all set to buy the SX200 and have been a die-hard Canon fan for many years, but I am not ready to dismiss the ZS3. Yes the camaralabs.com review (http://www.cameralabs.com/reviews/Panasonic_Lumix_DMC_TZ7_ZS3/index.shtml) talks about the focus issue on the ZS3 but overall the review is very favorable and it is unclear whether it is an issue in all situations or just the challenging scene in the sample video. Furthermore the Canon SX200 not only does not zoom during video, but auto focus is disabled altogether in this mode. I think I would rather have my focus hunt a little than go completely out of focus as the subject moves. I was all set to buy the SX200 and have been a die-hard Canon fan for many years, but I am not ready to dismiss the ZS3. Yes the camaralabs.com review (http://www.cameralabs.com/reviews/Panasonic_Lumix_DMC_TZ7_ZS3/index.shtml) talks about the focus issue on the ZS3 but overall the review is very favorable and it is unclear whether it is an issue in all situations or just the challenging scene in the sample video. Furthermore the Canon SX200 not only does not zoom during video, but auto focus is disabled altogether in this mode. I think I would rather have my focus hunt a little than go... » Read More I was all set to buy the SX200 and have been a die-hard Canon fan for many years, but I am not ready to dismiss the ZS3. Yes the camaralabs.com review (http://www.cameralabs.com/reviews/Panasonic_Lumix_DMC_TZ7_ZS3/index.shtml) talks about the focus issue on the ZS3 but overall the review is very favorable and it is unclear whether it is an issue in all situations or just the challenging scene in the sample video. Furthermore the Canon SX200 not only does not zoom during video, but auto focus is disabled altogether in this mode. I think I would rather have my focus hunt a little than go completely out of focus as the subject moves. « Show Less
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This is basically backordered everywhere. Check out all the buying options, there are still some for sale at $799, but get them quickly since they're in super high demand! I was able to get one from Camera Land here on Amazon for $799 just the other day, and I'm now waiting for it in the mail.
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Whatever stock Buy.com had is gone now. The Amazon "Not yet available/Pre-order" message is back up at the MSRP. Can't believe I caught this a a 33% discount. Hope I'm not getting scammed and these were early release units to generate some interest and reviews??!
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I keep looking to see if there is a press release on an update to the FZ100, but so far nothing. I expected it to be updated on the 21 July, as Panasonic have released new FZ series cameras on that date each year. The FZ100 and FZ40/45 were both released on that date last year, however on the 21st they only released an updated version of the FZ40/45 namely the FZ47/48. No mention of the FZ100, or as I have seen speculated elsewhere could be called the FZ150 or FZ200. If the store you looked at showed the model as discontinued, it may indicate something is about to happen, but not just yet.
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I am looking to buy my first camera in 7 years. I too am looking for something a little more portable than a DSLR. But I want a camera that effortlessly takes great pics. I am torn between the new Panasonic ZS20 and the Panasonic DMC LX5. If anyone could give a good compare contrast I would be glad to listen. Thanks
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I totally agree with you!! Amazon should update the shipment date online. I personally feel that it is very deceiving to customers. I ordered the Nikon D50 on June 22. Amazon kept pushing the delievery date for 3 to 4 times. I just cancelled my order of Nikon d50 from Amazon and order it elsewhere.
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UPDATE:Woo hoo! Being persistent helps. I checked Amazon everyday to see if this camera was back in stock. Last week, it was in stock for a few minutes @ $399. I hit the check-out button, and it should be arriving this week.===Same here. I pre-ordered it for the $399 price, and the free 4GB SD card promo. I got my cancellation email last week. Now I have to return the SD card, since my current camera doesn't support SDHC.It seems everyone is out of stock. I have a feeling this camera won't be widely available till after the holidays. Bummer.