Are the motor drives noisy? How long does it take to change lenses? How quick can the camera to removed and reinstalled? Do you have a video demo?
1429971
not noisey great product very quick and easy to use there is ONE left in stock by the manufacture buy asap if you want it
1429972
not noisey great product very quick and easy to usethere is ONE left in stock by the manufacture buy asap if you want it
1429973
The motors are kind of noisy as with any motorized system. Depending if you have a quick release plate of not it will take you about 2 minutes to take the camera of or put it in. It's not bad. Changing lens should take you about 2-3 minutes also it's not bad either. I just uploaded a video of the un-boxing when I got it. I'm editing the review video then I will take some shoots with it
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It is very simple. Just be patient and take your time. Be careful when you get near the camera area as it has little wires you can sever. Besides that just pry it off and put on the new one.
1106123
Mine got worse with age. What was a negligible problem at 2,000 clicks became a serious problem at 4,00 clicks. A new shutter made it worse degrading seriously after 1000 shots. I have been without the camera 5 weeks waiting for a supposedly different part number shutter to be installed.Update. Nikon replaced the camera in April with a D610 body. That camera seems fine.
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I no longer use it because the lens was noisy even when not in immediate use. On the plus side you get 18-250, a very wide range for an all-purpose lens. It is not particularly fast so you might have problems in the evening, and at extreme settings it produces vignetting on the picture. I wouldn't recommend it, but if you use a Sony camera system that's what you're stuck with.
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I would tend to agree with Boiler29. I purchased the 780is in November and yesterday (8 months), the lenses wouldn't retract giving me a "lens error" message. Over the 8 months, I've used the camera very often and the main issue I have with it is the blurry pix. The 780is has problems focusing (even when it's bright outside) and it's hit-or-miss. The HD video feature is nice but the files are very large and consume a lot of hard drive space. Fortunately, the 780is is still under warranty and Canon said it would take 2-3 weeks to fix. B/c I'm going on vacation, I bought the 1300is yesterday. Hopefully, the blurry image problem won't be a problem here. I would tend to agree with Boiler29. I purchased the 780is in November and yesterday (8 months), the lenses wouldn't retract giving me a "lens error" message. Over the 8 months, I've used the camera very often and the main issue I have with it is the blurry pix. The 780is has problems focusing (even when it's bright outside) and it's hit-or-miss. The HD video feature is nice but the files are very large and consume a lot of hard drive space. Fortunately, the 780is is still under warranty and Canon said it would take 2-3 weeks to fix. B/c I'm going on vacation, I bought the 1300is... » Read More I would tend to agree with Boiler29. I purchased the 780is in November and yesterday (8 months), the lenses wouldn't retract giving me a "lens error" message. Over the 8 months, I've used the camera very often and the main issue I have with it is the blurry pix. The 780is has problems focusing (even when it's bright outside) and it's hit-or-miss. The HD video feature is nice but the files are very large and consume a lot of hard drive space. Fortunately, the 780is is still under warranty and Canon said it would take 2-3 weeks to fix. B/c I'm going on vacation, I bought the 1300is yesterday. Hopefully, the blurry image problem won't be a problem here. « Show Less
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Yes, the lens in this camera is incorporated in the body, you cant change it. I had this one a few years ago, and it takes very nice pictures, but after two years the zoom's motor broke, and fix it cost almost the same as a new camera. A friend had the exactly same problem.
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Nikon sucks...mine had a lens issue just after 30 days...had to send for repair and it took nearly 2 months to get it back. Then that lens died 9 months later..conveniently out of warrenty...and it would cost $100 to fix it! I bought a Canon...
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Myrna, Have you gotten your camera, yet? If so, what do you think of it? This would be my first digital camera, and what attracts me to this is that it has manual controls. I would be learning photography on it, so I figure I should have manual and auto controls. I am looking to get a Panasonic because a sales person at Best Buy raved about them and said they have the best lenses. To be honest, I know practically nothing about photography, but have had an interest in it for many years. Do you think this camera would be a good plact to start, at least digitally? Thanks, M
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I got camera from Amazon yesterday. I've done lots of playing with it. You can change white balance and even set it to a custom level.Auto-stitching of panoramas is quite nifty.Zoom motor very noisy during movies.Battery life is only fair and re-charging seems a bit slow.Pretty impressive stills in full sun. I bought Sony to replace Panasonic DMC-ZS3 that died and Panasonic service department has not satisfied me.
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So far it's been pretty smooth...any time it's looked jagged, it's been a connection speed issue more than the camera. I agree with a previous answer, if you're looking for something with a lot of movement, there's probably a better camera out there, but for basic Skype, etc, I've been really happy with it!
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Very easy...basically just point and shoot. When you first start using it, keep the manual on hand for the inevitable questions, though...there is some reading that you will have to do but for basic shots, it is ready to go once you charge the battery. As with all purchase, I would check what other consumers have to say about it. We did have trouble with the first one we bought but Panasonic was good about replacing it. We bought it some time ago and we don't know what improvements Panasonic may have made or what advances other manufacturers may have available. Always do research.
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I'm guessing it's the lens, since the motor is built-in and not in the camera. Easiest way to find out is for her to stop by a camera store and try a different lens on it.
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Hi Hydra, Please reach us at SocialSupport@am.sony.com for any question/concern/issue with regards to the lens and camera. Vincent
176995
The only significant chance is that it has New lens (STM) that can focus quietly, improving video shooting experience. If you have other lenses I do not think it worth to change, unless you use it for specific video shooting.
328794
Thanks for the info. I don't think I'm quite ready to pay that kind of money for a lens for a camera that I paid $600.00 for. May as well upgrade the camera and keep the lens. I do appreciate the reply.
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The autofocus is a little noisy, if that's what you mean by 'lens mechanism'. No other issues that I can think of.
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The motorized sounds you are getting are not normal in my experience. I have no sounds from the unit during video and no sounds out of the ordinary during normal everyday use. I would look into a return/swap out for another camera.