This is the best tutorial of the FZ300 that I have seen so far. It is at the perfect level for non-expert photographers. Thank you so very much!

The best video of the FZ300 there is for us newbie's. Soooooooo much information but explained very simple and easy to understand. Now I can take advantage (slowly) of the many features of the FZ300 and refer back to your video as I will need to. Thank You very much Heather!!!

@HobbyOrganist

Жыл бұрын

She should be in TV commercials demonstrating products, this is fantastic!

Just ventured in to the camera world, through drone photography, never used nothing more than my phone and a Instamatic previously. Bought the FZ330 to compliment the DJI drone video and photo images. Without this video in all honesty the 330 would have just been another Instamatic for me. Having read the instructions watched loads of KZread videos until coming across yours, i wouldn't have still had a clue in all honesty. The best video on KZread by far for a total novice like my self, which also gave me the motivation to explore the camera further....Thank you so much, really appreciated!

I just bought this camera after lots of research. The learning curve is very steep for me. Thank you for being detailed. Just what I need.

I just purchased this camera on the recommendation of another KZreadr as I love their content look. You just educated me on how to use it. Great video. I thank you for creating this and sharing it with us all. 👍👍👋

@shejmi6641

Жыл бұрын

Heyy, can you send me some portrait pictures on email? I want to buy it but i cannot test it so i would appreciate if you could send me some of your pictures

This is terrific. I am awaiting delivery of my camera and it's given me a great head start on how to use it, with the bonus that this video can be an ongoing reference. Thank you!

You are without doubt the best reviewer of cameras on the internet, thank you

Thank you so much! Bought this camera thinking it was more point and shoot than it is. This was very helpful.

Fantastic video! You covered so much of what I was wanting to learn. I will be watching one more time, to be sure I got it all. Thank you! AND... I love my Panasonic FZ300. I am a beginner photographer and it takes amazing photos, even if I don't know what I am doing.

@Shutterbug101

4 жыл бұрын

Happy to hear you are loving your camera! And so glad I could help you learn more about it!

I have been a fan of your channel for a few years now ...KZread took down my channel for reasons unknown so they unsubscribed me to your channel ...however I have resubbed. I have purchased a few preowned and open box cameras based on your reviews ... and No reviews are as thorough as yours ...THANK YOU!... please keep going!👍

A very good quick overview of all the options, which is far easier that going through the manual! Many thanks.

I need another 2Gb of memory in my head to absorb all this. Would like to save this video just for me. Fantastic and well presented. Thank you lots. Dennis.

Keep doing reviews. Very informative and straight to the point. Other KZread reviewers could learn so much from you. Liked and subscribed.

Just went through a Walk Through with you! Extremely helpful concise and you talk at a perfect pace. Thanks, Robert

I also thought you did an excellent job explaining the camera features. I have had the FZ300 for a few years and did not know about many of the features you talked about. I would like you to maybe do more tutorials on how to use some of the features you mentioned. I have also watched numerous videos on the camera and agree yours was absolutely the best and easiest to understand. Thank you.

Heather, this was very good. The absolute best of many I have viewed on FZ300 Cleared up some confusion as I move from an s4400 ( which I just wore out) to the FZ300 which I had out for 6 hour hike for first time yesterday. Getting to modes down wasn't too bad so far. You helped big time with the ongoing learning process. One confusion I still have is these green areas in manual focus at distant deer. It was a few green leaved branches in the sight picture and moving my position would have spooked the deer. This type of camera is about all someone with my lifestyle will ever need. Because DSLR's and the terrain I cover and targets just do not work. Time,weather,expense, plus humans are smarter than machines, and wildlife is smarter than humans. This camera seems great. The weatherproofing will be a test of time. In field common sense and aftercare are important factors. I am still photo for most part. However, that 4K is so exciting in that my dog friend and her daughter running free and capturing that right moment will be priceless. Going in I thought the whole motion picture 4K thing was a waste of technology. Heck I have so much respect for the old school wildlife artists. Track the animal, time the light conditions, wait for days, weeks, or months for that one perfect time to press the button. Than getting out with that cargo and into the darkroom. A lost profession we should never forget. Wonderful work Heather.

@Shutterbug101

4 жыл бұрын

I am so glad you are so excited to use this camera! I think you are right, it seems like its perfect for what you need it for. As for the manual focus, when you switch that switch on the back of the camera to MF, and use the little wheel dial on the side of the lens, it should give you an outline of color to indicate what part of the photo is indeed in focus. You should be able to change the color it shows in the Menu to white, red, or yellow I believe. Or else in those situations on Autofocus, it will default to whatever it determines is in front, so a branch with leaves in front of the deer. Or you can use your touch screen to pinpoint on the screen that you would like to focus on the deer not the branches. Hope this helps!

What a superb presentation! This one has earned a space in my saved file.

I am also very grateful to you for sharing this.

Opened the box containing my new camera just yesterday! The video is very helpful, but I got lost trying to "watch and do". I will watch afresh again. Going on an African safari and want to capture my adventure without issue!

@Shutterbug101

2 жыл бұрын

The pause button will be your best friend! Let me know if you have any questions!

Thank you so much for this guide. I am looking to purchase one of these so have been viewing lots of KZread tutorials. This one is BY FAR the best and most useful. I now feel that I have enough background knowledge to hit the ground running, when I receive the camera plus you have a new subscriber 😀

Thanks for your comprehensive summary, it is very helpful. The FZ300 is an excellent bridge camera for the money.

Excellent tutorial!

Thank you so much. This was a big help made me feel much better about my purchase. Very clear and knowledgeable.

A pleasure to watch! Thank you! The presentation convinces me to buy this camera.

I originally purchased a Canon bridge camera from Mike's Camera Shop, but wasn't happy with it. Heather recommend exchanging it for this Panasonic. In Banff, I took a few hundred long distant scenic and bird photographs. When viewed on my computer, most bird pictures were great and allowed me to identify bird species approx. 500 + feet away. I wish I viewed Heather's video before I took the trip. She provides great customer service - Thanks Heather.

@Shutterbug101

4 жыл бұрын

So happy I could help and so glad you are getting some great shots! 👍

Excellent tutorial for a very amateur photographer. I was following instructions on my camera and was delighted to learn how to use some of the features. 😊. Thank you Heather 😊

Excellent tutorial. An FZ300 is headed my way from B&H. It will be my first super zoom and I anticipate returning to this video numerous times as I learn the camera. Thank you!

This was a very helpful walkthrough. Much better than trying to wade through the manual.

@parvanehyousefzadi962

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I just have a question. I can’t change the filter settings to no effects. That feature on my camera is not even highlighted like yours.

Could you make a video in which you explain how to make "macro" (close up) photos (what buttons to push to do this, and what options and settings there are, and where to find these). I am not a camera person, but I bought the Panasonic FZ300 because it is partially sealed against moisture and dust, and it could allow me to learn more about taking photos. The gentleman below is totally correct. On the internet you are BY FAR the best communicator and educator about how to begin to use this camera. WOW. You explain things carefully and you assume that the listener may not know anything (which is very true in my case). The 2 "Owner's Manuals" mostly just confuse me. (When I write "best on the internet", I mean best on the planet, since that the internet comes from everywhere. I wish that you made short videos that just explained doing one thing to teach people like me how to do things with our camera. I know how to do panorama shots and I now use this ALL THE TIME. Thank you very much for this video. Max

Wonderful presentation. Thank you!

Thank you for sharing your information regarding the Lumix FZ300. I learned so much from this video. I will watch again to pick up things missed. You explained the functions of the ISO, Aperture settings... which helped clear up my confusion.

You've put together a great resource for this camera here, well done :)

I just purchased this camera. Great video! Thanks!

I got one for 2 reasons the 4K and the wether selling something I could take with me and if wether started turning bad could still take pics. But was really impressed by vid quality much better than I expected. Great vid explains the camera really well.

Very clear Tutorial. Thank you for this. Watching from Italy

Great tutorial. Thank you. You explained it simply in an easy to follow format. Cheers for that. I will save and refer to it again. Many thanks Karen 😊

thank you very much for this great tutorial, now I really understand my camera, thank you so much😄😄

Heather, this is a great presentation of a very comprehensive camera.

Best overview! I just ordered one of these as it seemed to do the most for the least. Love the zoom range and the dust and splash protection. Ruined a camera shooting dune buggies in the desert a few years back. didn't drop it, just the rise and in the air. Wish this had a bigger sensor but I'm sure they'll come out with that model now that I've clicked but on this one, lol. Thank you so much!

Wow!!! What comprehensive video , Not a lot of techno-babble , just a great tutorial. Thank you .

Awesome explanation best user guide out there thank you so much Heather I'll be watching this video over and over

excellent presentation!!

I ordered this camera since out of my 4 DSLRs only 1 is working properly... I've had them for quite a while and I'm not into photography as I used to be so basically I'm migrating to being a hobbyist. I truly appreciate this review because I recently purchased this camera and would begin to use it shortly. Thank you so much.

Thank you so much for this tutorial. Informative and straight forward.

Your description is theee best! Thank you

Wonderful video. Great simple to follow explanations.. bravo!. I'm due to take delivery of this camera on Friday, so was keen to try and get a head start. Many thanks for your time and inspiration here. I've saved this video for future reference as I'm certain it will be very useful to a newbie like myself. 👍

Wow, this video was awesome. I learned so much from it and I can't thank you enough. I understand the camera much better now and I love it!!

What a great video! Thank you. I'm on a steep learning curve so I'll have keep reviewing your video.

Just bought this camera. Amazing camera for the price and the best entry level camera you can buy for the money hands down. Plus you get a mic input so you can add an external mic, this a very selling feature for KZread vids and Vlog as always the onboard mics are not good.

Fantastic, informative video. Thanks so much!

This is a very informative and we'll put together video. I learned alot! Thank you!!

Thank you so much for this very informationable video. It has truly helped in the process decision as a birthday gift to myself!!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!

Awesome... Thank you so much and you are fantastic explaining things in a way that is easy to understand... 👍👍

deserves more views. thanks for in depth walkthrough

@Shutterbug101

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Feel free to share so more views can happen! :)

@Albert-pk1ot

4 жыл бұрын

@@Shutterbug101 definitely will do! also how do i change the image review settings to Hold? Thanks

@Shutterbug101

4 жыл бұрын

@aye you will want to access your menu > go to the wrench with the C (custom settings) > scroll down with your directional pad to page 7/9 > Auto Review > Duration Time > scroll up to Hold I hope I answered your question!

Great video! This will be very helpful as my camera just arrived today.

Great overview and enjoying this camera. I bought the fz300 few weeks ago and posted some sample vids on my channel.

Very well explained, and instructional. TY

Love this camera, so good for the outdoors.

Thanks again, and I'll let you know if I think of something. I do plan to watch your other videos on specific photo information to learn as much as I can. Steve

Thanks, big help to get started with the 300.

This is a pretty good video touching upon all the features and other things (hints & tips) but there is one thing you HAVE TO DO when reviewing a digital camera and that is take MANY still pictures and shoot a FEW videos in different situations, i.e. indoors, outdoors, city, country, by the water, plants, flowers, animal shots using a variety of different manual settings and then add it into your review. Doing this will show your viewers what this bridge camera is capable of and how it performs. This will also get you more views and subscriptions because it completes your review. That need to be your goal. Other than that, you did a great job.

@Shutterbug101

4 жыл бұрын

I appreciate your advice Robert Smith! I will keep that in mind. I try and do indoor/outdoor depending where I am to take the sample footage, using the zoom and seeing it's macro ability, but it can be difficult to try and also include water, plants, animals as well in every single video as I only have one day to capture what each camera can do in the location I am in, so believe me I am always looking for multiple opportunities in one place. Thank you for watching and I will do my best to broaden the subjects I capture!

@journeyon1983

4 жыл бұрын

@@Shutterbug101 You're welcome. Your channel has so much potential and that's why I said what I said. I just wanted to give you some ideas to think about. What I mentioned about outdoor things, well, it doesn't have to be all those things I mentioned. Just do the best you can like shooting away from where you live, if you're the kind of person who enjoys their privacy. Keep on reviewing and stay happy. :-)

Great video. Thank you for sharing!

Great great tutorial ! Thank you so much !

Brilliant tutorial, thank you very much

Great tutorial , I accidentally changed setting while playing with camera . I got it back to factory reset and changed things again with 4K burst pics. Cheers

@wavingback6238

3 жыл бұрын

Great walkthrough- thank you

That's an awesome presentation...thank you

Great review and demo of features.

THANKS FOR THE OVERVIEW.

SO helpful! Thank you.

This is a good video. This camera is superb for day shoots.

Amazing video. Thank you!

Thank you so much for this!

Thank you for this tutorial, very well done. My new FZ300 will be arriving in a few days, so this give me a good start in understanding the camera. I want to check to see if you done any other blogs on the FZ300. Thank You Again. Steve

@Shutterbug101

4 жыл бұрын

Stephen Williams this is currently my only video featuring the FZ300, however, if you would like to see something specific done with the camera I would be happy to accommodate! Just let me know!

So helpful! Thank you so much!

Nice video, i bought one thanks to your video

I just got this camara, your review helped me so much. but I have a question. how can you do a long exposure for something like a lightning storm this camera?

@Shutterbug101

2 жыл бұрын

You can use your Tv mode to set it anywhere between 5 and 30 seconds long by looking for " symbol after the number. Also set your timer (your drive mode button) to 2-10 seconds to avoid shake.

@thenonorian9572

Жыл бұрын

what number and what symble are you talking about? I also searched for a "TV mode" and couldn't find it anywhere.

Great video, thanks so much!! I learned a lot!!

Excellent done. Informativ. Tank you :)

Great video, thank you!

From the bttm of my heart thank you

Best user guide out there; thank you Heather. Would you do a video over the layout of the Canon D7 Mark II ?

@Shutterbug101

2 жыл бұрын

If I can get my hands on one, absolutely! The closest video I have going over that camera currently is the Canon 90D if you need something to assist at the moment!

Olá, minha fz300, não está virando a tela quando abro o Flip. Ela está ficando de cabeça para baixo... Sabe o que fazer?

Excellent. Thank you.

Anyone know how to turn on or off the video stabilization for VIDEO mode? thanks. I see it in camera mode, so I guess that is the only place to set it. Mine was on, I see, but it does nothing to stabilize the image. very curious. I'm so envious of others who get it to work.

@Shutterbug101

Жыл бұрын

It should cover both video and photos, and it is still very limited as it covers light body shake, but the more you zoom, the shakier things get naturally. If you don’t have a tripod, you can use things around you to help like fence posts, trash cans, etc.

Very helpful thank you

Heather, Please let us know how to turn the flash on. I tried the Filter Setting -No effect, and Flash - TTl but no flash. Can anybody help?

Hello, I am a bit confused about charging this camera/batt. A YT vid suggests you can charge it with a powerbank, some say you don’t. Also thanks you for this excellent tutorial. Pls info, greetings from The Hague Holland

@Shutterbug101

2 жыл бұрын

You can charge it with a wall outlet, your computer or a power bank, absolutely! It just depends on your access to power.

Always come back for a review! You mention a uv filter for protection. What do you recommend?

Your tutorial is great, does the battery have an indicator of when it's going to run out.

I like the quick run-through, but feel that some more actual demo's of some of the more complicated options from the menu would be useful?

Thanks for the Tips! 😁👍

I ordered the Vivitar wide angle lens compatible with the Panisonic lumix fz300. Do i also need the adapter tube? Which one? Or can it attach to the camera itself? Please help?

@Shutterbug101

3 жыл бұрын

I do not typically recommend putting glass over glass as it degrades the quality, but the converters are typically screw on like filters.

Would you suggest reseting the camera to start fresh? Ita been used by 2 people over 3 years

Hi, nice video. I recently bought this Panasonic fz300 camera. But I found on the lens, 3-4 mm from the edge of the lens, a scratch, about 1 mm, the thickness of a needle tip! Can it affect my photos or movies, are there other things like that? Thanks.

@Shutterbug101

2 жыл бұрын

It shouldn't effect your photos being so close to the edge. Definitely get yourself a protective UV filter to avoid any further damage, though!

MY CAMERA SAME EVERY THING WORK BUT CANT MAKE PIC BLACK IS ANY PROBLEM OR SITTING

@mashalhosam2383

9 ай бұрын

WAIT SOMBODY WILL HELP U

An extremely helpful video thank you, wish I had found it sooner! Please can you help me though with a query. On the menu settings I have some greyed out boxes and the one I am concerned about is the 'quality' one as you said this gave the jpeg and Raw instructions. How can i get this to be highlighted? I am sure it was at one time! I have done the reset to factory settings but that hasn't helped.

@Shutterbug101

3 жыл бұрын

Great question! This can happen for one of two reasons usually. First check and make sure you are in your Auto, P, A, or S mode. Then make sure your post focus mode (the button with the flower and mountains) is off and the 4K burst mode (the button or symbol with the multiple frames with 4K inside) is set to the single rectangle for single shots or if you want continuous in raw use the regular stacked rectangles with the H. Let me know if this helps!

Does the LCD turn off automatically when closed to save battery?

Hey quick question my Panasonic fz300's display has gone upside down and I haven't been able to set it back to default. Would you know of any troubleshoot work around the display screen?

@Shutterbug101

4 жыл бұрын

Ryan Belanger personally I would go straight to the Menu and reset all settings back to default. If it still shows that it is upside down, it seems there may be an issue with the screen hinge controls, as it should only show “upside down” when it’s flipped out and rotated. Not sure why it would remain upside down if it’s flat to the back of your camera. Let me know what your results are!

I really appreciate your detailed videos, thanks you. I do have a question about my FZ 300 though. When I go through the menus to set your recommended settings some are grayed out. For example, I switched to each of the shooting modes but could never find one where I could set the shutter type. Any suggestions?

@Shutterbug101

Жыл бұрын

The shutter type may be greyed out due to a setting being turned on, it may be silent mode, your continuous drive mode, anything really. Sometimes if you try selecting it, it will tell you why you can not access it. If it doesn’t, you can reset the settings in the custom wrench tab and that should give you access

Hi, my favourite mode is using High Dynamic. But now all of a sudden when I go to take a photo it sounds like it's taking 2 photos and the photo ends up blurry. I'm not sure how to fix this ? I'm hoping you can help as its driving me crazy

@Shutterbug101

7 ай бұрын

Check to see if your post focus mode accidently got turned on. Sounds like that may be the issue!