I bought a SUPERZOOM timelapse camera - Lumix FZ82

I bought this second-hand Lumix FZ82 on MPB because I didn't have a camera that could zoom in as far as this one. The quality is surprisingly good for the price and I'm going to have a lot of fun with this thing. Purchase links are below!
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[@AndrewWaltonPhotography]

I've owned one of this little cameras for over a year now and if I don't want to take my dslr and a bunch of lenses, this camera goes with me. It is pretty much a perfect holiday camera. Yes it's a compromise compared to a dslr or mirrorless camera but for the money you can't go wrong. Also an ideal camera if you are jumping from a phone to a first dedicated camera.

[@semangot]

I got same camera last christmas & now exploring it.☺️📸 Thanks for the useful ideas.

[@SuperHansi12]

Always nice to see some fresh ideas in timelapse photography:)

[@MatthewVandeputte]

Glad you liked it!

[@user-sl1ys4xi7o]

Thanks. Inspirational. I’ve been using this camera since it came out and love the results: (in good light) would appreciate any additional suggestions and tutorials.

[@user-sl1ys4xi7o]

Thanks for a lovely and helpful video. I’ve been using this camera since it came out and love the results (in good light). Would appreciate any additional advice and tutorials. Good luck with your channel🌼

[@MatthewVandeputte]

Good light is definitely needed!

[@baliyachtservices7505]

I was curious about this camera for timelapse, really cool you tested it out -- the shots look great actually! And probably adds an element of fun to shooting scenes it seems...

[@MatthewVandeputte]

It's pretty darn fun! And I literally just got the power adapter in so now I can shoot for unlimited amounts of time too.

[@freestyleee]

@@MatthewVandeputte Hiii could you please send me the link for the power adapter you are using?

[@timelapsebylkunl72]

Great idea! Thanks

[@saullopez539]

Amazing video review 👏. I thinking on buying this on just for the zoom, for surfing and wildlife.

[@frankfremion5211]

Hey, have you nought it for surfing? Please tell me how was the experience for you? Thank you so much

[@Gadgetsjon]

Great video mate, now subscribed. Sorry I didn't do it sooner! Keep it coming. 👏

[@MatthewVandeputte]

Haha all good mate, great to see you here!!

[@shb6910]

Very interesting! I really would appreciate more footage and info about this little camera. My nephew just begins with photography, got this camera and loves to try out different kinds of photography styles. So this would be interesting. I am also looking forward to your results by playing around with the options this camera offers. This zoom range in this little form factor is incredible. I like that you try out things beside the pro cameras! Good luck, have fun and I will look over your shoulders again .greetings 😊👍

[@bossa8020]

same here!

[@rep3e4]

Awesome video, thanks

[@VladVexler]

Fantastic!

[@sokar7664]

Thanks for the review.Did you made some pictures from a short distance like macro?Thankyou

[@maricardistritodimagiba5217]

loved to watch this.. i just bought without checking any reviews hehehe..your video helps.. thanks..

[@yenegn7]

Thank you this video is helped me

[@TachiUk]

Was considering this as a birthday gift for my wife (she is an avid photographer but only as a part-time) and was unsure whether the camera was worth £300. Video super I formative thank you and I e now ordered it for her :)

[@Sebarinnatura]

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, condensation ..., are there other things like that? Thanks.

[@blutey]

I like the FZ80/82 as well. Got mine refurbished. Was able to capture Jupiter, its moons and Saturn with it back in August 2020.

[@WhistlesToAnimals]

Awesome. I made a solar filter for it and photographed the sun and the eclipse.

[@blutey]

@@WhistlesToAnimals Great! Post up the pics if you get time. Would like to see them. Unfortunately, the eclipse wasn't visible in my part of the world this time.

[@WhistlesToAnimals]

@@blutey Thanks for your interest. I have only reviewed my smartphone's video of the surrounding horizon and the super bright corona at this point. Still haven't looked at what my solar filter equipped FZ80 that ran the whole time got. It cost me a whole day in driving to get to where I went and back. 5:40AM to 11:30PM. Will share the best of what I have soon enough.

[@CakesByChoppA]

I couldn't help but think... those buildings you filmed, we are going to see them change over the next few months through you capturing the skies!

[@MatthewVandeputte]

you bet!!

[@GlowUrbanX]

Hey bro lovely video thank you !! Your a legend! Nikon Coolpix A900 also a cheap second hand cam really cool, i bought this one today (Lumix as you reviewed) so loved ya vid bro , subbed and liked!! No apologies needed!!

[@rogerhostinphotography]

Looks like a great way to get timelapses with super telephoto focal lengths on a budget. As a suggestion, I’d love to see a Timelapse of the moon rising or setting with this camera.

[@MatthewVandeputte]

Great suggestion!

[@qrphfradio7753]

I have this camera and its excellent for my needs, you should try the Panasonic FZ330. Same sort of set up but the zoom is only 25-600mm, but its F2.8 through out the whole focal lemgth.. Its only 12mp but it can also shoot at 4K 30fps,it has a flip out selfie display and a 3.5mm external mic socket.. I have both these cameras and as i said above they both fulfil my needs..

[@stevenuttley]

Excellent comment. I think the 12mp count is supposed to be an advantage over previous models. It's one of a number of instances where Panasonic has actually reduced the pixel count on a higher spec small sensor camera to improve the image quality and reduce the noise. Some smartphones use 20-40mp on a sensor that might be even smaller but this does not always improve the image. On close inspection those super sharp iphone/Galaxy images seem to be artificially sharpened by the phone's software to give an almost gouache like appearance when the image is blown up. The untreated image is probably a lot softer and busier than the Lumix one. 12mp might just be the sweet spot for this sensor size -sometimes less is more as they say.

[@justinhardcastle5825]

I came for the camera review, but I am in love with your storage shelf behind you at 0:40, where did you get it?

[@que-chula]

Thank you!

[@alfredoalmeida6754]

É a câmara que tenho e estou muito satisfeito com ela Tem uma excelente relação preço/qualidade Abraço de Aveiro, Portugal

[@AlexanderBelozerov]

Hey there, thanks so much for the video. Could you please link a dummy battery that u bought for this model? Cheers, Alex

[@MatthewVandeputte]

Hello! You can download my free e-book about the basics of timelapse here: www.matjoez.com/freebook

[@zeyadmussab1283]

Does DC-FZ82 have a clean HDMI output to be used for streaming or as a webcam? Thanks!

[@TriplePenguin]

Loved it, and yeah, please buy the Nikon and try it, will be an awesome video, I'm sure!

[@joshuasibayan1726]

Do you think this is a good starter camera to have? Planning on using it for portraits and sports shots.

[@iorgulescuadina6819]

Hi from Italy, due to your review, I am going to buy this , I hope you're in a good shape now after covid, send you a hug from the beautiful Italy...thanks for your videos..

[@MatthewVandeputte]

Grazie! Back to full health luckily

[@luckyzombie3968]

Do you think the Panasonic LUMIX DC-FZ82EB Is good for taking pictures of wildfield?

[@lesnytropiciel]

Hi.I wanna buty this camera for wildlife filming. Do you hear on movie any noise when you zoom in zoom out? Thanks for help 👍👊

[@kevinjack5184]

Wow, that thing is cool. I go to SF once a month. If I could get out of the wind... It seems like I'd already know how to use it (unlike that Osmo Pocket thing that just collects dust)

[@trancebynature4]

Hi there,I was wondering does the fz82 make noise when zooming in video mode??

[@ShinilPayamal]

Thanks for the eye opening video. In this day and age of people promoting 8K capable cameras, you are such a rarity!🍹👍

[@MatthewVandeputte]

Thanks mate! Nothing wrong with an almost 4 year old camera if it opens the door to new shots!

[@RedCrayZGamer]

im wanting to do a film making, wud this camera be recommendable?

[@montassarmahroug1809]

We can do portrait photography with this camera ?❤️i like your channel

[@ab-rr1fv]

I wonder would you be able to demonstrate how to operate the camera using just the touchscreen ? I am asking as someone who is physically unable to press buttons . Would be extremely grateful. Many thanks

[@Borhaamemi]

I'm interested in the quality of the video so is it better for me to buy a fz82 or a camcorder for that money "can you give me a suggestion from the camcorder"🤔👍

[@AndriaMrs]

Hi hoping you can help me. In UK as you know it is sooooo hard at the moment to go see and try cameras. Few years ago I bought the Olympus Pen 10 camera and 3 lens. Beautiful photos and video BUT, I have a small tremor and tying to change the lens I found not a good idea. I was worried about dropping the lens or damaging the pins when changing lens. So, had to sell it all and now looking for a smallish camera but not one with changeable lens. What I need or want in a camera are, good stabilisation, touchscreen so I can touch to focus etc etc, good video, great photo quality, good zoom to capture macro, birds, etc. I am a pensioner so cannot afford a lot. I was going to look at the one you are showing but it is far too big for me. I found if its too heavy or too light, I shake more. Any help and advice would be greatly appreciated, thank you 😊x

[@venkateshpatra_]

That spinning intro though 😍😋

[@MatthewVandeputte]

I'm still dizzy

[@venkateshpatra_]

@@MatthewVandeputte 😅😅

[@venkateshpatra_]

@@MatthewVandeputte you really have grown from a long way all the way back since 2011.. from physics exams to owning the nifty fifty for 600d .... to the new tamron lens to the graduate degree .... Was really scrolling all the way back on insta page😊 Loved every bit of it!

[@user-wf1ej7bp9p]

What to do whenbis problem with recording in night there is no video

[@benialexofficial876]

Do the camera get that blurry backround if I use it to record myself for youtube videos? Thanks and nice video!

[@user-dh5fp4gw1b]

Nope

[@LondonViewpoints]

Way better than what I’d expect from a £170 camera, awesome find👍🏻Footage looks great but the stabilisation issues at long telephoto are just such 1st world problems😂Had the P1000 on loan for a while a couple of years ago and had the same issues, anything at 3,000 and I was getting earthquake like shake with even zero wind 🤣

[@steviesevieria1868]

And then there’s atmospheric haze and waves of heat…

[@jonasdekooning7597]

I have also focused on a broad zoom range: I have a 10-18, 18-55 and 75-300. All cheap and crap lenses, but they are awesome for all kinds of compositions. I use it on a similarly crap 1100d, but the quality is not that important, it's what you can do with it!

[@MatthewVandeputte]

100% the truth mate!!

[@hasithagayalambattaya8929]

Superzoom is amazing!!! I have a fz2500 and it is also a great camera to shoot time lapse! And the stop motion function is so cool!!! Cuz I can make videos without an issue since it shows the previous frames as a silhouette and I can place the props easily!!! Too bad they don't give new firmware upgrades for the lumix bridge camera lineup... If it can upgrade, I would like to shoot 5k...

[@HARSHGAILY]

Hi , I am planing to buy fz2500 could you suggest how it for low light photography .Does 1 in sensor really gives clear shot or I should stick to fz82

[@hasithagayalambattaya8929]

@@HARSHGAILY Well, it is definitely an upgrade from 1/2.3" sensors.. and with an iso range upto 12,800 I think it is much better low light performance compared to fz82... even so, sometimes there are some noticeable hot pixels when you shoot long exposures...(it depends on the operating temperature & your sensor...) but if you can, I'd recommend you to go for a much newer system as they have much better low light capacity... even so, if you are looking for a SuperZoom (well this one can go up to 20x zoom with 40x in extended mode) and a better lumix bridge camera under 1000 bucks, I think this might be for you! If you!

[@user-ys6wk1xq9x]

La mejor cámara para aquellos que quieren introducirse en la fotografía! Gran video! De hecho, la vendo en Wallapop por cambio de equipo

[@Dailyartpallette]

Hi I'm looking for a dummy battery can you give me info on were to get would appreciate it alot.

[@MatthewVandeputte]

This looks like the model I have www.subtel.be/index.php?cl=details&offerId=712837128372159&lang=1&anid=921506&cnid=10875d9064337fed9c6047479c6fb4e5&campaign=be-pla/Netzteil/921506&gclid=CjwKCAiAnvj9BRA4EiwAuUMDf8l1LPV9giblE9dD2ntFAdgO1U12k-0WSZ3M2NndVKyaEbYwPLa7ZhoCPkUQAvD_BwE

[@daktarioskarvannederhosen2568]

5min20sec it is called shutter roll...the electricity is sent to the sensor in segments thus creating distortion when trying to capture moving images.

[@MatthewVandeputte]

cheers

[@Iamhaxal]

Can you take like micro pics? I'm a newbie but trying to find a reasonable priced camera to take like pics of the eye/iris and all will this work?

[@grayfox2497]

Get a Raynor macro lens. Not very expensive.

[@DaPanda19]

For basic stuff where you're like "I wanna see what that would look like" and you don't wanna setup your entire kit, I'm sure this would be great :)

[@MatthewVandeputte]

Exactly!

[@DaPanda19]

@@MatthewVandeputte can't even begin to tell you how many times I've wanted to go shoot a time lapse to just hangout and relax but then the though of the work involved killed that completely. Packing, driving, accounting, setting up, blah blah blah.... Sometimes I still wanna shoot but be lazy lol

[@HamiltonSRink]

Welcome to the Lumix FZ club! A new world of photographic possibilities! Here is an example. Set up your tripod so you can swing the camera left and right with the level indicator on the screen, level with the horizon. Enable Panoramic mode. JPG only I believe, so experiment with reducing the amount of in camera sharpening, you can sharpen in post with good result. Practice swinging the camera smoothly as it records multiple exposures. On my FZ2500 the standard image size is 5472x3648 in 3x2 aspect. With the in camera panoramic, I get 7632x1920. This produces a higher image quality compared to cropping of the top and bottom of the image! I get sharp prints out to 26 inches wide, which is the limit of my Canon Pixma Pro 100! Remember to fix your exposure if swinging through scenes that have brightness variation so the image has a consistent rendering. Otherwise you will make a pano out of different brightness images.

[@MatthewVandeputte]

Thanks for the tips, glad to see you here! Check out my other video about the super zoom timelapses too, I'm sure you'll enjoy it

[@TimmyTj]

You can purchase a separate battery charger on amazon meaning you can have a spare on charge something I'm going to do now according to some other reviewer on here plus ya can buy filters for this model but beware cheapo filters choose wisely...

[@jimmybrannan7303]

You need to head out of the city and that filthy city air and steamy hot up currents and try out the i-zoom and digital zoom up to 9600mm. You need that cool clean country air to take advantage of it.

[@MatthewVandeputte]

yeah makes sense

[@michaellyne8773]

Thank you for sharing your views and tutorial, I don't know if you are aware, you can get 4800mm digital zoom but you need to turn on izoom and digital zoom. Also 5280m m in video mode. Good luck with your future tutorials.

[@MatthewVandeputte]

Cheers, digital zoom gives you a big loss in quality so I don't touch it!

[@michaellyne8773]

@@MatthewVandeputte I can imagine a lot of noise.

[@alexvern7750]

Не совсем понял как улучшить стабилизацию кадра при съёмке видео. Мэтью сказал, что нужно пользоваться механическим затвором вместо электронного, это как понимать?

[@fredericscherpereel7230]

Bonjour, J'ai un Lumix DC FZ82 et voudrai faire des photos de football de mon fils, le problème est que le mode sport me fait des videos. Pouvez-vous me conseiller à ce sujet? Merci pour vos tuotos très sympa. Bonne journée

[@golomplovers]

I am Bird photographer. I am very happy with my Canon Powershot sx510 hs. But it has 30x optical zoom instead 60x Like in this. 12 mpx instead of 18 Like Here. This camera (lumix) is twice more expensive than my Canon. Is it worth money for me ? I mean will i see a difference and upgrade ? Or is it not worth to buy Lumix dz82 when j already have Canon Powershot sx510 hs ?

[@theloveisdead6880]

Is this camera 📸 cording with 4k videoes 📹 good or not what are you gonna advice me ? Plz

[@jerzykowalski5498]

Yes - 4K.

[@68blues]

Class act wears a cool t-shirt. Nuff said!

[@valstephen8]

Check out the nikon p900 for the zoom, wow its awesome, love mine

[@MatthewVandeputte]

I've got a video about the P1000 but I need to make a new one

[@Bonjour-World]

Another interesting little factoid about the DC-FZ80: at 20mm to 1200mm it may also be the widest angle P&S and/or bridge camera ever built. You might also want to play around with the in camera focus stacking (albeit at 4K video resolution).

[@HuzJorDedi]

What is your opinion on Panasonic FZ 300/330,compared to FZ 80

[@MatthewVandeputte]

Haven't used it but will check it out

[@Del-Canada]

Great camera if you aren't a pro. Packed with features and doesn't kill your wallet. Unless you are a camera snob that *needs* a DSLR and plenty of glass to carry around, this is your camera. I sold my Nikon D3500 to buy this. It's all I need. So I bought it.

[@biopower5160]

canon eos 4000d body and ef-s 18-55mm iii lens VS Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ82 - Black witch one should i choose?

[@MatthewVandeputte]

I'd probably go for the canon as it will have cleaner photos, the sensor on the lumix isn't great

[@biopower5160]

@@MatthewVandeputte thanks dude!

[@leny5543]

How do you get 2000+ RAW photos on one SD card🤔 thanks Matt

[@MatthewVandeputte]

128gb cards are what I use!

[@Jack-AV]

So can you take more than 300 photos on one battery

[@MatthewVandeputte]

yeah, I've also bought a dummy battery so can plug it into the wall or another battery

[@olleakerstrom9854]

Thanks. A nice movie about FZ82. But ... it's for everyone who already knows everything about the camera ... because you talk so fast you do not keep up. Take it easy .. The camera's super good for the money. I have two ... bought another because I was afraid it would disappear from the market. Hugs from Sweden.

[@ArChi285]

You cannot change the lens, right? I want to buy like that.

[@MatthewVandeputte]

Nop

[@ArChi285]

@@MatthewVandeputte thanks

[@jonbromfield7643]

You have to work at it but in good light I've had some fabulous photos out of it.

[@Jack-AV]

Are the fz82 and fz80 the same?

[@jerzykowalski5498]

Yes

[@alex0589]

Bet 10$ that youll get the nikon version of that long boi and probably a wall mount of some sort for your timelapses.

[@MatthewVandeputte]

I don't want to take the bet cause you're right 😂

[@kevinwasserfall2038]

Do you still use fz82 almost every day ?

[@MatthewVandeputte]

Not as much but still use it every now and then

[@alexalexandrov7605]

Okay, I like your hate review for p1000 - very informative for everyone disadvantages. It is only important to know that there IS NO ALTERNATIVE on the market today. Can you name at least one? Which can you afford for the same price? Personally, I don't know that. This super ultra zoom camera is unique in its own way (in the AMATEUR segment).

[@bowenjesus2303]

instablaster...

[@jerzykowalski5498]

Yes. No alternative even in 2023. 1700mm optical video in 4K. I bought 3 just in case. One with 2 tele (1,7 original LT 55 + 2,2 Raynox) = 24000mm with digital (which is good in 4K)

[@trinemia2011]

Hi Matthew, I dare to ask how far can you go on a night sky shoot with this fellow?

[@MatthewVandeputte]

Not far at all sadly, the iso performance is pretty bad from 400 upwards

[@trinemia2011]

@@MatthewVandeputte I would like a suggestion on what would be the most appropriate camera for me to go next from Lumix FZ82 to be able to have acceptable night sky shooting and timelapse shooting on price around 700 to 800 euros.

[@fireislandmavic5939]

time lapse in cam is key

[@nimbly1693]

I saw on another video that they make dummy batteries you put in the camera and can plug in so the camera thinks that it is running on a battery.

[@MatthewVandeputte]

Yup I got one of those and it works really well!

[@spystudio3725]

Please is the camera good for music video

[@MatthewVandeputte]

i wouldn't recommend it for that

[@spystudio3725]

@@MatthewVandeputte thanks sir but which other camera that is not too cost is good for music videos

[@SF0383]

I want to buy a super camera

[@goskascience]

Do you experience any audio noise, such as kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppWvqmaHp9SUqrs especially at long zoom and I believe optical stabilization

[@kamrank176]

[@RockinJohnny]

Where are you in Glasgow?

[@MatthewVandeputte]

London?

[@LittlePeterP]

!!!!

[@marvinheemeyer7027]

у твоего друга была простуда

[@observerstation]

Is that an Idris Muhammad T-shirt?

[@MatthewVandeputte]

You've got a great eye

[@soujalbudhathoki1077]

Dude plz do giveaway hero GoPro 🥺🥺

[@MatthewVandeputte]

I already did one on instagram two weeks ago!

[@soujalbudhathoki1077]

@@MatthewVandeputte what's your insta name

[@MatthewVandeputte]

@matjoez don't miss the next one :)

[@soujalbudhathoki1077]

When it will be

[@MatthewVandeputte]

no idea

[@montassarmahroug1809]

We can do portrait photography with this camera ?❤️i like your channel