Panasonic FZ300 Walkthrough

[@pcarverrobinson]

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!

[@kathybanks3356]

Thank you for this orientation video. I am familiar with Panasonic compacts and the iA mode and I was an avid film camera buff so know about apertures, ISO, and shutter speeds. However this camera has so many "bells and whistles" that your video has explained. I took it right out after I bought it and shot extensively in my garden without changing any settings other than those that came with the camera and got good results. In addition I intuitively transferred the photos to my Mac with no issues. But now its time to start going through the menu and making a few settings and your video has been a boon to familiarise myself with all the buttons and controls and what they will do. It is also helpful to know what an experienced camera person finds the most useful buttons and which ones are less useful. Thanks again for taking the time to review the FZ300.

[@3kdn]

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 KZbin videos until coming across yours, i wouldn't have still had a clue in all honesty. The best video on KZbin 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!

[@alanoncken5549]

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]

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

[@mekahughes2276]

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.

[@KLR.Camper]

I just purchased this camera on the recommendation of another KZbinr 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]

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

[@melvyntee]

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

[@ElephantSteve]

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!

[@David-xl9cp]

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

[@Wistbacka]

Received a copy of this camera today. Bought it for my Dad. Now I knew Panasonic IBIS would be good. But I was not ready for how good this IBIS actually was. I shoot Sony myself, and while I knew it is not as good as the Panasonic, I did not expect such a huuuge difference. 600 mm is almost tripod steady while handholding. 😱😱😱😱

[@joycestapperfenne3164]

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

[@geebamom]

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

[@dennisoyston]

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.

[@mjw1955]

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

[@Mr.CireSoprano]

I have been a fan of your channel for a few years now ...KZbin 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!👍

[@michaelheynemann4267]

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

[@gyulasoos9865]

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

[@parvanehyousefzadi962]

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.

[@henryg0blq184]

Thank you so much for this guide. I am looking to purchase one of these so have been viewing lots of KZbin 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 😀

[@susanpearse154]

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]

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

[@donnahendrickson8282]

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.

[@Icelandlover]

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

[@adorle]

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

[@angelabreard173]

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]

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

[@cindyschaefer5682]

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.

[@thingsyoucando6493]

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

[@Astrolavista]

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

[@johncarpenter1053]

I just purchased this camera. Great video! Thanks!

[@dwightmcclure9843]

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]

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!

[@nelsonboardriders]

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 😊

[@chriswheeler1947]

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 😊

[@IvoM-r8y]

I am also very grateful to you for sharing this.

[@alexanderalexander7404]

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

[@landrews7280]

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

[@tedphillips1099]

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!

[@learywong6968]

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]

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

[@frankvandaele2992]

Thank you very much for this video. It's going to be very helpfull. Cheers from Belgium !

[@notjordinary]

Your description is theee best! Thank you

[@independentthinker9218]

Fantastic, informative video. Thanks so much!

[@robson925xxx]

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

[@allenmurray6393]

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

[@ldbass62]

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

[@tonydialsr7190]

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

[@lydiaouwendijk2155]

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

[@SageWhite-Rose]

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

[@denziljames1]

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.

[@robison5396]

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. 👍

[@petucker548]

Excellent tutorial!

[@CathyB-my9qd]

Wonderful presentation. Thank you!

[@RockMellyMel]

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

[@LittleRedF150]

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

[@magpiemarc1962]

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.

[@stevef7395]

Very well explained, and instructional. TY

[@clairejones6903]

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!!

[@mikephillips8406]

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!

[@handyman5272]

Thanks, big help to get started with the 300.

[@Albert-pk1ot]

deserves more views. thanks for in depth walkthrough

[@Shutterbug101]

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

[@Albert-pk1ot]

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

[@Shutterbug101]

@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!

[@thomasrobinson117]

Love this camera, so good for the outdoors.

[@shibubasheer]

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

[@ZenMoon143]

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!!!!

[@mrlaw711]

Great review and demo of features.

[@robertneedham6335]

Brilliant tutorial, thank you very much

[@freakneal]

Great video. Thank you for sharing!

[@stuartkidney3257]

excellent presentation!!

[@rs9510]

Great great tutorial ! Thank you so much !

[@CafeHeavenly]

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

[@christineclark186]

Really clear. Really helpful. Excellent.

[@juancamusic]

Amazing video. Thank you!

[@journeyon1983]

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]

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]

@@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. :-)

[@Vor_Tex_Sun]

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 KZbin vids and Vlog as always the onboard mics are not good.

[@MiguelMartinez-hm5px]

Nice video, i bought one thanks to your video

[@jairuskteo]

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

[@craigbachman5765]

THANKS FOR THE OVERVIEW.

[@RobsTheBuilder]

Thank you so much for this!

[@drblaneyphysics]

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

[@drewmcadam5772]

SO helpful! Thank you.

[@hishamelbatawi3014]

That's an awesome presentation...thank you

[@MrJosephasmith]

Excellent. Thank you.

[@friluftslivforbegynnere1188]

Excellent done. Informativ. Tank you :)

[@stephenwilliams4406]

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]

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!

[@EveDSouza]

Hi I hope you could please help me. I am having a challenge figuring out whether I could use a Teleprompter with the Panasonic FZ300? As it is a bridge camera would I still be able to mount the teleprompter to the camera? (I plan to get the Parrot 2) Or does this only work with DSLRs and not the FZ300? Is the fixed lens compatible with teleprompter? I would appreciate your advice, thank you

[@Shutterbug101]

Hello Eve, this is a great question! While bridge cameras like this one have the threading needed to use a teleprompter, as long as you do not zoom the lens out with the attachment on it, it SHOULD be fine. However, my main concern is that the barrel of the lens that comes in and out of the camera is extremely sensitive and is a bridge cameras main weakness, as any weight, bumps or debris can cause the motor that extends the lens to stop working and is an expensive repair. So while it SHOULD be okay, I would really recommend using the teleprompter with an interchangeable lens camera.

[@EveDSouza]

@@Shutterbug101 thank you this is most helpful, much appreciated

[@scottkempton2018]

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]

Great walkthrough- thank you

[@brooklynmona5780]

From the bttm of my heart thank you

[@elaineclare4977]

Very helpful thank you

[@TheArtfulAddict]

This video was so helpful, THANK YOU! Will this camera allow me to take clear, sharp pictures of birds, like a hummingbird, where nothing is blurry? If so, will you PLEASE let me know what mode and setting to use. I haven't been able to figure it out and am always disappointed with my pics.

[@Shutterbug101]

With this camera to accomplish those photos at that speed, you will need to be in the sun, no shade. The more light the better. Then use your S mode to tell your camera you need the fastest shutter speed possible (I believe it is 1/4000 on this camera). Give that a shot!

[@TheArtfulAddict]

@@Shutterbug101 thank you so much for your response, I will! One more question... does the bird/animal I'm capturing need to be in full sun, or do I, or do we both? I usually sit on my covered porch to take pics of birds and animals who are mostly in the sun at my bird feeder, but I am in the shade when taking the picture. If I'm in the sun, can I take a pic of a bird in the shade? I'm confused on how this works. Oh, and the shutter speed goes up to 1/16000.

[@Shutterbug101]

It is better if the animal is in full sun, more so in the morning or evening light. When the animal is in the shade, it takes longer for the camera to take the photo so you cannot use the higher speeds.

[@dentedmosquito]

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

[@Shutterbug101]

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!

[@2kime]

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]

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

[@mka70]

Really great video, so informative and easy to understand. I picked up so much info here, thank you v much. One thing I would ask if you are still monitoring these comments is the zoom. We have an Fz72 currently which has 60x optical zoom. This model 'only' has 24x. The 60x is great for capturing something miles away, but you do lose image quality. Will the 24x zoom be sufficient for further away things, or are we going to notice a big drop?

[@thenonorian9572]

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]

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]

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

[@melonwork850]

Thank you!

[@alanplayford]

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?

[@petucker548]

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

[@tirus4me]

Thanks for the Tips! 😁👍

[@amyturner4820]

Thank you so very much for sharing this video! Are there notes somewhere for this video?

[@Shutterbug101]

I don't have any written documents, but if enough people are interested, I could see about gathering simple notes that are easier to read than the manual!

[@fayebroughton8487]

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

[@Naturasipescuitcu_Sebar]

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]

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!

[@madelynkara4377]

This video is helpful!! Is there anyway to clean the sensor of this camera? I am dealing with a zoom lens software issue and am not sure how to fix it

[@azdigbee]

I have been shooting Canon for 40+ years and understand their menu structure inside out........... I just purchased this FZ 300 camera and the navigation menus are horrendously confusing and frustrating for me. I can’t seem to get out of this post focus mode ( I hate it ). Do you know how I can turn it off please or maybe revert camera back to factory settings ?

[@Shutterbug101]

Absolutely, if you go to menu>wrench tab>reset to get it back to factory settings. I have videos covering the post focus mode and 4k burst in case you need to know more about them.

[@pliniopovoa766]

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

[@arrowheadoverland]

What setting would you recommend for a fireworks video?

[@robertbartmann8470]

I have the Panasonic FZ300. I'm looking for an external mic which will mount on the camera's hot shoe. I'm also looking for a wind shield to block wind noise while taking videos. What do you recommend in these two cases? I learned a great deal from your awesome review. Thank you !

[@Shutterbug101]

I would recommend the RODE VideoMicro at the link below. It is small, travel friendly, and has the wind cover as well! amzn.to/2QloQ1y