Panny FZ20..AT LAST !!!!

*The_kUrGaN* · 27-01-2006, 11:10 AM

I'm finally a very happy bunny !!

Been after the FZ20 since missing out on the Jessops £199 sale and was almost giving up hope, especially after subsequently missing out on it again for £259 at Hughes Direct. Ebay prices are still going for approx £260, and most retalers won't do it for less than £300.

Was about to take a risk on an 'Open Box' offer from ebuyer for £190 + del

http://www.ebuyer.co.uk/customer/pro...uct_uid=101655

and just happen to stumble across John Lewis doing it for £199 inc delivery. So I've just bought the last one. YAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY

All things come to he who waits/dithers/misses out

mjw123 · 27-01-2006, 11:33 AM

Hope you enjoy Kurgen - Wasn't much in it between the 20 & the 5 for me so opted for the 5 because of it's size and quicker focusing / flash pics. Manual focus is a big +ve 4 20 though.

Great camera though at a great price.

PLASMABABBY · 29-01-2006, 5:47 PM

The John Lewis website is showing the FZ20 out of stock.
This morning I phoned my local store who were also out of stock but told me that the Watford Store had 4 and the Glasgow store had 2.
I managed to get one from the Watford store for £199.95 and they are going to post it to me free of charge.
So if you really want another chance you may be lucky if you give them a ring.
Watford Store 01923 244266 and Glasgow Store 0141 353 6677
Good luck

beachy · 30-01-2006, 3:32 PM

if anyone is interested i have an fz20 reserved at the john lewis oxford st store till tomorrow close of business, i already managed to get one elsewhere,so if you want it send me a message and i can give you the details reservation number etc but you will have to be quick as it will be sold after tomorrow.

*The_kUrGaN* · 30-01-2006, 10:22 PM

Nice one Beachy..I hope someone takes you up on your very honourable offer

. I ordered mine on Friday and it arrived first thing this morning (Monday). So dead impressed with that for a start. Secondly, I've just taken the camera out of the box and I have to say it is a very very classy looking camera. What an absolute steal at £199 ! Can't wait to get started.

beachy · 31-01-2006, 1:09 PM

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Originally Posted by The_kUrGaN

Nice one Beachy..I hope someone takes you up on your very honourable offer

. I ordered mine on Friday and it arrived first thing this morning (Monday). So dead impressed with that for a start. Secondly, I've just taken the camera out of the box and I have to say it is a very very classy looking camera. What an absolute steal at £199 ! Can't wait to get started.

just got mine today and i have to agree with you what a great looking piece of kit, as a newbie to digital photography this is my second camera so i can't wait to put it into use, and as you say what a steal at that price considering theres still places selling it for £300+, happy days

PLASMABABBY · 01-02-2006, 2:16 PM

Mine arrived from John Lewis this morning. Haven't had time to try it out yet but I agree with the kUrGaN and Beachy and I am really impressed - looks fantastic and can'y wait to use it. I know we shall all enjoy it and what a great price for this camera.

craigizmo2k2 · 01-02-2006, 3:05 PM

John Lewis are great - got my Sony DSC-F717 for 200 quid there last week :D

*The_kUrGaN* · 02-02-2006, 4:15 PM

Seeing as though I can't get to play with the camera until the weekend can anyone recommend a case for the FZ20? I've seen a choice of three so far.

http://www.ukdigital.co.uk/accs/pana...sfz20_case.htm

and

http://www.purelygadgets.co.uk/prodi...islist=3~33~88

and a Panasonic Lumix case on ebay that supposedly fits the FZ5 or the FZ20 at a squeeze.

applebwl · 02-02-2006, 6:55 PM

I got a Lowepro TLZ10 from Jessops , half price at the moment - £21.99 to£10.99

FZ20 fits perfectly.

beachy · 03-02-2006, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by applebwl

I got a Lowepro TLZ10 from Jessops , half price at the moment - £21.99 to£10.99

FZ20 fits perfectly.

which jessops did you get it from applebwl ? as i just looked at jessops online and it was still selling for £21.99, (looks a decent bag though)

applebwl · 03-02-2006, 8:49 AM

Swindon Branch

beachy · 03-02-2006, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by applebwl

I got a Lowepro TLZ10 from Jessops , half price at the moment - £21.99 to£10.99

FZ20 fits perfectly.

just phoned my 2 local branchs of jessops in milton keynes 1st one a young girl answered the phone, i asked for TLZ10 not in stock, then i asked for panasonic fz20 bag she could'ent be bothered to look and said come into the shop and look at our range of bags, i said no thanks and put the phone down. tried the next branch guy answers the phone after 5 minutes, do you have the TLZ10 in stock yes he says £21.99, i say but swindon branch are selling for £10.99 will you price match no he says, what not even with one of your other stores ! nope, ok do you have the bag for the fz20 i ask, no never heard of a dedicated bag for the fz20.

ok i give up

... as has already been mentioned in another thread here is it any wonder jessops are losing custom.

Paxter · 03-02-2006, 10:39 AM

I was looking at this camera for a friend of mine and was just wondering if any of you know what sort of shutter lag there is on the camera. He is interested in using it for sports photography but doesn't want to spend anymore than £350. Can anyone help me?

PLASMABABBY · 03-02-2006, 1:59 PM

Just phoned the Jessops Walsall. They have three in stock but the price is £21.99

stevegreen · 03-02-2006, 2:08 PM

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Originally Posted by PLASMABABBY

Just phoned the Jessops Walsall. They have three in stock but the price is £21.99

The staff in the Walsall branch have been fairly flexible on prices in the past from my experience, wether that has changed in the last 12 months I have no idea though.

PLASMABABBY · 03-02-2006, 3:29 PM

Thanks for that info stevegreen.

applebwl · 03-02-2006, 6:22 PM

Half price case was bought on 16th Jan 2006, it actually cost £10.97 and the code on the receipt is ALOWEBC405005683

Might be worth ringing quoting the code, or maybe it was during their sale only

Another nice case is John Lewis's own make - £9.99

*The_kUrGaN* · 16-02-2006, 2:39 PM

I ended up buying the TLZ10 from Jessops at full price.....hey I was desperate. I'd waited long enough.

I'd been tracking a TLZ10 on eBay but got outbid at the last minute. I also ordered the Lumix soft case I mentioned, but ended up sending it back because I didn't like it. There were gaps between the lid and the sides and no carrying strap. So I was fed up of messing around and got the TLZ10 for £21.99. It's fine. The camera fits nicely, although you won't get any extra lenses in there I don't think, but there's room for an extra battery and cards at the front. It's a nice fitting well made case that'll enable me to get out and about with the camera now.

This one took my eye on ebay a few days after I bought my case (typical). Don't know what people think, but it looks big enough to accommodate lenses etc.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Panasonic-FZ5-...QQcmdZViewItem

ush flynn · 17-02-2006, 9:34 AM

its set up inside with those dividers, but it seems mainly aimed at camcorder users, worth trying it out in jessops. For all of you, if you need jessops to stock check anything, just the last 7 numericals on that reciept code will do, or if you have the catalogue to hand, the little code under the price will do it too.
Used to have jokes on the phone with regulars "yeah gotta love those 7783210's beautiful!"

nerd