Lumix FZ30? or wait for the FZ50?

[marcin]

I am looking for a good camera. I do not take many night shots, mostly day.

I know that the FZ30 is plagued by bad bad noise at anything over 100ISO but is the 10mp vs 8mp worth waiting for and paying $200 more?

For the $200 I could get a telephoto lens and a wide lens.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Also, I was looking at the Rebel XT but am just not sure about the whole slr thing. Is it really much better? Also would I have to get Canon's lenses or would other companies work?

Thanks :)

[Militaris]

The samples photos of the FZ50 on the panasonic site does not look promising, and they were taken at ISO100. I would be surprised if noise, or 'water colour' caused by noise control, is not a major problem.

http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/lumix/gallery/models/fz50.html

Although, I could be wrong.

[kimnicho]

I would buy a FZ30 esp. since it is being clearanced out right now and save your money for lenses like you said. Most people are predicting Less Detail and More Noise with the FZ50....

[Scott6]

what do you mean more lenses? you can add lenses to this P&S?

[marcin]

what do you mean more lenses? you can add lenses to this P&S?

yeah

well i bought a bunch'o stuff and paid $600 shipped...

got the brand new fz30
a nice aluminium case for everything
a regular soft camera/accessory bag
some filters
wide lens
telephoto lens
a tripod
1gb card
usb card reader
and a bunch of other goodies

im happy with the price too.