A Great Digital "Super8" Camera - The Lumix FZ47

My beloved FZ47 rides again. This time it came with us on a weekend trip to Astoria, OR.

This camera is an excellent contender for achieving a Super 8mm aesthetic. The sensor is almost the exact same width as a frame of Super 8 film. The camera only captures 29.97 which works well in a 15fps sequence. The CCD offers global shutter as well as a long, fixed Leica lens. The camera can even capture 640x380 for a true 4:3 experience. It works well with a pistol grip and the tiny electronic viewfinder is not unlike that on some Super 8mm cameras.

I think it might be the most “fun” camera that I own. Highly recommended.