I went to Kitamura today and they gave me a refund. I then bought a Finpix 50 fd instead. That had English menus. I was thinking about a Lumix FZ18 or 28,...
Actually, I did not want to comment, but here is my experience: At home, most of my products are made by Panasonic. It just happen, that I bought many products...
Dorian, You must have some good contacts there. I spoke to Isozaki and Fujita on the help line and they were useless. Dekinai was basically all they could...
I don't have any comments about Panasonic service and help line as i never owned any Panasonic product . But i have to take my hat off for the kitamura staff...
I bought the FZ18 just a couple of months ago -- it does have English menus -- the salesman at Yodobashi set it up for me. I just had to download the English...
Basically, Panasonic changed their policy and adopted the f-gaijin policy this year. The FZ18 is an old model. I bought a TZ3 for my son and an FX33 in the...
John, if you are really that "pissed" off, why don't you write a letter....yes, a "letter" to the higher ups in Panasonic. Headoffice is in Osaka. Send it...
On Tue, 09 Sep 2008 21:25:00 +0900, d1rp1n <desertprairierabbit@...> ... Well, here's something to keep the pot simmering... ... I don't know whether...
Unless I am mistaken the duty-free also check your passport to see that you are a tourist. You are not charged tax at these places, so technically, at least,...
... I wouldn't say you were actually mistaken, but having a passport is probably enough to pass any cursory check they want to make. And of course "you are...
Nikon provide a fairly good service re manuals - you just have to head to one of the Nikon Salons/Repair centres eg in Shinjuku L-Tower (next to Odakyu)... If...
Hi Leanne As I mentioned in my other reply, there is a Nikon Service Centre and Nikon Salon in Shinjuku... Go to the Odakyu dept store on the WEST side of...
There's a great exhibit on the first floor of photos of post-war Japan by Dutch photographers Hans Brinckman and Ysbrand Rogge, closes tomorrow apparently, and...
Cow Parade Tokyo Marunouchi 2008 The Marunouchi area is overrun by 65 life-sized fiberglass cows and 8 "Mini Moos" elaborately decorated by prominent...
Hi Everyone, Not sure if you know about this but there is a photo gathering tonight at Tableaux Daikanyama. Starts at 6pm and finishes at 11pm. Come along...
Thank you, Leanne, I intend to be there and in fact joined the group. I've been looking for a group that is serious about photography AND holds more get...
Forwarding this for a friend. aa http://www.cambridg eworld.com/ detail.php? item_id=1162 Minolta's Maxxum HTsi Plus is an ideal AF SLR camera for both...
Yes, sorry, don't know how the space got in the URL. aa I'm voting for "That One" -- and I just bought the T-shirt!!!! I just wanna sing and dance -- and...
A friend needs a photographer for a charity she works for. (Unfortunately, I won't be available.) I don't think there's any pay, but if you'd like to try your...
I was thinking of attending the Friday night event and would appreciate the chance to get in for free... However, I very rarely use a flash, even indoors. If I...
Andy, You should send your response directly to Julianne. aa I'm voting for "That One" -- and I just bought the T-shirt!!!! I just wanna sing and dance -- and...
hello I am planning to go to fuji gogome on Sundday. I am expecting to see autumn colors. I will be going by highway bus from shinjuku. direct bus and around...
Hey! Little off topic sorry. The air points thing has finally paid off, and the family can go to Hokkaido for 5 days next week. Basically, day travelling at...