Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ8
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Product Description:
Panasonic's Lumix DMC-FZ8 digital camera features a powerful 12x optical zoom lens (equivalent to 36-432mm on a 35mm film camera) with f/2.8 brightness. While the DMC-FZ8 boasts the same high 12x zooming power, it also enhances mobility with its compactness and easy joystick operation.The Venus Engine III image processing engine gives it even higher image quality and speedier processing. The FZ8 also incorporates the Intelligent Image Stabilization system, which Panasonic is including in other Lumix cameras being introduced simultaneously with the FZ8.Effective resolution has been increased to 7.2 megapixels, which supports the FZ8's enhanced functions. For example, Panasonic's Extra Optical Zoom function provides additional magnification - to 18x when taking photos with 3-megapixel resolution. The resolution of the LCD has also been increased to 207, 000 pixels, and the larger, 0.44-inch EVF (electronic viewfinder) has a resolution of 188, 000 pixels, making it easy to see both when monitoring and playing back images.Other features that improve usability and convenience include enhanced operation with a multi-purpose joystick, which further simplifies exposure compensation. Frequently used functions, such as light metering, AF (auto focus) mode, ISO setting, and white balance adjustment, are quickly and easily handled with the Quick Setting function. The position of the AF area can be selected among the 11 positions in the single point mode, the multi-point mode and the spot mode. When manually focusing, the focus area is automatically magnified and movable for greater control. White balance can be adjusted on two axes to better express the photographer's intended coloring.
Product Specifications:
| Lens and Image Quality | |
|---|---|
| Megapixels: | 7.2 Megapixels |
| Optical Zoom: | 12 X |
| Digital Zoom : | 4 X |
| Auto Focus: | TTL contrast detection |
| Image Sensor: | CCD |
| Max Aperture: | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture: | f/3.1 |
| Max Focal Length: | 72 mm |
| Min Focal Length: | 6 mm |
| Maximum Shutter Speed: | 1/2000 sec |
| Minimum Shutter Speed: | 60 sec |
| Image Format: | JPEG, RAW |
| Focus Modes: | Automatic, Manual |
| Exposure Settings: | Program, Bulb, Automatic, Manual, Aperture-priority, Shutter-priority |
| ISO Equivalencies: | 100, 800, 400, 200, 3200, 1250 |
| Metering Characteristics: | Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Macro Focusing Range: | 5 cm |
| Minimum Focusing Range: | 11.8 in |
| CCD Size: | 1/2.5" |
| Number Of CCD Pixels: | 7.38 Million |
| Features | |
| LCD Screen Size: | 2.5 in |
| Viewfinder Field of View: | 100 % |
| Shooting Modes: | Frame movie mode |
| Self Timer: | Yes |
| Self Timer Delay: | 10 sec, 2 sec |
| White Balance: | Custom, Automatic, Presets |
| Continuous Shooting Speed: | 2 fps, 3 fps |
| Memory | |
| Recording Method: | SDHC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard, Secure Digital (SD) Card |
| Connectors | |
| Connectors: | 1 x USB, 1 x composite video/audio output, 1 x DC power input |
| Included Cable Types: | A/V , USB |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Included Components: | Carrying strap, Lens hood, Lens cap, Lens adapter |
| Included Software: | Drivers & Utilities, LUMIX Simple Viewer, Photo Fun Studio, SILKYPIX Developer Studio, ArcSoft PhotoImpression, ArcSoft Panorama Maker |
| External Color: | Silver |
| Product Line: | Lumix |
| Camera Type: | Compact |
| General Product Info | |
| Weight: | 10.9 oz. |
| Also known as: | , Panasonic DMC-FZ8, Panasonic Lumix, Panasonic DMC-FZ8S, Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ8 |
| Manufacturer Part No.: | DMC-FZ8S |
| Dimension: | 2.8 in. x 4.4 in. x 3.1 in.(HxWxD) |
