Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ8K 7.2MP Digital Camera with 12x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Black)

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.

Details

Main Features
Brand:	Panasonic
Product Line:	Lumix
Camera Type:	Compact / Small, Prosumer / Medium
Type of User:	Intermediate
Operating System Compatibility:	PC, Mac
Performance Features
Connectors:	USB 2.0: 1, Composite: 1
Playback Mode:	Zoom, Protect, Trimming, ThumbNail, Slideshow, Scene Rotation, Calendar Function
Erase Mode:	All Movie, All Images, Single Image
Self Timer:	2 Sec, 10 Sec
Built-In Microphone:	With Built-In Microphone
Built-In Speaker:	With Built-In Speaker
Power Source:	AC Input, Lithium Ion: 1
Image Quality
Resolution:	2 Megapixels, 7.2 Megapixels
Image Stabilization:	With Image Stabilization
Image Sensor:	CCD
Image Sensor Size:	1/2.5 in
Still Image Capture Resolution:	640 x 480 Pixels, 1280 X 960 Pixels, 1920 x 1080 Pixels, 3072 x 2304 Pixels, 2048 x 1360 Pixels, 1600 x 1200 Pixels, 3072 x 1728 Pixels, 2560 x 1920 Pixels, 3072 x 2048 Pixels, 2048 x 1536 Pixels
Still Image Format:	EXIF, JPEG, DPOF, EXIF 2.2
Shooting Modes:	Movie, Panorama Asst
Compression Modes:	Fine, Normal, Economy
Photo Effects:	Sepia, Rotation, Sharpness, Black & White
Lens
Digital Zoom:	4 X
Optical Zoom:	12 X
Focus Type:	Manual, Continuous AF, AF Sensor System
Max Focal Length:	72 Mm
Min. Focal Length:	6 Mm
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	LCD, Electronic
LCD Screen Size:	2.5 in
LCD Screen Resolution:	207000 Pixels
Exposure Control
ISO Rating:	6, 30, 25, 480, 100, 640, 800, 400, 320, 200, 1600, Auto, 1250, 3200
Exposure Settings:	Auto Exposure, Manual Exposure, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Exposure Bracketing, Exposure Compensation
Max Aperture:	F 8
Min. Aperture:	F 2.8
Max Shutter Speed:	1/2000 Sec
Metering:	Spot, Center Weighted
White Balance:	Manual, Automatic
Flash
Flash:	External, Built In
Flash Modes:	On, Off, Auto, Manual, Slow Sync, Forced Flash
Flash Sync Mode:	Slow Sync, Red-Eye Reduction
Red Eye Reduction:	With Red Eye Reduction
Memory
Storage Type:	SDHC Card, SD/MMC Card, Internal (Non-Upgradeable)
Installed Memory:	27 MB
Video
Video Capability:	With Video Capability
Digital Video Format:	QuickTime
Video Capture Resolution:	848 x 480 Pixels
Dimensions
Height:	4.43 in
Width:	2.84 in
Depth:	3.11 in
Weight:	0.68 lbs

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