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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2, 10.2 Megapixel, 4x Optical/4x Digital Zoom, Digital Camera (Silver)

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2 Digital Camera (Silver)

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The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2 Digital Camera incorporates a wide angle Leica DC lens with 4x optical zoom (equivalent to 28mm - 112mm on a 35mm film camera) and the MEGA O.I.S.(Optical Image Stabilizer) system in addition to an enhanced CCD capable of 10.2-megapixels and larger 2.8" 16:9 wide LCD. The DMC-LX2 is further distinguished from other cameras by its full manual controllability with a joystick allowing users to easily access the manual features for more creative shooting. It also boasts the Venus Engine III high performance image processing LSI to dramatically reduce image noise - even using the high sensitivity setting of ISO 1600 at full resolution.

• 10.2 Megapixel 16:9 Aspect CCD: The DMC-LX2 features a 10.2-megapixel 16:9 aspect CCD and the aspect ratio can be easily selected between 16:9 or 3:2 in addition to the conventional 4:3 on a shot-by-shot-basis with a switch on the lens barrel to best suit the composition of the image. Even after shooting, the 16:9 ratio can be converted to 3:2 or 4:3 within the camera. With 10.2 Megapixels of resolution, you'll be able to print extremely detailed images at print sizes up to 20x30."

• Wide Angle 4x Optical Zoom LEICA DC Lens: The DMC-LX2 features a f/2.8 4x optical zoom 28mm wide angle Leica DC Vario-Elmarit lens with an equivalent focal length of 28mm to 112mm on a 35 mm film camera. Incorporating three aspherical elements, this lens provides high optical performance while preserving the compactness of the unit. The Extra Optical Zoom, made possible by using the center part of 10.2-megapixel high resolution CCD, further extends the zoom ratio to 5.5x for 5-megapixel image recording in 16:9 aspect with minimal deterioration of image quality.

• MEGA O.I.S. with Intelligent ISO Control: The MEGA O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) system compensates for handshake - the major cause of blurred images. Every slight hand-shake movement is detected accurately with the sampling frequency at 4,000 times per second and is compensated to render clear, sharp images. In addition, movement of the subject, the other major cause of blurred images, is suppressed by Intelligent ISO Control (I.I.C.) and available ISO1600 high sensitivity recording capabilities. The incorporation of I.I.C. allows the automatic adjustment of the ISO setting and shutter speed that best suits the situation by analyzing the speed of subject movement. If the subject is moving, the ISO setting would automatically rise to allow a higher shutter speed. On the other hand, if the subject is still and no movement is detected, you can take beautiful natural images with a low ISO setting.

• High Picture Quality, Quick Response Image Processing LSI: The Venus Engine III: The DMC-LX2 camera utilizes the Venus Engine III Image Processing LSI to realize high sensitivity recording. The noise reduction system is greatly improved by removing noise at the processing stages in series. First, critical noise is roughly undraped and the chromatic noise and the luminance noise are separated to respectively go through the supplemental noise reduction process so that the remaining noise is appropriately minimized. Furthermore With its multi-task image processing capability, the Venus Engine III also boasts outstanding response time with a shutter release time lag of as short as 0.009 seconds and a shutter interval of 0.6 seconds. Together with the fast startup time of approx. 1.3 seconds, the quick response of DMC-LX2 enables easy capture of those spur-of-the-moment shots. Another benefit of the energy-efficient Venus Engine III is long battery life - sufficient to shoot approximately 300 pictures (CIPA Standard) on a single charge.

• Joystick-operated Intuitive Controls: The easy-to-use joystick operation facilitates ease-of-use, and thereby provides the user with the ability to take full advantage of the multitude of functions offered by the camera. With the joystick you can set focus and exposure manually and also quickly shortcut to frequently used variables by just pressing and holding the joystick even while monitoring a subject on the LCD. It also allows for quick access to exposure compensation and selection of one out of nine focusing areas.

• Faster AF and Manual Focus: The AF mode can be selected according to the shooting situation: 9-point, 3-point high speed, 1-point high speed, 1-point normal speed and Spot. In the 1-point and 1-point high speed AF mode, the AF area is selectable from the nine focusing areas with the joystick to best fit the composition of the subjects. Also, the AF assist lamp helps quick, accurate focusing in situations where focusing is difficult due to the lack of light. The AF/AE lock button is also succeeded from the predecessor. A switch on the side of the lens barrel lets you quickly change the focus mode between MF, AF or Macro AF. When you focus in the Manual Focus mode, not only the focus distance but also the DOF (depth of field) according to the zoom range and aperture is displayed. An MF assist function enlarges the center of the image to make focusing easier. The focusing area can be enlarged up to 4x and is movable, which also contributes to easy and comfortable manual focusing.

• 2.8-inch Crystal-clear 16:9 wide LCD: The 2.8" 16:9 Wide format LCD display makes it easy to view photos taken in the 16:9 format. With High resolution of 207,000 pixels, and the pixel mixed readout method performed at the CCD achieves high sensitivity to offer sufficient brightness for easy shooting even in low-lit situations. The Power LCD function boosts the brightness level by 40% to provide a clear view even in sunny outdoors, and the High Angle mode makes the display extremely easy to view from low angles, for example, when holding the camera up high to take pictures over a crowd.

• VGA and Widescreen Motion Image Recording: The DMC-LX2 is capable of recording 4:3 VGA (640 x 480) and 16:9 wide VGA (848 x 480) motion images at 30 fps. Shooting is one thing but viewing is another, and you will be suitably impressed by the 16:9 moving image when it is displayed on a wide screen TV. In addition, the LX2 can record motion images in high definition (1280 x 720) format at 15 fps. Furthermore, the pixel mixed readout method assists the bright motion image recording even in low lit situation.

• Scene Modes and Other Features to Enrich Your Photography: With seventeen Scene Modes, the DMC-LX2 can assist the user in a wide range of photographic situations. For Example, the "Beach" mode is perfect for shooting in strong sunlight and the "Aerial" mode assists with shooting through the windows of an airplane. Furthermore, the "High Sensitivity" mode, made possible by the pixel-mixed readout method by the CCD, is ideal for shooting moving subjects clearly without blurring by providing sensitivity as high as ISO3200. On the other hand, in the "Simple" mode, almost all adjustments are automatically set by the camera processor, even including the backlight compensation, allowing even entry-level users to take beautiful images easily.

• Built-In and Expandable Memory: The DMC-LX2 includes 13MB of built-in memory to serve not just as a tool of shooting images but also as a digital album, to enjoy seeing and showing your favorite pictures. The camera memory can be expanded using MultiMediaCards, Secure Digital Cards or SDHC Memory Cards that are available in capacities of 4gb and more.

• Direct Print Capable: With PictBridge direct printing, users can make prints by just connecting the DMC-LX2 camera to a Pictbridge -compatible printer via included USB cable. The Direct Print mode is easily accessible via the mode dial of the LX2 so that you can easily access the print control features

• Extensive Software Included: The DMC-LX2 includes a host of editing software including ArcSoft PhotoImpression, and ArcSoft Panorama Maker in addition to the USB Driver, Lumix Simple Viewer, and Photo Fun Studio. To edit and develop RAW files, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 2.0SE software is included so you can freely adjust various setting such as exposure, or white balance, and take maximum advantage of the RAW file format.

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Camera Type: Compact Point-and-shoot Digital Camera

Image Quality

Image Sensor: 1/1.65" (16:9) 10.4 Megapixel CCD with Primary Color Filter

Effective Resolution: 10.0 Megapixel (16:9)

Color Depth: 24-Bit RGB

Color Modes: Cool, Warm, Black & White, Sepia

Image File Formats: RAW
JPEG (Fine, Standard)
Exif, DCF & DPOF Compliant

Recorded Resolution

4:3 Aspect Ratio
3168 x 2378
2880 x 2160
2304 x 1728
2048 x 1536
1600 x 1200
1280 x 960

3:2 Aspect Ratio
3568 x 2376
3248 x 2160
2560 x 1712
2048 x 1360

16:9 Aspect Ratio
4224 x 2376
3840 x 2160
3072 x 1728
1920 x 1080

Video Recording

QuickTime Motion JPEG with Audio

4:3 Aspect Ratio
640 x 480 @ 30 or 10 fps
320 x 240 @ 30 or 10 fps

16:9 Aspect Ratio
848 x 480 @ 30 or 10 fps
1280 x 720 @ 15fps

Clip length limited only by available memory.

Audio Recording: WAV Format
Up to 5 seconds record time with image, up to 10 Seconds Dubbing

Optics

Lens Type: Leica DC Vario-Elmarit Lens (9 Elements in 8 Groups with 3 Aspherical Elements)

Optical Zoom: 4x (up to 6.2x Extra Optical Zoom)

Lens Focal Length: 6.3mm-25.2mm (28mm-112mm equivalent) 16:9 aspect mode

Digital Zoom: 4x

Minimum Focus Distance: 2.0" (5cm)

Maximum Aperture: f/2.8-4.9

Optical Image Stabilization: Yes (Mega O.I.S. with Intelligent ISO Control)

Accessory Lens/Filter Mount: No

Focus Control

Focus Type: Contrast AF System with AF assist lamp

Focus Modes: Auto Focus (1 point, 1 point high speed, 3 points high speed, 9 points, Spot), Continuous AF, Manual Focus

Focus Range: Normal: 19.7" (50cm) - infinity
Macro/Simple: 2.0" (5cm) - infinity wide

Exposure Control

Sensitivity: Auto ISO
Selectable ISO (100, 200, 400, 800, 1600)
High Sensitivity Mode (ISO3200)

Shutter Type: Not Specified

Shutter Speed: 60 - 1/2000 second

Aperture Range: f/2.8-4.9 - f/8.0

Exposure Metering: Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot

Exposure Modes: Auto, Program AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual, Exposure Compensation (+/-2 EV in 1/3 EV Steps), Backlight Compensation (in auto), Auto Bracketing AE (+/-1/3EV-1EV Step, 3 Frames)

White Balance Modes: Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Halogen, Flash, White Set, White Balance Adjustment (+/-1500K in 150K steps)

Scene Modes: Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Self Portrait, Food, Party, Candle Light, Fireworks, Starry Sky, Beach, Aerial Photo, Snow, High Sensitivity, Baby1/Baby2

Flash

Built-in Flash: Yes (Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow-sync, Forced Off, Forced On)

Effective Flash Range: 1.8' (0.6m) - 14.1' (4.2m) wide

External Flash Connection: No

External Flash Control: Not Applicable

Performance

Start-Up Time: 1.3 seconds

Shutter Lag: 0.009 seconds

Time Between Shots: 0.6 seconds

Burst Capability: 1 or 2 fps up to 5 images (standard) or 3 images (fine)
0.6 fps continuous shooting up to memory capacity

Self Timer: 10 seconds or 2 seconds

Interval Recording: No

Date & Time Stamp: Yes (using DPOF)

Memory & Power

Built-in Memory: 13MB

Compatible Memory Cards: Secure Digital (SD/SDHC) Card
MultiMediaCard (MMC)

Recording Capacity: Not Specified

Battery Type: CGA-S005A Lithium-ion Battery (3.7V, 1150mAh)

Power Adapter: DMW-AC5 AC Adaptor (110-240V) (Optional)

Input/Output

Computer Interface: USB 2.0 (Full Speed)

Direct Print Capable: Yes (PictBridge)

Remote Control: No

Video Output: Yes (NTSC & PAL)

Web-Cam Capable: No

System & Software Requirements: Windows 98/98SE, 2000, ME, XP
Macintosh OS X (10.1 or later)

Display

Viewfinder: No

LCD Display: 2.8" (16:9) Polycrystalline TFT Color LCD Display (207,000 pixels) with Power LCD & High Angle LCD Modes

Language Options: English, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese (Traditional), German, Italian, French

Playback Options: Single Image, Auto Review (1 sec., 3 sec., zoom), 25 or 9-Thumbnail Display, Calendar Display, Zoomed Playback (16x max), Image Rotation, Slide Show, Favorite Pictures, Resizing, Trimming, Picture Adjustment (Contrast, Sharpness, Saturation, Noise Reduction), Protection, DPOF Print Setting

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Dimensions (HxWxD): 2.2 x 4.16 x 1.4" (56 x 106 x 35mm)

Weight: 6.6 oz. (190g) excluding battery

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2, 10.2 Megapixel, 4x Optical/4x Digital Zoom, Digital Camera (Silver)

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Software CD-ROM (ArcSoft PhotoImpression, ArcSoft Panorama Maker, USB Driver, Lumix Simple Viewer, Photo Fun Studio, SILKYPIX Developer Studio SE 2.0)

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1-Year Parts; 90-Days Labor U.S.A. Limited Warranty

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