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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX30, 7.2 Megapixel, 3.6x Optical/4x Digital Zoom, Digital Camera (Blue)
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The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX30 Digital Camera has an ultra slim body - yet it contains a professional quality 3.6x wide angle zoom lens that is equivalent to a 28-100mm lens in 35mm terms permitting you to easily capture a large group of people, or expansive architectural structures and landscapes with dynamic width and rich perspective. The telephoto end of the cameras zoom can also be extended an additional 5.3x (when shooting 3 megapixels or less) with minimal loss of image quality thanks to the Extra Optical Zoom feature. The top quality Leica DC Vario-Elmarit lens also provides an ingenious combination of two anti blur systems (MEGA O.I.S and Intelligent ISO control), ensuring that you'll get consistently sharp and bright images, regardless of the shooting situation. Furthermore, the Venus Engine III advanced image-processing engine can record at a sensitivity setting as a high as ISO 1250, providing fast camera functioning, and keeps power usage down so you can keep shooting pictures all day.
The DMC-FX30 has a bright, high resolution LCD display that measures 2.5" diagonally so you can easily frame your shots and then review and share your pictures with family and friends. Furthermore, the cameras controls are very intuitive with a logical mode dial, a one-touch function button to quickly access commonly used menu selections, and a slew of scene modes for getting the best possible exposure, without the need to manually adjust all of the camera settings. In addition, the camera is extremely energy efficient, so the included lithium-ion battery can provide 280 shots on a single charge.
- 7.2 Megapixel Resolution
- With a resolution of 7.2 Megapixels, you'll be able to produce high resolution images that can yield photo quality 20 x 30" prints. The camera also has resolution options that are available in three different aspect ratios - 16:9 for displaying on a wide screen monitor or TV, 3:2 for making standard photo album prints, and 4:3 for more traditional image dimensions common in picture frames.
- 3.6x Optical Zoom Wide-angle Lens
- The DMC-FX30 is equipped with an impressive wide angle Leica DC Vario-Elmarit Lens (28mm equivalent) with a fast aperture (f/2.8) that incorporates five aspherical lenses, including Extra High Refractive Index Aspherical Lens (EA Lens). The 28mm wide-angle capability lets you easily capture large groups of people indoors or expansive architectural structures and scenes with dynamic width and rich perspective.
- Slim & Stylish Design
- The DMC-FX30 is a remarkably slim and super-stylish camera that features a distinctive finish. Its cool and lightweight design make it easy to take with you everywhere you go, just like a fashion accessory, for even more photographic fun.
- Intelligent Image Stabilizer
- Image blur is commonly caused by either movement of the camera or movement of the subject. Camera movement is corrected with the MEGA O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilization) feature which uses built-in gyro-sensors to detect the smallest camera movement and instantaneously shifts a lens element in the opposite direction to compensate, giving you sharp, clear images without deterioration. Motion blur - caused when a subject moves as the shot is being taken - is minimized with Intelligent ISO Control. This system actually detects whether the subject is moving and automatically adjusts the ISO setting and shutter speed to minimize the motion blur effect while maintaining good exposure. Additionally, a Blur Indicator lets you confirm that the camera is precisely detecting hand-shake and motion blur separately.
- High Sensitivity Mode
- The High Sensitivity mode increases the equivalent ISO sensitivity of the camera to an incredible ISO 3200 - making it possible to take sharp, blur-free shots of active children or pets even in indoor settings with limited light, or without a flash.
- Super-Fast Shutter Response and Consecutive Shooting
- The DMC-FX30 is fast and responsive - thanks to the Venus Engine III processor. The camera has an extremely fast shutter release time lag of 0.005 second, so you won't miss that "perfect" moment, while the time between shots is also very quick at 0.5 seconds (without flash). The Venus Engine III also enables high ISO to minimize motion blur and take pictures under low lighting without the need for a mood-killing flash. Furthermore, the advanced processor enables fast, and unlimited continuous shooting at a rate of either 2 or 3 frames per second - a superbly useful feature when shooting sports or other fast paced events.
- Versatile Auto Focus Options
- Choose from five focus methods (5-point AF, 3-point high-speed AF, 1-point high-speed AF, 1-point AF or Spot AF) to match the particular shooting conditions and the nature of your subject.
- Mode Dial & Mode Position Display
- Using the Mode Dial on the camera activates the mode position display consisting of animated icons that are displayed on the cameras LCD - making it easy to find the mode you want. This single, easy-to-understand mode dial lets you easily switch between shooting, viewing, and printing.
- Easy-to-use Scene Modes
- The DMC-FX30 has 20 scene modes to provide the best overall image quality for common shooting situations, such as Portrait, Sports, Scenery, Night Scenery, and more. It is easy to select the best scene mode thanks to the Scene Mode list display and help screen, which shows the description of each mode on the LCD monitor, and animated moving icons make mode selection even easier and more fun.
- Record High Quality Moving Images
- Record beautiful full-size QuickTime Motion JPEG movies in 16:9 Wide VGA format at 30 fps or 10 fps with enhanced picture quality and brightness, and it can also shoot standard VGA and QVGA resolution for home use or e-mail/web applications. The length of recording time depends on the capacity of the SD/SDHC Memory Card (Up to 2 GB per motion image recording).
- Function Button for Quick and Easy Setting Adjustment
- The Function Button provides a shortcut to frequently used menu settings - this single button lets you turn consecutive shooting on/off, make white balance adjustments, set the ISO sensitivity and image size, and select the compression format, while you continue to view your subject on the LCD.
- Built-in and Expandable Memory
- The camera includes 27MB of built-in memory, and the memory capacity can be expanded dramatically with Secure digital (SD) or Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) memory cards. You can also copy images from a memory card or PC to the built-in memory, and view them on the LCD anytime you like.
- Large 2.5" High-resolution LCD
- The DMC-FX30 features a 2.5" diagonal high-resolution (207,000 pixels) LCD monitor which is surprisingly large for such a compact camera. This high-quality, display makes it easy to see your subject, and when shooting outdoors on a sunny day, press the Power LCD button to boost the backlighting by about 40% for easier visibility. The High Angle Mode improves viewability from a low angle, such as when shooting over a crowd. The display also provides many shooting assist features such as guide lines for better image framing and a histogram function to check exposure on the fly.
- Extended Battery Life
- Incorporating the latest lithium-ion battery and the Venus Engine processor that consumes less power than previous processors, the FX30 provides impressive battery life so you can take approximately 280 pictures on a charge.
- Bundled Photo Editing Software
- In addition to the ArcSoft PhotoImpression, PanoramaMaker, and PhotoBase, The DMC-FX30 includes the Lumix Simple Viewer for beginners to store, playback, print or E-mail images via the PC. Images will be automatically transferred just by inserting the SD Memory Card into a card reader or by connecting the camera to PC; and the images will also be sorted by the date of shooting to streamline the process of organizing the pictures as much as possible.
- Direct Printing Capability
- Simply connect the DMC-FX30 to a PictBridge compatible printer with the included USB cable, engage the direct print feature, and print directly - without the need for a computer The direct print feature allows you to select all images or just the images you like best, and even make multiple copies to share with family and friends.
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| Camera Type | Ultra Compact point-and-shoot Digital Camera |
| Image Quality | |
|---|---|
| Image Sensor | 1/2.5", 7.38 Megapixel CCD with Primary Color Filter |
| Effective Resolution | 7.2 million pixels |
| Color Depth | 24-Bit RGB |
| Color Modes | Standard, Natural, Vivid, Cool, Warm, Black & White, Sepia |
| Image File Formats | JPEG (Fine, Standard) |
| Recorded Resolution |
4:3 Aspect Ratio 3072 x 2304 2560 x 1920 2048 x 1536 1600 x 1200 1280 x 960 640 x 480 3:2 Aspect Ratio 16:9 Aspect Ratio (HDTV) |
| Video Recording |
QuickTime Motion JPEG with Audio 16:9 (848 x 480) @ 30 fps 16:9 (848 x 480) @ 10 fps VGA (640 x 480) @ 30 fps VGA (640 x 480) @ 10 fps QVGA (320 x 240) @ 30 fps QVGA (320 x 240) @ 10 fps 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 Wide Angle Lens (7 elements in 6 groups with 5 Aspherical lenses & 6 Aspherical surfaces) |
| Optical Zoom | 3.6x (up to 5.3x Extra Optical Zoom) |
| Lens Focal Length | 4.6mm - 16.4mm (28mm - 100mm equivalent) |
| Digital Zoom | 4x |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 2" (5cm) |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8-f/5.6 |
| Optical Image Stabilization | Yes (Mega O.I.S. - mode 1, mode 2) |
| Accessory Lens/Filter Mount | No |
| Focus Control | |
|---|---|
| Focus Type | Auto Focus System with AF assist lamp |
| Focus Modes | 1-point, 1-point high speed, 3-point high speed, 5-point, Spot |
| Focus Range |
Normal mode: 19.7" (50cm) - infinity Macro/Simple mode: 2" (5cm) - infinity wide |
| Exposure Control | |
|---|---|
| Sensitivity |
Auto ISO Selectable ISO (100, 200, 400, 800, 1250) High Sensitivity Mode (3200) |
| Shutter Type | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Shutter Speed |
8-1/2000 seconds 15, 30, or 60 seconds in Starry Sky Mode |
| Aperture Range | f/2.8-f/5.6 & f/8.0-16.0 (2 steps) |
| Exposure Metering | Intelligent Multiple |
| Exposure Modes | Program AE, Exposure Compensation (±2EV in 1/3 EV increments), Backlight Compensation (in Simple mode), Auto (AE) Bracketing (±13 -1EV - 3 frames), Scene Modes, Simple, Intelligent ISO |
| White Balance Modes | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Halogen, White Set, White Balance Adjustment |
| Scene Modes | Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Self-Portrait, Food, Party, Candle, Fireworks, Starry Sky, Beach, Aerial Photo, Snow, High Sensitivity, Baby1, Baby2, Underwater, Sunset, Pet |
| Flash | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | Yes (Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off) |
| Effective Flash Range | 0.9' (0.3m) - 16.8' (5.0m) wide |
| External Flash Connection | No |
| External Flash Control | Not Applicable |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Start-Up Time | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Shutter Lag | 0.005 seconds |
| Time Between Shots | 0.5 seconds |
| Burst Capability | 2 or 3 fps continuous (all image resolutions) |
| Self Timer | 2 seconds or 10 seconds |
| Interval Recording | No |
| Date & Time Stamp | Yes |
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| Built-in Memory | 27MB | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Compatible Memory Cards |
Secure Digital (SD/SDHC) MultiMediaCard (MMC) |
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| Recording Capacity |
Includes 27MB of Built-in Memory Still Image Capacity
Video Capacity
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| Battery Type | DMW-BCE10 Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power Adapter | AC Adapter (optional) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Input/Output | |
|---|---|
| Computer Interface | USB 2.0 |
| Direct Print Capable | Yes (PictBridge) |
| Remote Control | No |
| Video Output | Yes (NTSC & PAL) |
| Web-Cam Capable | No |
| System & Software Requirements |
Windows 98SE, 2000, ME, XP Macintosh OS X (10.1 or later) |
| Display | |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder | No |
| LCD Display | 2.5" TFT Color LCD (207,000 pixels) with Power LCD Mode, and High Angle Mode |
| Language Options | English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Japanese |
| Playback Options | Full Image, Thumbnail display (9 or 25 up), Calendar display, Zoomed playback (16x Max.), Image rotation, Slide show (duration is adjustable, also manual controllable), Playback of favorite pictures, Creating still pictures from a motion picture, Resizing (selectable number of pixels), Trimming, Protection, Aspect conversion, DPOF print setting |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 2.1 x 3.8 x 0.9" (52 x 95 x 22mm) |
| Weight | 4.7 oz (132g) without battery |
- DMW-BCE10 Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery
- Battery Charger
- USB Connection Cable
- A/V Cable
- Carry Strap
- Software CD-ROM (LUMIX Simple Viewer, PhotofunStudio,, ArcSoft PhotoImpression, ArcSoft PhotoBase, ArcSoft PanoramaMaker), USB Driver)
- User Guide
- 90-Days Labor; 1-Year Parts U.S.A. Limited Warranty
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