Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS80 Digital Camera (Black)
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS80 Digital Camera features 8.1 megapixel resolution for superb image detail, and the Panasonic Intelligent Image Stabilization system with MEGA O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) and Intelligent ISO Control compensates for the effects of hand-shake and subject movement, making it possible to capture clear, crisp photos indoors, at night, during action shots, or when taking macro close-ups. The 3x optical zoom Lumix DC Vario lens provides a slightly wide equivalent focal length of 33 - 100mm on a 35mm film camera, plus up to 4.8x extra optical zoom and 4x digital zoom provide tremendous image flexibility.
In addition, the exterior of the DMC-LS80, incorporates a sleek ergonomic design that looks great and feels good in your hand, and the bright 2.5-inch LCD makes it easy to frame and view your images, and video clips. The user-friendly menu and its graphical user interface have also been optimized using brighter colors for easier viewability. The DMC-LS80 is powered by two simple AA batteries, which can be purchased anywhere, and the camera also accepts large-capacity SDHC memory cards, giving users more flexibility in shooting and recording.
- 8.1 Megapixel Resolution
- With a resolution of 8.1 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.
- Lumix 3x Optical Zoom Lens
- The Lumix DC Variot lens on the DMC-LS80 provides 3x optical zoom, and has a large, bright aperture of f/2.8. Images captured by the DMC-LS80 are crisp and clear - right to the edges, thanks to this superb lens. Plus, you can use the 3x optical zoom and 4x digital zoom together to produce a maximum of 12x zooming power.
- Extended Optical Zoom
- The Extended Optical Zoom, which minimizes the image degradation that normally occurs with the use of digital zoom, provides an additional 4.8x zooming power in addition to the 3x standard optical zoom (available with 3 megapixel or smaller images only).
- Easy Zoom Button
- With the first press of the Easy Zoom button the camera immediately gives you the maximum 3x power of the optical zoom. A second press delivers the maximum 4.8x power of the Extra Optical Zoom. This lets you bring your subject right up close, easily and comfortably, and is especially useful at sporting events and other outdoor activities when fast zoom may be needed to get a shot during quick paced action.
- Reduce Blur with MEGA OIS and Intelligent ISO
- 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.
- Super-Fast Shutter Response and Consecutive Shooting
- The DMC-LS80 is fast and responsive - thanks to the Venus Engine III processor. The camera has an extremely fast shutter lag, so you won't miss that "perfect" moment, and it 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, continuous shooting at a rate of 3 frames per second at full resolution and there is a High-speed Burst of 10 fps available with 2.5 megapixel or less resolution - a superbly useful feature when shooting sports or other fast paced events.
- Record High Quality Moving Images
- The DMC-LS70 can record beautiful full-size 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.
- Easy-to-use Scene Modes
- The DMC-LS80 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.
- Intelligent Auto Technology
- Just set the camera to the Intelligent Auto mode and say good-bye to complicated settings. The camera will not only help eliminate blurring from hand-shake or subject movement, but it will also select the focus, exposure and scene modes for the best results. In fact, the Intelligent Auto Mode automatically begins focusing even before you press the shutter button, so you'll never miss a great shot.
- Auto Angle Detection
- Auto angle detection records whether an image was taken horizontally or vertically. This ensures that when playing back on the LCD monitor and displaying images on your TV by connecting your Lumix Digital Camera with an A/V cable, vertical images are automatically displayed vertically and horizontal images are automatically displayed horizontally.
- 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.
- 2.5" High-Resolution LCD Display
- The DMC-LS80 features a 2.5" diagonal high-resolution LCD monitor 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, and 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
- The DMC-LS80 is powered by two AA Batteries, and since AA size batteries can be purchased almost anywhere, you don't have to worry about suddenly running out of battery power. This is great both for taking everyday snapshots and when you are traveling. Furthermore, the Venus Engine processor consumes less power than previous processors, so the LS80 provides impressive battery life. It can take approximately 260 pictures with the included Oxyride batteries and up to 160 shots with ordinary alkaline batteries. you can also use rechargeable Nickel-metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries that can provide an impressive number of shots while providing money savings thanks to the rechargeability of the batteries.
- Direct Printing Capability
- Simply connect the DMC-LS80 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 | Compact Point-and-shoot Digital Camera with Optical Image Stabilization |
| Image Quality | |
|---|---|
| Image Sensor | 1/2.5" 8.32 Megapixel CCD with Primary Color Filter |
| Effective Resolution | 8.1 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 3264 x 2448 2560 x 1920 2048 x 1536 1600 x 1200 640 x 480 3:2 Aspect Ratio 16:9 Aspect Ratio |
| Video Recording |
QuickTime Motion JPEG with Audio Wide VGA (848 x 480 @ 30 or 10 fps) VGA (640 x 480 @ 30 or 10 fps) QVGA (320 x 240 @ 30 or 10 fps)Clip length limited only by available memory to a maximum of 2GB |
| Audio Recording | Yes |
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Lumix DC Vario Lens |
| Optical Zoom | 3x (Up to 4.8x Extra Optical zoom with 3MP or smaller) |
| Lens Focal Length | 5.5 - 16.5mm (33 - 100mm equivalent) |
| Digital Zoom | 4x |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 2" (5cm) |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8-5.1 |
| Optical Image Stabilization | Yes (MEGA O.I.S. (Mode1 / Mode2)) |
| Accessory Lens/Filter Mount | No |
| Focus Control | |
|---|---|
| Focus Type | TTL Contrast Detect AF with AF assist lamp |
| Focus Modes | Normal (1-point AF, 1-point high speed AF, 5-point AF), Macro, Quick AF |
| Focus Range |
Normal: 19.7" (50cm) - infinity Macro: 2" (5cm) - infinity wide |
| Exposure Control | |
|---|---|
| Sensitivity |
Auto ISO Selectable ISO (100, 200, 400, 800, 1600) High Sensitivity ISO Mode (1600-6400) |
| Shutter Type | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Shutter Speed |
8 - 1/2000 seconds (15, 30, or 60 seconds in Starry Sky Mode) |
| Aperture Range | f/2.8-5.1 & f/8.0-14.0 (2 steps) |
| Exposure Metering | Intelligent Multiple |
| Exposure Modes | Program AE, SCN, Exposure Compensation (±2EV in 1/3EV increments), Backlight Compensation (Simple mode only), Intelligent ISO, Auto Bracketing AE (±1/3 EV - 1EV steps, 3 frames) |
| White Balance Modes | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Halogen, White Set |
| 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, Baby 1&2, Pet, Sunset, Hi-Speed Burst |
| Flash | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | Yes (Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off) |
| Effective Flash Range | 1.0' (0.3m) - 15.5' (4.7m) |
| External Flash Connection | No |
| External Flash Control | Not Applicable |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Start-Up Time | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Shutter Lag | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Time Between Shots | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Burst Capability |
Standard Burst: 3 fps up to 7 images High-speed Burst: 10 fps (2.5M or less resolution) |
| Self Timer | 2 seconds or 10 seconds |
| Interval Recording | No |
| Date & Time Stamp | Yes |
| Memory & Power | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Memory | 27MB |
| Compatible Memory Cards |
Secure Digital (SD/SDHC) Card MultiMediaCard (MMC) |
| Recording Capacity | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Battery Type | 2x AA Batteries (Alkaline, Oxyride, NiMH) |
| Power Adapter | Proprietary AC Adapter (optional) |
| Input/Output | |
|---|---|
| Computer Interface | USB |
| Direct Print Capable | Yes (PictBridge) |
| Remote Control | No |
| Video Output | NTSC & PAL |
| Web-Cam Capable | No |
| System & Software Requirements |
Windows 2000, XP, Vista Macintosh OS X (10.1 or later) |
| Display | |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder | No |
| LCD Display | 2.5" TFT Color LCD (230,000 pixels) with High Angle Mode |
| Language Options | English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Japanese |
| Playback Options | Single Image, Thumbnail display (12 or 30), Calendar display, Zoomed playback (16x Max.), Image rotation, Slide show (duration is adjustable, also manual controllable), Playback of favorite pictures, Resizing (selectable number of pixels), Trimming, Protection, DPOF print setting |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 2.5 x 3.7 x 1.2" (62 x 94 x 30mm) |
| Weight | 4.8 oz (135g) without batteries |
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Pros
- Easy to setup (3)
- Great picture quality (3)
- Large clear LCD (3)
- Simple controls (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Fun (3)
- Travel (3)
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Pros
- 24 Bit Depth Colors
- AA Bateries
- Beach Scene Mode
- Bright LCD
- Burst Shooting
- Comfortable Controls
- DECENT NOISE
- Easy Setup
- Easy to Keep Clean
- Easy To Use
- GOOD HIGH ISO
- Great Picture Quality
- Metering System
- Movie mode
- Party Mode
- Price
- Size of LCD
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Digital Zoom Quality
- Short Battery Life
Best Uses
- Art
- Family Photos
- Fun
- Head Shots
- Parties
- Photojournalism
- Travel
Comments about Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS80 Digital Camera (Black):
I'm a certified Pro graduate of NYIP. I opened my freelance practice in 1999. I've shot over 1,000,000 commercial digital images. I also teach photography at a local Art Centre. I also belong to a Photographer's Group. One of my Pro friends was surprised to learn that I didn't own a point and shoot, so that I could always have a camera with me. So I got to thinking that it might be a good idea. I decided to make it difficult for a Point and Shoot to lure me in. I jotted down all of the parameters I wanted the camera to have and then I topped it off by placing a $100 cap on the purchase price. I came across this camera. When I studied the Specs, I couldn't believe what I was reading. So I purchased it, knowing I could always trust B & H, (I bought a lot of equipment through them over the years.) I also ordered the 2 gig card. The 21 Scene features are amazing. Those can be manipulated to virtually the equivalent of shooting in Manual, (which I do chronically with my 35 mm DSLRs.) The 24 Bit Depth, produces colors as good as my $5000 primary Pro Camera. The 7 Color Modes give me filters of Warm, Cool, plus B & W and Sepia. There are 2 Optical Image Stabilization choices and the option of turning it off, for when I use my tripod. I keep it set to 'Intelligent' Mode when it's in my pocket, so that if I have to grab it for a quick shot, it will handle any situation. The metering system is very accurate. I was amazed too that it has Auto Exposure Bracket, that works by taking one shot. This feature is usually only available with higher cost cameras. It also has a feature where I can select the Aspect Ratio. There are three: 3:2, (35mm equivalent), 4:3 and 16:9 for movie mode. Oh yes it has a movie mode. Haven't used it much. But that's one of the reasons I bought it. I hope to dig in to that later. The flash settings include Auto, Forced On, Forced Off and Auto Red Eye. It has two settings for self timer. I could go on and on. I suggest you read the Specs. You won’t believe that a camera at this price can have all of these features at this price. Neither did I; but it’s true. I carry this little camera with me everywhere and use it a lot and it fits in my pocket. If you purchase this camera, you may end up like me: shooting DSLRs less and less.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Great Picture Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Art
- Family Photos
- Fun
- Photojournalism
- Travel
Comments about Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS80 Digital Camera (Black):
Everything I looked at in this price range was pretty pathetic until I stumbled across this puppy. I am really knocked out by how good the pictures it takes are, how many features it has that I actually use, and how easy it is to operate. I'd recommend it both for beginners and for more advanced photographers. The regular AA batteries are a plus, too. (I hate rechargeable batteries, but if you love 'em it also takes rechargeable AAs.)
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Easy to Keep Clean
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Fun
- Travel
Comments about Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS80 Digital Camera (Black):
You need smthg simple, easy & taking excellent pictures & u can keep it in your pocket? This is perfect camera for you. Works great, takes excellent pictures within limits provided by spex. As usual keep handy second set of AA batteries. If you from EU & visiting B&H, dont hesitate, this camera is twice more expensive in EU Land ;)
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