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Panasonic introduced its latest Lumix digital camera today called the TZ50. This camera features Wi-Fi connectivity to allow the direct uploading of images from the camera to Picasa Albums on Google. The camera has a 9.1 megapixel sensor and can shoot HD video as well.
In addition to being able to connect to wireless networks at home or work the camera also features free access to T-Mobile HotSpot service. The TZ50 features a 10x optical zoom lens and a 3-inch LCD on the rear.
Other features include Intelligent Exposure, digital red-eye correction, MEGA OIS, intelligent ISO, intelligent scene selector, face detection and continuous AF. The camera will be available in May 2008 for $449.95.
From i4u.com by Shane McGlaun
Panasonic (Panny for some), launched in Japan today a new compact camera, the DMC-TZ5. A 10.7Mpix camera with a 10x Zoom (28-280mm/F3.3~4.9), wide angle, ISO6400, 50MB of internal memory, and records video in HD 720p30. Total size is 103.3×59.3×36.5mm at just 241g.
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Panasonic presented its new Lumix digital camera ‘DMC-LS80’ during PMA 2008, which combines easy-to-use advanced functions and AA-battery operation convenience.
Equipped with Lumix DC VARIO lens system with 3x optical zoom lens(equivalent to 33-100mm on a 35mm film camera) and a 2.5-inch 230,000 pixel LCD monitor, the DMC-LS80 supports Quick AF system allowing the camera to start focusing on the subject even without pressing a shutter button halfway, as the camera is continually detecting and focusing.
The CCD has been upgraded to 8.1-megapixel high resolution, so even after cropping, you will still have a high resolution picture. Both the external and internal design has been revised throughout to enhance the ease of operation.
Measuring 95.7 x 31.2 x 62mm at 177g, the DMC-LS80 is available in silver and pink colors.
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Panasonic presented its digital SLR camera ‘LUMIX L10’ in Korea market, which offers 10.1M Live MOS sensor and 2.5-inch LCD rotating 270-degree.
Combining Face Detection with Panasonic’s Intelligent ISO Control settings, which measures the movement of the subject and sets the ISO level accordingly, helps give consumers crisp, blur-free images.
Suggested price is 1,498,000(KRW).
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It’s hard to believe such a small camcorder is capable of doing such great things. Panasonic Palmcorder SDR-H18 Camcorder is perfect for extended trips with its internal 30GB hard drive that holds as much video data as up to 22 8cm 1.4GB DVDs. That’s about 22 hours worth of high-quality video. The SDR-H18 offers a 32x extended range zoom capability. Panasonic’s selectable Optical Image Stabilization system helps reduce blurred images that result from normal handheld movements. Stills and videos may also be recorded on SD or SDHC memory cards. A built-in USB port lets you transfer images recorded on the 30GB hard drive directly to your PC or Mac for extended video storage or editing. Shoot in 4:3 standard or 16:9 widescreen visual modes - fill your TV screens. It’s a camcorder for all seasons and reasons. Optical Image Stabilizer (O.I.S.) Recording Modes - XP, SP, LP MagicPix Images for 2 Lux Minimum Illumination Shooting Iris - Auto Focus/Manual (Including Gain) Still Picture Recording, 640×480, 640×360 (16 - 9) MPEG2 Recording Format Wide Mode (16 - 9 Aspect Ratio) Image Sensor (Total) - 1/6 CCD (680K Pixels) Image Sensor (Effective) - 4 - 3 - 340K, 16 - 9 - 460K (Moving Picture) Image Sensor (Effective) - 4 - 3 - 350K, 16 - 9 - 460K (Still Picture) Lens Aperture - F1.8 (Wide)/F3.7 (Telephoto) White Balance Settings - Auto, Indoor, Outdoor, Manual Backlight Compensation Date Recording - Auto Date (in Date Code) On-Screen Display Language - English, French, Spanish Built-In SD SDHC Card Slot PictBridge Compatible Unit Dimensions - 2.98 W x 3.27 H x 4.76 D; Weight - 0.95 lbs. Panasonic USA Warranty 1 Year Parts and 90 Days Labor
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Beautifully designed and packed with high-end features,the world’s first 12.2-Megapixel digital camera with 28mm*1 wide-angle lens – the FX100 offers the outstanding performance of a 28mm wide-angle lens and a 12.2-Megapixel CCD in a sleek body. A superior camera with extraordinary expressive power, the DMC-FX100 is a highly sophisticated proposition.
New Panasonic 8.1-megapixel Lumix digital camera, featuring a 28mm wide angle Leica DC lens with an amazingly powerful 18x optical zoom (equivalent to 28-504mm on a 35mm film camera) with f/2.8 brightness. Panasonic LUMIX FZ series has been highly evaluated across the world, for concomitant realization of both high performance and ease of use, and the new DMC-FZ18 has also been developed with no compromise of picture quality, operational ease and portability. The newly developed 28mm wide angle 18x optical zoom lens in the DMC-FZ18 boasts notable optical performance and compactness, to open the door for the new world of expression that has ever been thought impossible with a single compact camera.
Panasonic today introduced the newest addition to its FX-series of compact digital cameras, the LUMIX DMC-FX33. Like the entire 2007 LUMIX line, the new model incorporates Panasonic’s revolutionary Intelligent Image Stabilization technologies, and is one of three new Panasonic cameras to offer Intelligent Auto Mode, a system which combines Mega Optical Image Stabilization (O.I.S) and Intelligent ISO Control with three new features: Face Detection System, Intelligent Scene Selector and Continuous Auto Focus.
The new Lumix DMC-FX07 7.2-megapixel digital camera features a wide-angle f2.8 Leica DC lens with 3.6x optical zoom (equivalent to 28mm to 102mm on a 35mm film camera), an Intelligent Image Stabilizer by Mega O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer), and Intelligent ISO control. The DMC-FX07 also pursues further compactness with a 2.5-inch LCD.
The new Lumix DMC-FS2 from Panasonic will steal the lady’s heart. It features a 7.2 megapixel CCD, 3x Leica DC Vario-Elmarit zoom lens, ISO 3200 “high sensitivity” mode, and 2.5-inch LCD. On a full charge it can take around 350 pictures and record 848 x 480 video at 30fps direct to SDHC/SD cards.
Like past Lumix cameras, the new Panasonic FS2 is capable of shooting in three ratios: the standard 4:3, 3:2, and wide 16:9. The camera has 20 scene presets, including a Baby mode that marks a child’s age using the built-in calendar function. The FS2 also has a Travel Date function and dedicated Print mode option.
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS2 comes with 27 MB of built-in memory and accepts SD and SDHC media. The camera will be available in silver, black, or pink.Pricing has not yet been announced.