Issued by Panasonic:
Combining the latest advances in optical and digital technologies, the LUMIX DMC-FZ3 opens the door to a new level of creativity.
The DMC-FZ3 is targeted at entry-level users of single-lens reflex cameras and families who want to shoot pictures outdoors. By offering features and functions generally found on cameras one class above, the DMC-FZ3 gives consumers an easy way to get in on the fun of capturing beautiful digital pictures.
The DMC-FZ3’s real talking point is the full range 12x optical zoom (equivalent to 35 mm to 420 mm on a 35 mm film camera), a feature normally associated with near professional models. This is teamed with the second-generation DC Vario-Elmarit lens, which inherits Leica AG’s optical excellence and gives you F2.8 brightness across the entire 12x zoom range. The camera captures every detail of distant subjects with superb clarity, and eliminates the need to crop your pictures, thus losing resolution.
The 3.1-megapixel DMX-FZ3 weighs only 290g, 10 percent smaller in size than its preceding model. The FZ3 is feature packed, easy to use and offers amazing picture quality. Its high end specification belies the affordability of the camera, making it a great option for any budding photographer.
As digital cameras become smaller and lighter, user hand-shake can occur more frequently, resulting in blurry images. MEGA Optical Image Stabiliser (O.I.S.) offsets jitters every time, using a gyrosensor that detects even the slightest shaking of the camera and sends a signal to a linear motor, which adjusts the lens elements. In the new models, this compensation system is integrated with the Venus Engine II Image Processor, so handshaking is detected and adjusted faster to produce clearer and sharper images. The improved MEGA O.I.S. allows perfect telephoto shots and night photography without using a tripod.
The DMC-FZ3 boasts the enhanced Panasonic Venus Engine II high speed image processing system, which delivers superb image rendering and unmatched processing speed. The Venus Engine II has improved horizontal and vertical resolution by more than 10 percent compared to our previous Venus Engine, reduced the noise in dark areas and achieved more precise color reproduction with an advanced 12-axis independent color adjustment. In addition, the Burst Shooting Mode allows you to capture up to ten full-size images in standard mode at a lightening quick four frames per second. Particularly helpful when photographing a moving object, the Burst Shooting Mode allows the user to take a series of shots and select the best from these to keep. Newly installed Infinite Consecutive Shooting function allows limit-free consecutive shooting up to the capacity of the SD card [1].
With the DMC-FZ3, an AF method that can be selected according to the shooting situation; 9-point AF, 3-point AF, 1-point AF, or spot AF. Meanwhile in the 3-point AF, high-speed AF is achieved by obtaining the focus information from the CCD by double frequency. In addition, AF assist lamp is newly equipped for expanding the AF capability even at night or under low-light conditions.
The DMC-FZ3 represents the perfect marriage between optical and digital technologies. Available now, with an RRP of £349.99
[1] The speed of the consecutive shooting varies depending on the SD memory card
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Specifications
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Dimensions (W x H x D) |
108 x 68.4 x 84.8 mm (4.25 x2.69 x 3.34 inch)
| | Weight |
Approx. 290g. (0.64lb). Approx.326g with Battery and SD Memory Card (0.719lb)
| | Camera Effective Pixels |
3.1 Megapixels
| | Image Sensor |
1/3.2", 3.34 Mega Total Pixels CCD Primary Color Filter
| | Optical Zoom |
12x
| | Focal Distance |
f=4.6-55.2mm (35mm Equiv.: 35-420mm)
| | Lens |
LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT 13 elements in 8 groups (3 Aspherical Lenses / 4 Aspherical surfaces)
| | F Stop |
F2.8 (Wide to Tele)
| | Optical Image Stabilizer |
MEGA O.I.S. (Mode1/ Mode2)
| | Focusing Area |
Normal: Wide 30cm/Tele 120cm - infinity Macro/Simple/A/S/M: wide 5cm/Tele 120cm – infinity
| | AF Metering |
1 point/3 points/9 points/Spot
| | Focus |
Auto Focus System, Normal/Macro (Dial), Continuous AF On/Off, AF Trigger (Shutter/Focus button)
| | AF Assist Lamp |
Yes
| | ISO Sensitivity |
Auto/80/100/200/400
| | White Balance |
Auto/Daylight/Cloudy/Halogen/Flash/White Set White Balance Adjustment (150K step, -1500 - +1500 K)* )Except for Auto set)
| | Exposure |
Program AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual
| | Exposure Button |
Yes
| | Exposure Compensation |
1/3 EV step, -2 - +2 EV
| | Backlight Compensation |
Yes (at simple mode)
| | Auto (AE) Bracketing |
+3 EV -1EV step, 3 frames
| | Light Metering |
Intelligent Multiple/ Center Weighted/ Spot
| | Scene Mode |
Dial: P(Program) mode, A(AperturePriority) Mode, S(Shutter Priority) Mode, M(Manual) mode, Macro Simple, SCN mode (Portrait, Sports, Landscape, Night Landscape, Panning,Night Portrait, Fireworks, Party, Snow), Moving-image, Playback
| | Shutter Speed |
8-1/2000 sec
| | Aperture |
F2.8 - F8
| | Self Timer |
10 sec/ 2sec
| | Auto Review |
1sec/3sec
| | Review |
1x/4x/8x
| | Picture Adjustment |
Natural, Standard, Vivid
| | Colour Effect Mode |
Cool, Warm, Black & White, Sepia
| | Recording Format |
Still Image: JPEG(Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.2 standard), DPOF corresponding Picture with audio: JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif2.2 standard)+ QuickTime Motion images: QuickTime Motion JPEG
| | Recording Image Size |
2016 x 1512 pixels, 1600 x 1200 pixels, 1280 x960 pixels 640 x 480 pixels, 1920 x 1080 pixels 320 x 240 pixels (Motion Image)
| | Image Quality |
TIFF/ Fine/Standard
| | Motion Image |
320 x 240 pixels 30 fps, 10 fps Max. recording time depends on Memory Card Capacity
| | Burst Shooting Mode |
Full-Resolution Image, 4 frames/sec or 2 frames/sec.Full-resolution: Max. 13 images (Standard mode), Mx 7 images (Fine Mode)
| | Unlimited consecutive shooting |
Yes
| | Still Image Rec. with Audio |
5 sec
| | Audio Dubbing |
Max. 10sec
| | Real-time Histogram |
Yes
| | Guide Line |
Yes
| | Flip Animation |
Yes
| | Economy Mode |
-
| | Built-in-Flash |
Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced On/Off Flash output Adjustment (1/3EV step, -2 - +2 EV+. 0.3 - 4.6m (ISO Auto)
| | External Flash |
-
| | Viewfinder |
0.33" Color EVF (114K Pixels),Field of View : approx. 100%
| | LCD Monitor |
1.5" Polycrystalline TFT LCD Display. (114 K Pixels)Field of View : approx. 100%
| | Playback mode |
9-thumbnail display, zoomed playback (16x max.) Slide show (the frame-to-frame time is adjustable). Resizing (selectable number of pixels), trimming, protection, DPOF print setting
| | OSD Language |
Japanese,English,Germany,French,Italian,Spanish,Chinese
| | Recording Media |
SD Memory Card, MultiMediaCard
| | Microphone |
Yes
| | Speaker |
Yes
| | Interface |
DC Input, A/V Output (NTSC/PAL), USB
| | Direct Print |
PictBridge
| | Power |
Li-ion Battery Pack (7.2V, 680mAh) (Included). Battery Charger/AC Adaptor (Input: 110-240V AC) (Optional)
| | Battery life (approx.) |
260 pictures (CIPA Standard)/ 280 pictures (with EVF)
| | Included Software |
SD Viewe for DSC, ArcSoft PhotoBase, ArcSoft PhotoImpression, ArcSoft Panorama Maker, USB Driver
| | Standard Accessories |
Battery Charger, Battery Pack, SD Memory Card (16 MB), Lens Cap, Lens Hood, Lens Hood Adaptor, AV Cable, USB Connection Cable, AC Cable, Strap, CD-ROM
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