- Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 Type Bridge digital camera Sensor 1/2.5" CCD Maximum resolution 3264×2448 (8.1 megapixels) Lens 28-504mm (18x optical zoom) F2.8-8 Flash Built-in pop up; Range: 0.3 - 4 meters Shutter speed range 60-1/2000 sec Exposure modes Manual, Program, Automatic, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority Metering modes Intelligent Multiple / Center Weighted / Spot Focus modes Automatic or Manual Continuous shooting 3.0 Viewfinder EVF 0.44 in color LCD (188,000 pixels) or 2.5 in color LCD (230,000 pixels) ASA/ISO range ISO 100-1600 Flash bracketing ±2.0 EV in ⅓ EV steps Focus bracketing ±2.0 EV in ⅓ EV steps Custom WB custom modes Storage SD, SDHC, MultiMediaCard, internal Battery Li-Ion 7.2 V, 710 mAh Weight 15.6 ounces (360g) The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 is a superzoom bridge digital camera that features:
- 8.1 megapixel resolution
- Fast f/2.8 Leica-branded zoom lens with super 18x zoom range
- Mega O.I.S. (optical image stabilizer) in the lens, reducing blurring by compensating for hand shake
- Intelligent ISO Control
- 4x Digital Zoom
- Multiple modes of operation, including manual modes
- Optional Raw image format
- VGA movie mode in both normal and wide aspect ratio
- Compact size and light weight
As with most Panasonic Lumix cameras it uses a Venus Engine, in this case the Venus Engine III.
The camera has a 2.5" color LCD display and a color electronic viewfinder, and is available in two colors, black (suffix K) and silver (suffix S).
The DMC-FZ18 became available in the USA in July 2007. The successor to the FZ18 is the FZ28.
The range of digital superzoom cameras also include models like the Nikon Coolpix P90.
External links
- Product info from Panasonic.
Reviews
- http://www.steves-digicams.com/2007_reviews/panasonic_fz18.html
- http://www.digitalcamerareview.com/default.asp?newsID=3162&review=panasonic+lumix+dmc-fz18
- http://www.dcviews.com/reviews/Panasonic-FZ18/Panasonic-FZ18-review.htm
- http://www.photoxels.com/panasonic-fz18-review.html
- http://www.trustedreviews.com/digital-cameras/review/2007/08/21/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ18/p1
- http://blog.wired.com/gadgets/2007/08/review-panaso-1.html
- http://gadgets.fosfor.se/panasonic-lumix-fz18-review/
- http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/FZ18/FZ18A.HTM
- http://www.dpreview.com/news/0707/07072402panasonicfz18.asp
- http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/digital-cameras/panasonic-intros-18x-optical-zoom-powerhouse-lumix-dmc+fz18-281632.php
- http://digicamreview.com/panasonic_lumix_dmc_fz18_review.htm
- http://www.tlc-systems.com/artzen2-0037.htm
Preceded by
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ8Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18
July 2007 - July 2008Succeeded by
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28Categories:- Bridge digital cameras
- Superzoom
- Panasonic Lumix cameras
- Live-preview digital cameras
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