- Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ8
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ8 Type Bridge digital camera Sensor 1/2.5" CCD Maximum resolution 3072×2304 (7 megapixels) Lens 36-432 mm equiv., F2.8-3.1 Flash Built-in pop up; Range: 1-19.7 feet Shutter speed range 60-1/2000 sec Exposure modes Bulb, Manual, Program, Automatic, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority Metering modes Matrix, center weighted, spot Focus modes Automatic or Manual Continuous shooting 3 or 2 frame/s Viewfinder 0.44 in color LCD (188,000 pixels) ASA/ISO range ISO 100-3200 Flash bracketing ±2.0 EV in ⅓ EV steps Focus bracketing ±2.0 EV in ⅓ EV steps Custom WB 2 custom modes Storage MMC, SD, SDHC Battery Li-Ion 7.2 V, 710 mAh Weight 10.9 oz (310 g) The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ8 is a superzoom bridge digital camera that features:
- 1/2.5" sensor 7 megapixel resolution
- Fast f/2.8-3.3 Leica zoom lens 12x zoom lens
- Mega O.I.S. (optical image stabilizer) in the lens, reducing blurring by compensating for handshake
- Intelligent ISO Control
- Extra Optical Zoom (achieved by cropping to lower resolution)
- Multiple modes of operation, including manual modes
- Optional Raw image format
- VGA movie mode in both normal and wide aspect ratio
- Relatively 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-FZ8 became available in the USA in February 2007 at a recommended retail price of $350.[1]
References
- ^ "Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ8". Digital Photography Blog (Darren Rowse, Australia). 2007-01-31. http://www.livingroom.org.au/photolog/reviews/panasonic/panasonic_lumix_dmcfz8.php. Retrieved 2008-07-05.
Preceded by
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ7Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ8
~2007Succeeded by
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18External links
- Camera Labs
- CNET
- Digital Camera Resource Page
- Digital Photography Review
- Imaging Resource
- MegaPixel.net
- Steves Digicams
- TrustedReviews
- Panasonic Press Release
- Panasonic FAQs for Lumix Digital Cameras
- Panasonic Forum on Digital Photography Review
- Panasonic Parts and Accessories
- Panasonic Support for DMC-FZ8K
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