Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 14.1 MP Digital Camera with 24x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 3.0-Inch LCD - Black
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 14.1 MP Digital Camera with 24x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 3.0-Inch LCD - Black
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- 14.1-megapixel resolution; 24x optical zoom with 25mm wide-angle Leica DC Vario-Elmarit lens
- 1080i HD movies in AVCHD format; 3.0-inch free-angle LCD
- Intelligent Auto (iA) mode; new My Color mode
- Continuous Auto Focus up to five frames per second at full resolution for great action shots; capture up to 60 frames per second at 3.5 MP resolution
- Capture images to SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards (not included)
From the Manufacturer Panasonic's Lumix DMC-FZ100 features a newly-developed Leica DC Vario-ELMARIT lens with powerful 24x optical zoom. As Panasonic's first hybrid compact digital camera with a MOS sensor, the Lumix FZ100 can record full 1080p High Definition (HD) video--giving you a powerful hybrid that can shoot video and still photos with ease and professional-like quality. The Lumix FZ100 has an incredibly fast burst shooting in 14.1-megapixel full resolution at 11 frames per second with a mechanical shutter, and increases the frames per second to 60 in 3.5-megapixel recording. Additionally, the Lumix FZ100 features continuous Auto Focus up to five frames per second at full resolution for great action shots. It also features Intelligent Burst shooting. The digital camera judges the appropriate shutter speed to suppress the motion blur according to the movement of the subject, rising as high as possible, activating the high sensitivity recording. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 Highlights Intelligent Auto (iA) mode Panasonic's Intelligent Auto (iA) mode, a hallmark on all Lumix digital cameras, now includes Motion Deblur mode. By updating the motion detection (Intelligent ISO Control) and brightness control (Intelligent Exposure) users can gain the highest shutter speed possible. Combined with the outstanding brightness of the lens and the POWER O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer), the Lumix FZ100 prevents any blur created from a handshake or a moving subject. The iA suite of technologies include: POWER O.I.S., Face Recognition, Face Detection, AF Tracking, Intelligent ISO Control, Intelligent Scene Selector and Intelligent Exposure. Panasonic's iA is also available while shooting video. Free-angle 3.0-inch LCD Featuring a free-angle 3.0-inch large 460,000-dot high-resolution LCD, the Lumix FZ100 features wide-angle viewing with Face Recognition functions that automatically remembers registered faces for future recording. Intelligent Scene Selector The Intelligent Scene Selector automatically selects one of 6 Scene modes to best suit the shooting situation. Dolby® Digital Stereo Creator The Lumix FZ100 also features Dolby® Digital Stereo Creator. This high-quality stereo sound offers realistic sounds and effects to any movie. For greater sound quality, the Lumix FZ100 has a newly-created port for an optional stereo microphone (DMW-MS1) and a Wind Cut function is available to drastically reduce background wind noise. Record photos and HD video in AVCHD format The Lumix FZ100 can record photos and HD video in AVCHD format on SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards. My Color mode My Color mode, first introduced in the Lumix G Micro Systems cameras, is a special option that gives freedom to the user's creativity. With a variety of options including new Pin Hole, Film Grain, High Dynamic and High Dynamic B&W, the My Color mode makes it easy to create innovative images and videos using new intensive color, brightness and saturation levels. Additional FeaturesBundled Software PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.2 HD Edition makes it possible to sort and organize photos. Videos can be uploaded directly to YouTube using the built-in YouTube uploader, while also letting the user create a 360-degree rotation panorama file in .MOV files. The software is compatible with the Windows 7. Happy Mode An option in iA that optimizes color, saturation and brightness to make both photos and movies more vivid and true to the color of the scene you memorized. What's in the BoxLumis FZ100 digital camera, battery charger, battery pack, AV cable, USB cable, hand strap, CD-ROM
Brand : Panasonic
Category : Electronics,Camera & Photo,Digital Cameras,Point & Shoot Digital Cameras
Rating : 4.1
Review Count : 188
Auto Focus Technology : Single, Contrast Detection, Live View
Photo Sensor Size : 1/2.3-inch
Photo Sensor Technology : CMOS
Effective Still Resolution : 14.1
Video Capture Resolution : 1080p
Video Standard : AVCHD
Model Name : Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
Model Number : DMC-FZ100K
Best Sellers Rank : #529,676 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #3,615 in Digital Point & Shoot Cameras
Color : Black
Included Components : Battery Charger, Battery, USB Cable
Expanded ISO Maximum : 1600
Lens Type : Zoom
Optical Zoom : 24 x
Compatible Mountings : Micro Four Thirds
Screen Size : 3 Inches
Batteries Required? : No
Number of Batteries : 1 Lithium Ion batteries required.
Are Batteries Included : No
Rechargeable Battery Included : No
Battery Cell Composition : Lithium Ion
Battery Weight : 1 Grams
Target Gender : Unisex
Connectivity Technology : USB, HDMI
Continuous Shooting Speed : 11
Special Feature : Image Stabilization
Skill Level : Professional
Form Factor : SLR-like (bridge)
Hardware Interface : USB, SDHC, SDXC
Display Resolution Maximum : 460,000
JPEG quality level : Normal
Image Stabilization : Optical
Video Capture Format : AVCHD
Viewfinder Type : Electronic
Display Fixture Type : Fully-articulated
Item Dimensions LxWxH : 4.88 x 3.62 x 3.23 inches
Item Weight : 1.19 Pounds
Zoom Type : Optical Zoom
Focus Type : Autofocus & Manual
Maximum Focal Length : 600 Millimeters
Minimum Focal Length : 25 Millimeters
Expanded ISO Minimum : 100
Metering Description : Multi, Center-weighted, Spot
Shooting Modes : Scene
Flash Memory Installed Size : 40
Battery Description : Lithium Ion
Flash Memory Type : SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Water Resistance Level : Not Water Resistant
Max Shutter Speed : 1/2000 seconds
Min Shutter Speed : 60 seconds
Processor Description : Venus Engine FHD
Digital Zoom : 4
Autofocus Points : 23
Removable Memory : Secure Digital Card
Audio Input : Microphone
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 14.1 MP Digital Camera with 24x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 3.0-Inch LCD - Black
- After much indecision, I purchased this camera. I became tired of lugging around DSLR equipment and missing some great shots. However, one must not compare this camera\'s IQ with the IQ of a good DSLR.....but then what is great IQ if you do not have an image to begin with. In this respect, the FZ100 in overall performance is as fast as or faster than a DSLR.I am an experienced amateur photographer, having won many awards in thirty-five mm photography many moons ago. Those days are over forever. This is not my first digital camera. However, it is now necessary for us old timers and serious beginners alike to learn how advanced digital cameras work and how the interaction of various settings on them will effect and affect the images produced. The complexities for a beginner, who has relied on point and shoot, will be daunting. Those who are not computer literate will also be at a disadvantage. These caveats apply to the FZ100.Right out of the box, the FZ100 in IA (Intelligent Automatic - nice for just \"Automatic\") mode will produce decent, but not great, results...In fact, in many cases this camera will produce images inferior to inexpensive point and shoots until one not just reads, but also understands and implements what is contained in the advanced manual (and refers to suggestions to settings published on the Net)....and understands the camera itself and becomes comfortable with it. This takes patience and time. If you cannot muster up patience and time, do not buy a bridge camera and expect miracles. A good camera does not make a good photographer. Some of the professional reviews of the FZ100, downgrading its IQ, reflect an out-of-the-box experience. (The same goes for the Canon SX30is et al, for which my review might also apply; but I liked some of the features of the FZ100 better, such as its burst mode up to 60 frames/sec, 1080p video, and better stabilization.....by the way, most reviews do not mention this, but the actual OPTICAL zoom range is actually 32X not 24X, thus beating out the Cannon and with supposedly somewhat better results, depending upon the review and the reviewer. As far as my experience, if the shutter speed is high enough, the results are very good.All I am going to say is that once one gets used to the FZ100, and makes the correct adjustments, the results are absolutely superb both for still photos and video. Check out YouTube. As a bridge camera, the FZ100 gets FOUR and ONE HALF STARS.---------------------------------------------------UPDATE 12/27/2010I was asked in a comment what settings I used to improve IQ. The following is my answer:I trust that you are conversant with the basics of photography; but I wrote the following for someone who might not be as knowledgeable as you.The following are some of the settings that I have my camera set to. Much depends upon your taste and the shooting situation. Pretend that the FZ100 is a 35mm SLR from the 1970\'s. No one setting will satisfy every situation or everybody. Refer to pages 209 and 210 of the advanced manual and make sure you know what the jargon means and what each setting does so you can set the camera accordingly. Also, make sure you download the latest firmware update. As of this writing, it is Version 1.2.Start with \"P\"or Program mode on the dial. In use, \"P\" automatically sets the camera to a combination of what it considers to be the best f-stop and shutter speed. This does work well for quick point-and-shoots and long telephoto shots. However, good luck at trying to control depth of field, etc. I hardly use this setting, but the menu can be initially set up this way. After the camera is set up this way, then go back and tweak it for the \"A, S, and M\" modes. I almost always shoot on Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, or Manual, the last being one of the reasons I purchased this camera over the Canon. Manual settings are easier with the FZ100.RECSet the FILM MODE to \"Dynamic\" or \"Vibrant\"Contrast: +1 or +2Sharpness: +1Color Saturation: +1Noise Reduction -1 (or even -2) , but you may need a little post processing noise reduction for -2 (The reason you can reduce the noise reduction setting is because of the following PICTURE SIZE and the ISO settings.PICTURE SIZE: 10.5 mega-pixels. (Panasonic, as well as others, should never have tried to cram 14 mega-pixels into a small sensor. You will be surprised at the reduction in noise and artifacts just by this setting alone....)If shooting in jpeg, use the best setting, i.e. the six rectangular boxesISO sensitivity set to 100 or 200; OR set the next option on page 2 of the menu (\"ISO LIMIT SET\") an upper limit of no more than 400. Remember that the most popular professional 35mm slide and color films were all less than 400 ASA/ISO way back when. Use 400 and higher only when you must. At 1600, the pics are still very usable and superior to many ISO 400 films of the past.White Balance leave at automatic; but I have programmed the Fn button for white balance. Setting the white balance to \"cloudy\" on a fairly sunny day can give you some really vibrant results. If you have incandescent lighting at home, set it for \"incandescent\" if you wish to shoot without a flash. The results are very good.Try these settings, and see what you think.There are about 10,000 other permutations for adjusting the FZ100, but I turn most of them off , especially the C-F (Continuous Focus) for still photos. It just wastes the battery.However, you may want to turn on the I.R. (I.Resolution) to \"i.zoom.\" This effectively gives you an OPTICAL 32X zoom lens (something like a macro setting, but in the long direction instead. My camera claims that the zoom is actually 37X.) It works seamlessly and quite well...well enough to read sharply a license plate at about 200 yards if you support the camera and have a high enough shutter speed...so much for the reviews of IQ.If you do wish to shoot in Manual, turn on the MF ASSIST. (It only works when you shoot in manual and is a great help)I set the flash to forced-on. That way, the flash will always be ready when the flash is raised regardless of conditions and especially when I want fill-in light outdoors, e.g., to eliminate the shadows on faces or to compensate manually for back-lighting without changing the f-stop (EV).Always, Always, Always make sure that the shutter speed is high enough, especially at the longer end of the zoom... that is, of course, unless you wish to blur the action.Oh yes...and do get a good 52mm UV filter. (This is another reason I chose the Panasonic over the Canon. The Canon lens is not threaded for accessories. You must buy an expensive extension tube. With the Panasonic, all you have to do is screw on any 52mm accessory...and the lens cap still works.)There\'s much more. The video is outstanding...but that is another story.Are there some things about the camera I do not like?..Yes, but they are minor and that is also another story.
- I\'m fairly new to being a beginner photo enthusiast and so have needs that are in the middle of a casual user and someone that is willing to use only a DSLR instead of an advanced point and shoot. My previous cameras were pocketable point-and-shoots with the most recent one being Lumix ZR-1. As an upgrade, I had planned on buying a Lumix FZ-35 based on the strength of the reviews on Amazon, but really wanted to find one in a national electronics store so that I could hold it in my hands before buying online. Unfortunately, I did not have any luck in finding it in any brick and mortar store and so delayed buying it while continuing to compare to other competing models online. By coincidence, a friend of a friend bought one and that gave me the opportunity to handle the FZ-35. My first impression was that the FZ-35 looked and felt unexpectedly a little too plasticky and I was a little disappointed, enough so that I did not buy it. I then read about the FZ-100, which had been released in Asia but was not yet available in the US. Based on the incredible specs for the FZ-100 over an already excellent FZ-35, I decided to wait for the FZ-100 and ordered it as soon as it became available on Amazon. My initial impression of the FZ-100 was that the build, fit and finish was excellent, a big difference over my first impression for the FZ-35. I did not have the opportunity to handle them side by side but this was my distinct impression when I handled them each the first time.I received the camera less than a week before departing for a 10 day trip to Europe and so my first real opportunity to use it was ideal. My travel companion used a Nikon D40 DSLR during the trip. Throughout the trip, I was elated with the FZ-100! Especially useful was the fold out, flip screen which I used constantly. The incredibly fast burst mode was used frequently as well. Start up time was very fast, and shutter lag was not an issue. Compared to the size and noticeably heavier weight of my friend\'s Nikon, I was thrilled that the FZ-100. It was so much easier to travel with especially since we were exploring the cities mostly on foot from 10am till 10pm every day. The Nikon was probably twice as heavy. I was able to get about 500 shots, mostly without flash, before the battery died. It felt great to see the FZ-100 in the window of several camera shops in Europe (where it is sold as FZ-45) for approximately $150 more than the U.S. price. The only slight annoyance was that the removable lense cover did not feel secure. Several times, I was not sure if it was properly attached and even when properly attached, it felt like it might pop off.At the end of the trip, my friend and I shared our photos. While I thought that my images were great on the 3\" LCD, and they still looked pretty darn good when viewed on my laptop, they overall did not look as excellent as they did on the 3\" LCD. This is a testament to the great quality of the 460k dot resolution screen. Then, in comparison to my friend\'s images captured on the Nikon, I was dismayed to notice that a good portion of his photos were noticeably sharper than mine, even when we were capturing the same subject. Part of this may be because I used high zoom frequently, did not use ideal settings (mostly used Intelligent Auto), and of course, the Nikon is a true DSLR, but I was still disappointed. I was still much happier with the FZ-100 compared to the ZR-1 BUT the major kicker is that at the end of the trip, I noticed that the flip out LCD felt slightly loose when closed. I am positive that it felt sturdy and tight when new. To be honest, I think I was so thrilled with the novelty of the swing out LCD, that I used it constantly and fairly carelessly, instead of being more gentle with it. With just a few days before the 30 day return window ended, I decided to return it, figuring that the looseness would only get worse. Another annoyance was that the price on Amazon had dropped from $440 to $400 in that 30 day window. I still give it 4 stars because I was very happy with the versatility, image quality over pocket point-and-shoots, 24x zoom, and burst mode. However the image quality compared to a DSLR that is only $200 more, and the slightly loose screen were the deal breakers. I don\'t think the screen would have been loose if I hadn\'t frequently carelessly swung it open and shut, and rotating up and down. But, at the same time, I didn\'t drop it or bang it around. If not for the loose screen showing initial signs of wear and tear, I would have kept it.I\'m now wavering between a micro four-thirds DSLR, or a beefier Lumix ZS-7, or perhaps leaping to an entry level Nikon DSLR (but can\'t bear the thought of travelling with it). I also am convinced that I do not want a model that has a full flip out screen but do want an articulating screen that can angle up and down. The flip out screen too easily lends itself to unintentionally being careless with it. I\'m also slightly concerned that both Panasonics dropped in price so quickly. There will always a better model every 3 months so the lesson is to buy it after it\'s been on the market for at least 3 months and then STOP comparing it to the brand new models so that you can be happy with what you have!
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