Panasonic DMC-FZ50 Digital Camera

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The 10.1-megapixel Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50, successor to the popular DMC-FZ30, features a powerful f2.8 Leica DC lens with 12x optical zoom. The lens focal length is equivalent to 35-420mm on a 35mm film camera and is enhanced by Mega O.I.S., Panasonic's exclusive Optical Image Stabilizer system. The DMC-FZ50 boasts a 10.1-megapixel high resolution CCD for its image sensor and Venus Engine III for the image processing LSI, making it possible to record a image at maximum ISO 1600 high sensitivity setting at full resolution. Furthermore, by dramatically reducing the noise levels that challenged its predecessor, the DMC-FZ50 is able to capture 10.1-megapixel full resolution images even in high sensitivity recording. To fight against the major cause of blurred images, Panasonic invented the Mega O.I.S. system taking advantage of its superior lens technology to compensate for handshake--a feature which has long been incorporated into the Lumix range of cameras. In addition, to also compensate for the other major cause of blurred images--movement of the subject--the FZ50 is also equipped with the world's first Intelligent ISO Control (hereafter I.I.C.) and maximum ISO 1600 high sensitivity recording capabilities within the advanced image processing LSI Venus Engine III. When set to the I.I.C., the Venus Engine III detects the subject's movement and adjusts the ISO setting and shutter speed to best suit the subject movement and the light condition automatically. Panasonic's excellent image stabilizing system allows users to take clear, crisp images in any situation automatically, leaving everything to the camera. From a point of view of further improving the usability of its predessor, the DMC-FZ50 is equipped with the Function Button which serves as a shortcut to quickly set frequently-used settings such as recording image size, light metering, AF area, white balance, and ISO sensitivity.

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Description: DMC-FZ50 Digital Camera - Silver
Manufacturer: Panasonic

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50

Quick Glance

Weight: 23.52
Camera / Lens Type: Fixed
Memory Type: MultiMedia Card (MMC),SD Memory Card,SDHC Memory Card
LCD Screen Size: 2 in
MegaPixels: 10.4
Optical Zoom: 12

Image Processor

Image Sensor Size: 0.56 in
Number of Image Sensor Pixels: 10400000
Image Sensor Quantity: 1
Image Sensor: CCD

Image Quality

Maximum Frame Rate: 30 frames/s (fps)
Number of Resolution Modes: 14
Image Stabilization: Digital
Maximum Video Capture Resolution: 640 x 480 (VGA)
Video Capture Format: MJPEG,QuickTime
Max Horizontal Image Resolution: 3648 pixels
Max Vertical Image Resolution: 2736 pixels
Image Format: DCF,DPOF,EXIF,JPEG

Lens Features

Min Aperture: 11 1/f
Max Aperture: 2.8 1/f
Focus Features: Auto Focus,Manual Focus,Multiple Point Focusing,Spot Focus
Min Focus Distance: 2 in
Digital Zoom: 2 X
Max Zoom: 24 X
Min Focal Length: 7.4 mm
Max Focal Length: 88.8 mm
Optical Zoom: 12 X
Lens Mount: Fixed

Exposure Controls

White Balance: Auto,Manual,Preset Modes
ISO Equivalencies: 100,1600,200,3200,400
Metering Characteristics: Center-weighted,Multi-Segment,Spot
Number of Scene Modes: 15
Exposure Settings: AE Lock,Aperture Priority,Auto Exposure, ExposureBracketing,ManualExposure,MultipleProgram Modes,Shutter Priority

Shutter Performance

Shutter Lag: 9 ms
Maximum Shutter Speed: 2000 1/f
Minimum Shutter Speed: 60 sec.
Continuous Shooting Speed: 5 frames/s (fps)

Storage'

Removable Flash Memory Included: 32 MB
Memory Type: MultiMedia Card (MMC),SD Memory Card,SDHC Memory Card

Other Features

Power Source: Lithium Ion,Rechargeable Battery
General Features: Flash Cancel (On/Off),Photo Date/Time Stamping,Red-Eye Reduction,Self Timer,Slow Speed,Sync
Interface Type: Remote Terminal,USB - Universal Serial Bus,Video - Out (Unspecified)
Flash Characteristics: Accessory Shoe,Built-in Flash,Forced Flash
Included Components: Carrying Strap,Charger,Lens Cover,Microphone,PC Connection Cable,Speaker, TelephotoAdapter
LCD Screen Size: 2 in

Dimensions