Panasonic DMCLC50 3.2MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom

PANASONIC Lumix DMC-LC50 - Lumix 3 Megapixel Point-and-Shoot, Compact Digital Camera, 9x Total Zoom, Optical Viewfinder, Built-in flash Model: dmclc50 The Lumix DMC-LC50 digital camera features a 3.2 megapixel CCD, 3X optical zoom and 3X digital zoom for great pictures that are easy to take. Choose from normal and macro focusing modes as well as scene modes like Portrait, Moving Image, Night Portrait and more that simplify your photography. Mega Burst consecutive shooting and QuickTime movie capture give you freedom to express yourself with more than just single still images. The 1.5" LCD screen lets you frame and preview your shots, and the built-in flash features red-eye reduction. It comes with two AA batteries, a 16MB Secure Digital card and PC software. 4 Mega Pixels Leica DC Vario-Elmarit lens 3x Optical Zoom, 3x Digital Zoom , Total Zoom 9x Venus Engine LSI 1.5" LCD Screen, 114k pixels Optical Viewfinder Built-in flash with 4 Modes 5 White Balance Modes Built-in SD Card Slot (16MB Card Included) MultiMediaCard (Optional) Motion Image Recording with Audio Mega Burst Imaging USB Port Specifications: Still Image Format: JPEG Viewfinder Type: LCD Viewfinder Type: Optical Flash Type: Built-in flash Optical Sensor Size: 1/2.5" Optical Sensor Type: CCD Optical Viewfinder Type: Real-image zoom Lens Aperture: F/2.8-4.9 Min Focal Length: 5.8 mm Max Focal Length 17.4 mm Special Lens Functions: Macro Special Lens Functions: Tele Flash Memory Form Factor: SD memory card Optical Zoom: 3 X Resolution, Interpolated: 3.2 Megapixel Battery Average Run Time: 6 hour(s) Megapixels: 3.2 Megapixel Storage Capacity: 16 MB Digital Video Format: MJPEG Digital Video Format: QuickTime Display Form Factor: Built-in Display Size: 1.5 in. Display Technology: LCD Active Matrix Dimensions: (H x W x D) 2.57'' x 3.44'' x 1.39''

Incorporating a Leica 3x optical zoom lens and a 3.2-megapixel resolution, the Panasonic DMC-LC50 offers professional optics in a classically styled camera at an affordable price. The DMC-LC50 also features several automated scene modes and video capture with sound. It is considerably more compact and 2 ounces lighter than its predecessor, the Lumix DMC-LC33.

Optics and Resolution
The DMC-LC50 captures 3-megapixel images up to 2048 x 1526 pixels for 8 x 10 inch photo-quality prints and medium-quality 11 x 14 enlargements. Other resolution modes include 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, and 640 x 480. The 3x optical zoom is joined by a 3x digital zoom for a 9x total zoom.

Like all Panasonic Lumix digital cameras, the DMC-LC50 is equipped with a lens made by Leica, manufacturer of precision optical technologies. The top compact lens in the world-renowned Leica family, the DC Vario-Elmarit lens combines comfortably small size with superb image rendering. Its features include:

• Seven elements in six groups
• 3x zoom lens system is equivalent to a 35mm to 105mm lens
• Three aspherical lenses
• F2.8-F4.9 brightness
• Focal distance of 5.8mm to 17.4mm
• Multi-coating technology minimizes ghosting caused by excessive light
• Fast shutter speeds

Movie Mode
In addition to taking still photos, the DMC-LC50 can also record 320 x 240 movie clips at 10 frames per second with audio. Your video length is limited only by the size of your memory card.

More Features
The Mega Burst Imaging function allows you to take consecutive pictures at an incredible quick rate, making it perfect for capturing fast-moving objects in high resolution. The DMC-LC50 captures up to 8 consecutive images in standard mode (at either 3.5 or 2 frames per second) or 5 images in fine mode. You can then view your shots on the camera's LCD screen to choose the shot you want and delete the rest.

The Lumix DMC-LC50 features a Mode Dial that gives you a variety of settings to choose from to help give you the best shot possible based on your shooting environment. Modes include simple, normal picture, economy, macro, portrait, landscape, night portrait, and moving image.

The Venus Engine LSI generates the luminance signal of the primary color CCD using all three colors (red, green, blue) for improved diagonal image resolution, compared to conventional CCDs that use only one color (green) to do so, resulting in rich, expressive images. This LSI also handles image processing, LCD functions, and writing to the memory card concurrently, for an overall quick camera response.

Other features include:

• 1.5-inch LCD screen (114k pixels) and optical viewfinder
• Built-in flash with auto, red-eye reduction, slow synchro, and forced on/off modes
• ISO sensitivity: Auto, 50, 100, 200, and 400
• White balance modes: Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Halogen, and White Set
• Self timer of 10 and 2 seconds

Storage and Transfer
Images can be stored on the included 8 MB Secure Digital memory card; the DMC-LC50 is also compatible with MultiMedia (MMC) cards. Images can be downloaded to either a Mac or PC via USB 1.1, which means it can be connected to any USB-compatible Windows Me/2000/XP and Mac OS 8.6 or later computer without installing any software.

Power and Size
The camera is powered by 2 AA batteries (alkalines included, rechargeable NiMH batteries recommended). Using alkaline batteries, you should expect the battery to capture approximately 200 shots with the LCD on. It measures 3.44 by 2.6 by 1.39 inches (W x H x D) and weighs 5.6 ounces (excluding batteries).

What's in the Box
This package includes the Lumix DMC-LC50 digital camera, 8 MB Secure Digital card, 2 AA batteries, USB and A/V cables, and strap. The CD-ROM includes SD Viewer for DSC and Ulead Photo Explorer software.