Panasonic Lumix DMC-LC80 5MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LC80 Digital Camera - This sophisticated digital-camera is designed to be super friendly to all users from beginners to enthusiasts. It captures still images at up to 2560 x 1920 resolution and movie images at up to 320x240 resolution. Included Accessories Two AA Alkaline Batteries, 16MB SD Memory Card, A/V Cable, USB Cable, Strap, CD-ROM containing image edit software and drivers. Uses 2 AA batteries for power and, whether you use alkaline or rechargeable batteries, this universal battery type is available virtually anywhere. This means you can rely on the Lumix to be ready for use in some of the more exotic and remote areas of our planet (and beyond) A USB port enables images to be transferred to a computer for editing and printing Lumix is also PictBridge compatible which means you can use a PictBridge compatible printer (i.e. HP, Epson, Canon) to print images without a computer An A/V output lets you view images on a PAL or NTSC TV 1.5 LCD screen is built-in for on-the-spot view and review Built-in multimode electronic-flash Self-timer mode Unit Dimensions (H x W x D) 2.52'' x 3.44'' x 1.39'' / Weight - About 6 ounces We suggest purchasing an optional 256MB SD accessory card (or greater) and rechargeable AA batteries for best, most efficient use of camera

Optics and Resolution
Featuring a five-megapixel CCD sensor, the DMC-LC80 delivers a wide range of detail and color (with images up to 2560 x 1920 pixels) and can be the basis for photo-quality prints 13 by 17 inches. The DMC-LC80's 3x Leica DC Vario-Elmarit optical zoom lens combines comfortably small size with superb image rendering. By combining with a 3x digital zoom, users will have an equivalence of a 9x zoom lens in a very compact body, though users should note that digital zoom degrades picture quality.

Movie Mode and Audio
The DMC-LC80 lets you shoot QuickTime Motion JPEG video at resolutions up to 320 x 240 pixels with sound. The amount of video you can capture is limited by space on the memory card; you'll fit more at low quality (10 frames-per-second) than at high quality (30 frames-per-second). The movies aren't camcorder quality, but they're fun and convenient, and they're perfect as e-mail attachments. You can also record audio comments, up to five seconds in length, for your still pictures.

More Features

• Intelligent multiple area and spot light metering
• Scene Modes: Simple, Normal Picture, Economy, Macro, Portrait, Landscape, Night Portrait, Moving Image, Playback
• Mega Burst Shooting Mode: Shoot up to nine images at 2.7 or 1.5 frames-per-second in standard resolution, or up to five images in fine resolution. This option is designed to provide you with the best selection of photos during action, such as a sporting event.
• Built-in flash
• Real-time histograms
• Optical viewfinder
• 1.5" diagonal Polycrystalline TFT LCD Display (114k pixels)

Storage and Transfer
Images and video are stored on Secure Digital (SD) memory cards. A 16 MB SD card is included. Files can be downloaded to either a Mac or PC via USB connectivity, which means it can be connected to any USB-based Windows 98/Me/2000/XP and Mac OS 8.6 or later computer without installing any software.

Printing
This camera supports the PictBridge standard. PictBridge is a technology that lets you transfer pictures from a digital camera to a compatible printer, without a PC or image-editing software. Because PictBridge is an industry standard, users can connect PictBridge-compatible devices made by many different manufacturers. Learn more about PictBridge.

Power and Size
The camera is powered by two AA-size batteries. Alkaline batteries are included, but the manufacturer recommends rechargeable Ni-MH batteries, which could end up saving money over the life of the camera. The camera measures 2.52 by 3.44 by 1.39 inches and weighs 0.35 pounds.

What's in the Box
DMC-LC80 digital camera, two AA alkaline batteries, 16MB SD memory card, A/V cable, USB cable, strap, and CD-ROM.