Monday, August 25, 2008

Panasonic SDR-H40 40GB Hard Drive Camcorder with 42x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom



From Panasonic

Perfect for capturing your most important memories, the SDR-H40 boasts Panasonic's Advanced MEGA O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilization), which detects and corrects hand-shake approximately 4,000 times per second, which is about eight times more effective than Panasonic’s previous systems. The SDR-H40 also offers 42x optical zoom so you can always get a great shot, even from a distance. Record to either SD (or SDHC) memory cards or to the built-in 40 GB HDD, which features enough storage space for up to 36 hours of footage. The SDR-H40 also feature an Anti-Shock Shield that helps protect the built-in hard disk from external impact, making it suitable for rugged conditions.

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS5K 10MP Digital Camera with 4x Wide Angle MEGA Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Black)




The Panasonic DMC-FS5 combines easy operation with a slim and sleek look, enabling both beginner and advanced users to take beautiful digital photos with a camera they can slip in their pocket. Featuring 10-megapixel resolution and a 30mm wide-angle Leica DC lens with 4x optical zoom, the FS5 also has Intelligent Auto Mode, an advanced intuitive system of technologies that help users take better photos more easily. Additionally, the fourth generation high-performance image-processing Venus Engine IV LSI helps produce higher-quality pictures with an advanced signal processing system. It adds a new high-performance noise reduction system that helps reproduce even the most delicate parts of images naturally and without color bleeding. The Venus Engine IV reduces shutter release time lag while still enabling high-resolution picture taking, making it easier to capture spur-of-the-moment photo opportunities. Other features of the DMC-FS5 include approximately 50 MB of internal memory and a 2.5-inch LCD -- perfect for easy-to-see viewing of images. Furthermore, the FS5 features an Intelligent LCD, which detects the lighting condition and controls the brightness level of the LCD to offer optimal clarity in any situation, whether dark or light; indoors or outdoors.

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18K 8.1MP Digital Camera with 18x Wide Angle MEGA Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Black)




Experience the power of an incredible 18x optical zoom in a 8.1-megapixel camera that fits in the palm of your hand. From vast landscapes to super telephoto shots, the DMC-FZ18 gives you crisp, stunning images using a 28mm wide-angle Leica DC Vario-Elmarit lens. For macro shots, the wide-angle setting lets you shoot all the way down to one centimeter from your subject, while the telephoto setting can be used up to one meter (3.28 feet) from your subject. With the Extended Optical Zoom function, zoom power is boosted to around 28.7x (in 3-megapixel resolution mode).

Panasonic has expanded its Lumix family of digital still cameras with the introduction of the Lumix DMC-FZ18, an 8.1-megapixel compact camera with an impressive 18x optical zoom. In addition to a premium 28mm wide-angle Leica D C lens, the DMC-FX18 is one of the first Panasonic digital cameras to offer the revolutionary Intelligent Auto Mode, which includes Face De tection, Intelligent Scene Selector, and Continuous Autofocus functions, allowing users t o easily capture clear, professional-quality images in any situation or setting.
When this powerful camera--which features image-stabilized optical zoom up to 18 x--is put into Intelligent Auto Mode, the multifaceted functions engage automatically, so there is no need to adjust s ettings every time conditions change. The DMC-FZ18's intuitive Intelligent Auto Mode comprises :

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Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Panasonic DMC-LS80S 8MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Silver)




Panasonic's new Lumix DMC-LS80 digital camera features advanced, yet easy-to-use settings that help every type of digital photographer take great photos. Encased in a compact design and powered by AA batteries, the LS80 offers convenience and increased usability. With a newly-developed Lumix DC Vario lens system, 3x optical zoom and 8.1-megapixel resolution, the LS80 is feature-rich and user-friendly digital camera, all at an affordable price. At the core of the DMC-LS80's easy-to-use operation is a comprehensive system of intelligent technologies that operate within the camera automatically, without any extra effort from the user. The Panasonic Lumix LS80 integrates four distinct features aimed at making it easy to capture perfect images. Another new intuitive technology of the LS80 includes the Intelligent LCD, which means the brightness of the LCD automatically adjusts as the ambient light level changes. With the Intelligent LCD, which comes with 230,000-dot high resolution, images are clear, bright and easy to see -- regardless whether it is day or night; inside or outside.

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8.1-MEGAPIXEL Compact Digital




Simply set the 8.1-megapixel DMC-FS3 to iA mode and let the four Intelligent Auto functions team up to help prevent shooting errors. Intelligent Scene Selector chooses the mode that best fits the situation; MEGA Optical Image Stabilization (O.I.S.) helps prevent blurring from hand-shake; Intelligent ISO Control helps prevent motion blur; and Face Detection helps produce clear portraits by optimizing the focus and exposure settings. The 33mm Leica DC Vario-Elmarit lens with 3x optical zoom takes wider shots than an ordinary 35mm lens. This is helpful in small rooms or crowded places, for example, letting you fit more people into a group photo. There's also an Easy Zoom button on the camera top - just press it, and the optical zoom and Extra Optical Zoom instantly extend to full telescopic position. This quick zooming lets you catch even fleeting opportunities. The brightness and contrast of the large 2.5" diagonal LCD adjust automatically in 10 steps as ambient light conditions change, so images are clear, bright and easy to see day or night, indoors or outdoors. f=5.5-16.5mm (35mm Equiv. - 33-100mm) Focal Length 2.5 Diagonal Polycrystalline TFT LCD Display (230K dots) Focusing Area Normal - 50cm - infinity, Macro / Intelligent AUTO - Wide 5cm / Tele 30cm - infinity 8 - 1/2,000 sec. Starry Sky Mode - 15, 30, 60sec. Shutter Speed Auto / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 (High Sensitivity Mode - Auto(1600 - 6400) ) ISO 27MB Internal Memory (additional memory recommended to store more photos and video) Built-in Microphone and Speaker SD/SDHC, MultiMedia Card Slot Built-in Flash with Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off modes DC Input, AV Output (NTSC/PAL), USB Connections PictBridge Compatible Approximate Battery Life - 320 pictures (CIPA Standard) Approximate Unit Weight - 0.319 lbs

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX30T 7.2MP Digital Camera with 3.6x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Taupe)




Featuring five aspherical lenses with six aspherical surfaces including an extra-high refractive index aspherical lens, this system features a 28mm wide-angle lens with a 3.6x optical zoom that's compact enough to fit in a camera with a super-slim 22mm profile. And Panasonic added the Extended Optical Zoom feature, which boosts zoom power to as high as 5.3x.The FX30 features MEGA O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilization), which automatically detects and compensates for handshake. You get clear, beautiful shots even when shooting in dim lighting, shooting macro close-ups, or taking self-portraits.With its 2.5" diagonal size and 207,000 pixels, this high-resolution LCD monitor makes it easy to see text and small thumbnail images. The pixel-mixed readout method performed by the CCD increases the brightness level of the live image on the LCD, which greatly facilitates shooting in low lighting. If it's difficult to see the display on a sunny day, simply press the Power LCD button and the display becomes about 40 percent brighter

The Panasonic DMC-FX30 combines 7.2-megapixel image recording with a superb, newly developed 28mm wide-angle Leica DC lens that features a 3.6x optical zoom(equivalent to 28-100mm on a 35mm film camera) and f/2.8 brightness. Dramatic downsizing by Panasonic makes the FX30 even slimmer and more compact than its predecessor, the FX07, while the Intelligent Image Stabilization system -- which combines Mega O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) with Intelligent ISO Control -- takes blur prevention to new heights. To further enhance usability, the FX30 also includes the new Quick Setting function, which lets you quickly and easily access and set the functions used most often.

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Sunday, June 22, 2008

Panasonic CGA-S007A/1B Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery for Panasonic DMC-TZ1-Series Digital Cameras




Designed for Panasonic DMC-TZ1 series digital cameras, the Panasonic CGA-S005A/1B rechargeable battery brings high-powered performance to your camera. The CGA-S005A/1B offers a power capacity of 1000 mAh and an output of 3.7 volts, and with no memory effect, you won't have to worry about overcharging your battery and draining its output. And because it's rechargeable, the CGA-S005A/1B is a great choice that will save you from the hassle of shopping for new batteries regularly. The battery is so lightweight and compact that you will want to keep it close at hand when you're traveling or spending time with friends and family so that you'll never have to miss a memorable shot again.

I already had one battery for my Panasonic Lumix camera and wanted a backup battery for travel. For three months I searched online for a company that had the battery for a good price. I ordered it three times from three different companies, only to be told after weeks of waiting that they didn't have the battery in stock and had no idea when they would get them again.

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5A 9MP Digital Camera with 10x Wide Angle MEGA Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Blue)




The 9.1-megapixel Panasonic DMC-TZ5 packs a 28mm wide-angle, 10x optical zoom Leica DC lens in a compact design, ideal for the active photographer who needs a versatile camera. By combining a 28mm wide-angle lens, which lets you capture a wider-framed shot when compared to a traditional 35mm camera, with the TZ-Series 10x optical zoom, you're empowered to take expanded shots, both wide and far. Panasonic's Intelligent Auto technologies are also expanded, with new Intelligent Exposure and Digital Red-eye Correction.

i just got this camera yesterday...i charged up the battery and starting playing with the camera late last night. I already know I adore this thing. The zoom, the feel of the unit, the menus, wow. Oh, and I suppose the "pictures" are kind of important too? :) I've only taken a few but they are wonderful. There are lots of picture modes left to try...I love taking sepia tone photos so I know that will be a blast for me. Thanks, Amazon, for bringing it to me at a price no one else can touch! Amazon ROCKS. So it's early Sunday morning so hopefully I can find lots of time to play with my new toy. :)

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Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Panasonic DMC-LS75S 7.2MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom



From Panasonic

Included Accessories - 2x AA Oxyride Batteries, Strap, Video and USB Cables
7.2-Megapixel, up to 3072x2304 still resolution, QuickTime Motion JPEG 848x480 at 30 fps
Built-in 27MB - We recommend purchasing an optional 1GB SD or SDHC Memory Card for practical usage
3x Optical Zoom, 4x Digital Zoom 7 elements in 6 groups (3 Aspherical Lenses/3 Aspherical surfaces)
Wide Aperture Range - F2.8/F8 (2 steps) / Tele F5/F14 (2 steps)

We ordered this camera after doing alot of research on the internet. We had also decided at the last minute to purcase a new camera for our trip to Germany, and we couldn't have been more excited about this camera! There are so many settings on this camera that are actually a lot of fun to play around with and get good at...don't let that intimidate you though because without all those (fun & easy to learn) setting we would not have gotten half of the shots we did...so many at night, church steeples as the sun was setting, it's a great camera!! Our friend who went with us bought the same one with a few more features felt the same, was fun to learn and thrilled with the results!! Awesome point & shoot camera!!

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ6S 7.2MP Digital Camera with 6x Image Stabilized Zoom (Silver)




The DMC-LZ6 boasts 7.2-megapixel recording, a powerful 6x optical zoom lens (equivalent to 37-222mm on a 35mm film camera) and convenient AA battery operation. plus a bright, easy-to-see 2.0-inch LCD. Thanks to Panasonic's careful redesign inside and out, the LZ6 has a more stylish and higher-quality appearance than previous models, and is smaller and lighter despite using AA batteries.

The new Venus Engine III image processing engine gives them even higher image quality and speedier processing. The LZ6 also incorporates the Intelligent Image Stabilization system, which which comprises two features -- Mega O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) and Intelligent ISO Control -- that together make it easy to capture beautiful photos every time you shoot. Mega O.I.S. compensates for the effects of hand-shake, making it possible to capture clear, crisp photos indoors, at night, when taking macro close-ups, or using high powered zooming -- situations in which hand-shake is most likely to be a problem. Even Mega O.I.S., however, cannot suppress the motion blur caused by a subject moving as the photo is being snapped.

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Monday, May 12, 2008

Panasonic BB-HCM331A Outdoor Network Camera w/audio




This camera can be viewed and controlled from a standard Web browser, video display, or even a compatible cell phone or PDA. Place it in your home, office, vacation home or almost anywhere else that you'd like to keep an eye on things, with no PC required on location! It is easy to install and operate and require no additional software for the PC that you're viewing them on. The camera also comes with a free Web address, which can track the camera automatically. All you need is a regular Web browser to view it on your PC, as all of the other required software, including control software (TCP/UDP) and e-mail software (SMTP), is already inside the camera. This model was designed for outdoor operation, and meets both IPX4 and UL6500 standards of outdoor equipment. It operates down to -40F and up to 1220F, and is splash resistant for wet-weather operation. Use of the built-in microphone and a separately purchased amp-equipped speaker enables two-way voice communication (transceiver system) between the network camera and a PC used to monitor the camera image. In addition to conventional monitoring of im

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Panasonic SDR-H200 30GB 3CCD Hard Disk Drive/SD Palmcorder with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom




The Panasonic SDR-H200 3CCD Hard Disk Drive/SD Palmcorder Camcorder is perfect for recording long events. It features extended recording for extended shooting fun. The internal 30 GB hard disk drive holds as much video data as about 22 8-cm DVD discs. That means you can record for around 27 hours non-stop. This SD Card/Hard Disk camcorder is perfect for people who want to shoot for hour after hour without worrying about memory space. 3CCD Camera System / Optical Image Stabilizer /Minimum Illumination 1 Lux (Magic Pix) High Speed Shutter - 1/60 - 1/8,000 sec. (Moving Picture) / 1/30 - 1/2,000 sec. (Still Picture) / Iris AF/Manual / Backlight Compensation LCD Monitor - 2.7 wide (123K pixels) /Manual Focus Ring /Microphone - Stereo Zoom Mic /Wind Noise Reduction / Date Recording Wide Mode (16 - 9) / Digital Zoom - 10x - 700x /Recording Modes - XP/SP/LP Still Picture - JPEG / Built-in SD Slot (SD/SDHC) / DPOF Max. 999 stills PictBridge Compatible / S-Video Out / Video Output - AV out / USB 2.0 High Speed (mini B) Dimensions (H x W x D) - 3.27 x 2.98 x 4.76 inches Weight - 1.01 lbs

I had it for about three months. No problems what so ever. I just don't like the fact that I need to connect it to a power plug as opoosed to running it on battery when transferring files to the computer.

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Tuesday, April 29, 2008

Panasonic PV-GS120 3CCD MiniDV Camcorder w/10x Optical Zoom


Panasonic PV-GS120 3CCD MiniDV Camcorder w/10x Optical Zoom



World renowned lens-maker LEICA has developed an exquisite, 7-element, multi-coated lens that helps add a high-level of detail and subtlety to your creations, resulting in truly moving images that last. With refinements like a 2-stage neutral density filter for aperture independent adjustment, you'll appreciate the remarkably crisp, true-to-life color that is a hallmark of Leica Dicomar optics.


I am team manager for a small midwest skate team and we were in need for a video camera. I was also looking for something that had a clear enough video i could do some short movies with it as well. I have had the camera for almost 1 year now and it has taken some nasty hits from skaters and drops from 4 foot to pure concrete and took the beating like a champ.


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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX10S 6.0MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Silver)




6.0-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 14 x 19-inch prints
3x image-stabilized optical zoom; 2.5-inch LCD display
Intelligent ISO Control (I.I.C.) reduces image blur from subject movement and low light
Records full-size movies in wide-aspect VGA (848 x 480) at 30 frames per second
Stores images on SD/SDHC/MMC memory cards; 27MB internal memory

The Panasonic DMC-FX10 Lumix digital camera features a superb optical 3x zoom (35-105mm, on a 35mm film camera equivalent) Leica DC lens with f/2.8 brightness, a 6-megapixel CCD and a large, 2.5-inch LCD. all within a compact, stylish profile.

i have an fz50 and a leica d-lux 2 made along with panasonic. my wife wanted a pocket replacement for her ancient casio with a postage stamp size screen. she picked this one in spite of a lack of viewfinder. it is truly pocket size and quick reacting. beautiful results. don't expect miracles shooting in low light without a flash. turn the flash on and live with it, or practioce alot with the flash off. panasonic makes solid electronics, and leica lenses are the best.

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Thursday, April 17, 2008

Panasonic PV-GS500 4MP 3CCD MiniDV Camcorder with 12x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom




The Panasonic PV-GS500 Digital Camcorder with 3 CCD Technology offers superior images and features, in a more affordable package. This small digital camcorder uses the same type of 3CCD imaging system used in professional broadcast equipment, giving you 540 lines of breathtaking resolution. 4.0 Megapixel still image recording lets you record vivid, true-to-life pictures with remarkable colors. A 12x optical Leica lens with 700x digital zoom helps you capture every detail. Record to a miniDV tape or directly to a PC through S-Video or high-speed USB 2.0 interfaces, for high quality full-motion video transfer. The color viewfinder & 2.7 inch LCD display make it simple to preview photos, and the joystick control gives you easy, one-finger navigation of every advanced feature. Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interface Hi-Res Wide mode S-Video out Hot shoe PictBridge 2-hour battery life Includes remote control Pro Cinema Mode Dimensions(WxHxD) - 2.874 x 3.583 x 6.024 Weight - 1.26 lbs.

The Panasonic PV-GS500 3CCD Digital Palmcorder MultiCam Camcorder with 4.0 MP Still Picture Recording offers superior images and features. This small digital camcorder uses the same type of 3CCD imaging system used in professional broadcast equipment, giving you 540 lines of breathtaking resolution in a more affordable package. The 4.0-megapixel still image recording lets you record vivid, true-to-life pictures with remarkable colors. And featuring a 12x optical Leica lens with 700x digital zoom, the PV-GS500 helps you capture every detail. Record to a miniDV tape or directly to a PC through DV (FireWire) or high-speed USB 2.0 interfaces, for high quality full-motion video transfer. The color viewfinder and 2.7-inch LCD display make it easy to preview photos, and feature navigation is a breeze with the easy, one-finger joystick control.

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS20P 10MP Digital Camera with 4x Wide Angle MEGA Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Pink)




Simply set the 10.1-megapixel DMC-FS20 to iA mode and let the four Intelligent Auto functions team up to help prevent shooting errors. Intelligent Scene Selector chooses the mode that best fits the situation; MEGA Optical Image Stabilization (O.I.S.) helps prevent blurring from hand-shake; Intelligent ISO Control helps prevent motion blur; and Face Detection helps produce clear portraits by optimizing the focus and exposure settings. The 30mm wide-angle Leica DC Vario-Elmar lens with 4x optical zoom takes wider shots than an ordinary 35mm lens. This is helpful in small rooms or crowded places, for example, letting you fit more people into a group photo. There's also an Easy Zoom button on the camera top - just press it, and the optical zoom and Extra Optical Zoom instantly extend to full telescopic position.

The Panasonic DMC-FS20 combines easy operation with a slim and sleek look, enabling both beginner and advanced users to take beautiful digital photos with a camera they can slip in their pocket. Featuring 10-megapixel resolution and a 30mm wide-angle Leica DC lens with 4x optical zoom, the FS20 also has Intelligent Auto Mode, an advanced intuitive system of technologies that help users take better photos more easily.

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Panasonic SDR-S10P1 Flash Memory Weathproof Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoom




This Panasonic camera does not shoot in MPEG2 despite what you have read. This camera shoots files that have the extention .mod You will NEVER find a program that can read, or edit these files. Your only option is to use the Panasonic software to view these files. Nice...until you lose the software or sell the camera. You can't just download the software from the Panasonic site to view the files. You'll have to buy another camcorder just to get the software again.

I tried another camera from Best Buy. I really like the stability control on this camera over the other one. This camera's zoom control feature is also much easier to use than the other one. Since I've never had a video camera before (although have used a bigger one) I wanted something compact to carry in my purse as I've just moved to Scotland and this fits the bill. There's still a lot more I need to learn about the camera so I can't really comment in its entirety at this point. The video picture also seems to have better resolution that the other camera. So far I'm very happy with the camera. I just have not had time to fully evaluate the camera and that's why I gave it a four instead of a five at this time.

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Wednesday, April 9, 2008

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS20S 10MP Digital Camera with 4x Wide Angle MEGA Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Silver)




Simply set the 10.1-megapixel DMC-FS20 to iA mode and let the four Intelligent Auto functions team up to help prevent shooting errors. Intelligent Scene Selector chooses the mode that best fits the situation; MEGA Optical Image Stabilization (O.I.S.) helps prevent blurring from hand-shake; Intelligent ISO Control helps prevent motion blur; and Face Detection helps produce clear portraits by optimizing the focus and exposure settings. The 30mm wide-angle Leica DC Vario-Elmar lens with 4x optical zoom takes wider shots than an ordinary 35mm lens. This is helpful in small rooms or crowded places, for example, letting you fit more people into a group photo. There's also an Easy Zoom button on the camera top - just press it, and the optical zoom and Extra Optical Zoom instantly extend to full telescopic position.

The Panasonic DMC-FS20 combines easy operation with a slim and sleek look, enabling both beginner and advanced users to take beautiful digital photos with a camera they can slip in their pocket. Featuring 10-megapixel resolution and a 30mm wide-angle Leica DC lens with 4x optical zoom, the FS20 also has Intelligent Auto Mode, an advanced intuitive system of technologies that help users take better photos more easily.

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ3S 5MP Digital Camera with 6x Image Stabilized Zoom




Your son takes his first step, or your daughter takes her encore bow at her first recital. Luckily, you were ready with your digital camera and caught this historic moment. But wait! The photo you took is blurry. In your excitement, you accidentally shook the camera just as you snapped the shutter. If this has ever happened to you--and you are by no means alone!--then you'll want to take a close look at the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ3 5-megapixel digital camera with 6x image-stabilized optical zoom.

My daughter got this camera for her 9th birthday and may I just say I am pea green with envy! It takes the most clear, color rich pictures I have seen! She is currently taking photography classes and is entered in 4H as well. It is easy enough for her to use, yet the pictures have the clarity that it makes you wonder if it is not a professional camera. My parents picked this up a few months back at Office Depot and for 1 day only it was less than $90! Wish I would have gotten one for myself!

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Panasonic BB-HCM381A Network Camera Pan Tilt




Network Camera with Remote 350 Pan and 220 Tilt, 21x Optical Zoom, 2-Way Audio and IPv6. These cameras can be viewed and controlled from a standard Web browser, video display, or even a compatible cell phone or PDA. Place them in your home, office, vacation home or almost anywhere else that you'd like to keep an eye on things, with no PC required on location!

Expensive, but if you need the 21x optical zoom, this is the camera to get. I am very pleased with the camera. I installed it on the ceiling. Just make sure, in the router that you use, that the "Router connection type" is set to "Continuous".

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Tuesday, April 8, 2008

Panasonic DMC-L1 7.5MP Digital SLR Camera with Leica 14-50mm Mega O.I.S. Lens




The ability to shoot while viewing the LCD monitor is an advantage offered only by digital cameras. With a viewing angle that approaches 100%, the LCD monitor makes it easy to frame shots and gives you a wealth of information at a glance. Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 is, in partnership with Leica, a pro-grade camera that's easy to use for everyday and toward creative potential. Focusing Area - 0.29m at all focal lengths; Focus Type - TTL Phase Difference Detection System;

In developing the DMC-L1, Panasonic's aim was to create a digital SLR camera that delivers superb photographic rendering capabilities and is a pleasure to use.
The DMC-L1 comes equipped with a Leica D Vario-Elmarit lens that features the industry's first optical image stabilization system--MEGA O.I.S--designed specifically for the digital camera. The DMC-L1 also incorporates a Live MOS image sensor that conforms to the Four Thirds standard and offers 7.5 megapixels to ensure outstanding picture quality. The new camera introduces a full-time Live View function that, using a signal output directly from the Live MOS sensor, lets users see on the LCD screen the same image seen by the sensor. With full-time Live View and the DMC-L1's large LCD screen, users can compose shots in new ways and with greater ease and accuracy.

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS3S 8MP Digital Camera with 3x MEGA Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Silver)




Simply set the 8.1-megapixel DMC-FS3 to iA mode and let the four Intelligent Auto functions team up to help prevent shooting errors. Intelligent Scene Selector chooses the mode that best fits the situation; MEGA Optical Image Stabilization (O.I.S.) helps prevent blurring from hand-shake; Intelligent ISO Control helps prevent motion blur; and Face Detection helps produce clear portraits by optimizing the focus and exposure settings. The 33mm Leica DC Vario-Elmarit lens with 3x optical zoom takes wider shots than an ordinary 35mm lens. This is helpful in small rooms or crowded places, for example, letting you fit more people into a group photo. There's also an Easy Zoom button on the camera top - just press it, and the optical zoom and Extra Optical Zoom instantly extend to full telescopic position. This quick zooming lets you catch even fleeting opportunities.

The Panasonix Lumix DMC-FS3 features 8.1-megapixels resolution, a f2.8 Leica DC Vario-Elmarit lens, 3x optical zoom, and Panasonic's Intelligent Auto Mode. Also included is a new image-processing LSI, the Venus Engine IV, which contains a more advanced signal processing technology for rendering higher-quality images and produces a faster response time. The FS3 boasts the new Intelligent LCD, meaning the 2.5-inch LCD screen detects the lighting condition and controls the brightness level to offer optimal clarity in any situation, whether dark or light; indoors or outdoors.

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Panasonic KX-TGA573S 5.8 GHz FHSS GigaRange Expandable Digital Cordless Camera




The Panasonic KX-TGA573S 5.8 GHz Digital Cordless Camera makes wireless monitoring easy. Enjoy wireless monitoring of another part of your home or office, through your compatible color phone handset. Monitor the office entrance or reception area -- or keep an eye on baby or the childrens room from your desk. Wall-mountable Replacement Battery - Panasonic HHR-P104

Designed to turn your Panasonic 5.8 GHz cordless phone system into a video monitoring system, the KX-TGA573S digital cordless camera requires either the KX-TG5771S or the KX-TG5761S base models to function. Like the systems' handsets, the camera operates with 5.8 GHz Frequency-Hopping Spread Spectrum technology, meaning that it operates on a different wavelength with much less traffic than the 2.4 GHz technology, while maintaining great security, incredible clarity and long range.

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Monday, April 7, 2008

Panasonic BB-HCM371A Outdoor Wireless Network Camera




The Panasonic network camera can be viewed and controlled from a standard Web browser, video display, or even a compatible cell phone or PDA1. Place it in your home, office, vacation home or almost anywhere else that you'd like to keep an eye on things, with no PC required on location! It's easy to install and operate and requires no additional software for the PC that you're viewing it on. This camera also comes with a free Web address, which can track the camera automatically. All you need is a regular Web browser to view it on your PC, as all of the other required software, including control software (TCP/UDP) and e-mail software (SMTP), is already inside the camera. Additional features include--Built-in Calendar Timer, Auto Time Adjustment with NTP, Time & Day Access Control and Remote External Output Control.

I've used this camera for the better part of a year now. I've used it in a variety of locations and conditions. It's presently mounted outdoors and transmitting wirelessly to a router sitting indoors 340' away. I use dynamic DNS to access the camera remotely via DSL. The framerate is decent, but still-picture quality (clarity) could definitely be better -- especially when the subject is moving. The motion detection is good and triggers reliably to upload images to an FTP site. The camera is very configurable, but best-suited for the tech-savvy. Plus, it's evident that a lot of the instructions written into the camera firmware were done by a non-native English-speaking individual. I've successfully viewed the camera remotely via my Motorola Q. Sound quality from the camera is very good. I can hear the frogs chirping in a nearby riverbed right now.

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5S 9MP Digital Camera with 10x Wide Angle MEGA Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Silver)



From Panasonic

Now you can fit sweeping landscapes into a single frame with the 28mm wide-angle setting. Pull in subjects from far away to capture even subtle facial expressions with the dynamic 280mm telephoto setting. Ideal for traveling, the DMC-TZ5 Lumix 9.1-megapixel digital camera combines a wide-ranging LEICA DC Vario-Elmar lens with a handy, compact body. The Extra Optical Zoom function also extends the zoom to as much as 16.9x, giving you even greater telephoto power. Set the TZ5 to iA mode and let the five Intelligent Auto functions team up to help prevent shooting errors. Intelligent Exposure corrects lighting differences, so images come out just the way you see them; Intelligent Scene Selector chooses the mode that best fits the situation; MEGA Optical Image Stabilization helps prevent blurring from hand-shake; Intelligent ISO Control helps prevent motion blur; and Face Detection helps produce clear portraits by optimizing the focus and exposure settings.

The 9.1-megapixel Panasonic DMC-TZ5 packs a 28mm wide-angle, 10x optical zoom Leica DC lens in a compact design, ideal for the active photographer who needs a versatile camera. By combining a 28mm wide-angle lens, which lets you capture a wider-framed shot when compared to a traditional 35mm camera, with the TZ-Series 10x optical zoom, you're empowered to take expanded shots, both wide and far. Panasonic's Intelligent Auto technologies are also expanded, with new Intelligent Exposure and Digital Red-eye Correction.

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5A 9MP Digital Camera with 10x Wide Angle MEGA Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Blue)




Now you can fit sweeping landscapes into a single frame with the 28mm wide-angle setting. Pull in subjects from far away to capture even subtle facial expressions with the dynamic 280mm telephoto setting. Ideal for traveling, the DMC-TZ5 Lumix 9.1-megapixel digital camera combines a wide-ranging LEICA DC Vario-Elmar lens with a handy, compact body. The Extra Optical Zoom function also extends the zoom to as much as 16.9x, giving you even greater telephoto power. Set the TZ5 to iA mode and let the five Intelligent Auto functions team up to help prevent shooting errors. Intelligent Exposure corrects lighting differences, so images come out just the way you see them; Intelligent Scene Selector chooses the mode that best fits the situation; MEGA Optical Image Stabilization helps prevent blurring from hand-shake; Intelligent ISO Control helps prevent motion blur; and Face Detection helps produce clear portraits by optimizing the focus and exposure settings.

The 9.1-megapixel Panasonic DMC-TZ5 packs a 28mm wide-angle, 10x optical zoom Leica DC lens in a compact design, ideal for the active photographer who needs a versatile camera. By combining a 28mm wide-angle lens, which lets you capture a wider-framed shot when compared to a traditional 35mm camera, with the TZ-Series 10x optical zoom, you're empowered to take expanded shots, both wide and far. Panasonic's Intelligent Auto technologies are also expanded, with new Intelligent Exposure and Digital Red-eye Correction.

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Monday, March 31, 2008

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ3S 5MP Digital Camera with 6x Image Stabilized Zoom




Your son takes his first step, or your daughter takes her encore bow at her first recital. Luckily, you were ready with your digital camera and caught this historic moment. But wait! The photo you took is blurry. In your excitement, you accidentally shook the camera just as you snapped the shutter. If this has ever happened to you--and you are by no means alone!--then you'll want to take a close look at the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ3 5-megapixel digital camera with 6x image-stabilized optical zoom.

I purchased one last year and thought it was great, then this past May 2007, I purchased 2 more. One broke just outside of the 90 day labor warranty and Panasonic wants $95 flat fee to fix it, of course that doesn't include parts since that is still under warranty. The original one, which is now about 18 months old will only take indoor pictures. For some reason, as soon as you try to take an outside one, the camera goes black. The indoor pictures have lines all throughout the picutes. This one is out of warranty all together. The only one left is one of the two purchased in May. If I were able to get a refund I would. The picture quality on this camera is getting terrible. No matter what setting I have it on, they pictures look great on the computer, but if I get them printed out, or I print them out, they are grainy. Do not waste your money on this camera!!! I would never buy a Pansonic again!

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Panasonic DMW-MCTZ3 Marine Case for Panasonic TZ3 Digital Cameras




With the Panasonic DMW-MCTZ3 waterproof case for the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ2 & DMC-TZ3 Digital Cameras, you can use your digital camera to take underwater photos at depths of up to 130 feet (40 m). A diffuser for the camera's flash is built onto the housing to help when using the camera's internal flash. For even better results underwater, use the internal flash to trigger a slaved external strobe like those made by Fantasea, Sea & Sea, Ikelite, Sunpak or Sealife. The camera has an underwater mode setting for available light photography. Weight - 14.3 ounces (430 grams) without camera

This is one of the few underwater housing for lumix cameras and fits to tz2 and tz3 only. The construction looks really tough and strong but this is my first underwater housing so I cannot compare it to other housings. Until now I used it for 4 dives and I should confirm it is water proof :) , I was satisfied. But once I left the camera under sunligth for 15 minutes before a dive and when I get into the cold water, I noticed the fog formation on the inner surface of the housing. But this was completely my fault and in the manual this was mentioned as a "not to do". After 15 minutes it was over. The camera TZ3 itself is a very good choice for amateur underwater photography since it has:

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS20K 10MP Digital Camera with 4x Wide Angle MEGA Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Black)




Simply set the 10.1-megapixel DMC-FS20 to iA mode and let the four Intelligent Auto functions team up to help prevent shooting errors. Intelligent Scene Selector chooses the mode that best fits the situation; MEGA Optical Image Stabilization (O.I.S.) helps prevent blurring from hand-shake; Intelligent ISO Control helps prevent motion blur; and Face Detection helps produce clear portraits by optimizing the focus and exposure settings. The 30mm wide-angle Leica DC Vario-Elmar lens with 4x optical zoom takes wider shots than an ordinary 35mm lens. This is helpful in small rooms or crowded places, for example, letting you fit more people into a group photo. There's also an Easy Zoom button on the camera top - just press it, and the optical zoom and Extra Optical Zoom instantly extend to full telescopic position.

The Panasonic DMC-FS20 combines easy operation with a slim and sleek look, enabling both beginner and advanced users to take beautiful digital photos with a camera they can slip in their pocket. Featuring 10-megapixel resolution and a 30mm wide-angle Leica DC lens with 4x optical zoom, the FS20 also has Intelligent Auto Mode, an advanced intuitive system of technologies that help users take better photos more easily.

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Friday, March 28, 2008

Panasonic DMW-FL28 External Flash for Panasonic DSLR, FZ30 and FZ50




Panasonic's vision of the digital future is driven by the needs and aspirations of its business customers and millions of consumers around the world who use its products every day. The company shares their dream to live a fuller life by providing ways of working smarter and enjoying the rewards of technological advances.

The Panasonic DMW-FL28 extends the flash power capability of compatible Panasonic Lumix digital cameras. It clips easily onto camera hot shoe and reduces red eye from your pictures. You can use it with Panasonic DMC-LC5, DMC-FZ10, DMC-FZ20, DMC-LC1, and Leica Digilux cameras.

I have a DMC-FZ10 and have found that the built in flash is OK at close range provided there is not too much reflection but poor for larger group shots where you are further back. This flash is much more powerfull (up to 10m range) and fully automatic setting itself to the default apperture and shutter speed that the camera does, as soon as it detects the flash is mounted on the camera. It can also be used as a slave flash, when not mounted on the camera itself, triggered by the camera's integral flash. It also has a macro mode for close-ups. It seems to work well based on a few test shots I have done.

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX500S 10.1MP Digital Camera with 5x Wide Angle MEGA Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Silver)




The Lumix DMC-FX500 is Panasonic's first digital camera with a 3-inch touch-screen LCD, and also features a 25mm ultra-wide-angle Leica DC lens, 5x optical zoom and 10.1-megapixel resolution. With a dual control system using both touch-screen and joystick operation, the ability to record high-definition video and advanced Intelligent Auto technologies, the FX500 packs both innovative features and intuitive design. The FX500 has a hybrid control system that combines joystick control with touch-screen operation, so users can make fine adjustments by touch, using their finger, or the included Lumix stylus-pen. In manual exposure mode, adjustments can be made using the on-screen sliders to adjust aperture and shutter speeds. You can also set the auto focus and exposure in frames by simply touching the subject, on screen, while recording. In playback mode, a new Easy Organization menu allows for photos to be selected and viewed by scrolling through the thumbnails located below the main window. Then, users can edit the titles using an on-screen keyboard.

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX500K 10.1MP Digital Camera with 5x Wide Angle MEGA Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Black)




The Lumix DMC-FX500 is Panasonic's first digital camera with a 3-inch touch-screen LCD, and also features a 25mm ultra-wide-angle Leica DC lens, 5x optical zoom and 10.1-megapixel resolution. With a dual control system using both touch-screen and joystick operation, the ability to record high-definition video and advanced Intelligent Auto technologies, the FX500 packs both innovative features and intuitive design. The FX500 has a hybrid control system that combines joystick control with touch-screen operation, so users can make fine adjustments by touch, using their finger, or the included Lumix stylus-pen. In manual exposure mode, adjustments can be made using the on-screen sliders to adjust aperture and shutter speeds. You can also set the auto focus and exposure in frames by simply touching the subject, on screen, while recording. In playback mode, a new Easy Organization menu allows for photos to be selected and viewed by scrolling through the thumbnails located below the main window. Then, users can edit the titles using an on-screen keyboard.

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Thursday, March 27, 2008

Panasonic HDC-DX1 AVCHD 3CCD High Definition DVD Camcorder with 12x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom




Capture beautiful high definition images with the HDCDX1 camcorder. It's loaded with the latest technology to produce truly stunning video and still images. The Leica Dicomar lens featured on the HDCDX1 was developed specifically for HD digital camcorders. This lens system is made using a multi-coating process that prevents light reflection and glare, which can make colors bleed and images appear washed out. It also prevents rings of light, or "ghosts". The HDCDX1 uses a 3CCD camera system, which is the same technology most professional broadcasting cameras use. In a 1 CCD system, all the incoming light is processed by the same CCD. The more advanced 3CCD system uses three distinct CCDs for processing, so there is absolutely no light loss. You can see the results in beautifully rendered images with vivid color, fine detail, and rich gradation. An HD Advanced Pure Color Engine is a special image processing circuit for the 3CCD HD camcorder. Able to process large amounts of data with high speed and precision, this engine achieves truly superb color reproduction for high-quality pictures.The HDCDX1 can record and play DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R DL (Dual Layer), DVD-R discs and SD/SDHC Memory Card.

You really have to be in the Blue-Ray camp to enjoy this camera fully. If you have a Sony Play Station 3 you're set for playback and the future with Blue-Ray for High Definition movies. Otherwise you will need a Blue-Ray player for playback of the miniDVDs and any other regular DVDs you record to. Also, so far it's one of the last camcorders from Panasonic with 5.1 sound and High Definition recording, which is a big plus for sound. It's seems the newer camcorders are actually going backwards with 2 channel sound instead of 5.1. With Nero 8, which you'll have to buy separately, you can copy movies to your computer for editing and burning back on to a larger size regular recordable DVD, i.e., DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD+-RW or DL disks (they don't have to be Blue-Ray recordable DVDs). The camcorder records Blue-Ray format to regular DVDs.

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ2 5MP Digital Camera with 6x Image Stabilized Optical Zoom (Silver)




Panasonic's DMC-LZ2 Lumix Digital Camera delivers sharper, better photographs with just a touch. The 2.0" diagonal LCD uses a TRM design to suppress reflections, allowing you to see more clearly - even outdoors. It operates on two convenient power sources, for maximum flexibility: Alkaline or Rechargeable AA batteries. Store photos in the built-in memory when your SD cards are full. Unlimited Consecutive Shooting lets you snap shots until your memory card is full. Shutter Speed - 8 - 1/2,000 sec. Exposure - Program AE 10 sec. Audio Dubbing Records to SD/MMC slots Auto Review - 1 sec/3 sec/zoom @ 1x/4x/8x Scene Modes - Simple, Normal Picture, Economy, Macro, Portrait, Night Portrait, Panning, Fireworks, Party, Snow and more PictBridge direct printing Auto Angle Detection Backlight Compensation Works with OxyRide AA batteries (included), Ni-MH rechargeables and alkaline batteries Color - Silver Dimensions(HxWxD) - 2.50 x 3.96 x 1.30 Weight - 0.49 lbs. Included Accessories - Two AA Oxyride batteries, A/V&USB cable, strap and CD-ROM

This camera has been my pride and joy for about 3 years, survived a three foot drop onto a concrete floor, and it takes quality pictures. My only complaint is that now that I'm learning a bit more about photography, it lacks a lot of options for aperture and shutter speed. I don't know if this is just with my computer, but the videos only play as small quicktime ones, but I didn't buy this to take videos anyway. It's not as skinny as the others in the pack, but with its zoom, battery life, and durability, it's worth it.

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Panasonic BL-C131A Network Camera Wireless 802.11




What happens when you're not around? Life is precious and valuable. View the things you value when away from home or when you're at another room in your home. View your property, your pets, even your children. You can even listen in! You can add extra eyes (through your computer) by adding the Panasonic BL-C131A Wireless Network Camera. It works with 802.11g wireless technology and it lets you monitor its "view" (what its lens sees) from virtually anywhere. Just log on a specially designated Internet site using a PC and instantly access camera images. You can even control the BL-C131a using your web browser to move the camera's pointing direction and modify its digital zoom to bring objects of interest into close view. Place this plug-and-play camera in your home, office, vacation home, or almost anywhere else you'd like to keep an eye on things, with no PC required at the location.

If you want a wireless network camera that you can login to over the network (local network or internet) to see what is going on with you pet or home etc this is a great buy. And it does a lot more. It can e-mail you pictures based on motion detection during certain times, and capture brief video clips to. It exceeded my expectations and definately was exactly what I was looking for! You really need to set it up by connecting it via cable, but once set up that way it worked great on my secure wireless network and has worked flawlessly since! It could be better in very low light but makes up for that with it's ability to pan up/down and left/right!

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Saturday, March 22, 2008

Panasonic DMC-LX2S 10.2MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Silver)




The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2 has an unique 16:9 wide CCD, various functions and smart design. The DMC-LX2 inherits the f2.8 28mm wide angle Leica DC lens, 4x optical zoom equivalent to 28-112mm on a 35mm film camera and Mega Optical Image Stabilizer (O.I.S.) system in addition to an enhanced CCD capable of taking images as well a larger 2.8-inch 16:9 wide LCD. The DMC-LX2 incorporates three wide features, a 28mm wide-angle Leica DC lens, 16:9 wide CCD, and 16:9 wide LCD. The Venus Engine III high-performance image-processing LSI dramatically reduce the noise that challenged the predecessor, realizing image recording at maximum ISO 1600 high sensitivity setting at full resolution. The aspect ratio is easily selectable between 16:9 wide, 3:2, and conventional 4:3 with a switch located on top of the lens barrel to shoot in the framing aspect that best suits the subjects' composition or image's purpose of use. In addition, the DMC-LX2 is capable of recording wide 16:9 high definition 1280 x 720 motion image at 15 frames per second (fps).

I read many reviews before purchasing this product. I take photographs for a living and need a high quality, reliable camera. Yes, for the really critical/ technical shots I still use a 35mm. However, for general use, a 35 mm is too bulky and heavy. This is why I did not want to purchase a Digital SLR. Out of the box this camera is very easy to use. We just purchased another for our 8 year old son. Yes, he is pretty smart in that on his own (trial and error) he learned to simultaneously operate the television, satellite and stereo.

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Panasonic HDC-SX5 AVCHD 3CCD High Definition Flash Memory & DVD Camcorder with 10X Optical Image Stabilized Zoom



From Panasonic

3CCD High Definition Flash Memory and DVD Camcorder with 10X Optical Image Stabilized Zoom. The new Pansonic HDC-SX5 camcorder employs cutting-edge imaging technology to capture video recordings that are breathtakingly clear and vibrant, especially when viewed on a high-quality, large screen TV. The HDC-SX5 uses the AVCHD format to record full-HD video with 1920 x 1080-pixel resolution. It employs Panasonics original 3CCD camera system, a professional broadcast feature, which renders vivid, true-to-life colors, outstanding detail and rich gradation. It also boast Panasonic s new Advanced O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer), minimizing the effect of hand shake. This technology helps produce crisp, clear images, which is especially important for viewing on large-screen high-resolution TVs where image imperfections are easily visible.

The HDC-SX5 uses the AVCHD format to record full-HD video with 1920 x 1080-pixel resolution. It employs Panasonic's original 3CCD camera system, a professional broadcast feature, which renders vivid, true-to-life colors, outstanding detail and rich gradation. It also boast Panasonic's new Advanced O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer), minimizing the effect of hand shake. This technology helps produce crisp, clear images, which is especially important for viewing on large-screen high-resolution TVs where image imperfections are easily visible.

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3A 7.2MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Blue)



From Panasonic

The DMC-TZ3 has been given a more luxurious touch with its stylish design and metallic, stainless steel exterior. The DMC-TZ3 features a 28mm wide-angle 10x optical zoom Leica DC lens (equivalent to a 28mm-280mm zoom on a 35mm film camera) in an ultra-compact body. With the high-power 10x optical zoom, you can get clear and beautiful shots even when you can't get close to your subject. The 28mm wide-angle lens lets you easily capture large groups of people indoor or expansive architectural structures and scenes. The 10x optical zoom lets you easily capture and magnify distant subjects.

7.2-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 15 x 20-inch prints
10x image-stabilized optical zoom; 3.0-inch LCD display
Intelligent ISO Control (I.I.C.) reduces image blur from subject movement and low light
Records full-size movies in wide-aspect VGA (848 x 480) at 30 frames per second
Stores images on SD/SDHC/MMC memory cards

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Tuesday, March 11, 2008

Panasonic CGA-S002 Rechargeable Battery Pack for DMCFZ3/FZ15/FZ20 Digital Cameras




Panasonic Lithium Ion Battery for models DMC: FZ5, FZ4,FZ20, FZ15, FZ3, FZ2, FZ10 & FZ1

My son plays competitive golf, so we can be on the golf course for 4-6 hours. I follow and take pictures and mini movie clips with my Panasonic FZ-20. One battery will last me at least that long and sometimes longer as I upload the card to my computer afterwards. This includes turning the camera on and off during the round. But I also will forget to turn the camera off as we walk down the fairways, and with the camera's power save mode, it is never a problem. I always carry an extra battery in my back pocket, but rarely have to switch it out. I have 3 batteries that I rotate in use. I have just found that Panasonic is a superior product for my needs.

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Pentax Optio S7 Digital Camera 7MP 3x Optical Zoom



From Pentax

The Optio S7 compact digital camera, the latest model in the Optio S series and follow-on to the Optio S6. In addition to an upgrade to 7.0 megapixels, the S7 features a Blur Reduction High ISO mode to help reduce the effects of camera shake and subject blurring for sharper images even in dim lighting conditions such as night scenes and indoor sporting events. Also featured is a Face Recognition function that simplifies portrait-taking...................... Stylish and slim compact body............... The thin, compact Optio S7 body features an attractive design that is comfortable and convenient to carry for travel, special events and everyday photography. A 3X optical zoom lens housed in the slim, lightweight body features the PENTAX original Sliding Lens System* and high-density mounting technology.....New Blur Reduction High ISO mode reduces camera shake and subject blurring The Optio S7 is equipped with a Blur Reduction mode..... A new feature that allows photography at faster shutter speeds for sharper images even in dim lighting conditions such as night scenes and indoor sporting events. In this mode, the camera automatically adjusts the sensitivity to as high as ISO 1600 to match the brightness of the subject.

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Panasonic PV-GS85 MiniDV Camcorder with 32x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom




When you carry the tiny Panasonic PV-GS80 Palmcorder Camcorder with you, you'll capture every unique moment on film. This amazingly small and sharp digital camcorder gives you clear, sharp, stable photos and video. The optical image stabilizer and 32xoptical zoom ensure you always get the best shot. Record to your MiniDV tape or store images to an SD Card with the built-in slot. Professional tools like a noise reducing microphone, low-light shooting (with MagicPix) and white balancing make this little camcorder competitive with bigger models. When you see how compact it is, you'll wonder why you bought anything else. It's the Palmcorder that does it all. 16 - 9 Wide Mode recording Digital Zoom - 32x - 1,000x Records to MiniDV tape or SD Card Stereo Zoom Mic with wind noise reduction Backlight compensation Functions as a webcam White Balance -

If you want to enjoy shooting videos, enjoy viewing them and enjoy creating your own video collection, you'll love the Digital Palmcorder camcorder. This convenient camcorder also lets you add previous recordings to your video collection.

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Sunday, March 9, 2008

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5S 9MP Digital Camera with 10x Wide Angle MEGA Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Silver)




Now you can fit sweeping landscapes into a single frame with the 28mm wide-angle setting. Pull in subjects from far away to capture even subtle facial expressions with the dynamic 280mm telephoto setting. Ideal for traveling, the DMC-TZ5 Lumix 9.1-megapixel digital camera combines a wide-ranging LEICA DC Vario-Elmar lens with a handy, compact body. The Extra Optical Zoom function also extends the zoom to as much as 16.9x, giving you even greater telephoto power. Set the TZ5 to iA mode and let the five Intelligent Auto functions team up to help prevent shooting errors. Intelligent Exposure corrects lighting differences, so images come out just the way you see them; Intelligent Scene Selector chooses the mode that best fits the situation; MEGA Optical Image Stabilization helps prevent blurring from hand-shake; Intelligent ISO Control helps prevent motion blur; and Face Detection helps produce clear portraits by optimizing the focus and exposure settings.

The 9.1-megapixel Panasonic DMC-TZ5 packs a 28mm wide-angle, 10x optical zoom Leica DC lens in a compact design, ideal for the active photographer who needs a versatile camera. By combining a 28mm wide-angle lens, which lets you capture a wider-framed shot when compared to a traditional 35mm camera, with the TZ-Series 10x optical zoom, you're empowered to take expanded shots, both wide and far. Panasonic's Intelligent Auto technologies are also expanded, with new Intelligent Exposure and Digital Red-eye Correction.

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ1S 5MP Compact Digital Camera with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Silver)




The world's first integration of retractive lens with folded optics technology allows the zooming to occur horizontally within the camera. This makes it possible to pack a powerful 10x optical zoom (equivalent to a big 35 to 350mm lens on a 35mm camera) into a compact camera. The Extended Optical Zoom function, which magnifies the image with minimal deterioration by using the center part of the high-resolution CCD, boosts the zoom power to a maximum 12.5x2.The Venus Engine III provides a high sensitivity ISO 800 setting that captures images with minimal noise at full resolution. The higher ISO setting lets you use higher shutter speeds to minimize the motion blur that can occur when you're shooting a moving subject,

Slim & compact 10x optical zoom (equivalent to 35mm to 350mm lens on 35mm film camera) with optical image satbilization
World's first "high-angle" LCD mode from 2.5" LCD screen with power boost button for 40% brighter display.
Venu Engine III allows satrt up time to just 0.5 seconds with a release time lag as low as 0.006 seconds.
Leica DC Vario-element lens with a unique prism lens allows horizontal zooming within camera in such a small body.
Crisp clear shots of moving subjects with ISO 800 setting/high sensitivity mode

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX55S 8.1MP Digital Camera with 3.6x Wide Angle MEGA Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Silver)




The Panasonic DMC-FX55 8.1-Megapixel Digital Camera will get you beautiful results every time you shoot, no matter what the scene or subject. Detect even the tiniest camera movement with Mega O.I.S. Optical Image Stabilization and it will automatically adjust the lens to compensate. Intelligent ISO captures crisp, clear images even when your subject is moving, to ensure sharp, clear pictures without any loss of detail or clarity. Advanced subject-motion detection circuitry senses when your subject is moving and raises the camera's ISO sensitivity and shutter speed settings accordingly. Face Detection automatically chooses the optimal settings for up to 15 faces in a scene and will even automatically readjust the settings if their positions change.

Like the entire 2007 Lumix line, the Lumix DMC-FX55 incorporates Panasonic's revolutionary Intelligent Image Stabilization technologies, and is among the first Panasonic cameras to offer Intelligent Auto Mode, a system which combines Mega Optical Image Stabilization (O.I.S) and Intelligent ISO Control with three new features: Face Detection System, Intelligent Scene Selector, and Continuous Autofocus. The camera combines 8.1-megapixel resolution with a 28mm wide-angle Leica DC lens that features 3.6x optical zoom.

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Tuesday, March 4, 2008

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX55S 8.1MP Digital Camera with 3.6x Wide Angle MEGA Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Silver)




The Panasonic DMC-FX55 8.1-Megapixel Digital Camera will get you beautiful results every time you shoot, no matter what the scene or subject. Detect even the tiniest camera movement with Mega O.I.S. Optical Image Stabilization and it will automatically adjust the lens to compensate. Intelligent ISO captures crisp, clear images even when your subject is moving, to ensure sharp, clear pictures without any loss of detail or clarity. Advanced subject-motion detection circuitry senses when your subject is moving and raises the camera's ISO sensitivity and shutter speed settings accordingly. Face Detection automatically chooses the optimal settings for up to 15 faces in a scene and will even automatically readjust the settings if their positions change. The Intelligent Scene Selector will sense the ambient conditions and automatically select either the Scenery, Portrait, Macro, Night Portrait or Night Scenery mode accordingly.

8.1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 16 x 22-inch prints
3.6x wide-angle image-stabilized optical zoom; 3-inch LCD display
Intelligent Auto Mode with Face Detection and Intelligent Scene Selector
High-Sensitivity mode shoots at an ISO equivalent of 6400; Continuous Autofocus, which minimizing autofocus time
Stores images on SD memory cards (includes 27MB of internal memory; powered by lithium-ion battery (battery and charger included)

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Panasonic DMW-MCTZ1 Marine Case for a Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ1 Digital Camera




Panasonic's vision of the digital future is driven by the needs and aspirations of its businesscustomers and millions of consumers around the world who use its products every day. The company shares their dream to live a fuller life by providing ways of working smarter and enjoying the rewards of technological advances.This marine case boasts the waterproof as deep as 40m.

Lets you use your Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX01 digital camera for underwater photos up to 130 feet depths
Made of clear polycarbonate construction that is durable and resistant to corrosion
Access all of your camera's functions, and use either your camera's internal flash, or use the internal flash to trigger a slaved external strobe
Comes with a flash diffuser, a lanyard, five applications worth of silica gel, silicone grease, and an extra O-ring
Backed by a 1-year manufacturer's warranty

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Panasonic SDR-S10P1 Flash Memory Weathproof Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoom




The Panasonic SDR-S10P1 captures home movies straight to SD memory cards, sold separately. It's small and lightweight ? great for popping into a pocket or a handbag and recording on the go. Transfer footage to your computer easily ? just use the camcorder's USB interface or slide your SD card into your PC's memory card reader. Then share your videos online by uploading them to a video blog or a website like YouTube. A widescreen recording mode lets you capture videos that match the shape of your HDTV with no stretching or distortion of the picture. The built-in zoom mic automatically pinpoints the sound of your distant subject as you visually zoom in, for clear, distraction-free audio. Manual focus, recording modes, and white balance settings let you fine-tune the look of your recordings.

2-3/4 widescreen LCD 10X optical zoom lens (digital zoom to 700X) Built-in stereo zoom mic Electronic image stabilization Auto and manual focus White balance settings 5 scene modes, including Sports, Portrait, Low Light, Spot Light, and Surf & Snow High-speed USB port Audio/video output Direct photo printing with PictBridge-compliant printers Unit size - 2-1/2W x 1-1/4H x 4-1/2D Weight - 6.4 oz. without battery or media

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Monday, March 3, 2008

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5A 9MP Digital Camera with 10x Wide Angle MEGA Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Blue)




Now you can fit sweeping landscapes into a single frame with the 28mm wide-angle setting. Pull in subjects from far away to capture even subtle facial expressions with the dynamic 280mm telephoto setting. Ideal for traveling, the DMC-TZ5 Lumix 9.1-megapixel digital camera combines a wide-ranging LEICA DC Vario-Elmar lens with a handy, compact body. The Extra Optical Zoom function also extends the zoom to as much as 16.9x, giving you even greater telephoto power. Set the TZ5 to iA mode and let the five Intelligent Auto functions team up to help prevent shooting errors. Intelligent Exposure corrects lighting differences, so images come out just the way you see them; Intelligent Scene Selector chooses the mode that best fits the situation; MEGA Optical Image Stabilization helps prevent blurring from hand-shake; Intelligent ISO Control helps prevent motion blur; and Face Detection helps produce clear portraits by optimizing the focus and exposure settings.

9-megapixel resolution captures enough detail for poster-sized prints
10x optical zoom Leica DC lens; Face Detection
New Panasonic Venus Engine IV improves noise reduction, elevates the detection accuracy and corrective effects
3.0-inch LCD; Mega O.I.S. and Intelligent ISO
Captures images to SD memory cards (not included)

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Panasonic DMC-LS75P Lumix Compact 7-Megapixel Digital Camera - Pink




The Panasonic DMC-LS75 Lumix Compact 7.2-Megapixel Digital Camera runs on 2x AA batteries and includes Panasonic Oxyride batteries to get the most possible photos per set. Mega O.I.S. Optical Image Stabilization helps keep your shots steady with this small camera and automatically compensates for handshake. With the simplified settings menu, you can easily take clear beautiful shots without knowing a lot about cameras. You can compensate for backlighting by just pressing the cursor key and the Function button lets you easily change settings such as auto focus, lighting metering, white balance, ISO sensitivity, image size, image quality, etc. White Balance - Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Halogen / White Set Shutter Speed - 8 - 1/2,000 seconds Starry Sky Mode - 15, 30, 60 seconds Self Timer - 10 seconds / 2 seconds Built-in Flash Mode - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction and Forced On/Off Dimensions - Height 3.59'' x Width 2.44'' x Depth 1.17'' Weight - 0.30 pounds

Included Accessories - 2x AA Oxyride Batteries, Strap, Video and USB Cables
7.2-Megapixel, up to 3072x2304 still resolution, QuickTime Motion JPEG 848x480 at 30 fps
Built-in 27MB - We recommend purchasing an optional 1GB SD or SDHC Memory Card for practical usage
3x Optical Zoom, 4x Digital Zoom 7 elements in 6 groups (3 Aspherical Lenses/3 Aspherical surfaces)
Wide Aperture Range - F2.8/F8 (2 steps) / Tele F5/F14 (2 steps)

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX30T 7.2MP Digital Camera with 3.6x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Taupe)




The DMC-FX30 is a remarkably slim and super-stylish camera than previous models. The body features a distinctive finish with a different texture to match its cool design and lightweight. The 7.2 Megapixel DMC-FX30 houses a 28mm wide-angle f/2.8 Leica DC lens with seven elements in six groups. The DMC-FX30 is equipped with a bright 3.6x optical zoom lens (equivalent to a 28mm to 100mm zoom on a 35mm film camera) that captures beautiful shots of people or landscapes. Use the Extra Optical Zoom when you want to pull the subject in just a little closer. With this powerful zooming function, you can easily capture and magnify distant subjects. Low Energy Consumption Venus Engine III reduces

7.2-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 15 x 20-inch prints
3.6x image-stabilized optical zoom; 2.5-inch LCD display
Intelligent ISO Control (I.I.C.) reduces image blur from subject movement and low light
Records full-size movies in wide-aspect VGA (848 x 480) at 30 frames per second
Stores images on SD/SDHC/MMC memory cards; 27MB internal memory

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