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Articles about lumix: December 1, 2008

Panasonic tries to redefine digital cameras with the Lumix DMC-G1

by Arnold Zafra on Sep 12, 2008 at 12:09 PM

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1

In what could be a revolutionary move into the digital camera market, Panasonic just introduced what is said to be the world’s first Micro Four Thirds system camera - the Lumix DMC-G1. The Micro Four Thirds System is a new standard in digital camera lens whereby the internal mirror structure of digital single-lens reflex camera or DSLR were eliminated. In other words this system enables our digital camera to have interchangeable lens much like our DSLRs without needing to attach any lens adapter. Hence, the Lumix DMC-G1 is still a digital camera in form factor with the capability of a DSLR in terms of shooting range minus the bulky form factor.

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Panasonic’s DMC-FZ28 digital camera touts an 18x optical zoom wide angle lens

by Arnold Zafra on Jul 22, 2008 at 12:21 PM

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28

For photography enthusiasts looking for a point-and-shoot that can provide a long-zoom feature, Panasonic’s new Lumix DMC-FZ28 might actually be the camera they are looking for. The DMC-FZ28 promises a 10.1 effective megapixel CCD sensor with image stabilization feature, a Leica branded 18x optical zoom lens that spans up to 27mm wide angle to a 486mm telephoto and a has a maximum aperture that ranges from f/2.8 to f/4.4. It also allows macro focusing up to one cm. at wide angle or one meter at Tele Macro mode. This camera also comes with a 2.7-inch LCD with display resolution of up to 230,000 dot, and a 0.2” electronic viewfinder.

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Panasonic intro’s the 14.7MP Lumix DMC-FX150

by Arnold Zafra on Jul 22, 2008 at 10:09 AM

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX150

Panasonic has announced a couple of new cameras in its Lumix product line. One of these new cameras is the DMC-FX150 offering a 14.7-megapixel CCD sensor and a Leica branded 3.6x optical zoom lens with a 28mm wide angle. It is packed with a 2.7-inch LCD display in 230,000 dot resolution, a multi-area focus sytem with face detection and object tracking, and ISO sensitivity ranges from 100 to 1600 and shutter speeds that range from 1/2000 to 60 seconds.

In addition to all those features, Panasonic has also sprinkled the DMC-FX150 with a slew of camera technology features that would give photo enthusiasts an easy and pleasant time using the camera. These include image stabilization, automatic exposure control using intelligent multiple, center-weighted or spot metering. It also features nine white balance settings, and twenty five scene modes.

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Panasonic adds the DMC-FX37 to its LUMIX Line-up

by Jasvinder Kaur on Jul 21, 2008 at 11:11 PM

Panasonic DMC-FX37

Those who have a passion for photography are aware of Panasonic’s LUMIX range of Digital Cameras. Panasonic has extended its LUMIX portfolio with the introduction of the latest LUMIX DMC-FX37 digital camera. This 10.1-megapixel camera has a 25mm equivalent ultra-wide angle LEICA DC lens along with 5x optical zoom.

It is equipped with an intelligent scene selector that automatically selects from Scenery, Macro, Portrait, Night Portrait, and Night Scenery modes with regard to the shooting environments. Panasonic has added some fresh scene modes comprising of Film Grain, Pin Hole and Flash Burst. Additionally, the DMC-FX37 comes with a transform effect to let the users play with pics and add some humor.

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Panasonic intro’s the Lumix TZ50 to the US market

by Arnold Zafra on Apr 21, 2008 at 12:15 AM

Panasonic Lumix TZ50

Panasonic has launched the Lumix TZ50 digital camera in the US market, and as speculated when it was released in Japan last month, the camera will support direct photo uploads to Google’s Picasa web albums. Unfortunately, there is no support for direct upload to Yahoo’s Flickr site. But the the US release of the camera still sports the same features we mentioned in our coverage for its Japanese release. This include a 9.1-megapixel CCD, 28mm wide-angle lens, 10x optical zoom, HD video support, and Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g connectivity.

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Panasonic intro’s the Lumix TZ50, an upgraded Lumix TZ5 with Wi-Fi

by Arnold Zafra on Mar 19, 2008 at 12:18 PM

Panasonic Lumix TZ50 digital camera

Panasonic has announced the Lumix TZ50, a Wi-Fi enabled digital camera that looks and performs like the previously released Lumix TZ5. The 10x optical zoom, the 3-inch LCD and the appearance of the Lumix TZ50 are reminiscent of the older Lumix TZ5. But that’s not saying that the Lumix TZ50 has nothing better to offer. The Lumix TZ50 is a powerful digital camera in itself besides having built-in Wi-Fi 802.11b/g.

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Panasonic announces the Lumix FX500,  first touchscreen Lumix camera

by Arnold Zafra on Mar 19, 2008 at 09:58 AM

Panasonic Lumix FX500 digital camera

Panasonic is introduced a new Lumix digital camera that offers a 3-inch touchscreen LCD. According to Panasonic, this is the first touchscreen LCD that has been released for a Lumix digital camera model. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX500 also features a 25mm ultra-wide-angle Leica DC lens, 5x optical zoom and 10.1-megapixels.

The Lumix DMC-FX500 boasts of innovative features and intuitive design that will enable consumers to experience enriched digital photography and ultimately enable them to take better photos. Having two modes of operation, touch-screen and joystick,  the Lumix DMC-FX500 can record HD video, adjust photo quality by touch using their finger or by using the Lumix stylus pen that comes with the Lumix FX500. Users can also set the auto-focus and exposure frames by touching the subject on screen while taking photos.

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