Panasonic Lumix DMC-F3K 12.1MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom with 2.7 inch LCD (Black)
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Manufacturer: PanasonicModel: DMC-F3K
Color: Black
Product features:
- 12MP digital camera; 230-000 pixel display resolution
- 2.7 inch TFT screen LCD display
- 40MB built-in memory; SD card slot
- 28-112mm focal length; Lumix DC Vario lens
- 4x optical zoom; 4x digital zoom; 28mm wide angle
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Panasonic Lumix DMC-F3K 12.1MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom with 2.7 inch LCD (Black)
Customer Review: Great Pocket Camera Value Priced
Summary: 5 Stars
I own and use an advanced DSLR, and I didn't expect this camera to perform to the same level or even close. However, I did expect it to be fun, easy, compact and take decent snapshots. It does all that. I keep it in my pocket or purse almost all the time.
As far as the complaints that any movement creates blurry photos, that is simply untrue. I snapped some shots from the back of a Harley Davidson motorcycle as it was going about 35 mph down a city street. The shot was in focus and not blurry at all. Here is the "trick". The more movement you have happening, the faster the shutter speed you need. Since the camera lacks manual controls, I simply set the camera on the scene mode that would give me this fast shutter speed. This would be the "sports" mode (person running icon). So, the problem isn't the camera. It can and does take focused, sharp shots even with motion, but you need to use the correct setting. The manual will explain this.
This model doesn't have optical stabilization. It has digital stabilization. So, it will compensate for some camera movement at slower shutter speeds, but not as much as some other systems. I have not found this to be a deal breaker. I just hold the camera still by bracing against something. Heck I only paid $79 for this camera at my local Big Lots store, and at that price point, I really don't expect every gizmo on the planet.
For a small, compact camera, the flash is decent, and indoor shots without the flash do benefit from the f2.8 max. aperture. This means that more light can make it into the sensor and it will give you a shallow depth of field. Ever seen photos where the background was soft and blurry, but the subject is in focus?? That is "depth of field" at play. Keep in mind, that you will only get this f2.8 aperture at the wide end of the lens, once you zoom in, the max. aperture gets smaller.
Some people may think that more than 12 mega-pixels would be better. Often, the opposite is true with compact cameras. They have very tiny image sensors to begin with, and cramming more, smaller pixels onto an already tiny sensor often results in even heavier "noise" in the photos. This makes the photos look grainy. On these compact point and shoot cameras, the camera applies noise reduction to the photo, which often just blurs and softens the picture in order to reduce the "noise". So, if you low light photos look blurry, add some light or use the flash, because it's likely the noise reduction being applied to the photo. Look to keep this camera at ISO 400 or below to avoid this. How do you do that? Try to shoot in good lighting and/or use the flash when necessary. Keeping the aperture number small (not zooming) helps too.
If you are looking for a small, value priced camera capable of decent snap shots and some fun video, the DMC-F3 is an excellent choice. To get the most out of this, or any other digital camera, read the manual.
And, what's up with the possitive reveiw that gave the camera only 2 stars?? I can only assume this reveiwer doens't understand what the stars mean??
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Description of Panasonic Lumix DMC-F3K 12.1MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom with 2.7 inch LCD (Black)
The 28mm wide-angle lens lets you easily capture large groups of people indoors or expansive architectural structures and scenes with dynamic width and rich perspective, even from short distances. And its slim, compact, pocket-sized body can easily go wherever you do for both everyday snapshots and traveling.
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