Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.7-Inch LCD (Blue)
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Digital Photo Product Details
Manufacturer: PanasonicModel: DMC-FP1A
Color: Blue
Product features:
- 12.1-megapixel effective recording
- 4X optical zoom (4X digital zoom/16X total zoom)
- 2-11/16" LCD screen
- HD movie recording (1280 x 720 pixels at 30 frames per second)
- Optical image stabilization
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.7-Inch LCD (Blue)
Customer Review: A great little camera for the price
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm a long-time film, and now digital, SLR user who needed something better than the (very low quality) camera in my Droid to carry around from day to day. This little Panasonic Lumix is slim, lightweight, and has a thoughtfully designed slide cover over the lens and flash that turns the camera on when opened and protects delicate parts well when closed. It's a no-brainer to use, although I've only had it for a few days and have not tried to explore features beyond the obvious. For instance, I have not used the digital zoom (which is invariably disappointing even in far more expensive cameras anyway).
I took it around Lincoln Square in Chicago yesterday and it passed several challenges. In particular, I used it indoors without flash, and I was very impressed. Some images had to be brightened a bit (nb, I use PhotoShop, I have not tried the software supplied with it) to bring out details and contrast, but I have to do the same thing with photos off my Nikon SLR in similar conditions, it's par for the course. What is good about the camera is that it is smart enough to compensate for low light and record details, even if a little tweaking is required to see them on the photo. Being used to having a view finder and being able to brace a camera against me when I shoot, I have to concentrate hard to hold it still out in front of my face (no view finder on this little dude), but I didn't end up with any blurry photos from my own movement, suggesting that the image stabilization is working.
I fiddled with macro mode a bit and was very happy with the sharpness of the results as well.
If you're used to an SLR or a more sophisticated digital camera, you'll have to cut this little camera some slack, but you'll find it umpteen times better than your camera phone. Enjoy!
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Description of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.7-Inch LCD (Blue)
A Colorful, New, 12. 1 Megapixel,Ultra-slim Compact Camera with 4x Optical Zoom and iA Mode Futuristic, Flat Design with Folded Optics Technology The flat body and compact size of the DMC- FP1 allow it to fit nicely into a small handbag. Built of high-quality aluminum, the DMC- FP1 also brings a wide range of colors to the series. Choose from 8 colors. The new lens cover both protects the lens from scratches or dusts and serves as the camera's power switch, making it fast and easy to slip the camera out of a pocket or a bag and turn on the power. 4x Optical Zoom / Up to 7.8x Extra Optical Zoom The DMC-FP1 has a 4x optical zoom (35mm camera equivalent: 35-140mm) and 7.8x Extra Optical Zoom (35mm camera equivalent: 273mm)*1. Adding the Extra Optical Zoom to the 4x digital zoom*2 extends the total zooming power to a maximum of 31.3x. Sonic Speed AF The Sonic Speed AF system in the DMC-FP1 has a maximum speed of approx. 0.33 second for auto focusing*. It includes numerous re-engineering enhancements, including a higher-speed actuator, optimized algorithms and parallel software processing. The result is fast and accurate AF performance. You can quickly get moving subjects in focus, such as when you're shooting sports scenes.* Using the 1-area AF, at the wide-end. HD Movie Recording (1,280 x 720 pixels at 30 fps in Motion JPEG Format) The DMC-FP1 can record motion images in high-definition (1,280 x 720 pixels at 30 fps in Motion JPEG format). The pixel mixed readout method enables bright motion-image recording even in low-light settings. The DMC-FP1 can also record full-size motion images in WVGA (848 x 480 pixels at 30 fps) or standard motion images in VGA (640 x 480 pixels at 30 fps) and QVGA (320 x 240 pixels at 30 fps). Venus Engine IV The image-processing engine, Venus Engine IV, uses advanced signal processing to give you beautiful images even when the sensitivity is high. Multi-task signal processing is employed for all images to enable high-...Digital Cameras
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