Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ10K 4MP Digital Camera with 12x Optical Zoom (Black)
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Manufacturer: PanasonicModel: DMC-FZ10K
Color: Black
Product features:
- 4.0 megapixel sensor captures enough detail to create photo-quality prints up to 11 x 14
- 12x optical zoom and 3x digital zoom (36x total); optical image stabilization helps keep images sharp when using extended zoom
- Black body, full manual controls, movie mode with sound limited by memory card size
- Compatible with Secure Digital (SD) and MultiMedia (MMC) memory cards; 16 MB SD card included
- Powered by rechargeable lithium-ion battery (CGA-S002A); connects to PCs and Macs via USB 1.1
- Adobe Photoshop CS5 Upgrade [Old Version]
- Serif PhotoPlus X3
- Adobe Photoshop CS4 Upgrade [OLD VERSION]
- Aperture 3
- Pixelmator [Old Version]
Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ10K 4MP Digital Camera with 12x Optical Zoom (Black)
Customer Review: Buy this camera
Summary: 5 Stars
Although this is my first digital camera, I knew that I wanted something more than a point and shoot. I just got back from a two week trip to Italy and the pictures are fantastic. Although the DMC-FZ10K is a bit bigger than some of the comparables, once you decide that you want more than a 3x optical zoom, you realize that any camera with a better lens cannot fit in your pocket and you might as well upgrade to the DMC. It is the best camera in its price range and has many features that cameras twice as expensive don't have. First, not only is it a 12X zoom (with optical stabilzation) but it is a very fast f2.8 all the way. This may not sound like a big point, but it gives you a much bigger and better capacity in dimmer light situations. Secondly, the optical stabilization really works. I did a handheld picture at full zoom of a street lamp about 30 feet from me. When you blew up the picture in the LCD to check the focus, I could see very clearly insects that were parked on the streetlamp without any blur in the image.
I read a few complaints about the lens cap not being attached. My solution was to use the lens hood and not using the lens cap except when I put the camera away.
In terms of improvements, I agree that it is difficult to focus in dim light. However, I read the same complaint on virtually every other camera. The DMC has a very easy to use manual focus (turning a ring on the lens barrel just like a SLR) and the switch from manual to autofocus is conveniently placed on the lens barrel. On a number of other cameras, the manual focus requires stepping through the menu and using the buttons in the back. However, in dim light or dark situations, the image in the viewfinder is pretty dim as well and manual focus is difficult. But the great thing with a digital camera is that you take a picture, review it, and make adjustments if you didn't like the first picture. THE DMC makes this process very easy.
Finally, I saw a review that had a complaint that the DMC did not have a left hand grip and it was awkward to hold with one hand. I think the reviewer did not read the instructions. The left hand should hold the lens barrel from underneath which gives a very stable two handed hold.
Description of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ10K 4MP Digital Camera with 12x Optical Zoom (Black)
Easy USB computer connection Eight shooting modes to cover every shooting condition Venus Engine LSI for high-speed, high-quality image processing Quick-Time® Motion JPEG Images (320 x 240 pixels at 10 or 30 frames/second) Built-in flash with auto, auto/red eye reduction, slow sync/red eye reduction and forced on/off modes Mac® and PC compatible Features 4.0 megapixel CCD. 12X optical zoom, 3X digital zoom. 2304 x 1728 recorded pixel images. MEGA Optical Image Stabilizer. Manual and advanced functions. Mega Burst® consecutive shooting for up to seven images at 4 or 2 frames/second. 2.0" LCD monitor. Includes 16MB SD memory card, battery charger/AC adapter, battery pack, lens cap, A/V cable, USB cable, strap and CD-ROM. Software includes ARCSoft® PhotoImpression, Panorama Maker, PhotoBase, PhotoPrinter® and SD Viewer for DSC. PANDMCFZ10K PAN-DMCFZ10K 037988977529 3798897752 PANDMC-FZ10K PAN-DMC-FZ10KDigital Cameras
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