Panasonic Lumix DMC-LC40S 4MP Digital Camera w/ Leica Lens and 3x Optical Zoom, Silver
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Manufacturer: PanasonicModel: DMC-F7
Color: Panasonic Lumix DMC-LC40S 4MP Digital Camera w/ Leica Lens and 3x Optical Zoom, Silver
Product features:
- 4 megapixel sensor creates 2240 x 1680 images for prints at 11 x 14 and beyond
- 3x optical plus 2x digital (6x total) zoom with Leica DC Vario-Elmarit autofocus lens
- Included 16 MB Secure Digital (SD) card holds approximately 8 images at default settings
- Connects with PCs and Macs via USB port
- Uses lithium-ion battery (included)
- Adobe Photoshop CS5 Upgrade [Old Version]
- Adobe Photoshop Elements 9 (Win/Mac) [OLD VERSION]
- Serif PhotoPlus X3
- AmazonBasics USB 2.0 A-Male to A-Female Extension Cable (3.3 Feet/1.0 Meter)
- AmazonBasics USB 2.0 A-Male to A-Female Extension Cable (9.8 Feet/3.0 Meters)
Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Panasonic Lumix DMC-LC40S 4MP Digital Camera w/ Leica Lens and 3x Optical Zoom, Silver
Customer Review: Best camera I ever owned
Summary: 5 Stars
I have been through a few SLR bodies and a couple of point and shoots. My lense kit ranges from 28mm to 400mm for the 35mm cam, a Pentax ZX-M. I was skeptical about the digital breed, and the Fuji2600 I bought 18 months ago was ok, but developed into a battery hog. The 4 MegaPixel LC40 has retired them all though! I couldn't believe that I finally had a Leica lens at a bargain price, and the optics make a huge difference. I have compared my pics to some others taken with a 5MP Sony, and the Panasonic/Leica LC40 has better colors, slightly better resolution, and far more natural contrast. The Sony made a waterfall appear, as if the water had been pasted onto the rock formmations in a qick and dirty PhotoShop! It took me a little while to get used to it, but an important lesson was to keep this camera locked at 100 ASA sensitivity whenever possible. Otherwise the automatic override can at times switch to a higher sensitivity, resulting in some minor rainbowing color noise effects around solid dark objects. This is only visible in larger printouts though (8x10 and bigger). I also use it fairly exclusively in the Aperture priority mode, which allows me to quickly check and adjust my shutter speed, while always having a good idea what the depth of field will be. While the 100ASA fix makes for great colors, I have also found this camera to make pictures superior to other models in low light conditions, with less noise ("grain"). The battery life is simply outstanding! I haven't charged my LC40 for about 3 or 4 days now, have taken around 50 shots, and still a better than 75% charge in the battery! I have to mention here, that I use this camera like an SLR, in that I keep the LCD monitor turned on for framing purposes and setting checks and also instantly review my pictures with the zooming feature. This a big no-no with many digicams if you want more than just a few shots, but not this camera. It keeps on going like the Energizer Bunny!My pictures are sharper and actually have better resolution (yes, I do mean better than 35mm film!) than ever, I can print whatever, whenever, and in what size I want, buying and getting film processed is a thing of the past, and thanks to my home computer I am even getting into the kind of special effects photography I always dreamed of, but never had a darkroom for.
Like I said, it took me while to get the settings right, but now this is a better camera for me, than my SLR ever was or could be!
Kudos to the Leica and Panasonic engineers for getting together and creating this new line. I wouldn't trade back to film anymore!
As a final note: I am still trying to figure out the difference between this camera and the Leica Digilux1/Panasonic-LC5 (they are nearly identical) model. The LC40 is more compact, but that seems to be it, aside from being half the price, which makes it a far superior deal to the other (usually only 2 or 3 MegaPixel) cameras in this price range!
Get it while you can - it's sold out in a lot of places!
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Description of Panasonic Lumix DMC-LC40S 4MP Digital Camera w/ Leica Lens and 3x Optical Zoom, Silver
Hi Resolution 1280x960; Basic resolution 640x480; 2x Digital zoom; Store 15 to 100 photos; Auto focus; Four flash modes; Optical and 1.8IN. LCD viewfinder; Full feature indicator panel; B/W image recording; Send pictures from camera to computer/fax with supplied compact modem card.Constructed with world-renowned Leica DC lenses, Panasonic offers high-quality optics with the DMC-LC40S digital camera. Pictures are sure to come out sharp and brilliant thanks to the 4-megapixel CCD sensor, capable of resolutions of up to 2,240 by 1,680 pixels and quality prints to 11 by 14 inches and beyond. There are three lower-quality settings that you can use to save memory and store more pictures on the included 16 MB SD memory card.
The LC40S has an optical zoom of 3x and a 2x digital zoom, making the overall zoom capable of magnifying an image up to six times. The camera has several automatic and manual controls for focus, exposure, white balance, and flash. It also has a feature that allows you to take consecutive pictures at a fast rate (either 4 or 8 frames a second), ideal for those hard-to-capture moving objects and similar to regular full-motion video. Use the large 1.8-inch LCD monitor to keep track of all these settings and manage your photos.
Since the camera has full USB connectivity, you can easily transfer your photos onto a PC or Mac. Photo-editing software is also included for more creative uses of your photos. Also included in the package are an AC adapter, battery pack, lens cap, AV and USB cable, and strap.
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