Panasonic DMC-FX5S 4MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom

by Panasonic

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B0002445P0
• Item model number: DMCFX5
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #42,086 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: April 25, 2004

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Model DMC-FX5 features a 1 /2.5" CCD with a total of 4.23 mega pixels. The camera's Leica DC Vario-Elmarit lens system comprises seven elements in six groups, including three aspherical lenses, and is comparable to a 35-to-105mm lens on a 35mm camera. This small, lightweight lens achieves the fine rendering and vivid color reproduction for which Leica DC lenses are renowned.

Enhanced features include guide lines to help identify horizontal and vertical reference, and a real-time histogram which indicates the exposure status.

This model also features 9 thumbnail image display; 3x digital zoom and 3x optical zoom; QuickTime motion image recording with audio; Mega Burst recording for lightning-fast consecutive shots; Optical Image Stabilizer to help prevent jitter--especially convenient for handheld telephoto shots--and many more features.

MEGA O.I.S.
O.I.S. stands for Optical Image Stabilizer. MEGA O.I.S. technology helps solve the problem of unintentional hand movement that can result in blurry images, particularly with telephoto shots.

How does it work?
In the event that hand movement is detected by the built-in gyrosensor, a signal is relayed to a microcomputer, which instantly calculates the amount of compensation needed. A linear motor then shifts the lens as necessary to guide incoming light from the image straight to the CCD. The entire process takes just tenths of a second!

Benefits:
Panasonic insists on using an optical image stabilizer rather than an electric one because there is no image degradation with optical processing. MEGA O.I.S. lets you expand your shooting possibilities. For example, using the MEGA O.I.S. and a slow shutter speed lets you capture a sunset scene or shots in dim indoor lighting without losing the mood or atmosphere.

About the Venus Engine
Whereas some conventional image processing systems generate the luminance signal using only the green component, the Venus Engine LSI uses all three color components - red, green and blue. This helps increase the luminance signal data in the diagonal direction by about 50% for fine image rendering and great detail.

What's in the Box
DMC-FX5 digital camera, battery charger/AC adapter, battery pack, 16MB SD memory card, AC cable, DC cable, A/V cable, USB cable, strap, CD-ROM