Panasonic Lumix DMC-LC80 5MP Digital Camera with 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: B0002R2810
• Item model number: DMC-LC80PP-S
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #51,508 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 26, 2004

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Optics and Resolution
Featuring a five-megapixel CCD sensor, the DMC-LC80 delivers a wide range of detail and color (with images up to 2560 x 1920 pixels) and can be the basis for photo-quality prints 13 by 17 inches. The DMC-LC80's 3x Leica DC Vario-Elmarit optical zoom lens combines comfortably small size with superb image rendering. By combining with a 3x digital zoom, users will have an equivalence of a 9x zoom lens in a very compact body, though users should note that digital zoom degrades picture quality.

Movie Mode and Audio
The DMC-LC80 lets you shoot QuickTime Motion JPEG video at resolutions up to 320 x 240 pixels with sound. The amount of video you can capture is limited by space on the memory card; you'll fit more at low quality (10 frames-per-second) than at high quality (30 frames-per-second). The movies aren't camcorder quality, but they're fun and convenient, and they're perfect as e-mail attachments. You can also record audio comments, up to five seconds in length, for your still pictures.

More Features

• Intelligent multiple area and spot light metering
• Scene Modes: Simple, Normal Picture, Economy, Macro, Portrait, Landscape, Night Portrait, Moving Image, Playback
• Mega Burst Shooting Mode: Shoot up to nine images at 2.7 or 1.5 frames-per-second in standard resolution, or up to five images in fine resolution. This option is designed to provide you with the best selection of photos during action, such as a sporting event.
• Built-in flash
• Real-time histograms
• Optical viewfinder
• 1.5" diagonal Polycrystalline TFT LCD Display (114k pixels)

Storage and Transfer
Images and video are stored on Secure Digital (SD) memory cards. A 16 MB SD card is included. Files can be downloaded to either a Mac or PC via USB connectivity, which means it can be connected to any USB-based Windows 98/Me/2000/XP and Mac OS 8.6 or later computer without installing any software.

Printing
This camera supports the PictBridge standard. PictBridge is a technology that lets you transfer pictures from a digital camera to a compatible printer, without a PC or image-editing software. Because PictBridge is an industry standard, users can connect PictBridge-compatible devices made by many different manufacturers. Learn more about PictBridge.

Power and Size
The camera is powered by two AA-size batteries. Alkaline batteries are included, but the manufacturer recommends rechargeable Ni-MH batteries, which could end up saving money over the life of the camera. The camera measures 2.52 by 3.44 by 1.39 inches and weighs 0.35 pounds.

What's in the Box
DMC-LC80 digital camera, two AA alkaline batteries, 16MB SD memory card, A/V cable, USB cable, strap, and CD-ROM.

Product Description

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LC80 Digital Camera - This sophisticated digital-camera is designed to be super friendly to all users from beginners to enthusiasts. It captures still images at up to 2560 x 1920 resolution and movie images at up to 320x240 resolution. Included Accessories Two AA Alkaline Batteries, 16MB SD Memory Card, A/V Cable, USB Cable, Strap, CD-ROM containing image edit software and drivers. Uses 2 AA batteries for power and, whether you use alkaline or rechargeable batteries, this universal battery type is available virtually anywhere. This means you can rely on the Lumix to be ready for use in some of the more exotic and remote areas of our planet (and beyond) A USB port enables images to be transferred to a computer for editing and printing Lumix is also PictBridge compatible which means you can use a PictBridge compatible printer (i.e. HP, Epson, Canon) to print images without a computer An A/V output lets you view images on a PAL or NTSC TV 1.5 LCD screen is built-in for on-the-spot view and review Built-in multimode electronic-flash Self-timer mode Unit Dimensions (H x W x D) 2.52'' x 3.44'' x 1.39'' / Weight - About 6 ounces We suggest purchasing an optional 256MB SD accessory card (or greater) and rechargeable AA batteries for best, most efficient use of camera

Customer Reviews

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28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars There are other cameras than the Elph....boy are there ever!, October 1, 2004

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I just bought this camera and have not used it a lot yet but was very happy with it, so much so, that I wrote a review before I fully explored everything this camera was capable of. From my experience so far I am extremely impressed at the quality of the pictures and the cost per megapixel, seeing that you are getting a Leica lens with this camera.....and I am amazed that the Lumix line is not more popular than it is. I upgraded to this camera from a Canon Elph because of a number of things. First was the fact that this is the only camera name in the market with the best lens(Leica) in the world. Everything else(ie. all of the bells and whistles) are secondary to the quality of a camera lens, since this is what ultimately affects a pictures quality. I have taken several pictures of mundane things such as the side of a building just to test out the clarity of the picture and the richness of the colors. What would have been over or underexposed with my Elph much of the time comes in incredibly well with this camera.

This camera also is instant on and is ready to snap when you push the button down. People who have had other cameras know this is not always the case. Controls and user interface are also very intuitive. You will not spend much time, if any, with your nose in the manual. And it is **very small**.....I had no idea it would be as small as it is. One thing to note is the battery types that can be used; this camera only accepts alkaline and Ni-Mh, so don't try NiCd or any other type of batteries. This was another reason for my upgrade as I often travel to remote places where recharging a battery is possible. AA batteries are available in any corner of the world.

So far, I am extremely pleased with the quality of the pictures and the many functions the camera has, most of which I have not even tried, such as the animation mode. Perhaps I will update this review as I learn what this camera is truly capable of.
All in all, I think one cannot go wrong with this camera. The cost per megapixel is astounding; there are lesser cameras costing much more. One more thing: transfer time with the cable is speedy....I am rethinking how necessary a card reader really is. The Lumix line has made a convert out of me.

Edit: I have uploaded some pictures taken with the LC-80, and wanted to add some comments on the design of the camera.....it is a brilliant design. One of the small things(which is not so small to me) is the fact that when you move the lever to zoom in, the lens stops and pauses when it reaches the end of the optical zoom(3X), before it continues zooming on to a maximum of 9X through the digital zoom. This is basically the camera asking the user: "are you sure you want to proceed and risk image degradation with the digital zoom?" Just a brilliant design.

The one downside I could see with this package would be the software. It comes with Ulead software which does virtually everything you could want it to(even adds sound to pictures if you want), but one thing it does not do(at least Ihave not found it), is to make a panorama out of multiple pictures. This was included with the Elph, and is something I will continue to use in the future. This is **Very minor** though when looking at the whole package, which is fantastic.