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The 8.1-megapixel Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS3 features an f/2.8-5.1, 33-100mm Leica DC Vario-Elmarit optically stabilized 3x zoom lens, and a 230,000-dot, 2.5-inch LCD. The display automatically adjust its brightness level as ambient light changes, and offers Panasonic's High Angle mode for making the screen viewable when held above the head. The camera uses Panasonic's fourth-generation high-performance image processing LSI, the Venus Engine IV, which the company says improves both image quality and operational speed over previous generations. The FS3 offers 23 automatic shooting modes, including an aerial photography mode. Also included is an underwater mode and white-balance fine-tuning for use with compatible Panasonic housings. The camera's Intelligent Auto Mode combines optical image stabilization; face detection; Panasonic's Intelligent ISO, which uses motion detection to track subject motion and adjust ISO and shutter speed settings accordingly; Intelligent Scene Selector, which evaluates a scene and selects an appropriate scene mode; and Quick AF continuous autofocus. The camera provides a top light-sensitivity setting of ISO 6400 and shutter speed range of 1/2000 to 8 seconds. Its Starry Sky mode extends the range up to 60 seconds. In continuous-shooting mode, the FS3 shoots full resolution images at 3fps and 2-megapixel images at 7fps. It also offers 848x480 widescreen video capture. The camera offers a slideshow function with music in review mode, and a Title Edit function, which allows photographers to tag photos with text. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS3 will be available in February 2008 with a blue, pink, green, silver or black finish and a MSRP of $199.95.
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8 |
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2000 |
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2.5 in |
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230,000 |
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LCD |
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6400 |
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| Widest Focal Length |
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33 mm |
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100 mm |
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f/2.8 |
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3 |
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Up to 848x480 |
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30 |
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Rechargeable Lithium-ion |
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Approx. 320 shots |
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3.74 in |
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2.1 in |
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0.89 in |
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4.16 oz |
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February 2008 |
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