Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ7
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| Type | Bridge digital camera |
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| Sensor | 1/2.5 in CCD |
| Maximum resolution | 2816×2112 (6 megapixels) |
| Lens | 36-432 mm equiv., F2.8-8.0 |
| Flash | Built-in pop up; Range: Wide 0.3-6.0 m, Tele 0.3-5.4 m |
| Shutter speed range | 60-1/2000 sec |
| ASA/ISO range | ISO 80-1600 |
| Exposure metering | 30-44 |
| Exposure modes | Simple, programmed, shutter priority, aperture priority, manual, movie, scene, macro |
| Metering modes | Matrix, center weighted, spot |
| Focus modes | Automatic or Manual |
| Continuous shooting | 3 or 2 frame/s |
| Viewfinder | 0.33 in color LCD (114,000 pixels) |
| Flash bracketing | ±2.0 EV in ⅓ EV steps |
| Focus bracketing | ±2.0 EV in ⅓ EV steps |
| Custom WB | 2 custom modes |
| Storage | SD and MMC cards |
| Battery | Li-Ion 7.2 V, 710 mAh |
| Weight | 310 g (without battery) |
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ7 is a 6 megapixel superzoom bridge digital camera that utilizes Panasonic's Venus II Engine. It features a 12x zoom lens and several modes of operation. It was replaced in 2007 by the DMC-FZ8
The main improvement over its predecessor, the FZ5, is a thumb joystick that can be used for manual focusing and for changing the exposure (shutter speed and aperture values) for a full manual shot.
The lens is manufactured by the German company Leica Camera. An optical image stabilization system is embedded in the lens, reducing blurring by compensating for camera shake.
Video recording is available at either 10 frames per second (frame/s) or 30 frame/s in VGA (640×480), QVGA (320×240) or wide-screen 16:9 (848×480) resolutions. The image can be directly outputted to a TV via a provided RCA cable.
The camera was reviewed in April 2006 by PC Magazine and was awarded Editor's Choice.[1] The camera also won a Gold award in 2006 from DIWA (Digital Imaging Websites Association).[2]
The features are comparable to the ones offered by the Canon PowerShot S3 IS, among other cameras.
Among the main disadvantages is high noise in low-light conditions .
References
- ↑ Sullivan, Terry (April 19, 2006). "Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ7". PC Magazine. Retrieved 2008-02-26.
- ↑ "Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ7 Wins DIWA Gold". Pixel Perfect Digital. November 17, 2006. Retrieved 2008-02-28.
- Official Panasonic Lumix page
- Joinson, Simon (February 2006). "Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ7 Review". Digital Photography Review. Retrieved 2008-02-26. Camera review.
- Havlik, Dave (April 21, 2006). "Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ7 - Full Review". Imaging Resource. Retrieved 2008-02-26. Camera review.
- Keller, Jeff (March 7, 2006). "DCRP Review: Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ7". Digital Camera Resource Page. Retrieved 2008-02-26. - Camera review. Updated February 5, 2008.
- Nikitas, Theano (April 10, 2006). "Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ7K (black)". CNET Reviews. Retrieved 2008-02-26. - Camera review from CNET Reviews.
- David, Elrich, (May 30, 2006). "Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ7". Digital Trends. Retrieved 2008-02-26.
- "New Panasonic Digital Camera Features Optical Image Stabilization And 12X Optical Zoom". Shutterbug Magazine. March 28, 2006.
| Preceded by Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ5 |
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ7 ~2006 |
Succeeded by Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ8 |
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