Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18
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| Type | Bridge digital camera |
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| Sensor | 1/2.5" CCD |
| Maximum resolution | 3264×2448 (8.1 megapixels) |
| Lens | 28-504 mm (18x optical zoom) F2.8-F4.2 |
| Flash | Built-in pop up; Range: 0.3 - 4 meters |
| Shutter speed range | 60-1/2000 sec |
| ASA/ISO range | ISO 100-1600 |
| Exposure modes | Manual, Program, Automatic, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority |
| Metering modes | Intelligent Multiple / Center Weighted / Spot |
| Focus modes | Automatic or Manual |
| Continuous shooting | 3.0 |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.44 in color LCD (188,000 pixels) or 2.5 in color LCD (230,000 pixels) |
| Flash bracketing | ±2.0 EV in ⅓ EV steps |
| Focus bracketing | ±2.0 EV in ⅓ EV steps |
| Custom WB | custom modes |
| Storage | SD, SDHC, MultiMediaCard, internal |
| Battery | Li-Ion 7.2 V, 710 mAh |
| Weight | 15.6 ounces (360 g) |
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 is a superzoom bridge digital camera that features:
- 8.1 megapixel resolution
- Fast f/2.8 Leica-branded zoom lens with super 18x zoom range
- Mega O.I.S. (optical image stabilizer) in the lens, reducing blurring by compensating for hand shake
- Intelligent ISO Control
- 4x Digital Zoom
- Multiple modes of operation, including manual modes
- Optional Raw image format
- VGA movie mode in both normal and wide aspect ratio
- Compact size and light weight
As with most Panasonic Lumix cameras it uses a Venus Engine, in this case the Venus Engine III.
The camera has a 2.5" color LCD display and a color electronic viewfinder, and is available in two colors, black (suffix K) and silver (suffix S).
The DMC-FZ18 became available in the USA in July 2007. The successor to the FZ18 is the FZ28.
The range of digital superzoom cameras also include models like the Nikon Coolpix P90.
External links
- Product info from Panasonic.
Reviews
- http://www.steves-digicams.com/camera-reviews/panasonic/lumix-dmc-fz1/panasonic-lumix-dmc-fz1-review.html
- http://www.digitalcamerareview.com/camerareview/panasonic-lumix-dmc-fz18-review/
- http://www.dcviews.com/reviews/Panasonic-FZ18/Panasonic-FZ18-review.htm
- http://www.photoxels.com/panasonic-fz18-review.html
- http://www.trustedreviews.com/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ18-review
- http://web.archive.org/web/20081206173339/http://blog.wired.com/gadgets/2007/08/review-panaso-1.html
- http://gadgets.fosfor.se/panasonic-lumix-fz18-review/
- http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/FZ18/FZ18A.HTM
- http://www.dpreview.com/articles/9332056286/panasonicfz18
- http://gizmodo.com/281632/panasonic-intros-18x-optical-zoom-powerhouse-lumix-dmc-fz18
- http://digicamreview.com/panasonic_lumix_dmc_fz18_review.htm
- http://www.tlc-systems.com/artzen2-0037.htm
| Preceded by Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ8 |
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 July 2007 - July 2008 |
Succeeded by Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 |
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