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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ8

Posted by: Ilse Jurrien Friday 23rd, February 2007

Panasonic introduces the Lumix DMC-FZ8 7.2-megapixel camera, featuring a powerful 12x optical zoom, LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT lens and the ever popular and indispensable Optical Image Stabiliser (O.I.S). With a joystick control for manual adjustment of focusing and exposure setting, the DMC-FZ8 offers high end specification and portability. Bridging the gap between high-end compacts and digital SLRs, Panasonic’s DMC-FZ8 offers a level of control close to that of an SLR, but without the need for interchangeable lenses. Perfect for photographers on the move and families who want to shoot pictures outdoors for example, the FZ8 offers an easy way to enjoy the fun of capturing beautiful digital pictures.

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX30

Posted by: Mark Peters Friday 23rd, February 2007

Panasonic prides itself on being at the forefront of technology and the introduction of the DMC-FX30, the world’s slimmest digital camera with 28mm wide-angle lens, is a case in point. The perfect camera that fits into any lifestyle, the ultra slim FX30 offers sophistication in technology and style, whilst remaining inherently easy to use. This new lens allows photographers to easily capture a large group of people, or expansive architectural structures and landscapes with dynamic width and rich perspective. The lens part of the DMC-FX30 comprises of seven elements in six groups, including five lenses with six aspherical surfaces to generate high optical performance.

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Panasonic Lumix DMC FX12

Posted by: Nic Rossmüller Friday 23rd, February 2007

Panasonic’s new DMC-FX12 digital still camera offers a wealth of features disproportionate to their ultra slim and stylish size. Featuring a superb optical 3x zoom (35-105mm, on a 35mm film camera equivalent) Leica DC lens with f/2.8 brightness, Panasonic’s ingenious anti blur systems - MEGA O.I.S and Intelligent ISO control - you have to look twice to believe these really are Panasonic’s entry level stylish compact models. The 7.2 megapixel DMC-FX12 features a bright f/2.8 LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT lens with 3x optical zoom. The high quality Leica DC lens carries on the proud tradition of its famous Leica brand, the German camera maker renowned for lenses that combine superb performance with compact size.

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Panasonic Lumix DMC FX10

Posted by: Dennis Hissink Friday 23rd, February 2007

Panasonic’s new DMC-FX10 digital still camera offers a wealth of features disproportionate to their ultra slim and stylish size. Featuring a superb optical 3x zoom (35-105mm, on a 35mm film camera equivalent) Leica DC lens with f/2.8 brightness, Panasonic’s ingenious anti blur systems - MEGA O.I.S and Intelligent ISO control - you have to look twice to believe these really are Panasonic’s entry level stylish compact models. The 6.0 megapixel DMC-FX10 features a bright f/2.8 LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT lens with 3x optical zoom. The high quality Leica DC lens carries on the proud tradition of its famous Leica brand, the German camera maker renowned for lenses that combine superb performance with compact size.

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ2

Posted by: Ilse Jurrien Friday 23rd, February 2007

Panasonic Lumix cameras go from strength to strength with technological advancements designed to offer the ultimate in picture performance and convenience. Panasonic’s new DMC-TZ2 digital camera is the latest member of the award-winning Lumix TZ family of digital cameras, which is renowned for packaging a remarkable 10x optical zoom in a compact, stylish body. To further add to their appeal, the Lumix DMC TZ2 goes one step further to feature a 28mm wide-angle Leica DC lens (equivalent to 28-280mm on a 35mm film camera) for wide-angle shooting. The Panasonic DMC-TZ2 will be available from May 2007.

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ7

Posted by: Ralf Jurrien Friday 23rd, February 2007

Adding to its award winning Lumix range of cameras, Panasonic is pleased to introduce the 7.2 megapixel DMC-LZ7. Incorporating Panasonic’s ever popular and indispensable Optical Image Stabilizer (O.I.S), 6x optical zoom lens and convenient AA battery operation, the Lumix LZ7 is the perfect compact cameras to easily take clear, beautiful pictures. The Lumix DMC-LZ7 is equipped with a 7.2 megapixel CCD and a Lumix DC VARIO lens featuring a 6x optical zoom (equivalent to 37mm to 222mm on a 35mm film camera) - among the most powerful available in this class. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ7 will become available from March 2007.

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3

Posted by: Nic Rossmüller Friday 23rd, February 2007

Panasonic Lumix cameras go from strength to strength with technological advancements designed to offer the ultimate in picture performance and convenience. Panasonic’s new DMC-TZ3 digital camera is the latest member of the award-winning Lumix TZ family of digital cameras, which is renowned for packaging a remarkable 10x optical zoom in a compact, stylish body. To further add to their appeal, the Lumix DMC TZ3 goes one step further to feature a 28mm wide-angle Leica DC lens (equivalent to 28-280mm on a 35mm film camera) for wide-angle shooting. The Panasonic DMC-TZ2 will be available from May 2007.

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ6

Posted by: Ilse Jurrien Friday 23rd, February 2007

Adding to its award winning Lumix range of cameras, Panasonic is pleased to introduce the 7.2 megapixel DMC-LZ6. Incorporating Panasonic’s ever popular and indispensable Optical Image Stabilizer (O.I.S), 6x optical zoom lens and convenient AA battery operation, the Lumix LZ6 is the perfect compact cameras to easily take clear, beautiful pictures. The Lumix DMC-LZ6 is equipped with a 7.2 megapixel CCD and a Lumix DC VARIO lens featuring a 6x optical zoom (equivalent to 37mm to 222mm on a 35mm film camera) - among the most powerful available in this class. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ6 will become available from March 2007.

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The digital SLR camera market is booming. Compared to last year the DSLR camera sales increased with impressive numbers and it seems the digital SLR camera has become a mass consumer product. New entry level D-SLR cameras with 6 Megapixels surprisingly were welcomed very well by the amateur photographer and it seems that within this segment of the digital camera market the resolution range of 6 - 10 Megapixel fulfils the need of the amateur photographer. Without lenses the digital SLR camera would not be complete and it is for that reason we see a huge number of digital SLR lens introductions appear this year. There are multiple camera manufacturers offering their best own brand solution for its DSLR camera, but there are even more specialized lens manufacturers who offer an impressive number of lens solutions too. Keep your eye on the digital SLR lens section of this PMA 2007 report for the latest introductions!