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New Panasonic Lumix cameras

Posted by: Ralf Jurrien Friday 2nd, March 2007

Panasonic presents its 2007 digital camera line-up with the introduction of 10 new digital cameras. Our reporter is currently situated at the Panasonic press conference in Paris to take a first glimpse at the newest Panasonic models. The newly introduced digital camera models include the Lumix DMC-FX30, a successor to the DMC-FX07. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX30 features 3.6x optical zoom and a wide-angle Leica DC Vario-Elmarit lens. The compact Lumix DMC-TZ3 features 10x optical zoom and uses the Panasonic Venus Engine III Image processing engine. And the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ8 will feature 12x Optical zoom, coupled with an Extra Optical Zoom function.

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Panasonic Lumix TZ3 sample photos

Posted by: Dennis Hissink Friday 23rd, February 2007

From Amsterdam to Paris is just a couple of hours away, but the new Lumix line-up I was introduced to during the Panasonic Global Press conference in Paris, was another milestone for the Panasonic camera division. An impressive number of ten digital camera's were unveiled and one of them, the Panasonic TZ3, I took with me to Versailles to test it in the field. I have to remind you that the images of the Panasonic Lumix TZ3 are still a pre-production level, not final level! The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 is a wonderful little camera with a great optical zoom lens; 28 - 280mm. Finally a manufacturer who listened to its customers who were demanding a wide angle lens, applaud!

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Panasonic Lumix FZ8 sample images

Posted by: Dennis Hissink Friday 23rd, February 2007

At the press conference of Panasonic in Paris we were able to shoot with the new Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ8 digital Megazoom camera. The Panasonic FZ8 is a camera for the photographer who is into a variety of photographic shooting. Although the camera is easy to handle and incorporates a range of pre-programmed scenes, it is offering a range of photographic settings like P/S/A/M for the more experienced photographer. I took the Panasonic camera with me to Versailles and was able to test the new Intelligent ISO control in combination with the MEGA O.I.S stabilizing system. I have to remind you that the images of the Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ8 are still a pre-production level, not final level!

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS75

Posted by: Mark Peters Friday 23rd, February 2007

Panasonic is pleased to introduce the new Lumix DMC-LS75. Successor to the award winning DMC-LS2, this new addition is stylish, sophisticated and packed with features. The 7.2-megapixel DMC-LS75 offers a whole host of features while remaining inherently easy to use making these highly portable cameras perfect for everyday photography. The Panasonic LS75 compact camera runs on two AA batteries, making it a convenient and ideal digital camera for taking on holiday. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS75 will become available from March.

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS60

Posted by: Nic Rossmüller Friday 23rd, February 2007

Panasonic is pleased to introduce the new Lumix DMC-LS60. Successor to the award winning DMC-LS2, this new addition is stylish, sophisticated and packed with features. The 6.0-megapixel DMC-LS60 offers a whole host of features while remaining inherently easy to use making these highly portable cameras perfect for everyday photography. The Panasonic LS60 compact camera runs on two AA batteries, making it a convenient and ideal digital camera for taking on holiday. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS60 will become available from March.

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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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PMA 2009 - 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 2009 report for the latest introductions!