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Pentax Optio I-10 Review
The Pentax Optio I-10 is the latest compact camera to come out from Pentax and stands out from the crowd not because of a higher than average megapixel count, or smile technology, but because it offers a retro design similar to Pentax’s Auto 110 film camera. But can the camera that takes its heritage from yesteryear perform today? We were able to take it for a quick spin for a First Look review.
As not to mislead, this First Look impression is based on a pre-production sample sent to us by Pentax. While the handling, form factor and general performance of the camera are finalised, the image processing elements are still being worked on we are told. On the two models (a white version and black version) sent to us, the video capture feature wasn’t working for example, and we noticed blips in the performance of the rear display.
Those caveats aside, that doesn’t stop us telling you about the design and the feel of the camera. It’s light in weight to hold (approx 140 grams with battery), while that retro feel certainly stands it apart from most of the compact cameras on the market today gunning for a compact, slim, feel.
The front of the I-10 boasts a large lens that offers a 5x F/3.5-5.9 optical zoom and further digital zoom qualities beyond that. In reality that gives you the equivalent of a 28-140mm in 35mm speak. The digital zoom (which we always recommend against using) offers a 6.25x zoom giving you a possible total 31.3x if you are willing to forgo image quality.
Above the lens is the flash (rather than to the side) and whether it’s down to the handgrip or the mottled pattern layered over the camera, Pentax has successfully carried off the look they were after. Old meets new has been finely balanced.
Around the back you get a 2.7-inch LCD screen sporting a 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio that gives you plenty of scope for seeing what you are doing. There is no electronic or optical viewfinder; the raised flash housing might make you expect one, but whether you need it or not comes down to personal preference.
Unfortunately if you opt to shoot at the highest resolution (12 megapixels) you won’t be able to benefit from the screen’s 16:9 aspect, with “widescreen” shooting coming in at 9 megapixels. Shooting in 12 megapixels means a black box down the left hand side is automatically filled with data like battery life, what scene mode you are in, whether face detection or smile mode is on, and how many shots you’ve got left, leaving your camera shot free of clutter. In other shooting modes this information is overlaid, but we like the fact that Pentax didn’t choose to put black bars either side of the image, as is often the case, so it looks nice and tidy.
To the right of the screen is the usual array of quick link buttons, nothing unusual there, and the on/off switch, shutter and zoom controls are found on the right hand shoulder. The left hand shoulder sports a finger grip and the zoom ring sits around the shutter button. Usually you’ll find the zoom ring on a compact camera has a knurled grip on the front, here it doesn’t - it faces you rather than away from you, which takes some getting used to.
As with previous Pentax models, the “Green” auto shooting mode will automatically choose the best option for you and let you get on with snapping the pictures. Those that want some control can opt for the specific scene from 24 on offer and here they range from fireworks, to parties to pets. Opting for the pets mode for example allows you to register your pets into the camera so it can then detect their faces in future photographs and make sure they are in focus.
You also get CCD-shift Shake Reduction, which can be used on both stills and video. The video is capable of shooting HD 720p
As for connections, there isn’t HDMI or a dedicated TV out, although a USB cable in the box will allow you to output to a TV via NTSC or PAL. The battery and SD card slot can be found on the bottom. It’s a slide and lock mechanism that won’t give you any problems and should hold up to the test of time.
The menu’s are basic in their approach, easy to understand, however from a graphical point of view not as smooth and styled as some of the camera interfaces out there. Everything is easy to find and we had no problems with them.
Overall the camera was quick to respond with plenty of options to suit most compact camera users. We will hold further judgement on photo quality when we get a full working model, although have included some shots to give you an idea.
First Impressions
The Pentax I-10 looks to offer you the usual Pentax compact camera capabilities in a rather eye-catching retro design. People we showed it too thought that it looked “cute” and rather “fun”, however we also got questions as to whether it was a DSLR (due the styling) and if it was more powerful than a regular compact.
That perception, mainly inspired by companies like Olympus and Panasonic with the Micro Four Thirds cameras (such as the Pen E-P1 and Lumix GF1), might mislead some at first glance. This is, and Pentax makes no claims otherwise, a standard compact digital camera in a funky retro body.
Fujifilm FinePix HS10 Review
Fujifilm FinePix HS10
The Fujifilm FinePix HS10 is a DSLR-style camera with a massive 30x optical zoom lens and 10 megapixel CMOS sensor. Offering a focal range of 24-720mm, the Fujifilm HS10’s 30x lens has a twist-barrel manual zoom control and triple image stabilization to help reduce camera shake. The FinePix HS10’s Back Side Illuminated CMOS sensor offers a 200% increase in sensitivity over a conventional CMOS sensor. The HS10 also offers 10 frames-per-second high speed continuous shooting at maximum resolution, full HD movie mode (1080i) with stereo sound, a Super High Speed Movie function to freeze the action, 3” tilting up or down LCD screen and an electronic viewfinder. The Fujifilm FinePix HS10 will be available in March 2010 at a retail price of $499.95.
On a related note, Fujifilm have ruled out the possibility of any new DSLR cameras in the near future, although their medium-format system will be at this year’s PMA show in just over 2 weeks time.
Fujifilm Press Release
FUJIFILM UNVEILS ADVANCED NEW LONG ZOOM DIGITAL CAMERA – THE FINEPIX HS10
Boasts 30x Optical Zoom Lens With Manual Zoom Mechanism, High-Speed Shooting and Full 1080p HD Movie Capture
Valhalla, NY, February 2, 2010 – FUJIFILM North America Corporation today announced its most impressive line of high speed, high performance D-SLR-styled digital cameras with the introduction of the Fujifilm FinePix HS10. Serious photographers seeking the versatility and performance of a D-SLR system without the bulk or expense now have the perfect solution in the shape of the new Fujifilm FinePix HS10. The latest addition to Fujifilm’s award-winning range of big zoom ‘bridge’ cameras offers an unprecedented feature set that combines a powerful Fujinon 30x (24-720mm equivalent) manual optical zoom lens with sophisticated photographic controls, advanced functionality and D-SLR-like handling in a single compact, affordable unit.
“Utilizing Back Side Illuminated CMOS sensor technology capture married to class-leading Fujinon optical design, the FinePix HS10’s unique mix of advanced technologies brings several new features designed to make achieving professional-looking pictures easier than ever to the FinePix range,” said David Troy, marketing manager, Consumer Digital Cameras, Electronic Imaging Division, FUJIFILM North America Corporation, “and all the while maintaining Fujifilm’s legendary image quality and low-light shooting performance.”
Powerful Lens
With a range that would require at least two or three bulky lenses on an SLR to capture the same zoom capabilities, the FinePix HS10’s built-in Fujinon 30x Wide-Telephoto zoom lens encompasses nearly every photographic requirement in a single compact unit. Furthermore, because the lens and body on the FinePix HS10 are built as a closed unit, it eliminates the possibility of dust on the image sensor.
The twist-barrel manual zoom control enables the photographer to make precision adjustments, and zooming is faster and more accurate than comparable powered zoom lenses in the same class of camera.
The class-leading Fujinon 30x optical zoom covers a uniquely versatile 24-720mm (equivalent on a 35mm camera) range from true wide-angle to ultra telephoto. From sweeping landscapes, interiors and large group shots to distant sports or wildlife action, the FinePix HS10 can handle nearly any photographic challenge. In addition to the impressive zoom capabilities, the Fujinon lens ensures optical quality across the entire range. Fujinon lenses are acclaimed by photographers, broadcasters (as the world’s leading manufacturer of television camera lenses) and industrial users across the globe. Fujinon lenses are also used in orbital satellites to capture high-resolution photos of the surface of the moon.
Triple Image Stabilization
Triple Image Stabilization combines a mechanically stabilized CMOS sensor with high ISO sensitivities and advanced multi-frame digital stabilization for total anti-blur protection. Together these technologies reduce the blurring effect of both handshake and subject movement to provide sharp, clean and clear results even at the longest zoom settings or in the most challenging lighting conditions.
High Speed, High Definition
Capturing action with the FinePix HS10 is so easy it feels like cheating. Whether you’re shooting stills or movie clips, the FinePix HS10’s cutting-edge sensor and processing technologies open up a range of high speed capture modes and unique shooting possibilities.
While shooting sports action or wildlife, or simply trying to keep up with fast-moving children, the FinePix HS10 will give users an edge with up to 10 frames-per-second of high speed continuous shooting* at the maximum 10-MegaPixel setting. The FinePix HS10’s unique Best Frame Capture Mode means users don’t need the reactions of a pro sports photographer to get professional results either; in this mode the camera continuously records images from the moment the focus is activated, then saves up to seven shots captured before the shutter button is released.
The FinePix HS10 also features a full HD movie mode (1080i) with stereo sound, and the camera’s mini HDMI output allows users to easily display ultra clear high definition photographs and movies on high definition televisions. A new Super High Speed Movie function can freeze action and capture breathtaking movies at up to 1000 frames per second for amazing slow-motion movies that reveal the hidden world of events that normally occur in the blink of an eye.
*10 fps up to 7 shots
Advanced Modes, Limitless Expression
The FinePix HS10 boasts several unique features and modes designed to expand shooting possibilities and to take the work out of creating genuinely eye-catching images.
• Motion Panorama Mode
Captures an ultra-wide panoramic view in a single sweeping shot. As the camera pans across the scene (left/right or up/down), the FinePix HS10 captures a series of shots in rapid succession. The shots are then stitched in-camera to produce a seamless panorama.
• Motion Remover Mode
Remove moving subjects from your shots. This mode captures 5 images of a scene in quick succession; the five images are then analyzed and combined in-camera to produce a single image** where anything moving in the scene is removed.
• Multi-Motion Capture Mode
Previously only possible with highly specialized equipment, this mode captures 5 images of a moving subject in rapid succession and combines them into a single composite image** containing multiple sharply-captured views of the subject motion.
• Multi-Frame Image Stabilization
Combines high and low ISO exposures of the scene being photographed to reduce blur caused by camera shake without significantly increasing image noise. The FinePix HS10 also sports the remarkable ‘Pro Low Light’ mode, first seen on the FinePix S200EXR and F70EXR, which combines several exposures into a single image for ultra-low noise output in low light.
** M or S resolution output image
Low Light Performance
Thanks to Fujifilm’s award-winning sensor and processing technologies FinePix cameras have become market leaders in low-light performance, setting the standard for high sensitivity, low noise results in the most challenging shooting conditions. The FinePix HS10’s BSI-CMOS sensor continues this tradition with an innovative new design that significantly increases the light gathering ability of every pixel, resulting in a 200% increase in sensitivity over a conventional CMOS sensor. Combined with Fujifilm’s image processing expertise the new sensor produces stunning richly detailed low noise images, even when shooting in very low light.
The improved sensitivity isn’t just for taking noise-free photographs at night: it also allows the use of high shutter speeds in daylight required when shooting at telephoto end of the FinePix HS10’s 30x optical zoom, or when attempting to capture fast-moving subjects. Photographers no longer need to worry about blurred pictures with such a long telephoto as they can rely on the FinePix HS10 to produce clear, sharp output even at higher ISO settings.
A True Photographer’s Camera
As well as a range of advanced automatic functions – including Fujifilm’s acclaimed SR Auto mode - and scene modes designed to produce perfect ‘point and shoot’ results, the FinePix HS10 sports a full complement of sophisticated manual and semi-automatic shooting modes and photographic controls. The extensive external controls give the more advanced photographer direct access to virtually every control they will need for uninterrupted shooting, and the body includes dedicated command buttons for quick and easy key functions such as ISO, white balance, focus and metering.
The large command dial, manual focus ring, twist and zoom lens barrel, bright, clear electronic viewfinder, high quality tilting LCD screen and deep hand grip ensure the FinePix HS10 handles at least as well as a digital SLR, despite its compact dimensions. AA batteries (ships with alkaline) provide excellent performance (up to 300 shots with Alkaline batteries) combined with the convenience of a universally available format when shooting for extended periods away from main power.
The FinePix HS10 also offers these additional features:
• 3.0” High-Contrast Tilting LCD and Electronic View Finder: The FinePix HS10 is fitted with a high contrast 230K-pixel 3.0” LCD and Electronic View Finder. To improve user interaction with the camera, Fujifilm for the first time has included a clever sensor to the side of the EVF (Electronic Viewfinder) that automatically switches the picture between the EVF and the LCD screen when the eye is withdrawn.
• Face Detection and Automatic Red-eye Removal: To provide perfectly exposed and focused portrait shots, the FinePix HS10 is fitted with Fujifilm’s latest Face Detection technology which is able to track up to 10 faces simultaneously, at almost any angle to the camera. The system instantly corrects red-eye and then saves both the original and the corrected image file automatically.
• Combined RAW/JPEG shooting: The FinePix HS10 has the ability to shoot both a RAW and JPEG shot simultaneously. RAW is for ultimate quality shots via post processing, JPEG is for great quality with no need for further post-production work.
The FinePix HS10 will be available in March 2010
NOTE: For complete camera specifications, please go to: http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Review
The Canon IXUS 210 IS Touch is the next generation IXUS and the definition of elegance. The IXUS 210 IS promises fun and easy shooting with a huge 3.5-inch interactive touch LCD screen. Featuring a 24mm wide angle lens, 5x Optical Zoom and HD movie recording giving you the flexibility to capture wide and close up shots or video.
Canon IXUS 210 delivers outstanding pictures
The Canon Digital IXUS 210 offers stunning image quality to accompany its stand-out design. Featuring a 24mm ultra-wide angle, genuine Canon lens – it’s ideal for landscapes and large group shots which require a wider field of view to capture the entire scene. The Canon IXUS 210 digital camera also features a 5x optical zoom which allows users to get even closer to the action. An optical Image Stabilizer (IS) and Motion Detection technology work together to reduce image blur by effectively reducing camera shake and detecting the presence of motion in the scene. In addition, the IXUS 210’s high speed DIGIC 4 processor delivers outstanding responsiveness, rapid auto focus and natural-looking skin tones and colour in the final result.
14 megapixel Canon IXUS 210 camera
Touch AF allows the user to focus on their subject by simply ‘touching’ it on the screen. If the subject is moving, the camera’s integrated Servo AF/AE will automatically track it, maintaining both focus and exposure for the perfect shot. Browsing images is also made easy and natural by enabling users to simply drag their finger across the screen and the camera will match the speed of image review with the speed of the gesture made on-screen. “Touch Actions” allow users to match gestures made on-screen to commonly used functions, such as tagging images as favourites or erasing, rotating, or protecting images in their collection. The colour theme and on-screen icon layout can be customised on the Canon Digital IXUS 210 – allowing users to tailor the interface to suit their preference and style. On-screen Hints and Tips also guide users through the camera’s functions, helping them to understand how and when to use each one to capture the perfect image.
Canon IXUS 210 equipped with 3.5″ LCD screen
A large, high-resolution, 8.8cm (3.5”) PureColor II Touch LCD screen offers plenty of space for users to easily navigate the finger-friendly touch interface. With wide colour reproduction and high contrast, users can also enjoy their images in rich colour from almost any angle. Active Display now allows users to browse through their images by simply tapping the sides of the camera, introducing a new dimension to sharing content on the camera with friends and family.
Main features:
• Stylish, 14.1 Megapixel, metal body IXUS in four colour options
• Genuine Canon 24mm ultra wide-angle 5x zoom lens with optical Image Stabilizer
• Wide 8.8cm (3.5″) PureColor II Touch LCD with touch control
• Touch AF, custom icon layout and tap control
• Easy to use with Smart Auto, Face Detection and on-screen Hints & Tips
• HD Movies (720p) and HDMI connection
• Smart Shutter with Smile, Wink Self-Timer and FaceSelf-Timer
• Smart Flash Exposure and i-Contrast for best results in all situations
• DIGIC 4 and Servo AF/AE for ultra-fast response and high image quality
• Shooting modes including Low Light, Fish-eye, Miniature and Creative Light Effect
Canon Digital IXUS 210 camera technologies
The new Canon IXUS camera features a range of technologies and functions to enable users to capture the perfect picture, every time. Smart Auto with Scene Detection Technology can identify up to 22 different shooting scenes, intelligently analysing shooting conditions and automatically applying the optimum picture settings to capture the image. So whether taking a picture of a loved one in sunny conditions, or a group of friends at night, users can relax in the knowledge that the camera is taking care of the complicated settings, all they need to do is point and shoot.
Smart Flash Exposure on the Canon IXUS 210
Smart Flash Exposure has also been introduced to the IXUS 210 – allowing the camera to effectively control the flash in a range of shooting conditions. For example, when taking portraits in sunny conditions, Smart Flash Exposure will identify shadows on the subject’s face and use just enough flash to eliminate them. To prevent over-exposure when photographing at close distances, Smart Flash Exposure will detect how reflective the subject is, its distance from the lens, and set the flash power accordingly.
Canon IXUS 210 features Face detection
With Face Detection Technology, the IXUS 210 can identify up to 35 faces in a single frame before adjusting focus, exposure, flash and white balance to achieve the best possible result. A new Smart Shutter mode also provides inventive ways to control the shutter using Face Detection Technology. In Smart Shutter mode, the user can trigger the shutter using a smile or – with Wink Self-Timer – a simple wink of an eye. FaceSelf-Timer also triggers the shutter two seconds after a new face joins the frame. With these innovative functions, IXUS 210 users can take great people shots, including self-portraits, without the need for another person to be behind the camera.
Canon IXUS 210 shooting modes
A range of new and creative shooting modes make taking exciting and unique shots easy and fun. Fish-eye Effect allows users to achieve the effect of a fish-eye lens with three levels of distortion to choose from, whilst Miniature Effect mimics the effects possible with a ‘Tilt-Shift’ lens – making buildings within a wider landscape appear of model-scale for dramatic results. The IXUS 210 also offers a Low Light mode, providing the ability to shoot in very low light at reduced resolution, expanding the range of conditions in which the camera can be used. Making it easier to browse through large numbers of images, a new Smart Shuffle playback mode selects and displays four suggested images based on the one currently being viewed. This allows users to see images captured in similar situations or with similar settings, providing a new way to review images stored.
Capture and share HD videos with the Canon IXUS 210
Users of the IXUS 210 can also capture special moments in High Definition (HD) video at 720p resolution. Thanks to a YouTube upload function, integrated into the bundled CameraWindow software, users who have already registered with YouTube can login and upload video clips from their PC at the touch of a button. The IXUS 210 also features an integrated HDMI port, allowing video and images to be viewed on any HDMI-compatible output device without loss of quality. Allowing users to store more video and photos than the standard SDHC memory cards that are currently supported, the IXUS 210 is among Canon’s first products to support SDXC storage cards, offering up to 2TB of storage capacity.
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| Type of Camera | Compact digital still camera with built-in flash, 5x Optical/4x Digital/20x Combined Zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer System | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Type | 14.1 Megapixel, 1/2.3-inch type Charge Coupled Device (CCD) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Pixels | Approx. 14.5 Megapixels | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Effective Pixels | Approx. 14.1 Megapixels | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Lens
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| Digital Zoom | 4x | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Focusing Range | Normal: 2.0 in./5 cm – infinity, 3.0 ft./90cm (T) – infinity Macro: 2.0 in. – 1.6 ft./5 – 50cm (W) – infinity |
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| Autofocus System | TTL Autofocus | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| LCD Monitor | 3.5-inch LCD with wide viewing angle and Touch Panel Technology | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LCD Pixels | Approx. 461,000 dots | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LCD Coverage | Approx. 100% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Shutter Speed | 1 – 1/3000 sec. 15 – 1/3000 sec. (Total shutter speed range), Long Shutter operates with noise reduction when manually set at 1.3 – 15 sec. |
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| ISO Sensitivity | Auto*, ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600 equivalent (Standard output sensitivity. Recommended exposure index) * Camera automatically sets the optical ISO speed according to the shooting mode and subject brightness. The ISO speed also varies according to subject movement and camera shake when the shooting mode is set in Auto. |
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| Light Metering Method | Evaluative*, Center-Weighted average, Spot** * Facial brightness is also evaluated in Face AiAF ** Metering frame is fixed to the center |
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| Exposure Control Method | Program AE; i-Contrast; AE Lock | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Exposure Compensation | +/-2 stops in 1/3-stop increments | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| White Balance Control | Auto*, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom * Facial color is evaluated in Face AiAF |
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| Flash Range | 1.6 - 11 ft./50cm – 3.5m (W), 3.0 – 6.6 ft./90cm – 2.0m (T)
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| Recycling Time | 12 sec. or less (battery voltage=3.7V) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Shooting Modes | Auto*, P, Portrait, Night Snapshot, Kids & Pets, Indoor, Smart Shutter*, Low Light, Color Accent, Color Swap, Fisheye Effect, Miniature Effect, Creative Light Effect, Beach, Foliage, Snow, Fireworks, Long Shutter, Movie
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| Photo Effects | My Colors Off, Vivid, Neutral, Sepia, Black & White, Lighter Skin, Darker Skin, Vivid Blue, Vivid Green, Vivid Red, Custom* *Adjustment of contrast, sharpness saturation red, green, blue and skin tone are available. |
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| Self-Timer | Approx. 10 sec. delay/approx. 2-sec. delay custom* *Shooting start time (0-10 sec. (in 1-second increments) 15/20/30 sec.) and number of shots (1-10 shots (in 1-shot increments) can be specified. |
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| Continuous Shooting | Approx. 0.7 shots/sec (approx. 2.7 shots/sec. in Low Light) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| File Format | Design rule for camera file system, DPOF (Version 1.1) compliant | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Image Compression | Normal, Fine | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| JPEG Compression Mode | Still Image: Exif 2.2 (JPEG) Movie: MOV (Image: H.264; Audio: Linear PCM (Monaural)) |
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| Number of Recording Pixels | Still Image: 4,320 x 3,240 (Large), 3,456 x 2,592 (Medium 1), 2,592 x 1,944 (Medium 2), 1,600 x 1,200 (Medium 3/Date Stamp), 640 x 480 (Small), 4,320 x 2,432 (Widescreen), 2,144 x 1,608 (Low Light)Movie: HD 1,280 x 720 (30 fps available up to 10 min. or 4GB per clip), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) available up to 60 minutes or 4GB per clip | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Playback Modes File | - Auto Rotate (Automatic vertical/horizontal detection), Resume Playback, Image Advance (Operation Tools, Transition effects, Scroll Display, Active Display), Rotate, Favorites, My Category, Smart Shuffle, Filtered Playback, Slide Show (Playback Interval, Repeat, Effect, Playlist) - Still Image: Single, Magnification (approx. 2x-10x), Auto Rotate, Rotate, Resume, My Colors, My Category, Transition Effects (3 types), Histogram, Overexposure Warning, Index (4 – 130 thumbnails), Slide Show, Red-eye Correction, Trimming, Resize, i-Contrast - Movie: Normal Playback, Special Playback, Editing, Resume*Auto settings available in 5 levels **5 levels (including normal playback), sound not available. |
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| Erase Modes | Still Image: Select image, select all images (all filtered images) Movie: part of movie, all of movie |
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| Computer Interface | Hi-Speed USB (Dedicated connector (female) with unified type of digital, audio, and video*) HDMI (HDMITM mini connector) * mini-B compatible. |
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| Video Out | NTSC/PAL (Dedicated connector (female) with unified type of digital, audio, and video) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Power Source | 1. Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery NB-6L 2. AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC40 (optional) |
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| Shooting Capacity | Still Image: approx. 220 shots* *LCD screen on. The above figures comply with CIPA testing standards and apply when fully-charged batteries are used. |
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| Playback Time | Approx. 5 hours. * LCD screen on. The above figures comply with CIPA testing standards and apply when fully-charged batteries are used. |
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| Weight | Approx. 5.64 oz./160g (including batteries and memory card) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Panasonic Lumix TZ10 Review
The Panasonic Lumix TZ10 is a photo/movie hybrid compact camera that features intelligent resolution technology, 16x intelligent zoom and built-in GPS. The GPS function makes the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ10 an ideal travel companion for all!
Panasonic Lumix TZ10 camera features
The new image processing technology “Intelligent Resolution” is incorporated in the Venus Engine HD II for Panasonic TZ10. By detecting the signals whether they are at edges of the subjects, they compose detailed texture or just a soft gradation first and give appropriate enhancement to the edges and textured areas respectively. Unlike the uniform enhancement of sharpness, it is possible to perform the optimum signal processing to give a whole image outstandingly natural clearness with fine details. Panasonic’s iA mode – a hallmark of Lumix cameras – includes POWER O.I.S. which features double the repression power compared to the conventional image stabilization system, MEGA O.I.S. The hand-shake, which is physically generated when pressing the shutter button or when shooting at night with a slow shutter speed, is effectively compensated by the new POWER O.I.S. to enjoy blur-free photography. The iA mode is also available in movie recording mode. It automatically selects the most suitable Scene mode and helps to correct handshake, focus and brightness problems – making iA mode your one-stop solution to capture beautiful still and motion images.
Panasonic DMC-TZ10 equipped with Leica DC Vario-Elmar lens
The Panasonic TZ10 features a high-quality LEICA DC VARIO ELMAR 25mm ultra-wide-angle lens with a 12x optical zoom. A lens like this, with a range from 25mm to 300mm, is almost inconceivable in such a small, lightweight camera. Comprising 10 elements in 8 groups, including 2 ED lenses and 2 aspherical lenses with 3 aspherical surfaces, and utilizing new lens material in its design, this advanced lens unit realizes the outstandingly slim and compact body while passing Leica’s stringent standards to deliver exceptional optical performance. Thanks to the newly incorporated Intelligent Resolution technology, the Intelligent Zoom is available with the Lumix DMC-TZ10 which extends the zoom ratio by approx.1.3x maintaining the picture quality even combining a digital zoom. This means the 12x optical can virtually extend to 16x equivalent. Furthermore, the Extra Optical Zoom function that extends zoom power to 23.4x (at 3-megapixel resolution) by using the center part of the large CCD to bring subjects even closer.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ10 GPS camera
On the other hand, manual control of shutter speed and aperture is available with A/S/M mode for advanced users to choose to enjoy the creativeness of photography. Now the GPS is finally built-in the world-renowned travel companion Panasonic DMC-TZ10 not only just to record the latitude and longitude but also to display the location information real-time while shooting or playing back the images with the information to increase the fun of travel photography. The Panasonic Lumix TZ10 features a 3-inch, high resolution 460,000-dot Intelligent LCD with a wide viewing angle and AR (Anti-Reflection) coating, boasting excellent visibility during recording and playing back the photos and movies. Despite of the pocket-sized compact body, the truly “hybrid”, versatile digital camera Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ10 will surely satisfy every user at any level of photography with its ultimate performance and offer a rich experience like never before.
12.1 megapixel Panasonic Lumix TZ10 camera
The Panasonic Lumix TZ10 has a 14.5-megapixel CCD and shoots with up to 12.1-megapixel resolution. This is because the CCD on the TZ10 is multi-aspect that can reproduce images shot with the lens set from 25mm to 300mm in any of three aspect ratios – 4:3, 3:2 or 16:9 – so you can always capture dynamic, richly expressive shots with a wide perspective. The Multi Aspect mode lets you take an image in all three aspect ratios simultaneously then choose the one that best suits your scene after shooting.
Panasonic Lumix TZ10 incorporates the Venus Engine HD
The high-speed, high-performance Venus Engine HD has been re-engineered to compile the new image processing technology “Intelligent Resolution”. It enables the recording of beautiful photo and high-definition movie with higher quality signal processing. With the Intelligent Resolution technology, 3 areas – outlines, detailed texture areas and soft gradation areas are automatically detected. The outline parts are enhanced effectively to give edges more clearness while giving a moderate accentuation to the texture areas to look more finely detailed. To the soft gradation part, superior noise reduction system of the Venus Engine HD II is applied to make it smoother. Apart from the uniform enhancement of sharpness, the innovative technology Intelligent Resolution precisely performs signal processing pixel by pixel in the most effective way for it. As a result, images are naturally clear and crisp in both photo and movie recording.
Panasonic Lumix TZ10 features Intelligent Resolution technology
The Intelligent Resolution technology also realizes the Intelligent Zoom, which virtually extends the optical zoom ratio to its 1.3x equivalent maintaining the picture quality even combining the digital zoom. Details of an image in high sensitivity recording tends to be lost in the noise reduction process, however, the Intelligent Resolution works to keep them. At the same time, the multi-task image-processing engine Venus Engine HD II supports a super-fast response time. The shutter release time lag is as short as approx. 0.006 second and the camera’s quick response makes it easier to capture sudden, spur-of-the-moment photo opportunities together with the Sonic Speed AF (Auto Focus) that lets you lock on the subject minimum in approx. 0.35 (wide-end) / 0.41 (tele-end) second and the short startup time of approx. 1.1 second. The high performance Venus Engine HD II is also energy efficient to feature an extended the battery life up to 300 shots (CIPA) per a single charge.
Panasonic TZ10 records motion pictures in AVCHD Lite
In addition to Motion JPEG images, the Panasonic DMC-TZ10 can record high-definition motion picture in AVCHD Lite. It features almost doubling the recording time in HD quality compared with the conventional Motion JPEG format. The picture quality is greatly enhanced thanks to the newly added Intelligent Resolution technology. The Panasonic Lumix TZ10 also features Dolby Digital Stereo Creator to record high quality audio, so you can match the beautiful motion images with outstanding stereo sound.
Panasonic TZ10 digital camera offers movie recording function
The hand-shake component, which is physically generated when pressing the shutter button or when shooting at night with a slow shutter speed, is recognized as a low-frequency vibration, for which the new POWER O.I.S. is particularly effective. This greatly improves the quality of shots taken at night or indoors where a flash cannot be used, or where the photographer doesn’t want to use a flash because it would spoil the mood. It captures beautiful photos in situations that previously resulted in blurring. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ10 features the Face Recognition, a function that is popular in the previous TZ7, with several upgrades.
Intelligent auto mode on the Panasonic DMC-TZ10
Panasonic incorporated the iA(Intelligent Auto) mode in pursuit of the ultimate ease of operation and the reduction of misshots. In the iA mode the camera does all the work, leaving you free to compose shots and capture moments. Just press, aim and shoot.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ10 scene modes
Lumix functions continue to evolve. Scene modes, which are optimized for a variety of still-image shooting situations, are now available for motion images as well. Thanks to a rich variety of 28 scene modes for still image and 18 for motion image (Portrait, Soft Skin, Transform, Self portrait, Scenery, Low light, Food, Party, Candle light, Sunset, Beach, Snow, Aerial, High Sensitivity, Pin hole, Film grain, High Dynamic and Underwater), capturing beautiful videos is effortless.
S P E C I F I C A T I O N
| Metrics | Dimensions (W x H x D) | 103.3 x 59.6 x 32.6 mm (4.07 x 2.35 x 1.28 inch) |
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| Weight | ZS7 (TZ10): Approx. 218 g with Battery and SD Memory Card (0.48 lb) Approx. 196 g without Battery and SD Memory Card (0.43 lb) |
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| Optics | Pixels | Camera Effective Pixels | 12.1 Megapixels | ||||||||||||
| CCD | Sensor Size / Total Pixels / Filter | 1/2.33-inch / 14.5 Total Megapixels / Primary Color Filter | |||||||||||||
| Lens | Aperture | F3.3 – 4.9 / Multistage Iris Diaphragm (F3.3 – 6.3 (W) / F4.9 – 6.3 (T)) | |||||||||||||
| Optical Zoom | 12x | ||||||||||||||
| Focal Length | f = 4.1 – 49.2 mm (25 – 300 mm in 35 mm equiv.) | ||||||||||||||
| Extra Optical Zoom (EZ) | 14.7x (4:3 / 8M), 18.8x (4:3 / 5M), 23.4x (under 3M) | ||||||||||||||
| Intelligent Zoom | 16x | ||||||||||||||
| Lens | LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR 10 elements in 8 groups (2 Aspherical Lenses / 3 Aspherical Surfaces / 2 ED Lenses) |
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| 2-Speed Zoom | Yes | ||||||||||||||
| Optical Image Stabilizer | POWER O.I.S. (Off / Auto / Mode1 / Mode2) | ||||||||||||||
| Digital Zoom | 4x (Max. 48.0x combined with Optical Zoom without Extra Optical Zoom ) (Max. 124.0x combined with Extra Optical Zoom and Intelligent Zoom) |
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| Focus | Focusing Area | Normal: Wide 50 cm – infinity / Tele 200 cm – infinity Macro / Intelligent AUTO / Clipboard: Wide 3 cm – infinity / Tele 100 cm – infinity |
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| Focus Range Display | Yes | ||||||||||||||
| AF Assist Lamp | Yes | ||||||||||||||
| Focus | Normal / Macro, Macro Zoom, Quick AF On/Off (On in Intelligent Auto), Continuous AF On/Off, AF Tracking | ||||||||||||||
| AF Metering | Face / AF Tracking / 11-area / 1-area high speed / 1-area / Spot | ||||||||||||||
| Shutter | Shutter Speed | Still: 60 – 1/2000 sec Starry Sky Mode: 15, 30, 60 sec |
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| Shutter Interval | ZS7 (TZ10): Approx. 1.0 sec | ||||||||||||||
| Recording | iA | Face Recognition | Photo | ||||||||||||
| Optical Image Stabilizer | Photo & Movie | ||||||||||||||
| Intelligent ISO Control | Photo | ||||||||||||||
| Face Detection | ZS7 (TZ10): Photo & Movie | ||||||||||||||
| Intelligent Scene Selector | ZS7 (TZ10): Photo (Portrait, Scenery, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Sunset, Macro) & Movie (Portrait, Scenery, Low Light, Macro) | ||||||||||||||
| Intelligent Exposure | Photo & Movie | ||||||||||||||
| AF Tracking | Photo | ||||||||||||||
| Digital Red-Eye Correction (Red-Eye Removal) | Photo | ||||||||||||||
| Intelligent Resolution Technology | ZS7 (TZ10): Photo & Movie | ||||||||||||||
| File | File Format | ZS7 (TZ10): Still Image: JPEG (DCF / Exif2.21) Image with Audio: JPEG (DCF / Exif2.21) + QuickTime Motion Picture: AVCHD Lite / QuickTime Motion JPEG |
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| AVCHD Lite REC | ZS7 (TZ10): NTSC / PAL (Depends on Region) | ||||||||||||||
| Interface | Mode Switch | [Recording] / [Playback] | |||||||||||||
| One-Touch Movie Button | ZS7 (TZ10): Yes | ||||||||||||||
| Recording Modes | Mode Dial | ZS7 (TZ10): Intelligent Auto, P (Program) Mode, A (Aperture Priority) Mode, S (Shutter Priority) Mode, M (Manual) Mode, Custom, My Scene Mode 1, My Scene Mode 2, Scene Mode, Clipboard |
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| Still Image Scene Mode | Portrait, Soft Skin, Transform, Self Portrait, Scenery, Panorama Assist, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Food, Party, Candle Light, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Sunset, High Sensitivity, Hi-speed Burst, Flash Burst, Starry Sky, Fireworks, Beach, Snow, Aerial Photo, Pin Hole, Film Grain, High Dynamic (Standard, Art, B&W), Photo Frame, Underwater | ||||||||||||||
| Movie Scene Mode | ZS7 (TZ10): Portrait, Soft Skin, Transform, Self Portrait, Scenery, Low Light, Food, Party, Candle Light, Sunset, Beach, Snow, Aerial, Pin Hole, Film Grain, Underwater, High Sensitivity, High Dynamic (Standard, Art, B&W) (Activated by selecting Still Image Scene Mode then pressing movie button. Still Image Scene Modes without corresponding Movie Scene Mode is recorded in Normal Mode) - |
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| Continuous Shooting Mode | Full-Resolution Image, 2.3 frames/sec Max. 5 images (Standard Mode), Max. 3 images (Fine Mode) Hi-speed Burst Mode: Approx. 6.0 frames/sec (Image Priority), Approx. 10 frames/sec (Speed Priority) (recorded in 3M for 4:3, 2.5M for 3:2, 2M for 16:9) |
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| Flash Burst Continuous Shooting Mode | Max. 5 images (Standard Mode) | ||||||||||||||
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| Continuous Recordable Time (Motion Pictures) | AVCHD Lite with Picture Quality Set to [GSH / SH] | ZS7 (TZ10): Approx. 100 min*2 | |||||||||||||
| MOTION JPEG with Picture Quality Set to [HD] | ZS7 (TZ10): Approx. 100 min*2 | ||||||||||||||
| Actual Recordable Time (Motion Pictures) | AVCHD Lite with Picture Quality Set to [GSH / SH] | ZS7 (TZ10): Approx. 50 min*2 | |||||||||||||
| MOTION JPEG with Picture Quality Set to [HD] | ZS7 (TZ10): Approx. 50 min*2 | ||||||||||||||
| Exposure Parameters | Exposure | Program AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual | |||||||||||||
| Exposure Compensation | 1/3 EV step, +/-2 EV | ||||||||||||||
| Backlight Compensation | Yes (only in Intelligent AUTO Mode) | ||||||||||||||
| Auto (AE) Bracketing | +/- 1/3 EV – 1 EV step, 3 frames | ||||||||||||||
| Multi-Aspect | Yes | ||||||||||||||
| Light Metering | Intelligent Multiple / Center Weighted / Spot | ||||||||||||||
| ISO Sensitivity | Auto / 80 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 High Sensitivity (ISO 1600 – 6400) |
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| Image Parameters | Aspect Ratio | 4:3 / 3:2 / 16:9 | |||||||||||||
| Still Picture Recording | 4:3 4000 x 3000 (12M) / 3264 x 2448 (8M) / 2560 x 1920 (5M) / 2048 x 1536 (3M) / 640 x 480 (0.3M) 3:2 4176 x 2784 (11.5M) / 3392 x 2264 (7.5M) / 2656 x 1768 (4.5M) / 2048 x 1360 (2.5M) / 640 x 424 (0.3M) 16:9 4320 x 2432 (10.5M) / 3552 x 2000 (7M) / 2784 x 1568 (4.5M) / 1920 x 1080 (2M) / 640 x 360 (0.2M) |
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| Image Quality | Fine / Standard | ||||||||||||||
| White Balance | Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Halogen / White Set (Selectable at Portrait, Soft Skin, Transform, Self Portrait, Sports, Panorama Assist, Baby, Pet, High Sensitivity, Hi-speed Burst, Pin Hole, Photo Frame, High Dynamic, Underwater） |
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| Quick Menu | Yes | ||||||||||||||
| Color Effect Mode | Standard, Black & White, Sepia, Cool, Warm, Happy (only in iA Mode) | ||||||||||||||
| Picture Adjustment | Contrast +/-2 steps Sharpness +/-2 steps Saturation +/-2 steps Noise Reduction +/-2 steps |
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| Others | Still Image with Audio Recording | 5 sec | |||||||||||||
| GPS | ZS7 (TZ10): Yes | ||||||||||||||
| Real-time Histogram | Yes | ||||||||||||||
| Composition Guide Line | Yes (2 patterns) | ||||||||||||||
| Auto Review | 1 sec, 2 sec, Hold | ||||||||||||||
| Easy Zoom / Zoom Resume | ZS7 (TZ10): – / Yes | ||||||||||||||
| Optical Zoom in Motion Picture | Yes | ||||||||||||||
| Macro Zoom | Yes | ||||||||||||||
| Orientation Detector | Yes | ||||||||||||||
| Scene Mode Help Screen | Yes | ||||||||||||||
| Self Timer | 2 sec / 10 sec | ||||||||||||||
| Focus Icon Select | Yes (in Face Recognition only) | ||||||||||||||
| Playback | Display | Playback Mode | ZS7 (TZ10): Normal Playback, Slideshow, Mode Playback, GPS Playback, Travel Playback, Category Playback, Favorites Playback |
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| Thumbnails / Zoomed Playback | 12, 30 thumbnails / Max. 16x | ||||||||||||||
| Calendar Display | Yes | ||||||||||||||
| Set Favorites | Yes | ||||||||||||||
| Playback Still Images with Audio | Yes | ||||||||||||||
| Playback Motion Picture | ZS7 (TZ10): Yes (AVCHD Lite / Motion JPEG) | ||||||||||||||
| Slideshow Mode | ZS7 (TZ10): All / Still Images Only / Motion Picture Only / GPS Area / Travel / Category / Favorites BGM Effect (Natural / Slow / Swing / Urban / OFF) |
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| Show Histogram | Yes | ||||||||||||||
| Delete | Delete Image | Single / Multi / All / All except Favorites | |||||||||||||
| Edit | DPOF Print Setting / Set Protection | Yes / Yes | |||||||||||||
| Resize / Trimming / Aspect Conversion / Leveling | Yes / Yes / Yes / Yes | ||||||||||||||
| Copy / Title Edit / Text Stamp | Yes / Yes / Yes | ||||||||||||||
| Cut Animation | ZS7 (TZ10): Yes | ||||||||||||||
| Video Divide | ZS7 (TZ10): Yes | ||||||||||||||
| PictBridge Support | Single / Multi / All / Favorites / DPOF | ||||||||||||||
| Setup | OSD Language | English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Russian, Chinese (Traditional), Chinese (Simplified), Netherlandic, Thai, Korean, Turkish, Portuguese, Arabic, Persian, Japanese, Swedish, Danish, Finnish, Greek | |||||||||||||
| Movie REC Guide | ZS7 (TZ10): Yes | ||||||||||||||
| Wind-Cut in Motion Picture | ZS7 (TZ10): Yes | ||||||||||||||
| Travel Date / World Time | Yes / Yes | ||||||||||||||
| Others | Monitor | LCD Monitor | ZS7 (TZ10): 3.0″ TFT Screen LCD Display (460,000 dots), Field of View: Approx. 100%, Wide-viewing Angle AUTO Power LCD Mode, Power LCD Mode |
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| Flash | Built-in-Flash | Auto, Auto / Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync. / Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off 0.6 – 5.3 m (Wide / ISO Auto), 1.0 – 3.6 m (Tele / ISO Auto) |
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| Media | Recording Media | Built-in Memory, SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card | |||||||||||||
| Built-in-Memory | ZS7 (TZ10): Approx. 15MB | ||||||||||||||
| Audio | Microphone / Speaker | ZS7 (TZ10): Stereo (Dolby® Digital Stereo Creator) / Yes | |||||||||||||
| Interface | Interface | ZS7 (TZ10): AV Output (AVCHD Lite: NTSC or NTSC / PAL)*, mini HDMI, USB2.0 High Speed |
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| Network | VIERA Link | ZS7 (TZ10): Yes | |||||||||||||
| HDMI Output | ZS7 (TZ10): Video: Auto / 1080i / 720p / 480p (576p for PAL) Audio: Dolby® Digital Stereo Creator |
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| Power | Power | ID-Security Li-ion Battery Pack (3.6V, Minimum: 895 mAh) (Included) AC Adaptor (Input: 110 – 240V AC) (Optional) |
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| Battery Life (Approx.) | ZS7 (TZ10): 300 pictures (CIPA standard)*1 | ||||||||||||||
| Standard Package | Included Software | ZS7 (TZ10): PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.1 HD Edition (5.0 HD Edition for China), QuickTime, Adobe Reader |
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| Standard Accessories | Battery Charger, Battery Pack, Battery Case, AV Cable, USB Cable, Hand Strap, CD-ROM | ||||||||||||||
Note:
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Recording conditions by CIPA standard
· CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].
· Temperature: 23 °C (73.4 °F) / Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on.
· Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB).
· Using the supplied battery.
· Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the optical image stabilizer function is set to [AUTO].)
· Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second recording.
· Rotating the zoom lever from Tele to Wide or vice versa in every recording.
· Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of the battery decreases.
· The number of recordable pictures decreases in Auto Power LCD Mode and Power LCD Mode.
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· These are standard times taken at a temperature of 23 °C (73.4 °F) and a humidity of 50%.
· The time available for recording varies depending on the environment, the interval between recordings, and the manner of use.
· Actual recordable time is the time available for recording when repeating actions such as switching the power supply [ON] / [OFF], starting/stopping recording, zoom operation etc.
· Motion picture recorded continuously in [MOTION JPEG] is up to 2 GB. Only the maximum recordable time for 2 GB is displayed on the screen.
· Motion pictures can be recorded continuously for up to 29 minutes 59 seconds in European PAL area (ZS7/TZ10).
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS Review
The Canon PowerShot A3100 IS is compact, attractive and extremely easy to use. Packed with a range of intuitive and user-friendly features, the Canon PowerShot A3100 IS makes photography more enjoyable than ever, helping users get great shots with the minimum of effort.
The Canon PowerShot A3100 IS has everything you need to make shooting fast, easy and fun including a large 2.7″ LCD. There is a full range of performance features including enhanced Face Detection technology, and a DIGIC III Image Processor to keep every image looking its best. The rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack is lighter then AA batteries, and provide power for taking many photos and videos. The Canon PowerShot A3100 IS is compatible with SDHC and SDXC storage cards, offering up to 2TB (SDXC only) of convenient and reliable memory that users can take anywhere.
12.1 megapixel Canon PowerShot A3100 IS camera
The Canon PowerShot A3100 IS will succeed the current PowerShot A1100 IS, and marks a true step forward for the PowerShot A series line. The Canon A3100 IS features a 12.1 Megapixel image sensor. Equipped with DIGIC III processing, a 4x optical zoom lens and integrated optical Image Stabilizer, the PowerShot A3100IS provides rich, detailed and blur-free images. A bright, 6.7cm (2.7″) high resolution LCD screen offers crisp playback, enabling users to frame and review images in pin-sharp clarity.
Key Features:
- Quality images – 12.1 Megapixels deliver outstanding image quality and stunning prints up to A3 size
- Zoom – Genuine Canon 4x optical zoom lens (35mm-140mm) to zoom in to the subject
- Sharper Previews – 2.7″ LCD Screen for vivid bright and sharp images to view and share your photos
- Intelligent Auto – New Auto mode with Scene Detection, Face Detection, Motion Detection and Noise Reduction makes it even easier to get the perfect shot
- Intelligent Flash Exposure – Automatically detects whether flash is required and adjusts the flash output, shutter speed, aperture and ISO speed to best suit the photo being taken
- Perfect People Shots – Face Detection for perfect focus, exposure, lighting and skin tones when photographing people
- Red-eye Correction – In-camera red-eye correction gives you more natural-looking portraits
- Be Creative – Special Scene Modes allow you to choose from a variety of predetermined settings to get more creative
- Movie Recording – Continuous movie recording and playback with sound
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS camera supports Face Detection
Face Detection Technology makes it easy to take pictures of friends, tracking faces and providing correct exposure and focus for the best results. The Face Select & Track function allows one face to be given priority over others in a group if required, while Red-Eye Correction identifies and corrects red eyes, making sure everyone looks their best. The smart FaceSelf-Timer features on the Canon A3100 IS allows the photographer to be included in group photos, only taking the shot when an extra face has entered the frame.