6-Megapixel LUMIX DMC-FX3 with LEICA DC Lens ... - Panasonic

incorporating three aspherical lenses to generate high resolution images with richergradation. The zoom ratio can be extended up to 4.1x in 3-megapixel resolutionmode thanks to the Extra Optical Zoom function which gives extra magnification (andminimal image deterioration) by intentionally using the centre part of the CCD.2. MEGA O.I.S. against Hand-shake and High Sensitivity Mode against SubjectMovementMEGA O.I.S.(Optical Image Stabilizer), deemed by Panasonic as indispensablefor all digital cameras, is featured on the entire LUMIX range and, having been highlyevaluated and appreciated by the users across the world, has now become astandard requirement within the digital imaging arena. It compensates for handshakeby shifting the O.I.S. lens unit to keep the optical axis aligned straight againstthe CCD, ensuring that the image is always captured sharply. As a result, MEGAO.I.S. produces beautiful pictures, free from blur and with no deterioration of imagequality, at slower shutter speeds of more than 3 steps compared to otherconventional models which do not have O.I.S. You can now shoot stunningly clearpictures with ease, even in situations that require slow shutter speeds, such asindoor or nighttime portrait shots, or close-up shots of a delicate flower using macromode.Furthermore, the FX3 allows shooting at a maximum sensitivity setting of ISO1600, with the High Sensitivity mode*, which reduces image blur caused by subjectmovement, and especially benefits indoor photography of children or pets at fastshutter speeds. This High Sensitivity mode* is made possible by the pixel-mixedreadout method on the CCD. The picture quality is good enough for printing out tostandard 4” x 6” (10cm x 15cm) size.Thanks to this winning combination of image stabilization technologies, whichcompensate for both hand-shake and subject movement – the two major causes ofimage blur. With MEGA O.I.S. and the new High Sensitivity mode*, you can takeclear and sharp shots in so many ways.*Resolution significantly decreases in High Sensitivity mode.3. High performance, low energy consumption image processing LSI: VenusEngine PlusWith its multi-task image processing capabilities, the Venus Engine Plus boastsexcellent response time with a shutter release time lag of only 0.006 sec. and ashutter interval of 0.7 sec*. In the burst shooting mode, it is possible to shoot at threeframes per second in full resolution**. The DMC-FX3 enables easy capture of thosespur-of-the-moment shots. The FX3 also allows unlimited consecutive shooting up tothe capacity of your SD/SDHC Memory card***.Despite the high performance mentioned above, the DMC-FX3 achieves longbattery life to shoot approx. 320 pictures (CIPA) on a single charge.* Not including the time for AF.** Max. eight images in standard mode / six images in fine mode.*** The speed of the consecutive shooting varies depending on the memory card.The number of recordable pictures depends on the memory card size, battery life, picture2Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.