The DMC-FZ30's Leica DC Vario-Elmarit lens features 14 elements in 8 groups, including 3 aspherical lenses and an ED (extra-low dispersion) lens which helps to suppress the color bleeding that often occurs in telephoto shots, plus a 12x optical zoom (35mm equivalent: 35 to 420mm). This combines with the large, 1/1.8-inch diagonal 8-megapixel CCD to give you enormous expressive power. The new Extended Optical Zoom, which minimizes the image degradation that normally occurs with digital zooming, gives you up to 19.1x power in 3-megapixel photos, and up to 15x power in 5-megapixel photos. Plus, the 12x optical zoom can be used together with the 4x digital zoom to produce a maximum of 48x zooming power.
Accurate, Flexible Focusing--Both Auto and Manual
In
addition to five auto focus modes (1-point, 3-point high-speed,
9-point, spot AF, and 1-point high-speed AF with reduced focusing
speed), the FZ30 features a ring that lets you manually adjust the
focus from 0.98 feet (0.3 meters) to infinity. It also has Manual Focus
Assist, a function that shows an enlarged image of the subject's center
in the viewfinder. The One-Shot AF function in manual focus mode lets
you focus automatically for a single shot by pressing the "FOCUS"
button. The Continuous AF function keeps moving subjects in sharp
focus, and the AF Assist Lamp helps in dim lighting. This all adds up
to easy, accurate focusing.
Manual Focus and Zoom Rings with Intuitive Control
The
manual focus ring lets you focus on whatever part of your subject you
wish, and the zoom ring lets you zoom in and out easily and accurately
as you compose the perfect shot. They're both fast, so you can capture
moving subjects in your composition.
Free-Angle 2.0-Inch Diagonal High-Resolution LCD
Change
the angle of the high-resolution 230,000-pixel 2.0-inch diagonal LCD
monitor any way you like. You get the flexibility to catch a high-angle
shot over a crowd, or a low-angle shot of flowers in a garden, all with
a comfortable posture.
Lightning Response Whenever You Need It New with this model, the lens does not retract when not in use, so the camera is ready to shoot almost immediately. Also, the super-fast Venus Engine II has ultra-fast release and refresh times.
Mega Burst Consecutive Shooting
You can snap off
consecutive shots at 3 frames per second with full resolution. In
addition, the Unlimited Consecutive Shooting function lets you continue
shooting until the memory card is full.
Instant Close-ups with a Single Switch
Regardless of
the Mode Dial setting, you can take macro shots instantly by flicking
the switch on the side of the lens to the AF Macro setting. This lets
you get as close as 0.16 feet (5 centimeters) from your subject (at the
maximum wide-angle setting).
Flexible Shooting to Match the Scene
Take beautiful
photos even if you're using a camera for the very first time. The
camera does all the work, so you can just aim and press the shutter
button.
Program AE Mode
This mode determines the optimal aperture and shutter speed settings for you.
Aperture Priority AE Mode
You can set the aperture between f2.8 and f8.0 to create a softer focus.
Shutter Priority AE Mode
Set the shutter speed between 60 seconds and 1/2,000 second to freeze or express movement.
Manual Exposure Mode
You can manually set both the
aperture and shutter speed using the command dial as you hold the
camera. Simply press the shutter button halfway down and the Manual
Exposure Assist screen in the viewfinder or LCD monitor will show you
how much your exposure setting varies from the setting the camera
considers optimal.
Moving-Image Mode
Enjoy smooth moving pictures
complete with sound. Even in dimly lit situations, a new 9-pixel mixed
readout method produces bright VGA-size (640 x 480-pixel) moving images
at 30 frames per second on large-screen TVs.
Playback Mode
Select two of the following 14 modes
according to the shooting conditions. Pressing the left of the cursor
button opens a help screen that explains what each mode is for.
- Starry Sky Mode
- Candle Mode
- Portrait Mode
- Night Portrait Mode
- Night Scenery Mode
- Party Mode
- Sports Mode
- Scenery Mode
- Fireworks Mode
- Snow Mode
- Panning Mode
- Baby Mode
- Soft Skin Mode
- Food Mode
- Auto Angle Detection rotates vertical shots 90 degrees for easier viewing when connecting with an AV cable. This function may not work on some TV/LCD monitors.
- TIFF compatible for saving images without compressing data
- RAW format for saving images as unprocessed CCD data
- PictBridge-compatible for direct printer connection
Two new optional conversion lenses have been developed to enhance the performance of the FZ30: the 1.7x tele-conversion lens (35mm equivalent: 714mm), and the 0.7x wide-conversion lens (35mm equivalent: 24.5mm). Conversion lenses are optional accessories and must be purchased separately.
Wide-Conversion lens
DMW-LW55 (0.7x)
Tele-Conversion lens
DMW-LT55 (1.7x)
What's in the Box
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ30K 8MP
digital camera, battery charger, battery pack, SD memory card (32MB),
lens cap, lens hood, lens hood adaptor, AV cable, USB connection cable,
strap, CD-ROM
Product Description
This camera is
sort of like an SLR because its optical zoom covers a wide 12x range.
It's not quite as compact as most compact cameras but it offers
professional features. You've got up to 8 megapixel still resolution
and up to VGA motion resolution plus sound capability. An optical image
stabilizer helps steady the camera despite most hand tremors. The
DMC-FZ30's LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT lens features 14 elements in 8
groups, including 3 aspherical lenses and an ED (extra-low dispersion)
lens which helps to suppress the color bleeding that often occurs in
telephoto shots, plus a 12x optical zoom (35mm equivalent: 35 to
420mm). This combines with the large, 1/1.8" diagonal 8-megapixel CCD
to give you enormous expressive power. The new Extended Optical Zoom,
which minimizes the image degradation that normally occurs with digital
zooming, gives you up to 19.1x power in 3-megapixel photos, and up to
15x power in 5-megapixel photos. The manual focus ring lets you focus
on whatever part of your subject you wish, and the zoom ring lets you
zoom in and out easily and accurately as you compose the perfect shot.
They're both fast, so you can capture moving subjects in your
composition. Regardless of the Mode Dial setting, you can take macro
shots instantly by flicking the switch on the side of the lens to the
AF Macro setting. This lets you get as close as 0.16 feet (5cm) from
your subject (at the maximum wide-angle setting). Built-in Microphone
and Speaker PictBridge Power Supply - Included - Lithium-ion Battery
Pack (7.2V, 730 mAh) / Optional - Battery Charger/AC Adaptor (Input -
110-240V AC) Includes 32MB SD Card, USB and A/V cables - For practical
memory at 8 Megapixel resolution, we suggest purchasing an optional
512MB SD memory card Unit Dimensions (H x W x D) 3.37'' x 5.54'' x
5.44'' / Weight 1.63 lbs
