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Top Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ7 Camera Reviews
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ7 News Release Summary:
Slim, Stylish and Highly Intuitive; Panasonic's DMC-LZ7
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, these are the perfect compact cameras to
easily take clear, beautiful pictures.
Zoom in with the 6x Optical Zoom
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. This 6x zoom captures and magnifies
subjects located in the distance that cannot be captured by the
standard 3x zoom featured in most compact cameras. To capture
those special shots even further in the distance, the 6x zoom
ratio can also be extended up to 9x in 3.0 Megapixel image
recording mode thanks to the Extra Optical Zoom function with
minimal deterioration. By using the central part of the CCD,
this zooming function extends to a remarkable 36x, when combined
with digital zoom, allowing you to easily capture and magnify
subjects in distant locations. The Easy Zoom feature shifts the
lens instantly to full 6x zoom power at the touch of a dedicated
button, with a second touch, the lens is shifted to 9x by
activating the Extra Optical Zoom funtion .
Intelligent ISO Control and Mega O.I.S for Clear, Beautiful,
Blur-Free Images
Panasonic is the first manufacturer to have successfully
incorporated Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) into its compact
cameras ? a feature strongly appreciated worldwide and now
considered to be a standard requirement of photography. O.I.S
minimizes the jitter from shaky hands that causes many photos to
look blurred by shifting the O.I.S lens unit to keep the optical
axis aligned straight against the CCD, ensuring images are
captured with supreme clarity and sharpness.
While hand-shake is the single biggest cause of blurry images,
it is not the only one. Another problem is the motion blur that
can occur when a subject moves as the shot is being taken -
particularly common when taking pictures of sports or young
children for example. This is where Intelligent ISO Control
comes into its own. This system detects whether the subject is
moving and, as necessary raises the ISO setting and shutter
speed according to how fast the subject is moving and the light
conditions. This happens automatically, so you can effortlessly
shoot without the need to adjust the settings every time the
conditions change.
Panasonic Lumix offers solutions for both major causes of
blurred images - O.I.S when you are moving, and Intelligent ISO
Control when the subject is moving. Thanks to Panasonic, you can
now take clear and beautiful images in even the trickiest
situations.
High Performance Venus Engine III
The DMC-LZ7 features Panasonic's Venus Engine III, an advanced
image processing engine that can record at a sensitivity setting
as high as ISO 1250 at full resolution. This engine brings the
type of technology you find in a higher end camera to beginners.
Noise reduction is also greatly improved, with picture noise
removed in stages during image processing. Critical noise is
analysed, and chromatic and luminance noise are reduced
separately. The chromatic noise, which has greater effect on
picture quality, is then selectively suppressed, resulting in
clearer images.
These new Lumix models feature an outstanding release time lag
of just 0.005 seconds so the time taken between you pressing the
button on the camera and the picture being taken is super fast
helping you to capture spontaneous moments. In addition, the
unlimited consecutive shooting function allows you to take
photos in succession up to the capacity of the memory card or
built-in memory.
LCD ensures effortless playback
The DMC-LZ7 is distinguished by a large, bright 2.5 inch LCD for
comfortable viewing while monitoring shots and playing back the
results. The mixed pixel readout method used by the CCD
automatically increases the brightness of the live image of the
LCD, making it much easier to shoot in low lighting.
To further add to their appeal, the LZ7 and LZ6 feature the High
Angle LCD function, which makes the LCD display extremely easy
to view from below, for example, when holding the camera up high
to take pictures over a crowd.
Inherently easy to use
The LZ7 offers a range of features that enhance usability and
add convenience. For example, the new Quick Setting function
lets you quickly and easily access and set the functions most
often used. Additionally, when travelling you can stamp the day
of the trip on the photos you take - ensuring your album can
easily be prepared in chronological order. As with all Lumix
models, the LZ7 features Panasonic's unique Baby Mode, which
allows you to set the birthday of two children so the relevant
child's age at the time of image capture is automatically
recorded onto the photo. Perfect for holding on even closer to
the precious moments in your child's lives.
To futher add to their appeal, the LZ7 features approximately
27MB of built-in memory, which can save the day should you
happen to fill up or forget your memory card. They also accept
large-capacity SDHC memory cards, giving users more flexibility
in shooting and recording.
To ensure convenience and user-friendliness, the DMC-LZ7 runs on
2 AA batteries. With the included Panasonic OXYRIDE AA
batteries, you can take up to 260 photos CIPA Standard (250 for
DMC-LZ7) that's over 37 images per day on a weeks holiday -
happy snappy! The DMC-LZ7 and DMC-LZ6 are available from March
2007
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