| Incorporating a Leica 3x optical zoom lens and a 3.2-megapixel resolution, the Panasonic DMC-LC50 offers professional optics in a classically styled camera at an lowpriced price. The DMC-LC50 likewise features assorted automated scene modes and video capture with sound. It is substantially more compact and 2 ounces lighter than it is predecessor, the Lumix DMC-LC33.
Optics and Resolution
The DMC-LC50 captures 3-megapixel images up to 2048 x 1526 pixels for 8 x 10 inch photo-quality prints and medium-quality 11 x 14 enlargements. Other solution modes include 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, and 640 x 480. The 3x optical zoom is joined by a 3x digital zoom for a 9x total zoom.
Like all Panasonic Lumix digital cameras, the DMC-LC50 is equipped with a lens made by Leica, manufacturer of precision optical technologies. The top compact lens in the world-renowned Leica family, the DC Vario-Elmarit lens combines comfortably little size with superb effigy rendering. Its features include:
- Seven parts in six groups
- 3x zoom lens scheme is equivalent to a 35mm to 105mm lens
- Three aspherical lenses
- F2.8-F4.9 luminance
- Focal distance of 5.8mm to 17.4mm
- Multi-coating technology minimizes ghosting caused by exuberant light
- Fast shutter speeds
Movie Mode
In addition to taking still photos, the DMC-LC50 may likewise record 320 x 240 movie clips at 10 frames per second with audio. Your video length is fixed only by the size of your memory card.
More Features
The Mega Burst Imaging function allows you to take successive pictures at an unbelievable quick rate, making it perfective for capturing fast-moving objects in high resolution. The DMC-LC50 captures up to 8 successive images in usual mode (at either 3.5 or 2 frames per second) or 5 images in fine mode. You may then view your shots on the camera’s LCD screen to choose the shot you want and delete the rest.
The Lumix DMC-LC50 features a Mode Dial that gives you a assortment of settings to choose from to help give you the best shot possible based on your shooting environment. Modes include simple, normal picture, economy, macro, portrait, landscape, night portrait, and moving image.
The Venus Engine LSI generates the luminance signal of the primary color CCD using all three colors (red, green, blue) for bettered diagonal effigy resolution, equated to established CCDs that use only one color (green) to do so, resulting in rich, expressive images. This LSI also handles effigy processing, LCD functions, and writing to the memory card concurrently, for an overall quick camera response.
Other features include:
- 1.5-inch LCD screen (114k pixels) and optical viewfinder
- Built-in flash with auto, red-eye reduction, slow synchro, and forced on/off modes
- ISO sensitivity: Auto, 50, 100, 200, and 400
- White remainder modes: Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Halogen, and White Set
- Self timer of 10 and 2 seconds
Storage and Transfer
Images may be stored on the included 8 MB Secure Digital memory card; the DMC-LC50 is likewise compatible with MultiMedia (MMC) cards. Images may be downloaded to either a Mac or PC by way of USB 1.1, which means it may be connected to any USB-compatible Windows Me/2000/XP and Mac OS 8.6 or later computer without installing any software.
Power and Size
The camera is powered by 2 AA batteries (alkalines included, rechargeable NiMH batteries recommended). Using alkaline batteries, you must suppose the battery to capture approximately 200 shots with the LCD on. It measures 3.44 by 2.6 by 1.39 inches (W x H x D) and weighs 5.6 ounces (excluding batteries).
What’s in the Box
This package includes the Lumix DMC-LC50 digital camera, 8 MB Secure Digital card, 2 AA batteries, USB and A/V cables, and strap. The CD-ROM includes SD Viewer for DSC and Ulead Photo Explorer software.
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