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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS3A 8.1MP Digital Camera with 3x MEGA Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Light Blue)
List Price: $279.95
Our Price: $129.95
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Batteries Included: 0
Binding: Electronics
Brand: Panasonic
Color: Light Blue
Display Size: 2.5
Feature: 8.0-megapixel resolution captures enough detail for photo-quality 16x 22-inch prints
Floppy Disk Drive Description: None
Has Red Eye Reduction: 1
Maximum Focal Length: 16.5
Maximum Resolution: 8.1
Minimum Focal Length: 5.5
Model: B0011Z6CWS
Optical Zoom: 3
Publisher: Panasonic
Release Date: 2008-04-14
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Features
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8.0-megapixel resolution captures enough detail for photo-quality 16x 22-inch prints
3x wide-angle optical zoom; Mega Optical Image Stabilized
2.5-inch LCD screen; Face Detection
Intelligent ISO; Intelligent Scene Selector
50 MB built-in memory; captures images to SD memory cards (not included)
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Editorial Reviews:
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Simply set the 8.1-megapixel DMC-FS3 to iA mode and let the four Intelligent Auto functions team up to help prevent shooting errors. Intelligent Scene Selector chooses the mode that best fits the situation; MEGA Optical Image Stabilization (O.I.S.) helps prevent blurring from hand-shake; Intelligent ISO Control helps prevent motion blur; and Face Detection helps produce clear portraits by optimizing the focus and exposure settings. The 33mm Leica DC Vario-Elmarit lens with 3x optical zoom takes wider shots than an ordinary 35mm lens. This is helpful in small rooms or crowded places, for example, letting you fit more people into a group photo. There's also an Easy Zoom button on the camera top - just press it, and the optical zoom and Extra Optical Zoom instantly extend to full telescopic position. This quick zooming lets you catch even fleeting opportunities. The brightness and contrast of the large 2.5" diagonal LCD adjust automatically in 10 steps as ambient light conditions change, so images are clear, bright and easy to see day or night, indoors or outdoors. f=5.5-16.5mm (35mm Equiv. - 33-100mm) Focal Length 2.5 Diagonal Polycrystalline TFT LCD Display (230K dots) Focusing Area Normal - 50cm - infinity, Macro / Intelligent AUTO - Wide 5cm / Tele 30cm - infinity 8 - 1/2,000 sec. Starry Sky Mode - 15, 30, 60sec. Shutter Speed Auto / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 (High Sensitivity Mode - Auto(1600 - 6400) ) ISO 27MB Internal Memory (additional memory recommended to store more photos and video) Built-in Microphone and Speaker SD/SDHC, MultiMedia Card Slot Built-in Flash with Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off modes DC Input, AV Output (NTSC/PAL), USB Connections PictBridge Compatible Approximate Battery Life - 320 pictures (CIPA Standard) Approximate Unit Weight - 0.319 lbs
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Featured Customer Reviews:
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Excellent relation price / quality
The FS3 is an easy to use camera. It has a lot of presets ( scene modes ) covering most of the real-world situations which leaves no need to have a manual mode.
Overall quality picture is very good for a "pocket-size" camera.
If you are looking for an versatile point-and-shoot camera, this is the one for you.
I love this camera!
I was able to get this camera in silver on Black Friday for just $88 from a local store! I already had a Lumix TZ4 and I love it, but I wanted to get another Panasonic that was smaller and cheaper to tote around in my purse, so I'd always have a camera with me for an unexpected shot!
You cannot go wrong with this camera - I have already taken a few shots with this one, and it's just as good as the more expensive TZ4 I own. You cannot go wrong with a Leica lens - they are some of the best in the world.
I love the fact this camera uses a lithium-ion battery - it charges full in 90 minutes and you are good to go. You will get around 300 shots from one charge.
The shutter response time is super fast on this camera, as well as the lag time between shots when using the flash. Much better than the latest entry level point & shoots I have recently tried and returned: The Nikon Coolpix L18: VERY slow; the Canon Powershot A470: slow but not as bad as the Coolpix was.
I will be uploading some pictures for you to see later.
outstanding buy
Bought this camera for my 13 yr old daughter recently. Wish I had bought one for my wife a few months ago, but we stayed with Canon and she got an 870 IS - a nice camera but over-priced. The Lumix FS3A on the other hand, is a great value. It appears to be well made and the buttons have a quality feel. The lens is 33 mm on the wide end which is enough for most wide angle needs. The camera starts quickly and there is not obtrusive shutter lag. We are particularly impressed with the macro performance. It seems like the OIS works better than on the Canon 870, and the exposure of the pics is more consistent although both tend to be over-exposed in the auto settings. No compact digital cameras like these take photos anywhere near the quality of the DSLR type cameras with quality lenses. The differences you read about in lens quality, etc. for these compacts just isn't that important compared with more practical considerations, such as overall performance, feel, and value. The FS3A is a fun and small camera that you don't need an insurance policy for. This camera is 5 stars mostly due to its value.
Great Camera!
I love this camera! I bought this camera just before a trip to Canada and was more than pleased with the way the pictures turned out. Its user-friendly and the battery lasts a long time. I didn't have a problem with the red bars that one reviewer complained about. The lines were so minimal I barely noticed them. The only reason I gave it four stars instead of five is because I noticed that the pictures came out a little blurry when using the full zoom and I would've liked the zoom to be better. Overall this is a great camera for the price and exceeded my expectations.
good point and shoot for shows
I took this camera with me to Bumbershoot to take pictures of The Weakerthans (indoors) and Del Tha Funky Homosapien (outdoors) and it held up pretty well. I got pretty close to The Weakerthans and I was able to snap some good pictures using the "night" setting with the flash turned off. The typical concert lighting for an indoor show didn't ruin the pictures so the pictures came out pretty well. When I took the camera to Del, I was right up front and it was able to capture him in action. Some of the pictures were blurry because he was moving around so fast, but, I don't think a camera could do any better unless it was an expensive camera with a super fast shutter speed... and those types of cameras are usually banned from concert venues unless you have a special press pass. Another feature that could be considered a downside would be the big screen in the back. While it gives you a really nice idea of what you're about to take a picture of, I'm always afraid of scratching it when I put the camera in my pocket. It hasn't happened yet, but, I'm being careful.
In summary:
+ Good to take into shows because it's small enough to put in your pocket and is powerful enough to take nice pictures.
+ The battery life is very good compared to my digital camera that uses AA batteries. At the end of the day, I just plug the battery pack into the wall until the green light turns off.
+ It comes with a built in memory that has enough room for about 16 pictures.
- If you're looking for a camera with a really fast shutter speed, this isn't the camera for you. This is what I am talking about in terms of shutter speed for the novice picture taker: http://www.digicamguides.com/learn/shutter-speed-examples.html
If you're interested in taking pictures of moving objects without them being blurry, consider researching DSLR cameras. I just got this one because it is affordable.
To parents/grandparents/guardians/siblings out there: This would be a good holiday present for a teenagers who go to see live music. It fits well in a small purse or pocket so it's easy to hide if they're not allowed in a venue. It's light and compact, making it easy to tolerate carrying around during a 4 hour show, and if they turn off the flash option, then it's also not detectable. It's also much better than those cell phone cameras that I see kids using with disappointing results.
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