Wait, I thought this was a digital camera
Hey, what's going on here? This Panasonic Lumix camera is listed under "Digital Cameras", but it's capable of recording high definition video? This must be some kind of mistake . . . believe it. The much-anticipated follow-up to the DMC-FX28 is here: the DMC-FZ35. And yes, this Lumix digital camera does more than snap photos: it gives you the ability to record high definition 1280 x 720 resolution video in AVCHD Lite format. While the HD resolution captures every detail, the AVCHD Lite formatting makes it possible to achieve higher image quality while storing less data than with conventional Motion JPEG formatting. Further, an integrated mini HDMI output offers you an advanced and speedy interface for hooking the DMC-FZ35 to your HDTV for a big-screen debut of your latest footage. The DMC-FZ35's HD Movie mode can even be used in conjunction with the zoom lens to zoom in and out while filming.
And now for the "digital camera" part
Remember, the Panasonic DMC-FZ35 is a digital camera that just happens to record HD video. Naturally, therefore, it's equipped for high-performance point-and-shoot photography. For starters, a 1/2.33" CCD sensor with a whopping 12.1-megapixel resolution captures an incredible level of detail, and offers enough resolution to maintain detail even when enlarging prints over 8" x 10". Further, while a 27mm-468mm Leica DC Vario-Elmar zoom lens serves up both wide-angle and telephoto capability, a wide 2.7" rear LCD viewscreen offers a clear view for composing, reviewing, and sharing your shots. Additionally, a High-Speed Burst mode lets you fire off up to 5 shots at 2.3 frames/sec, ensuring that you catch the perfect action shot.
Shooting modes galore!
Shooting modes define digital point-and-shoot cameras. By automatically adjusting camera settings under a variety of shooting conditions, shooting modes let you stay in the moment. While a plethora of shooting modes comprises the DMC-FZ35's repertoire, Intelligent Auto Mode stands out from the rest. This technology combines multiple detection and correction functions to deliver clear, beautiful images, every time. First, Auto Focus Tracking locks onto and maintains focus on moving subjects for optimized action shots. Second, Face Detection and Face Recognition technologies help to produce stunning portraits. Third, an Intelligent Scene Selector automatically configures camera settings for a variety of common shooting conditions. All this, in addition to a wide range of Scene and Advanced Scene modes.
Modes for your creative side
Whether you're shooting stills or recording HD video footage, the Lumix DMC-FZ35 offers shooting modes that let you indulge your creative side. First, Creative Movie mode lets you adjust aperture and shutter speed as you like, giving you a wider range of expressive possibilities to explore while filming. Second, with My Color mode you can freely adjust color, brightness, and saturation parameters per your expressive intent.
Double the steady
Sure, sometimes you want a little blurring in your photo for creative effect. But most of the time, a blurry photo is a dud. Dramatically curbing the blurring effect caused by shaky hands or an unstable shooting platform, Panasonic's DMC-FZ35 amps up its image stabilization technology with POWER Optical Image Stabilization (OIS). Offering twice the stabilization power of MEGA OIS technology, POWER OIS uses an integrated gyrosensor to detect any movement during a shot, automatically sending a signal to the camera's microcomputer. After calculating the necessary compensation, the microcomputer shifts the optical image stabilizer to guide the incoming light from the subject directly and cleanly to the CCD image sensor. The resulting photos are sharp, clear, and blur free.
Lithium-ion battery performance
Because the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 digital camera is powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, it brings you more than just incredible power. First, because lithium has the third lightest atomic mass of any element, lithium-ion batteries are some of the lightest batteries available. Second, Lithium-ion batteries have a lower loss-of-charge rate overall in comparison with other battery types and they do not suffer from 'memory loss' or a decline in total energy capacity. The lithium-ion battery featured on your DMC-FZ35 brings you light-weight, long-lasting, and reliable power for your digital photography needs. In fact, this Lumix digital camera can shoot up to 470 shots on a single charge.
Included with purchase
The following are included with the purchase of the Panasonic DMC-FZ35: battery charger, battery back, AV cable, USB cable, shoulder strap, CD-ROM, lens hood, lens-hood adapter.
