Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX8 Camera Review

There is a lot you can expect to receive from your new Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX8 digital camera. You can expect reliable quality and consistent picture taking. You can also expect to receive some Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX8 accessories with your camera. You'll get the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX8 manual and always important Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX8 lens which makes the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX8 digital SLR camera worthy of having. One item you will likely want to purchase in addition to your Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX8 accessories, if it does not come packaged in a Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX8 kit or bundle, is the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX8 leather case. These cases help to preserve your camera and protecting the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX8 body housing the digital camera parts and memory sticks or cards.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX8 Digital Camera Specifications

General Model Number DMC-FX8
Camera Format Ultra Compact
Currently Manufactured Yes
Street Price $255.46
Price Update Date 2006-09-21
Remote Control No
Tripod Mount Yes
Operating System Windows, MacOS
Weight 155 g
5.4 oz
Weight With Batteries? Yes
Size 94 x 51 x 24 mm
3.7 x 2.0 x 1.0 in
Image Capture Image Resolution 2560x1920, 2560x1440, 2048x1536, 1920x1080, 1600x1200
Movie Resolution 640x480, 320x240
Aspect Ratio 4:3, 16:9
CCD Sensor (Megapixels) 5.36
CCD Size (inches) 1/2.5"
CCD Filter Type RGBG
Quality Levels 2
Lens Focal Length (35mm equivalent) 35 - 105 mm
Zoom Ratio 3.00x
Digital Zoom Yes
Digital Zoom Values 4x
Auto Focus Yes
Auto Focus Type 1 / 3 / 5 point
Auto Focus Assist Light? Yes
Normal Focus Range 50 cm to Infinity
20.4 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range 5 - 99999 cm
2.0 - 40815.9 in
Max Aperture f/2.8
Aperture Range Description f/2.8 or f/5.6 (wide) / f/5.0 or ??? (tele)
Display Optical Viewfinder No
LCD Viewfinder Yes
LCD VF Accuracy 100%
LCD Size (inches) 2.5
LCD Resolution (pixels) 114000
Max Playback Zoom 16.00
Exposure ISO Settings 80, 100, 200, 400
Number of White Balance Settings 5
White Balance Settings Auto, Fair, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Set
Manual White Balance Yes
Longest Shutter Time 8
Shortest Shutter Time 1/2000
Exp Adj Range 2.0 EV
Exp Adj Step Size 0.33 EV
Metering Modes Evaluative
Spot Metering No
Aperture Priority No
Shutter Priority No
Full Manual Exposure No
Self Timer 2 or 10
Flash Internal Flash Yes
No of Flash Modes 5
Flash Modes Auto / Red eye reduction auto / Forced / Red eye reduction slow synch / Off
Flash Range Default ISO (meters) 4.0
Flash Range Description 0.3 - 4.0m (wide) / 0.3 - 2.2m (tele) at auto ISO
Ext Flash No
Image Storage Usable Memory Types SD/MMC
Memory Included (MB) 16.0
CCD Raw Format No
Compressed Format JPEG (EXIF 2.2)
Movie File Format QuickTime Motion JPEG
Connectivity Video Out Yes
Video Mode Switchable Yes
External Connections USB 1.1
Other Connection DC In
OS Compatibility Windows, MacOS
Performance Timing Continuous Mode Rate (fps) 3.0
Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec) 30.0
Power Battery Form Factor Proprietary 3.7v 1150mAh
Usable Battery Types Lithium Ion rechargeable
Batteries Included 1 x Proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included Yes

When purchasing this digital camera, give it a full Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX8 review. Check the buttons and screen, make certain it fits your hand, or purchase the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX8 power grip. Check the features and capabilities. Know how to quickly change settings for light and indoor or outdoor settings. There is no film, so speed settings is not required - however you can set the frame rate on the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX8 digital camera for the video or for quick display settings. Your Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX8 even allows you take a fast sequence of pictures when the setting is set for it - and can take intermittent action shots, catching it all on disk.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX8 Power Grip

Before you purchase, check to see what Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX8 rebate is available, if at all. And if you are not able to supplement the purchase of additional Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX8 accessories from the savings set forth by a rebate - try to find the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX8 wholesale priced from a distribution outlet. Once you know which camera you want, in this case the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX8, it is just a matter of finding it for the best price. Don;t be afraid to ask questions about the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX8 camera or Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX8 lenses while you are shopping, this is the only way you will find out what the location has to offer, and if there is some other product they are trying to push.

All in all the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX8 camera is an excellent purchase and will provide you with excellent picture taking for years and tears, provided you maintain and care for your Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX8 digital SLR camera. Enjoy your new find and take your memories with you wherever you may roam - with the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX8 powergrip digital camera.

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