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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ30 Camera Review
There is a lot you can expect to receive from your new Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ30 digital camera. You can expect reliable quality and consistent picture taking. You can also expect to receive some Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ30 accessories with your camera. You'll get the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ30 manual and always important Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ30 lens which makes the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ30 digital SLR camera worthy of having. One item you will likely want to purchase in addition to your Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ30 accessories, if it does not come packaged in a Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ30 kit or bundle, is the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ30 leather case. These cases help to preserve your camera and protecting the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ30 body housing the digital camera parts and memory sticks or cards.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ30 Digital Camera Specifications
| General |
Model Number |
DMC-FZ3 |
| Camera Format |
SLR-style |
| Currently Manufactured |
No |
| Retail Price |
$399.00 |
| Street Price |
$256.31 |
| Price Update Date |
2005-11-29 |
| Date Available |
2004-08-31 |
| Remote Control |
No |
| Tripod Mount |
Yes |
| Operating System |
Windows |
| Weight |
326 g
11.4 oz |
| Weight With Batteries? |
Yes |
| Size |
108 x 68 x 85 mm
4.3 x 2.7 x 3.3 in |
| Image Capture |
Image Resolution |
2016x1512, 1920x1080, 1600x1200, 1280x960, 640x480 |
| Movie Resolution |
320x240 |
| Aspect Ratio |
4:3, 3:2 |
| CCD Sensor (Megapixels) |
3.34 |
| CCD Size (inches) |
1/3.2" |
| CCD Filter Type |
RGBG |
| CCD Manufacturer |
Unknown CCD |
| Movie Audio |
Yes |
| Quality Levels |
2 |
| Lens |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent) |
35 - 420 mm |
| Zoom Ratio |
12.00x |
| Digital Zoom |
Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values |
4x |
| Auto Focus |
Yes |
| Auto Focus Type |
Auto w/ spot AF |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
| Auto Focus Min Illum |
0.1900 |
| Manual Focus |
No |
| Normal Focus Range |
30 cm to Infinity
12.2 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range |
5 - 99999 cm
2.0 - 40815.9 in |
| Min Macro Area |
41 x 30 mm
1.6 x 1.2 in |
| Min Aperture |
f/8.0 |
| Max Aperture |
f/2.8 |
| Aperture Range Description |
f/2.8 - f/8 |
| Lens Thread Type |
None |
| Display |
Optical Viewfinder |
Yes |
| Optical VF Type |
1/3" Color EVF (adjustable) |
| Optical VF Accuracy |
99% |
| LCD Viewfinder |
Yes |
| LCD VF Accuracy |
99% |
| LCD Size (inches) |
1.5 |
| LCD Resolution (pixels) |
114000 |
| Max Playback Zoom |
16.00 |
| Exposure |
ISO Settings |
80, 100, 200, 400 |
| ISO Rating Max |
400 |
| Number of White Balance Settings |
6 |
| White Balance Settings |
Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Halogen / Flash / White 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 |
Multiple / Center Weighted / Spot |
| Spot Metering |
Yes |
| Aperture Priority |
Yes |
| Shutter Priority |
Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure |
Yes |
| Self Timer |
2 or 10 |
| Flash |
Internal Flash |
Yes |
| No of Flash Modes |
5 |
| Flash Modes |
Auto, Auto / Red Eye Redux, Slow Synchro / Red Eye Redux, Forced On / Off |
| Flash Range Default ISO (meters) |
4.6 |
| Flash Range Description |
0.3 - 4.6m (ISO Auto) |
| Ext Flash |
No |
| Image Storage |
Usable Memory Types |
SD/MMC |
| Other Memory Types |
None |
| Memory Included (MB) |
8.0 |
| Uncompressed Format |
TIFF |
| CCD Raw Format |
No |
| Compressed Format |
JPEG |
| Movie File Format |
QuickTime MotionJPEG |
| Connectivity |
Video Out |
Yes |
| Video Mode Switchable |
Yes |
| External Connections |
USB 1.1 |
| Other Connection |
DC In |
| Included Software |
SD Viewer for DSC, ArcSoft PhotoBase, ArcSoft PhotoImpression, ArcSoft Panorama Maker, USB Driver |
| OS Compatibility |
Windows |
| Performance Timing |
Startup Time |
4.0 seconds |
| Shutdown Time |
4.7 seconds |
| Play -> Record |
0.8 seconds |
| Record -> Play (max res) |
1.6 seconds |
| Shutter Lag, Man. Focus |
0.1 seconds |
| Shutter Lag, Prefocus |
0.0 seconds |
| Cycle Time Uncompressed Format |
3.7 seconds |
| Cycle Time Max Res |
0.4 seconds |
| Cycle Time Min Res |
0.4 seconds |
| Buffer Frames, Max Res |
7 |
| Continuous Mode Rate (fps) |
3.8 |
| Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec) |
30.0 |
| Download speed, KB/second |
803.0 |
| Power |
Battery Form Factor |
Proprietary |
| Usable Battery Types |
Lithium Ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included |
Proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included |
Yes |
When purchasing this digital camera, give it a full Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ30 review. Check the buttons and screen, make certain it fits your hand, or purchase the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ30 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-FZ30 digital camera for the video or for quick display settings. Your Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ30 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-FZ30 Power GripBefore you purchase, check to see what Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ30 rebate is available, if at all. And if you are not able to supplement the purchase of additional Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ30 accessories from the savings set forth by a rebate - try to find the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ30 wholesale priced from a distribution outlet. Once you know which camera you want, in this case the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ30, it is just a matter of finding it for the best price. Don;t be afraid to ask questions about the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ30 camera or Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ30 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-FZ30 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-FZ30 digital SLR camera. Enjoy your new find and take your memories with you wherever you may roam - with the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ30 powergrip digital camera.
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