Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 Powerful Digital Camera

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 is one of the latest digital cameras Panasonic and Leica features brand 18x optical zoom is equivalent to 28 – 504 mm on a 35 mm still camera, 2.5 inch screen, and a huge 18x optical zoom optical image stabilization as an 8-megapixel sensor.

Lumix DMC-FZ18 camera has 16:9 wide-screen and VGA 640×480 30fps video mode with zoom and has a very plastic body available in silver and black. Lumix FZ18 is slightly larger and heavier than its predecessor Panasonic FZ8 and measures 117.6 x 75.3 x 88.2 mm (excluding protrusions), and weighs approx. 360 G. The exclusion of batteries and media.

Panasonic is pleased to introduce the new DMC-FZ18 8.1 megapixel Lumix camera, which has a powerful 18x optical zoom. Developed 28mm wide angle LEICA DC VARIO ELMARIT lens and Panasonic’s new and unique Intelligent Auto mode.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 Specifications/Features:
* 8.1 Megapixel CCD Sensor
* Leica 18x optical zoom (28mm – 504mm equivalent)
* 4x Digital Zoom
* MEGA Optical Image Stabilizer
* Available in silver or black
* 2.5″ LCD, 230,000 pixels
* EVF 0.44 inches Colour (188K Pixels)
* ISO Auto / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1250 / 1600 (High Sensitivity Mode: 2000)
* Program AE : 1-1/2000 sec
* Video at VGA, 30fps with sound, 16:9 Aspect Ratio: 848 x 480 pixels 30 fps, 10 fps
* ~4cm macro mode (1cm from front of lens)
* Supports SDHC memory cards

The camera has very good image quality, the camera has good detail and very good color. Lumix FZ18 ISO settings high ISO400 and above are probably best avoided that detail is missing from images. Indoors photos were good, with little or no red eyes, although the noise was visible in some shots. It gives you very good camera control over image quality with custom white balance, contrast, saturation, sharpness and other color options.

It offers more than most digital cameras, offering a wide angle 18x Leica lens, built in Optical Image Stabilization, a wide range of image options such as full manual modes. Battery life is good for an ultra zoom.

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