Panasonic is introducing a new 14.1-megapixel LUMIX DMC-LS6 that features high quality 26mm wide angle 5x optical zoom lens (35mm camera equiv: 26-130mm) with F2.8 brightness and O.I.S.(Optical Image Stabilizer). Running on AA batteries, the DMC-LS6 offers easy-to-hold grip and the fashionable color design of lens ring that go with the body color.
The O.I.S. is renowned for its high correction performance against blur caused by a hand-shake. It is compensated effectively without deterioration of image quality. In addition to this O.I.S., LUMIX’s popular iA (Intelligent Auto) powerfully assists in any shooting situations to get the best result – The Face Detection finds human faces to give appropriate focus and exposure on it. The Intelligent Scene Selector detects the scene and set best parameter depending on the scene such as Portrait, Landscape and so on.
It also enables recording 720p HD motion image to save memories in either high quality photo or video.
Offering a stylish, easy to hold external design, the DMC-LS6 offers entry-level user with comfort and satisfaction at the same time.
1. 26mm Wide Angle 5x Optical Zoom High Quality Lens with F2.8 Brightness
The DMC-LS6 boasts 26mm wide angle 5x optical zoom high quality lens. The 26mm wide angle lens captures approx. 181% larger viewing space compared with that of standard 35mm camera, which excels in shooting vast landscapes or many subjects even at a short distance indoors. The 5x optical zoom draws subjects close without deterioration of image quality unlike using a digital zoom. A lens with F2.8 brightness is notable in this class of camera that is helpful to capture clear images even in dimly lit situations like nighttime or indoors.
The 14.1-megapixel of large image sensor offers high resolution image so that it is still affordable to crop the part you want to enlarge out of the picture even after shooting.
2. O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) and the iA (Intelligent Auto) Mode
for Maximum Beauty and Minimum Setting
However the technologies in camera are developed, the most frequent cause of misshot is hand-shake at all times. That is why Panasonic thinks O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) indispensable for any LUMIX cameras. In contrast with the digital image stabilizer which is often found in this class of cameras, the optical image stabilizer compensates for the hand-shake more effectively without deterioration of image quality.
In pursuit of the ultimate ease of operation and the reduction of misshots, iA (Intelligent Auto) mode is also equipped. Human faces are captured in focus and appropriate exposure with the Face Detection. Unwanted red-eyes are digitally corrected and backlight compensation automatically activates if they happen. Intelligent Scene Selector, which automatically selects whichever of 5 Scene Modes - Macro, Portrait, Scenery, Night Portrait, Night Scenery - that best suits the shooting situation.
Every user can get all of these useful, convenient shooting-assist functions at a time to enjoy capturing clear, beautiful photos with ultimate ease.
3. Enjoy HD Video Recording and Share it on the Spot
The new DMC-LS6 even records dynamic HD video in 1,280 x 720p at a smooth 30 fps, in addition to the standard VGA (640 x 480) and QVGA (320 x 240). It is enjoyable to view the video as well as photo on the wide-screen HDTV. Those recorded on the SD Memory Card is easy to view on a Panasonic VIERA TV by simply inserting it into the "VIERA Image Viewer", a built-in SD Memory Card slot on VIERA TV, to playback your contents.
It is also possible to sort and archive the images via a bundled software PHOTOfunSTUDIO Ver. 6.0 and upload them to the social networking services Facebook or YouTube on the sideways.
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• Models of VIERA TV that are capable of playing back Motion JPEG images via the SD card slot vary depending on the sales area.
• Use a card with SD Speed Class* with "Class 6" or higher when recording motion pictures.
* SD speed class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing.
• For Europe, motion images can be recorded continuously for up to 15 minutes.
• This unit is compatible with both SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Cards. You can only use SDHC Memory Cards on devices that are compatible with them. You cannot use SDHC Memory Cards on devices that are only compatible with SD Memory Cards. (When using an SDHC Memory Card on another device, be sure to read the operating instructions for that device.)
• SDHC Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Cards can be used only in equipment that is compatible with their respective formats.
• If the computer being used does not support SDXC Memory Cards, a message prompting you to format may appear. (Doing so will cause recorded images to be erased so do not choose to format.) If the card is not recognized, please refer to the below support site.
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html
• Some accessories are not available in some countries.
• The use of recorded or printed materials that are protected by copyright for any purpose other than personal enjoyment is prohibited, as it would infringe upon the rights of the copyright holder.
• Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
