DMC-FS3EB-K Digital Still Camera is easy-to-use stylish and slim compact camera with Innovative Intelligent Auto function. Panasonic is pleased to introduce the new 8.1-megapixel... more
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Advantages: Intelligent Auto mode / Outstanding pictures / great build / Many features Disadvantages: Uses Quicktime software for the movies (very minor quibble)
Firstly, I am a graphic artist, and also know a lot about photography, having owned SLR cameras with full lens filter kits/tripods etc back in the day before digital cameras. So when I wanted to buy my 3rd digital camera, I knew what to look for. I have spent long months researching review sites on the latest cameras, and there are certainly ones out there better than this, but not, I believe for the price and compactness of this. I paid £131 with ... ...my review based on this price and my very fussy needs:
Build:
The quality of build is excellent. It is a smart looking compact, which looks akin to the latest Nokia phones (if you buy it in black), and the buttons are solid and easy to work. I have large fingers and the only thing I found was a stretch was using the zoom dial. However, this is overcome with a very neat button next to it which instantly toggles your zooms fully back and forth between ...
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Flash Modes: Fill-in mode, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction
Red Eye Reduction: Built-in
Effective Flash Range: 0.3 m - 6.3 m
Features: AF illuminator
Manufacturer's product description
DMC-FS3EB-K Digital Still Camera is easy-to-use stylish and slim compact camera with Innovative Intelligent Auto function. Panasonic is pleased to introduce the new 8.1-megapixel DMC-FS3 with f2.8 Leica DC VARIO-ELMARIT lens with 3x optical zoom as a member of Lumix new FS series. The FS series pursues easy and simple operation with its high-grade profile for users at every stage to enjoy taking beautiful pictures. The new DMC-FS3 feature the Intelligent Auto mode, which comprises 5 shooting-assist functions; Mega O.I.S., Intelligent ISO Control, Intelligent Scene Selector, Face Detection and Quick AF functions. The high-performance image-processing LSI has newly entered its fourth generation, to be reborn as Venus Engine IV to assure higher-quality pictures with an advanced signal processing system. DMC-FS3 pursues further compactness with a 2.5-inch LCD have 230,000-dot high resolution and Intelligent LCD function, which detects the lighting condition and controls the brightness level of the LCD in 11 fine steps, to offer a display with the most appropriate clarity in any situation. Slideshows of captured images now offer a music effect that matches the mood so you can enjoy watching or showing your pictures with emotional impact.
Lens system
Type: Zoom lens - 5.5 mm - 16.5 mm - f/2.8-5.1
Focal Length: 5.5 mm - 16.5 mm
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera: 33 - 100mm
Focus Adjustment: Automatic
Auto Focus: TTL contrast detection
Auto Focus Points (Zones): 9
Min Focus Range: 50 cm
Macro Focus Range: 5cm
Lens Aperture: F/2.8-5.1
Optical Zoom: 3 x
Zoom Adjustment: Motorised drive
Lens Construction: 5 group(s) / 6 element(s)
Lens Manufacturer: Leica
Features: Built-in lens shield, aspherical lens
Additional features
Self Timer: Yes
Self Timer Delay: 10 sec, 2sec
Additional Features: USB 2.0 compatibility, built-in speaker, RGB primary colour filter, digital noise reduction, date/time stamp, DPOF support, digital image rotation, PictBridge support, resizing an image, automatic face tracking technology, face detection
