Sure, nowadays nearly all digital cameras can shoot video, but just a small handful provde the power to manually select aperture and shutter speed while doing so. The Lumix FZ47 is Panasonic’s latest high-end point-and-shoot to sport this functionality , providing full control over both video and still photo capture with its Creative Control mode. The 12.1-megapixel superzoom can shoot 1080i HD at 30 fps, though it’s notably lacking within the 1080p department. There’s also a three-inch LCD, 24x Leica zoom lens with a 25mm wide-angle focal length, and an strategy to shoot 3.5-megapixel stills while recording video. For photographers wiling to accept a lot less power, Panasonic also just announced its entry-level Lumix LS5, which incorporates a 14.1-megapixel sensor, optical image stabilization, and 720p video, all powered by a couple of AA batteries. The $400 FZ47 will ship next month, while the LS5 hits stores in November, with pricing yet to be announced. Jump past the break for the entire rundown from Panasonic.
New Panasonic LUMIX FZ47 Camera Packs a formidable 24x Optical Zoom in High-Quality Leica Lens and Adds Creative Manual Control Options
SECAUCUS, NJ (July 21, 2011) – Panasonic today introduces the LUMIX DMC-FZ47 camera, the most recent addition to the company’s super-zoom FZ-Series. The LUMIX FZ47 packs a convincing 24x optical zoom in a 25mm ultra-wide angle LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT lens, full-High Definition 1080i video-recording capabilities and new creative controls while shooting both still and video images. The high-quality Leica lens features Panasonic’s Nano Surface Coating technology to assist minimize light reflection that causes ghosting and flare.
“The LUMIX FZ-Series is a particularly popular line for Panasonic and we predict this model to be another winner for users who not just want a powerful 24x optical zoom, but folks that seek exceptional image quality, and because of the Leica lens and entire HD video capabilities – the FZ47 delivers,” said Darin Pepple, Senior Product Manager, Imaging, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company. “New to the FZ-Series are the enhanced AF speeds, 3D photo shooting and whole 1080 HD video capabilities.”
Powered by a 12.1-megapixel Hi-Speed CCD sensor, the LUMIX FZ47 can produce the high-speed, large-capacity signal processing required for 1920 x 1080 full-HD video recording within the AVCHD format, and high-speed continuous shooting. The Venus Engine FHD processor helps create superb image quality in both photo and video recording, while also powering the Intelligent Resolution technology to accomplish the optimum signal processing. With Intelligent Resolution, the LUMIX FZ47′s zoom can also be extended 1.3x times to a 32x zoom length. The LUMIX FZ47 can take high-resolution consecutive shots at 3.7 fps in 12.1-megapixel full-resolution and maximum 10 fps at 3-megapixel recording. With Panasonic’s Sonic Speed AF (Auto Focus), the LUMIX FZ47 has a fast start-up time, approximately 35% faster than the Panasonic LUMIZ FZ40, and in addition has a shockingly fast response time, helping to catch any fast-action photo opportunity. Additionally, the LUMIX FZ47 has fast and accurate AF Tracking.
The LUMIX FZ47′s 24x optical zoom optimized for video recording with a mechanism designed to play down the noise of AF and zooming. The entire-HD video capability is complemented with the high-quality stereo sound of Dolby® Digital Stereo Creator, to provide extremely realistic audio. And with a Wind Cut function, the LUMIX FZ47 reduces noise from background wind automatically. While shooting video, users can simultaneously take a three.5-megapixel still photo.
Differentiating itself from most digital cameras that record video, the LUMIX FZ47 is exclusive in that it encompasses a Creative Video mode, which lets the user set the shutter speed and aperture manually. Changing the shutter speed brings lighting tricks to videos, that is especially suitable for shooting a quick-moving subject. The facility to manipulate the aperture is convenient when there are several subjects at different distances and it’s wanted to have each of them stand out.
The creative mode can also be available for still photos. For users seeking more creative freedom, the LUMIX FZ47 adds the brand new Creative Control and Photo Style that includes quite a few options for artistic effect modes, including: Expressive, Retro, High Key, Sepia, High Dynamic, Miniature Effect, Film Grain and Pin Hole. Users may also adjust exposure compensation within the Creative Control mode. Besides, Photo Style is newly added to the LUMIX FZ47 to permit finer adjustment of contrast, sharpness, saturation and noise reduction in these settings: Standard, Vivid, Natural, Monochrome, Scenery and Portrait.
Alternatively, for those users who would favor to not change any settings, the LUMIX FZ47 also features Panasonic’s iA (Intelligent Auto) mode. When in iA mode, the LUMIX FZ47 automatically chooses the suitable setting according to the shooting environment and lines include: POWER O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer), Motion Deblur*, Face Recognition, Face Detection, AF Tracking, Intelligent ISO Control and Intelligent Scene Selector. Additionally, iA is accessible during video mode, and right here features engage automatically: POWER O.I.S., Face Detection, Intelligent Scene Selector and Intelligent Exposure.
Other features of the Panasonic LUMIX FZ47 include:
• 3D Photo Mode: Take 3D still photos** that may be played back on MPO-compatible 3D equipment, similar to a Panasonic VIERA 3D HDTV
• 3.0″ Intelligent LCD: Encompasses a 460,000-dot high resolution
• Social Media Connection: The LUMIX FZ47 makes it extremely easy to share photos via Facebook and videos via YouTube. Once the camera is attached to the pc it’ll prompt the user with an effortless-to-follow menu asking in the event that they wish to share the photographs – no software needed
The Panasonic LUMIX FZ47 might be available in black for a suggested retail price of $399.99, starting in August 2011. For additional information on Panasonic LUMIX digital cameras, please visit www.panasonic.com/lumix.
The LUMIX LS5 Shoots 720 HD Video and Runs on AA Batteries
SECAUCUS, NJ (July 21, 2011) – Panasonic today announces a brand new 14.1-megapixel LUMIX DMC-LS5 digicam that includes a high-quality 26mm wide-angle, 5x optical zoom lens. With an implausible F2.8 lens and Optical Image Stabilization, the LUMIX LS5 excels in taking clear photos, even in dimly-lit situations. The LUMIX LS5 also features 720p High Definition video capabilities and runs on AA batteries, perfect for the user who’s searching for added convenience.
“The LUMIX LS5 is definitely the right digicam for an entry-level user who wants a very easy to take advantage of camera that doesn’t sacrifice image quality,” said David Fisher, Product Manager, Imaging, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company. “With top-quality features like HD video and an F2.8 26mm wide-angle lens, the LS5 is giving consumers exceptional performance and price, while being easy-to-use and convenient. By adding a LUMIX model that runs on AA batteries, we’re mindful that buyers have different needs and preferences.”
To further its ease-of-use, the LUMIX LS5 features Panasonic’s popular iA (Intelligent Auto mode), which automatically engages right here features, without the user making any setting adjustments:
• O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilization) – Helps reduce blur because of a shaky hand
• Face Detection – Finds human faces to present appropriate focus and exposure
• Intelligent Scene Selector – Detects our surroundings and sets one of the best shooting parameters in response to Portrait, Scenery, Night Portrait, Night Scenery and Macro
The brand new LUMIX LS5 records HD video in 1280 x 720p at a smooth 30 fps – that is ideal for viewing on a High Definition Television. Users with a VIERA® HDTV, can simply remove the SD Memory Card from the LUMIX and insert it into the built-in SD Memory Card Slot at the VIERA HDTV to enjoy HD videos and photo slideshows. The LUMIX LS5 may additionally record video in standard VGA (640 x 480) and QVGA (320 x 240). With the included YouTube and Facebook Image uploader, users can easily share their photos and videos via popular social networking sites.
The Panasonic LUMIX LS5 can be available in black in November 2011. Pricing may be announced approximately 30 days sooner than shipping. For more info about Panasonic LUMIX digital cameras, please visit: www.panasonic.com/lumix.
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