Panasonic DMC F3 Digital Camera

Panasonic introduces a new entry-level digital camera, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-F3, which has been designed with simplicity in mind, without overlooking the importance of style and performance. The 12.1-Megapixel Panasonic Lumix F3 has an impressive 4x optical zoom, considering its small size, as well as Panasonic’s shooting-assistant, Auto Scene Mode. The Panasonic DMC-F3 also records dynamic High Definition video in 1280 x 720p, at a smooth 30 fps, in addition to WVGA (848 x 480) and normal VGA (640 x 480). Furthermore, the Panasonic F3 is equipped with a 28mm wide-angle lens, a high-sensitivity CCD, and an Extra Optical Zoom function which extends zoom power to 7.8x.

Auto Scene Mode
In the Auto Scene Mode, advanced detection functions work automatically and simultaneously to optimize your settings, making it easier than ever to take beautiful photos every time. It includes Intelligent ISO Control to detect subject movement, Face Detection AF/AE to detect faces in the frame and Intelligent Scene Selector to detect scene conditions. In addition, the DMC-F3 includes Digital Image Stabilizer to detect hand-shake and Digital Red-eye Correction (Red-eye Removal)*1 to take care of the red-eye effect that often happens when shooting with a flash.
28mm Wide angle 4x optical zoom
The 12.1-megapixel DMC-F3 features a 28mm wide-angle*1 4x optical zoom lens (35mm camera equivalent: 28-112mm) with f/2.8 brightness. The 28mm wide-angle lens lets you easily capture large groups of people indoors or expansive architectural structures and scenes with dynamic width and rich perspective. The 4x optical zoom lens captures beautiful shots of people or landscapes with 12.1-megapixel full resolution. Use the Extra Optical Zoom*2 when you want to pull the subject in just a little closer. It extends the 4x optical zoom ratio to 7.8x (35mm equivalent: 218mm) at resolutions of 3 megapixels or less, by using the central part of the CCD.
Large 2.7inch LCD
The DMC-F3's large 2.7-inch LCD features high 230,000-dot resolution Intelligent LCD. It automatically adjusts the brightness in 8 steps according to shooting conditions. This LCD provides sharp, clear images in virtually all shooting situations, ranging from nighttime to bright daylight scenes. And it lets you share the fun of viewing images with family and friends. The High-angle Mode makes the display extremely easy to view from a low angle, for example, when taking photos by raising your hand upward to capture the subject over the crowd.
HD Movie Recording
The DMC-F3 can record motion images in high-definition (1,280 x 720 pixels at 30 fps in Motion JPEG format). The pixel mixed readout method enables bright motion-image recording even in low-light settings. The DMC-F3 can also record full-size motion images in WVGA (848 x 480 pixels at 30 fps) or standard motion images in VGA (640 x 480 pixels at 30 fps) and QVGA (320 x 240 pixels at 30 fps).
Scene Mode
The Scene Mode lets the camera make the optimal settings for you automatically, so anybody can take superb photos with ease. The versatile Scene Mode range, which handles just about any situation and subject type, is a major LUMIX feature. And to make it even simpler to use, the icons and display are designed for easy visibility.
Other Special Features

• The PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0 allows you to view, edit and archive your captured photos and motion images with greater ease and fun.
• The built-in memory provides extra memory up to approx. 40 MB (F3) when your memory card fills up.
• With slideshows complete with music, you can get an emotion-filled slideshow with a variety of slide change effects and matching music.
• You can record the name and birthday of your children or pet and embed the information of the name and at which age in year and month the photo was taken on the photo, and choose to print either or both of them on the photo.
• The functions and settings used most often are quickly and easily accessed via the Quick Menu function.

  Technical Specifications for Panasonic DMC F3
  Lens		LUMIX DC VARIO 6 elements in 5 groups (3 Aspherical Lenses / 6 Aspherical Surfaces)
  Zoom		Optical: 4x Extra Optical: 4.9x (4:3 / 8M), 5.9x (4:3 / 5M), 7.8x (under 3M) Digital: 4x (Max. 16.0x combined with Optical Zoom without Extra Optical Zoom) (Max. 31.2x combined with Extra Optical Zoom)
  Focal Length		f = 5.0 - 20.0 mm (28 - 112 mm in 35 mm equiv.)
  Focusing Area		Normal: Wide 50 cm (1.64 feet) - infinity / Tele 70 cm (2.29 feet) - infinity Macro / Auto Scene Mode: Wide 20 cm (0.65 feet) - infinity / Tele 70cm (2.29 feet) - infinity
  Focus Range Display		Yes
  AF Metering		Face / 9-area / 1-area
  AF Assist Lamp		Yes
  Camera Effective Pixels		12.1 Megapixels
  Image Sensor		1/2.33", 12.7 Mega Total Pixels CCD, Primary Color Filter
  Focus		Normal / Macro
  ISO Sensitivity (Standard Output Sensitivity)		I.ISO / 80 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 (High Sensitivity Mode: Auto (1600 - 6400))
  White Balance		Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Halogen / White Set (Selectable at Portrait, Soft Skin, Self Portrait, Sports, Baby, Pet, High Sensitivity, Hi-speed Burst Mode)
  Exposure		Program AE
  Exposure Compensation		1/3 EV step, -2 - +2 EV
  Backlight Compensation		Yes (only in Auto Scene Mode)
  Light Metering		Intelligent Multiple
  Mode Switch		[Recording] / [Playback]
  Rec Mode (Mode Button)		Auto Scene Mode, Normal Picture, Scene Mode, Motion Picture
  Still Image Scene Mode		Portrait, Soft Skin, Self Portrait, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Food, Party, Candle Light, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Sunset, High Sensitivity, Hi-speed Burst, Flash Burst, Starry Sky, Fireworks, Beach, Snow, Aerial Photo
  Shutter Speed		Still: Approx. 8 - 1/1,000 sec Starry Sky Mode: 15, 30, 60 sec
  Aperture		F2.8 - 6.2
  Self Timer		2 sec / 10 sec
  Auto Review		1 sec / 2 sec / Hold
  Quick Menu		Yes
  Color Mode		Standard, Vivid, Natural, Black & White, Sepia, Cool, Warm
  Recording File Format		Still Image: JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.21 standard), DPOF corresponding Motion Images: QuickTime Motion JPEG
  Aspect Ratio		4:3 / 3:2 / 16:9
  Recording Image Size		Still Image 4:3 Aspect Ratio: 4,000 x 3,000 pixels (12M), 3,264 x 2,448 pixels (8M EZ), 2,560 x 1,920 pixels (5M EZ), 2,048 x 1,536 pixels (3M EZ), 640 x 480 pixels (0.3M EZ) 3:2 Aspect Ratio: 4,000 x 2,672 pixels (10.5M) 16:9 Aspect Ratio: 4,000 x 2,248 pixels (9M)
  Image Quality		-
  Motion Picture Recording (QuickTime Motion JPEG)		4:3 Aspect Ratio: VGA: 640 x 480 pixels, 30 fps (Motion JPEG) QVGA: 320 x 240 pixels, 30 fps (Motion JPEG) 16:9 Aspect Ratio: WVGA: 848 x 480 pixels, 30 fps (Motion JPEG) HD Movie: 1,280 x 720 pixels, 30 fps (Motion JPEG) (Max. recording time depends on memory card capacity, max. 2 GB for a motion picture)
  Continuous Shooting Mode		Hi-speed Burst Mode: Approx. 6 frames / sec (recorded in 3M for 4:3, 2.5M for 3:2, 2M for 16:9) •The number of consecutive shots is limited by the shooting conditions, card type, and card condition. •The number of consecutive shots may increase immediately after the card is formatted.
  Unlimited Consecutive Shooting		Yes (1.0 frames / sec)
  Flash Burst Continuous Shooting Mode		Max. 5 images (Standard Mode)
  iA (Intelligent Auto) Mode	Optical Image Stabilizer	Digital Image Stabilizer
  	Intelligent ISO Control	Photo
  	Face Detection	Photo
  	Intelligent Scene Selector	Photo (Portrait, Scenery, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Macro)
  	Digital Red-Eye Correction (Red-Eye Removal)	Photo
  Composition Guide Line		Yes (1 pattern)
  Built-in-Memory		Approx. 40 MB
  Scene Mode Help Screen		Yes
  Travel Date / World Time		Yes / Yes
  Copy / Text Stamp		Yes / Yes (only Baby, Pet, Travel)
  Built-in-Flash		Auto, Auto / Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off 0.3 - 7.1 m (Wide / ISO Auto), 0.7 - 3.0 m (Tele / ISO Auto)
  LCD		2.7" TFT Screen LCD Display (230,000 dots) Field of View: Approx. 100% Auto Power LCD Mode, Power LCD Mode, High-angle Mode
  Playback Mode		Normal Playback, Slideshow, Favorites Playback
  Thumbnails / Zoomed Playback		12, 30 thumbnails / Max. 16x
  Calendar Display		Yes
  Set Favorites / Rotate Image		Yes / Yes
  Playback Motion Picture		Yes (Motion JPEG)
  Slideshow Mode		All Still Images / Favorites BGM Effect (Natural / Slow / Swing / Urban / OFF)
  Delete Image		Single / Multi / All / All except Favorites
  DPOF Print Setting / Set Protection		Yes / Yes
  Resize		Yes
  OSD Language		English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Russian, Chinese (Traditional), Chinese (Simplified), Netherlandic, Thai, Korean, Turkish, Portuguese, Arabic, Persian, Japanese, Swedish, Danish, Finnish, Greek *Check the website of the Panasonic sales company in your country or region for details on the OSD languages on the products that are available in your market.
  Recording Media		Built-in Memory, SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
  Microphone		Yes (Mono)
  Speaker		Yes
  Interface		AV Output (NTSC / PAL, NTSC only for N. America), USB2.0 High-speed, DC Input (requires optional DC Coupler)
  PictBridge Support		Single / Multi / All / Favorites / DPOF
  Power		ID-Security Li-ion Battery Pack (3.6V, Minimum: 740 mAh) (Included) AC Adaptor (Input: 110 - 240V AC) (Optional)
  Battery Life (Approx.)		220 pictures (CIPA Standard*)
  Included Software		PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0 Edition, QuickTime, Adobe Reader
  Dimensions (Approx.) (W x H x D)		95.9 x 53.9 x 22.0 mm / excl. protrusions: 20.5 mm (3.78 x 2.12 x 0.86 inch / excl. protrusions: 0.81 inch)
  Weight (Approx.)		Approx. 132 g with Battery and SD Memory Card (0.29 lb) Approx. 110 g without Battery and SD Memory Card (0.24 lb)