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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ3 Digital Camera 5Mpix, 6X opt, OIS £89

pavlovspooch (Elite) posted this on Tuesday, 20th March 2007, 10:03

This compact 5 mega pixel camera features a 37-222mm equivalent zoom (excellent for a compact camera) and an Optical Image Stabilizer to minimize camera shake effects (particularly useful at the long end of the zoom range)


The budget-priced Panasonic Lumix DMCLZ3 digital camera packs in 5 megapixel effective resolution, an ample 2 inch LCD screen, a powerful 6x optical zoom (37-222mm equivalent) and an Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS), for quality and clarity not normally associated with an entry-level compact camera.

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The LZ3 includes a high-quality Leica DC Vario-Elmarit lens with an advanced MEGA OIS for sharp images when shooting with a shaky hand (zoomed in at distance) or even at night. It's AF time has been speeded up from the LZ2 model, by adopting a 1-point high speed AF option and AF assist lamp is newly incorporated.

The LZ3 also has enhanced scene options, including a high sensitivity mode that allows shooting at ISO 1600. This is realized by the new pixel-mixed readout method of the CCD, which even allows VGA-size movie capture. Even more powerful zooming is possible with the Extra Optical Zoom (allowing 7.5x zoom in 3 megapixel mode) and the Venus Engine Plus saves energy for extended battery life, while maintaining quick response times and high picture quality.

RE: Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ3 Digital Camera 5Mpix, 6X opt, OIS £89

Rossington (Competent) posted this on Tuesday, 20th March 2007, 10:24

Out of stock since yesterday. :/

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RE: Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ3 Digital Camera 5Mpix, 6X opt, OIS £89

niteowl (Elite) posted this on Friday, 23rd March 2007, 10:42

Also here for £89 http://www.camerabox.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=1448&gclid=CM7z4Y3aiosCFQsGQQodkWJgIA"" target="_blank">camerabox.co.uk
But never used Camerabox, so don`t know what they`re to buy from. Also camera review
here

Niteowl

RE: Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ3 Digital Camera 5Mpix, 6X opt, OIS £89

biglebowski (Elite) posted this on Friday, 23rd March 2007, 10:59

This sounds pretty interesting. Anyone here used one?

I`ve had a look at the review that niteowl posted and it seems pretty good.

The only thing i would say is that there seem to be a few places selling it for around the £90 mark (dabs have it for £94).

The review says the battery life is good, and it also links to a memory card available from Amazon. The link indicates that the 1GB card costs £60, but when you click on it, it appears to be selling for £5.40.

I`m pretty much sold. Does anyone here know of any lawful impediment why i should not buy this? Speak now or forever hold your peace.

RE: Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ3 Digital Camera 5Mpix, 6X opt, OIS £89

sultan (Competent) posted this on Friday, 23rd March 2007, 17:19

How about the fact that it has no microphone...(and speakers)..so video clips captured by this camera will be without sound.

Review states
" The LZ3 can record video at 640 x 480 at 30fps without sound"

That`s one good reason unless you never capture video clips with your digital camera.

This item was edited on Friday, 23rd March 2007, 17:20

RE: Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ3 Digital Camera 5Mpix, 6X opt, OIS £89

speedyman (Competent) posted this on Friday, 23rd March 2007, 18:13

Hi, I have this camera and it does not have sound on video (I feel if you want decent quality video you really should buy a camcorder) The other features 6xOptical zoom at 5megapixel and 7.5 x Optical zoom at 3 megapixel plus image stablisation make it a real bargain.The Amazon Bytestor 1GB sd cards work fine in it by the way I bought 2 so hope this helps.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/ByteStor-1GB-Secure-Digital-Card/dp/B0002ZDQ6S/ref=sr_1_3/203-3595751-5979965?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1174673792&sr=8-3&tag=myrev09-21

This item was edited on Friday, 23rd March 2007, 18:17

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