Product Description

Experience the power of an incredible 18x optical zoom in a 8.1-megapixel camera that fits in the palm of your hand. From vast landscapes to super telephoto shots, the DMC-FZ18 gives you crisp, stunning images using a 28mm wide-angle Leica DC Vario-Elmarit lens. For macro shots, the wide-angle setting lets you shoot all the way down to one centimeter from your subject, while the telephoto setting can be used up to one meter (3.28 feet) from your subject. With the Extended Optical Zoom function, zoom power is boosted to around 28.7x (in 3-megapixel resolution mode).

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #706 in Camera & Photo
• Color: Black
• Brand: Panasonic
• Model: DMC-FZ18K
• Released on: 2007-09-20
• Dimensions: 3.47" h x 4.63" w x 2.96" l, .79 pounds
• Memory: 27MB
• Display size: 2.5

Features

• 8.1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 16 x 22-inch prints
• 18x wide-angle image-stabilized optical zoom; 2.5-inch LCD display; 0.44-inch electric viewfinder with diopter adjustment for fine focusing; can toggle between LCD and EVF
• Intelligent Auto Mode with Face Detection and Intelligent Scene Selector
• Shooting at ISO 1600 in normal recording mode; 6 autofocusing modes
• Stores images on SD memory cards (includes 27MB of internal memory; powered by lithium-ion battery (battery and charger included)

From the Manufacturer
Panasonic has expanded its Lumix family of digital still cameras with the introduction of the Lumix DMC-FZ18, an 8.1-megapixel compact camera with an impressive 18x optical zoom. In addition to a premium 28mm wide-angle Leica D C lens, the DMC-FX18 is one of the first Panasonic digital cameras to offer the revolutionary Intelligent Auto Mode, which includes Face De tection, Intelligent Scene Selector, and Continuous Autofocus functions, allowing users t o easily capture clear, professional-quality images in any situation or setting.

When this powerful camera--which features image-stabilized optical zoom up to 18 x--is put into Intelligent Auto Mode, the multifaceted functions engage automatically, so there is no need to adjust s ettings every time conditions change. The DMC-FZ18's intuitive Intelligent Auto Mode comprises :

• Intelligent Scene Selector, which automatically selects the appropriate scene mode from the most frequently-used modes such as Portrait, Scenery, Macro, Night Scen ery, and Night Portrait;
• Face Detection System, which helps the camera to focus, set autoexposure, an d detects up to 15 human faces, capturing them clearly and brightly; and
• Continuous Autofocus, which allows the camera to keep focus on the subject w ithout having to press the shutter button halfway and allowing for the best results out of a shutter chance by minimizing the autofocus time.

Similar to the entire 2007 line of Lumix digital still cameras, the camera sport s advanced countermeasures against blurring--the Intelligent Image Stabilization system tha t combines MEGA Optical Image Stabilization (O.I.S.) to compensate for hand-shake and Intel ligent ISO Control to detect and adjust for motion blur caused by subject movement.

The Lumix DMC-FZ18 also is equipped with a 2.5-inch large, high-resolution LCD w ith 207,000 pixels, a 0.44-inch electric viewfinder with 188,000 pixels and f2.8 brightness, and is powered by the high-quality, high-performance Venus Engine III, which boasts shooting at IS O 1600 in normal recording mode.

The DMC-FZ18 has been redesigned to make the camera more stylish and easier to u se. The autofocus, autoexposure lock, and Macro buttons are now independent, to allow qu ick and direct operation. A metal-finished mode dial adds design strength, and an enhanc ed rubber grip makes the camera easier to hold. The redesigned body also incorporates the joyst ick made popular by the DMC-FZ8 model, which enables a host of settings, such as manual f ocusing and exposure, to be done quickly and easily.

Other advanced features of the Lumix DMC-FZ18 include:

• Custom Setting Mode that memorizes your frequent setting patterns for in stance use applied by simply selecting this function on the mode dial.
• 1920 x 1080 pixel photos ideal for full-screen viewing on a wide-screen HDTV .
• Six autofocusing methods including face detection, multi, three-point high-s peed, one-point high speed, one-point normal speed, and spot. With the one-point autofocus or spot autofocus method, the autofocusing area can be chosen from as many as 11 points with the joystick or cursor button.
• Advanced Scene Modes provide users more control over some frequently used sc ene modes, such as indoor and outdoor modes, when selecting portrait or sports mode and nature or architecture settings when selecting portrait mode.
• Bundled SILKYPIX Developer Studio 2.0SE software application for editing and developing images in the RAW file format.
• 27MB of built-in memory--perfect for backing up SDHC/SD memory card recordin g.
• Extra Optical Zoom feature extends zoom power to 28.7x at 3 megapixels.
• Compatibility with large-capacity SDHC memory cards.
• Title Edit Function allows inputting of text and additional picture informat ion.
• Picture Playback by category sorts images into categories such as portraits, landscapes, nightscapes, events, and motion pictures. Also, allows slideshow pla yback of images in the same category.
• Optional accessories including a teleconversion lens, close-up lens, ND filt er, MC protector, lens adapter, AC adapter, battery pack, soft case, and camera bag.
• Available in two colors: silver and black.

What's in the box
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 digital camera, ArcSoft MediaImpression and ArcSoft Pan oramaMaker software, USB driver, battery charger, battery pack, lens cap, lens h ood, lens hood adapter, AV cable, USB connection cable, strap, CD-ROM

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Customer Reviews

Maravillosa!!
Esta cámara cumple todas mis expectativas!
Es la tercera cámara digital que poseo, estoy cambiando del point-and-shoot,hacia algo más complejo. Y la verdad que esta cámara tiene todas las buenas características de una DSRL pero a un precio más accesible.
Lo más importante es que trae para formato RAW, que es la mejor forma para mantener la calidad de color de las imágenes y no complicarse pensando mucho en el balance de blancos y el ruido.
Ya he tomado unas cuantas fotos y en verdad que el lente Leica hace que el desempeño de esta cámara sea mucho mejor.

Lei muchas revisiones sobre esta cámara antes de adquirirla, y la verdad que no me ha decepcionado.
Si alguien esta interesado en la fotografía y necesita de una cámara que posea muchas características para mejorar la composición de sus fotos, formato RAW, un super zoom, lente de alta definición, facilidad de uso y otras cosas más, sin tener que pagar cientos de dolares por una DSRL, les recomiendo ampliamente esta cámara o su nueva actualización, la DMC-FZ28.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18K 8.1MP
I absolutely LOVE this camera and the pictures that it takes. It was recommended from my sister-in-law and believe me I will recommend it to everyone I know also.

EXCELLENT
The best camera for the price, It allows you to set up for semi professionals photos. Excellent purchase