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DMC-FZ35 From Panasonic

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 features AVCHD Lite, High Definition (HD) video recording capability, combined with a powerful 27mm wide-angle, 18x optical zoom Leica DC lens. A successor to the popular FZ28, the Panasonic FZ35 packs enhanced creative features combined with the power to shoot HD videos, including motion zoom capabilities to take full advantage of the 18x zoom. The operational layout of the FZ35 includes a dedicated video record button, making it a true hybrid--a single model that performs seamlessly at capturing both still and motion images--while still providing smooth and easy operation in either mode.

For users looking for increased creativity while shooting both video and still images, the Lumix FZ35 delivers. New manual controls and creative options, include:

* Creative Movie Mode: Allows the user to set the shutter speed and aperture manually to make even more impressive movies. Changing the shutter speed brings special effects to movies, which is especially suitable for shooting fast-moving subjects. The ability to control the aperture is convenient when there are several subjects at different distances.

* My Color Mode: This special option gives free reign to the user's creativity. The color, brightness and saturation parameters can be freely adjusted while seeing how the adjustments affect the picture, live on the monitor.

* High Dynamic Mode: Helps to capture a scene with moderate exposure even though the scene may contain both bright and dark areas.

The 12.1-megapixel-FZ35 features the upgraded POWER Optical Image Stabilizer (O.I.S.), which allows for double the repression power compared to the conventional image stabilization system, MEGA O.I.S., and ultra high-speed Auto Focus (AF) for capturing action scenes as they happen. Additionally, with the super-powerful 18x optical zoom lens, it is easy to capture subjects that are far away or take dramatic close-ups.

With the enhanced energy-efficient image processing LSI--the Venus Engine HD--the FZ35 has an extended battery life of approximately 470 pictures, making it the ideal choice for active photo enthusiasts. As with all Panasonic Lumix cameras, the FZ35 features Intelligent Auto (iA) Mode, a suite of intuitive technologies including Face Detection, Intelligent Scene Selector, Intelligent Exposure and Face Recognition. With the improved Face Recognition, the FZ35 recognizes up to three faces simultaneously while taking photos and allows users to specify the age of the registered subject. When babies under 3 years-old are registered, the camera will automatically switch to Baby mode if the baby appears to be in the frame.

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DMC FZ35 Technical Specs

DMC-FZ35 (DMC-FZ38)

Lens
LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT

11 elements in 8 groups

(3 Aspherical Lenses, 2 ED Lenses)

Optical
Image Stabilizer
POWER O.I.S. (Auto / Mode1 / Mode2)

Zoom

Optical: 18x

Extra Optical: 22.1x (4:3 / 8M), 28.1x (4:3 / 5M), 35.2x (under 3M)

Digital: 4x

%uFF08Max. 72.0x combined with Optical Zoom without Extra Optical Zoom)

%uFF08Max. 140x combined with Extra Optical Zoom)

2-Speed Zoom
Yes

Focal
Length
f = 4.8 - 86.4 mm (35 mm Equivalent: 27 - 486 mm)

Focusing
Area
Normal: Wide 30 cm (0.98 feet) - infinity

Macro / Intelligent AUTO: Wide 1 cm (0.03 feet) / Max. 200 cm (6.56 feet) / 11x - 18x 100 cm (3.27 feet) - infinity

Focus Range Display
Yes

AF Metering
Face / AF Tracking / Multi (11-area) / 1-area high speed / 1-area / Spot

AF
Assist Lamp
Yes

Conversion Lens Compatibility
Yes

Camera
Effective Pixels
12.1 Megapixels

Image
Sensor
1/2.33", 12.7 Mega Total Pixels CCD, Primary Color Filter

Focus
Normal / Macro, Macro Zoom, Quick AF On / Off (On in Intelligent Auto), Continuous AF On / Off, AF / MF Switchable, Manual Focus (Joystick), One Shot AF, AF Area Select, AF Tracking

Focus Icon Select
Yes (in Face Recognition only)

ISO Sensitivity

(Standard Output Sensitivity)
Auto / 80 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600

High Sensitivity Mode: Auto (1600-6400)

Max. Auto ISO Setting
Yes

White Balance
Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Flash / Halogen / Color Temperature / White Set1 / White Set2

(Selectable at Portrait, Soft Skin, Sports, Baby, Pet, High Sensitivity, Hi-speed Burst, Pin Hole, Panorama Assist Mode)

White Balance Adjustment (2-axis adjustable, ±9 steps each, Blue / Amber and Magenta / Green bias)

Exposure
Program AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual, Program Shift (Program AE Mode)

Exposure
Compensation
1/3 EV step, -2 - +2 EV

Backlight
Compensation
Yes (only in Intelligent AUTO Mode)

Auto
(AE) Bracketing
±1/3 EV - 1 EV step, 3 frames

Light
Metering
Intelligent Multiple / Center Weighted / Spot

Mode Switch
[Recording] / [Playback]

One-Touch Movie Button
Yes

Rec Mode (Mode Dial)
Intelligent AUTO, P (Program) Mode, A (Aperture Priority) Mode, S (Shutter Priority) Mode, M (Manual) Mode, Creative Movie Mode, Portrait Mode, Scenery Mode, Sports Mode, Night Portrait Mode, Close-up Mode, Scene Mode, My Color Mode, Custom

Still Image Scene Mode
Party, Candle Light, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Sunset, High Sensitivity, Hi-speed Burst (Image Priority / Speed Priority), Flash Burst, Panning, Starry Sky, Fireworks, Beach, Snow, Aerial Photo, Pin Hole, Film Grain, High Dynamic (Standard, Art, B&W), Photo Frame, Panorama Assist

Advanced Scene Mode
Portrait Mode: Normal, Soft Skin, Outdoor, Indoor, Creative

Scenery Mode: Normal, Nature, Architecture, Creative

Sports Mode: Normal, Outdoor, Indoor, Creative

Close-up: Flower, Food, Objects, Creative

Night Portrait: Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Illuminations, Creative

Movie Scene Mode
Portrait, Scenery, Low Light, Flower, Intelligent AUTO, Soft Skin, Food, Objects, Party, Candle Light, Sunset, High Sensitivity, Panning, Beach, Snow, Aerial Photo, Pin Hole, High Dynamic (Standard, Art, B&W), Film Grain, Creative Movie (P, S, A, M) Mode

(Activated by selecting Still Picture Scene Mode then pressing movie button. Still Picture Scene Modes without corresponding Movie Scene Mode is recorded in Normal Mode)

Shutter
Speed
Still: 60 - 1/2,000 sec (Selectable minimum shutter speed)

Creative Movie Mode: 1/30 - 1/20,000 sec (1/8 - 1/20,000 sec on MF operation on Manual Mode)

Aperture
F2.8 - 4.4 / Multistage Iris Diaphragm (F2.8 - 8 (W) / F4.4 - 8 (T))

Self
Timer
2 sec / 10 sec / 10 sec (3 pictures)

Auto Review
1 sec / 2 sec / Hold / Zoom

Review
Yes

Quick Menu
Yes

Picture Adjustment
Contrast: ± 2 steps

Sharpness: ± 2 steps
Saturation: ± 2 steps

Noise Reduction: ± 2 steps

Color Effect Mode
Black & White, Sepia, Cool, Warm

Color Bracketing
Standard / Black & White (2 images), Standard / Sepia (2 images), Standard / Black & White / Sepia (3 images)

Recording File
Format
Still Image: JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.21 standard) / RAW, DPOF corresponding

Motion Picture: AVCHD Lite / 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),
1,600 x 1,200 pixels (2M EZ),

640 x 480 pixels (0.3M EZ)

3:2
Aspect Ratio:
4,000 x 2,672 pixels (10.5M),

3,264 x 2,176 pixels (7M EZ),
2,560 x 1,712 pixels (4.5M EZ),

2,048 x 1,360 pixels (2.5M EZ)

16:9
Aspect Ratio:
4,000 x 2,248 pixels (9M),

3,264 x 1,840 pixels (6M EZ),
2,560 x 1,440 pixels (3.5M EZ),

1,920 x 1,080 pixels (2M EZ)

Image
Quality
Fine / Standard / RAW / RAW+JPEG

Motion Picture Recording*

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,

AVCHD Lite (SH: 17 Mbps / H: 13 Mbps /

L: 9 Mbps):

[NTSC] 60p *CCD output is 30p.

[PAL] 50p *CCD output is 25p.

Motion JPEG: 30 fps

Max. recording time depends on Memory Card Capacity.

A max. of approx. 2 GB of continuous motion picture can be recorded in Motion JPEG. In AVCHD Lite, recording may be continued until the card is full.

Continuous Recordable Time

(Motion Pictures)**
AVCHD Lite with picture quality set to [SH]: Approx. 150 min

Motion JPEG with picture quality set to [HD]: Approx. 150 min

Actual Recordable Time

(Motion Pictures)**
AVCHD Lite with picture quality set to [SH]: Approx. 80 min

Motion JPEG with picture quality set to [HD]: Approx. 80 min

Continuous Shooting Mode
Full-Resolution Image, 2.3 frames / sec

Max. 5 images (Standard Mode), Max. 3 images (Fine Mode)

Hi-speed Burst Mode: Approx. 10 frames / sec (Speed Priority), Approx. 6 frames / sec (Image Priority)

(recorded in 3M for 4:3, 2.5M for 3:2, 2M for 16:9)

Approx. 15 - 100 shots.
* Maximum is 100 shots.

%u30FBThe number of consecutive shots is limited by the shooting conditions, card type, and card condition.

%u30FBThe number of consecutive shots may increase immediately after the card is formatted.

Flash Burst Continuous Shooting Mode
Max. 5 images (Standard Mode)

iA (Intelligent Auto) Mode
Face Recognition
Photo

Optical Image Stabilizer
Photo & Movie

Intelligent ISO Control
Photo

Face Detection
Photo & Movie

Intelligent Scene Selector
Photo (Portrait, Scenery, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Macro) & Movie (Portrait, Scenery, Low Light, Macro)

Intelligent Exposure
Photo & Movie

AF Tracking
Photo

Digital

Red-Eye Correction
Photo

Zoom Resume /

Optical Zoom in Motion Picture
Yes /

Yes