Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT1 waterproof, shockproof & dustproof digital camera The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT1 is a dustproof, waterproof & shockproof, point-&-shoot digital camera that you can confidently take to places where normal cameras really shouldn’t go. Whether accompanying you on the beach when the surf’s up, or even on the ski slopes, you can take memorable photos & video images of your outdoor activities without fear of damaging your camera. With a resolution of 12.1 megapixels for still pictures & 1080p for video, the Lumix DMC-FT1 lets you capture a mixture of high quality still photographs & AVCHD Lite High Definition (HD) video images, no matter where you go. Built for rugged use, the ultra-robust Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FT1 is internally reinforced with glass & carbon resins & incorporates rubber padding to protect against falls of up to 5 feet on to hard surfaces. The airtight/waterproof casing of the DMC-FT1 is designed to prevent damage from dust & sand & even means that you can take underwater pictures in depths of up to 10 feet. Taking Photographs & shooting video clips is made easy by the large 2.7-inch, 230, 000-dot Intelligent LCD screen with wide viewing angle on the reverse of the camera. The screen automatically adjusts to the prevailing lighting conditions during recording & playback to ensure clear visibility, & the display panel is specially thickened for use under water. The Lumix DMC FT1 is equipped with a LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR 28mm lens & a 4.6x optical zoom that shifts from 28mm wide angle to 128mm telephoto for a variety of applications & shooting conditions, including underwater photography. The optical zoom can also be used when recording moving images & the FT1
Includes:: a 3x digital macro zoom function for capturing extreme close up still images
- perfect for snapping small insects, flora & sea-life. The camera has a maximum shutter speed of 1/1300, with a shutter release time lag of only 0.005 seconds for capturing spontaneous photo opportunities. The aperture opens between 3.3-5.9 mm & the sensitivity settings extend all the way up to 6400 ISO – sensitive enough to shoot pictures in near-darkness without having to use the flash. The flash burst function produces continuous flash pulses, making it possible to take a sequence of shots in quick succession when using the flash. The Panasonic Lumix DMC FT1 incorporates Panasonic’s i A (Intelligent Auto) mode with an array of useful built-in features to help you take better pictures & videos. Optical Image Stabilisation (O.I.S) reduces handshake when using the zoom & the Face Detection function automatically senses when a face is in the frame & modifies the focus, exposure, contrast, & skin complexion for enhanced visual clarity. Face Recognition 4 recognises faces from previous shots & allows them to be registered in order to assign prioritised settings for shooting when they next appear in frame. The FT1’s Intelligent Scene Selector automatically adjusts to ambient lighting conditions & selects from Normal, Portrait, Macro, Scenery & Low Light options to maximise the visual quality of a scene. The Beach & Surf mode automatically adjusts white balance for shooting on the beach, or in shallow water, & the Panorama Assist scene mode means that you can align consecutive shots to create dramatic panoramas. There are 26 scene modes for still images & 17 for motion format that optimise the cameras settings for a wide variety of shooting applications. The camera easily switches between still & video modes by the press of a button & the wind-cut function reduces background wind noise when shooting motion images outdoors. The Lumix DMC-FT1 is equipped with an energy-efficient Venus Engine HD that supports the camera’s many high-performance functions & delivers up to 340 shots per single charge of the battery, thanks to its low-power consumption. The Venus Engine HD makes it easy to view photos or movies recorded in AVCHD Lite by using the camera’s SD Memory Card in the Panasonic VIERA HDTV’s Image Viewer, or by connecting the camera via an optional HDMI mini cable to a VIERA Link™-equipped Panasonic VIERA HDTV. The Panasonic FT1 comes with PHOTOfun STUDIO 3.0 HD Edition software for viewing, editing & archiving your stored content. With PHOTOfun STUDIO 3.0 HD Edition, you can edit & remove unwanted segments of video clips recorded in AVCHD Lite & burn AVHD Lite content directly onto a DVD disc or convert it to MPEG2 format. The software also incorporates Face Recognition which detects any registered faces stored & makes viewing & archiving photos of a specific person much easier. Also use the Lumix DMC-FT1 to upload your video clips straight to You Tube.6 GB Capacity SDHC Memory Card The SDHC
Specification was established to meet the growing demand for HD [ High Definition] video & high-resolution image recording which require massive data storage capacity. The data transfer speed of up to 10MB/s, Class 4, minimizes the intervals between shots & takes full advantage of consecutive shooting.