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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX30T 7.2MP Digital Camera with 3.6x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Taupe) | 
| Brand: Panasonic
Category: Photography
List Price: $249.99
Buy New: $139.99
You Save: $110.00 (44%)
New (2) from $139.99
Rating:  64 reviews
Sales Rank: 21630
Color: Brown
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
System Memory: 27
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Monitor Size: 250
Optical Zoom: 3.6
Digital Zoom: 4
Display Size: 2.5
Maximum Focal Length: 16.4
Minimum Focal Length: 4.6
Maximum Resolution: 7
Has Red Eye Reduction: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 3.7 x 0.9 x 2
MPN: DMC-FX30-T
Model: DMC-FX30-T
UPC: 037988986385
EAN: 0037988986385
ASIN: B000MW7AZ4
Release Date: March 20, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 7.2-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 15 x 20-inch prints | | • | 3.6x image-stabilized optical zoom; 2.5-inch LCD display | | • | Intelligent ISO Control (I.I.C.) reduces image blur from subject movement and low light | | • | Records full-size movies in wide-aspect VGA (848 x 480) at 30 frames per second | | • | Stores images on SD/SDHC/MMC memory cards; 27MB internal memory |
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Product Description
Featuring five aspherical lenses with six aspherical surfaces including an extra-high refractive index aspherical lens, this system features a 28mm wide-angle lens with a 3.6x optical zoom that's compact enough to fit in a camera with a super-slim 22mm profile. And Panasonic added the Extended Optical Zoom feature, which boosts zoom power to as high as 5.3x.The FX30 features MEGA O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilization), which automatically detects and compensates for handshake. You get clear, beautiful shots even when shooting in dim lighting, shooting macro close-ups, or taking self-portraits.With its 2.5" diagonal size and 207,000 pixels, this high-resolution LCD monitor makes it easy to see text and small thumbnail images. The pixel-mixed readout method performed by the CCD increases the brightness level of the live image on the LCD, which greatly facilitates shooting in low lighting. If it's difficult to see the display on a sunny day, simply press the Power LCD button and the display becomes about 40 percent brighter
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| Customer Reviews: Read 59 more reviews...
 Superb build quality, responsive camera, great lens. October 28, 2008
Statistician
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Build quality on the FX30 is exemplary. This camera is dense, feels hefty for its size when picked up, unlike many similar cameras that feel like a piece of plastic. This is a fine example of Japanese craftsmanship. It is fast and very responsive in operation. The lens is simply fantastic, 28mm (effective) wide angle is rare among such cameras. The lens is sharp edge to edge with very little, if any, in the way of distortion and chromatic aberration. Certainly, the lens is better than the sensor (and processing). The wide aperture (f/2.8) at the wide angle is great for low light [The lenses on the TZ3 and TZ4 are not as fast].
The flash is weak [all manufacturers are sadly underpowering the flash in order to gain on the "shots per battery charge" scale.]. Some hints: In low light, including indoor shots with flash, use the wide angle (zoom out) to make use of the f/2.8 aperture, and you'll get less dark underexposed pictures. Stick with ISO 100 and 200. Keep ISO 400 for emergencies, but never go beyond 400. In auto-ISO mode, you can limit the max ISO. You probably read a lot about image noise. Yes, it is there, but you will not see it in 4x6 or 8x10 prints. You won't see it on a typical 20" monitor (12"x16") unless you view 1:1 which amounts to viewing a 24"x36" print.
Optical image stabilization is very effective indeed. Video is very good.
I gave it 4/5 stars for: 1) Lack of full manual controls, 2) sensor noise and processing could be better.
Newer models like the FX33 and FX35 are essentially the same camera.
The more expensive TZ3 and TZ4 lack the f/2.8 aperture (they max at f/3.3).
If you like the size and build-quality of the FX30, but want a much better picture-taking machine look at the LX3. It has a larger sensor, manual controls, RAW, and a 24-60mm (equiv) f/2-2.8 lens. The LX3 is destined to be a big hit.
 LUMIX DMC-FX30T 7.2MP October 4, 2008
Moses K.H. (Panama, Panama)
Super good purchase. Compact camera with tons and TONS of functions. Very intuitive operating system (had no need for user guide reference). Very good quality photos and unexpectedly for videos also. I liked the inteli-ISO function for low lighting conditions. Best of all, it felt like it had the best price in the market for what I got. I'd definitely recommend this item.
greatest little camera EVER!!!! August 15, 2008
Cristina Ionescu (NC, USA)
I knew how this camera worked. My boyfriend had one just like it a few years back, so I was obsessed in getting it myself. But in the meantime, the great little camera I knew turned into an even greater camera. Now it makes movies and has a lot of little features that help you take amazing pictures. In three words: I Love It! Always keep it in my purse handy. It's just the greatest little cam I ever had, and people just love my pictures.
lumix camera July 1, 2008
Andrew D. Polansky (Carlsbad, Ca United States)
great deal at $166. not as intuitive to use until you get used to wheel to set modes. i cannot see small symbols on wheel without glasses. screen is nice and big, but lack of viewfinder makes it harder for outdoor shots in sunlight. excellent battery life. fabulous quality pictures with no blur. excellent auto fill in flash for backlit outdoor shots. very pleased with it.
Lumix June 24, 2008
C. Bishop (Little Elm, TX)
This is a great camera, that takes great pictures. I got one for Christmas, and decided we needed 2. The pictures are great, and the videos that it can take are good quality. I would not rely on it as a video camera, but it's handy when you need one.
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