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FZ30 PR, preview, and samples
http://www.dpreview.com/news/0507/05...sonic_fz30.asp
http://www.dpreview.com/articles/panasonicfz30/ From the press release: "Panasonic is proud to introduce the 8-Megapixel, 12x optical zoom (equivalent to 35mm to 420mm on a 35mm film camera) LUMIX DMC-FZ30 inheriting MEGA O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) as an up-and-comer to its creative super zoom FZ double-digit line. The DMC-FZ20, released in 2004, has been internationally acclaimed for meeting the needs of the market by realizing the ideals of users. The 12x optical zoom LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT Lens, which has been handed down since the first launch of the FZ series, underwent further development to provide even more superb picture rendering. The other key feature, the Optical Image Stabilizer, MEGA O.I.S. is deservedly continued as Panasonic advanced the theory that it should be standard in all digital still cameras. The newly incorporated Extra Optical Zoom extends the zoom ratio by using the center part of the high resolution CCD, to achieve 15.3x for 5-Megapixel and 19.1x for 3-Megapixel images with minimal deterioration. Along with CCD size and total effective pixels, the FZ30 also has enhanced its excellence in other features: addition of a manual zoom ring to the manual focus ring, which was very popular in the FZ20; easy-to-see free-angle LCD; and adjustable dials for the aperture and shutter speed controls. Both the LCD and EVF have had their resolution increased by about 180%, offering a sharp, clear view. All these complete the FZ30 in the resulting picture quality and operationality. The newly developed 8-Megapixel CCD is compatible with the 9-pixel mixed readout method, so now moving pictures with dramatically increased brightness can be recorded at 30 fps in VGA size, previously only recordable in QVGA. This technology is used for the LCD monitoring to provide a bright and clear view so subjects can be seen easily, even in low-light situations. Taking advantage of these outstanding features, the LX1 incorporates the high speed, high quality image processing LSI the Venus Engine II. It boasts quick responsiveness that realizes the best-in-class level release time lag of 0.01 sec. Adopting a non-collapsible lens has substantially reduced startup time from about 5 sec to 0.97 sec. AF time in 1-point high-speed AF has been dramatically reduced to a quarter the level* of that of the previous DMC-FZ20. Furthermore, by adopting a newly developed lithium-ion battery with a capacity increased from 680 mAh to 730 mAh, the FZ30 realizes the shooting of approx. 280** images for one charging. The LUMIX DMC-FZ30 has the flawless basic specifications to fuel the spark of imagination in high-end users and is destined to join the Panasonic LUMIX high-end model lineup." |
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Dave Sill wrote:
http://www.dpreview.com/news/0507/05...sonic_fz30.asp http://www.dpreview.com/articles/panasonicfz30/ Thanks for posting that, Dave. With the manual zoom and manual focus controls, VGA movies, and swivel viewfinder it looks like a true photographer's camera! Cheers, David |
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On Wed, 20 Jul 2005 14:09:39 GMT, "David J Taylor"
wrote: Dave Sill wrote: http://www.dpreview.com/news/0507/05...sonic_fz30.asp http://www.dpreview.com/articles/panasonicfz30/ Thanks for posting that, Dave. With the manual zoom and manual focus controls, VGA movies, and swivel viewfinder it looks like a true photographer's camera! Cheers, David Any idea on noise compared to the FZ20? |
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Dave Sill wrote:
http://www.dpreview.com/news/0507/05...sonic_fz30.asp http://www.dpreview.com/articles/panasonicfz30/ From the press release: Blimey, it looks like a stunning camera. Does seem to be a little noticeable noise in some of the shots, which makes me think they might've been better going to 6MP than 8... but 8 is what the market demands I guess - and at least it isn't an 8mp-in-the-space-of-5mp sensor... they have enlarged it somewhat. I wonder how much of a gimmick the "extra optical zoom" is (again, none of the sample gallery shots exploit it), but anything that keeps you out of the realms of digital zoom is a Good Thing. Caveat - the sample gallery also has no evening/night shots, I get rather variable results at night with my FZ10 and I would've liked to have seen what the 30 can do in poor light. It looks like they've been listening to the FZ buyers, putting more dSLR-like features into the camera - manual zoom ring, RAW mode, higher-resolution EVF... and even a pop-out rear LCD. Would *love* to get my hands on one just to see what it can do -- my '10 is still capable of amazing me... pete -- "There's no room for enigmas in built-up areas" - HMHB |
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Pete Fenelon wrote: Dave Sill wrote: http://www.dpreview.com/news/0507/05...sonic_fz30.asp http://www.dpreview.com/articles/panasonicfz30/ From the press release: Blimey, it looks like a stunning camera. Does seem to be a little noticeable noise in some of the shots, which makes me think they might've been better going to 6MP than 8... but 8 is what the market demands I guess - and at least it isn't an 8mp-in-the-space-of-5mp sensor... they have enlarged it somewhat. I wonder how much of a gimmick the "extra optical zoom" is (again, none of the sample gallery shots exploit it), but anything that keeps you out of the realms of digital zoom is a Good Thing. Caveat - the sample gallery also has no evening/night shots, I get rather variable results at night with my FZ10 and I would've liked to have seen what the 30 can do in poor light. It looks like they've been listening to the FZ buyers, putting more dSLR-like features into the camera - manual zoom ring, RAW mode, higher-resolution EVF... and even a pop-out rear LCD. Would *love* to get my hands on one just to see what it can do -- my '10 is still capable of amazing me... pete -- "There's no room for enigmas in built-up areas" - HMHB Looks like a stonging camera and a step forward from the FX20 which I love to bits. Anyone have any idea of price? |
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On 20 Jul 2005 09:44:21 -0700, "Bulldog" wrote:
Pete Fenelon wrote: Dave Sill wrote: http://www.dpreview.com/news/0507/05...sonic_fz30.asp http://www.dpreview.com/articles/panasonicfz30/ From the press release: Blimey, it looks like a stunning camera. Does seem to be a little noticeable noise in some of the shots, which makes me think they might've been better going to 6MP than 8... but 8 is what the market demands I guess - and at least it isn't an 8mp-in-the-space-of-5mp sensor... they have enlarged it somewhat. I wonder how much of a gimmick the "extra optical zoom" is (again, none of the sample gallery shots exploit it), but anything that keeps you out of the realms of digital zoom is a Good Thing. Caveat - the sample gallery also has no evening/night shots, I get rather variable results at night with my FZ10 and I would've liked to have seen what the 30 can do in poor light. It looks like they've been listening to the FZ buyers, putting more dSLR-like features into the camera - manual zoom ring, RAW mode, higher-resolution EVF... and even a pop-out rear LCD. Would *love* to get my hands on one just to see what it can do -- my '10 is still capable of amazing me... pete -- "There's no room for enigmas in built-up areas" - HMHB Looks like a stonging camera and a step forward from the FX20 which I love to bits. Anyone have any idea of price? Most likely a stonging price! Fred |
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"David J Taylor"
wrote in . uk... Any idea on noise compared to the FZ20? More samples can be seen at the Lumix global site: http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/l...dels/fz30.html Some noise is apparent on most pics there. Skin tones are much improved though, as seen both from dpreviews samples and Panasonics samples. /per |
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I like the FZ5 better than the FZ20 because I thought the FZ20 was too
heavy for a PS. The FZ30 is even heavier and according to the samples I previewed I am not sure how better the results would be than the FZ5. I would guess that the difference would begin to be noticeable at around 11x14 Bill Spanger wrote: On 20 Jul 2005 09:44:21 -0700, "Bulldog" wrote: Looks like a stonging camera and a step forward from the FX20 which I love to bits. Anyone have any idea of price? The pre-order price at one site is $699, way too high IMO. |
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From the panasonic site samples, I don't think they have made any great
leap forward in the noise area.. However, the pixel-level sharpness is very impressive.. grudgingly I'll admit it looks a tiny bit sharper than my C8080's 8Mp sensor.. Panasonic's photographer seems unafraid to blow the odd highlight, I notice.. Looks promising, but let's wait for the real reviews.. |
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