Updated 15 Feb, 2012, 6:16 pm IST

Panasonic Launches 12.1 MP Slim FP-series Digital Camera

28 Jul, 2009, 12:42 pm IST | tech2 News Staff |

Panasonic has announced the new Lumix DMC-FP8 digital camera as part of its new FP-Series.

The Lumix FP8, with 12.1 megapixels, features a 28mm wide-angle, 2.7-inch Intelligent LCD and 4.6x Leica DC lens with folding optics in a stylish body.

The FP8 also features advanced functions including high-speed Auto Focus (AF) and Panasonic's Intelligent Auto (iA) suite of technologies. It has a high-speed start-up of only 0.95 seconds and iA now includes Power� Optical Image Stabilization (O.I.S.) which features double the repression power compared to the previous image stabilization system, MEGA O.I.S. The hand-shake generated when pressing the shutter button, or when shooting at night with a slow shutter speed, is significantly minimized by the improved Power O.I.S. to help reduce blurry photos.

"We realize that consumers are looking for fashionable and slim digital cameras that still take high-quality photos and feature advanced photo settings," said David Briganti, Senior Product Manager, Imaging, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company. "With the Lumix DMC-FP8, we are giving users that sleek and compact design, while not compromising the advanced, yet easy-to-use features and technology for which the Panasonic Lumix line of cameras is known."

The FP8's design has intricate detailing which features blue LED cursor buttons that glow when pressed, and it has a centered back panel. In the Face Recognition mode, up to three people can be simultaneously recognized to show their names on the monitor once registered.

�Other features of the DMC-FP8 include:
- HD Movies with VIERA Link Networking - Records dynamic HD motion pictures in 1280 x 720p at a smooth 30 fps, in addition to WVGA (848 x480) and normal VGA (640 x 480). With HD component output capability, the user can enjoy watching photos and video in stunning HD quality by simply connecting the camera to a television via an optional component cable (DMW-HDC2).

- Scene Modes - Twenty-seven scene modes are available with the FP8, including the High Dynamic mode which helps to capture a scene with moderate exposure, even though the scene may contain both bright anddark areas together.

- PHOTOfunSTUDIO 4.0 - Included with the FP8, this software allows users to view, edit and archive captured photos and videos with greater ease. The new PHOTOfunSTUDIO 4.0 features dramatic speed-up of operation and also allows users to store and sort for photos by a specific, recognized face in the image.

The Lumix DMC-FP8 will have a suggested retail price of $299.95 and will be available in September 2009 in black, red and silver.

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