Lumix DMC-LX2 10.2MP 4x Optical Zoom 16:9 aspect Camera [Model No: DMC-LX2]

Features & Benefits

10.2Megapixel Effective Camera For high quality image resolution, you get more out of10 Megapixel 28mm Wide-Angle LEICA DC lens with 16:9 Wide CCD & LCD The DMC-LX2 features a 4x optical zoom with a wide 28mm field of view (35mm equivalent) when shooting in the 16:9 format at 10.2-megapixel resolution. This and the 16:9 CCD with 10.2 million effective pixels give you superb image quality over a wide shooting range. And perfectly proportioned for wide-screen images, a 16:9 wide 2.8" LCD with 207,000-pixel resolution is newly equipped. The Extra Optical Zoom, which minimises the image degradation that normally occurs with digital zooming, gives you up to 5.5x*. *Varies depending on the selected image size and aspect ratio. Easy-to-Use Joystick - Just Use Your Thumb The joystick on the camera back lets you adjust the aperture, shutter speed, focus and exposure compensation while framing your shot on the LCD screen. Or simply press and hold the joystick, and you can also change the auto focus, light metering, white balance, ISO sensitivity, image size and image quality settings - all without taking your eyes from the monitor. There's no need to switch to the menu screen.

Minimal Motion Blur with Intelligent ISO Control In addition to low-noise shooting at up to ISO 1600 with full resolution, the LX2 features the world's first* Intelligent ISO Control" in ISO sensitivity setting which helps you get blur-free shots by automatically adjusting the ISO sensitivity (up to ISO 800) and shutter speed according to how much the subject is moving. The Scene mode features a High Sensitivity Mode (ISO 3200)** for shooting at even higher shutter speeds. *As of July 19th, 2006. **Note that resolution is significantly lower in this mode. 2.8", 16:9 Wide Ratio,High-Resolution LCD for Brighter Viewing The DMC-LX2 features a 2.8" high-resolution LCD monitor - super large for such a compact camera. This high-quality, 207,000-pixel display makes it easy to see your subject. Two axis white balance adjustment setting (blue - amber, and magenta - green). 15 fps HD-VGA (1270 x 740 pixels) and 30 fps Wide VGA Motion Images RAW file compatible (editable with the included software "SILKYPIX Developer Studio") Convenient Built-in 13MB Memory

Specifications
Lens Type		LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT / 9 elements in 8 groups (3 Aspherical Lenses)
Image Stabiliser		Yes
Image Stabiliser Operational Modes		MEGA O.I.S. (Mode1/Mode2)
Aperture		Wide: F2.8 - F8.0, Tele: F4.9 - F8.0
Auto Focus		Yes
Optical Zoom (x)		4
Digital Zoom (x)		4
Focal Length		f = 6.3-25.2mm (35mm Equiv.: 28-112mm in 16:9 aspect mode)
Optical Zoom Minimum Range (mm), 35mm Equivalent		28
Optical Zoom Maximum Range (mm), 35mm Equivalent		112
Focusing Area		Normal: 50cm(W) / 100cm(T)-infinity, Macro: 5cm(W) / 30cm(T)-infinity
Focus Modes		Auto Focus System: Normal/Macro, Continuous AF On/Off
Macro Function Minimum Focusing Distance (mm)		50
Image Sensor Size (Inches)		1/1.65
Total Pixel Count (megapixels)		10.4
Effective Pixel Count (megapixels)		10.2
Maximum Horizontal Resolution (pixels)		4050
Maximum Vertical Resolution (pixels)		2376
ISO Sensitivity Modes		Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, (High Sensitivity mode: 3200)
Maximum Sensitivity (ISO Rating)		3200
LCD Monitor Screen Size (Inches)		2.8
Auto Angle Detection		TBC
View Finder Size (inches)		No seperate View Finder - the LCD Monitor becomes the View Finder.
Exposure Modes		Auto, Program AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual
Exposure Compensation		1/3 EV Step, -2 -+2EV
Auto (AE) Bracketing		1/3EV-1EV Step, 3 frames
Light Metering		Intelligent Multiple, Spot (Spot Mode), Center-Weighted
White Balance Modes		Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Halogen, White Set 1/2, 2-Axis Adjustable in 9 steps
Picture Adjustment Modes / Film Modes		Contrast, Sharpness, Saturation, Noise Reduction
Mode Dial/Scene Modes		Auto, P. A/S/M (menu selectable)
Colour Effect Modes		None
Recording Image Size Modes		4:3 Ratio Formats:, 3168 x 2376 pixels, 2880 x 2160 pixels, 2304 x 1728 pixels, 2048 x 1536 pixels, 1600 x 1200 pixels, 1280 x 960 pixels, 3:2 Ratio Formats:, 3568 x 2376 pixels, 3248 x 2160 pixels, 2560 x 1712 pixels, 2048 x 1360 pixels, 16:9 Ratio Formats:, 4224 x 2376 pixels, 3840 x 2160 pixels, 3072 x 1728 pixels, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Image Quality Modes		RAW, Fine, Standard
Shutter Speed Range		Auto: 1/4-1/2000 sec., Program AE: 1-1/2000 sec., Aperture Priority AE/Shutter Priority AE: 8-1/2000 sec., Manual: 60-1/2000 sec.
Movie Function Modes (Quick Time TM Motion JPEG)1		30 or 10 fps (16:9 Aspect Ratio: 848 x 480 pixels), 30 or 10 fps (4:3 format: 640x480 / 320x240 pixels, 16:9 format: 848x480 pixels)
Movie Function		Yes
Burst Shooting Mode		Full Resolution Image, 2 or 1 fps, Max. 5 (Standard)/3 (Fine) images
USB Webcam Function		Yes
Voice Recording (Audio Dubbing)		Yes
Audio Dubbing Record Time		Max. 10sec.
Still Image Rec. with Audio time limit		5 sec.
Microphone		Yes
Inbuilt Speaker(s)		Yes
MP3 Playback		No
Self Timer		Yes
Self Timer Modes		TBC
Onboard Erase Function		Yes
Inbuilt Flash		Yes
Red Eye Reduction		Yes
Built in Flash Modes		Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced On/Off, Flash Output Adjustment: -2 - +2EV in 1/3 EV steps
External Flash Capabilty		None
On-Board Memory (MB)		13
Included Recording Media		Built-in Memory
Included Memory Card Capacity (MB)		0
Compatible Memory Card Type(s)		SD Card (TM), SDHC Card (TM), Multi-Media Card (TM)
PictBridge Compatible		Yes
A/V Output		Yes
USB Connectivity		Yes
Power (Battery)		Lithiun-ion battery pack (3.7V, 1150mAh)
Power (Mains)		AC Adaptor (Input: 110-240V AC) (Optional)
Battery Life		300 pictures (CIPA Standard)
Height (mm)		55.8
Width (mm)		105.7
Depth (mm)		26.3
Weight (g)		187
Country of Assembly		Japan
Warranty		1 Year Manufacturers Warranty
1 Max. recording time depends on memory card storage capacity