Panasonic DMC-LS80 8MP Compact, AA-Battery Powered Digital Camera
Panasonic has introduced the LUMIX DMC-LS80, an 8.1MP compact camera with a newly developed LUMIX DC VARIO 3x lens system. The entry level DMC-LS80 digital camera sports a compact design and is powered by AA batteries (alkaline or rechargeable).
The DMC-LS80 continues on the success of Panasonic’s 2007 line of LUMIX digital cameras, by including two advanced anti-blur technologies, Intelligent ISO and MEGA O.I.S. Also, brought over from 2007 is Intelligent LCD technology, which means the brightness of the LCD automatically adjusts as the ambient light level changes.
Main Features
MEGA O.I.S: Gyrosensors detect hand-shake and an Optical Image Stabilizer (O.I.S.) lens system shifts to compensate, preventing hand-shake from creating a blurry image and instead, providing a clear and crisp photo.
Intelligent ISO: With this feature, the digital camera can determine if the photo subject is moving and change ISO setting and shutter speed accordingly, thus enabling a blur-free photo.
Auto Macro: The LS80 automatically switches to the Macro setting when in close proximity to the photo subject, ideal for those extreme close-up shots.
Quick AF: With the Quick AF (Auto Focus) system, the LS80 will focus on the photo subject without the user needing to press the shutter button, producing the fastest shutter speed by minimizing the AF time.
Other Features
Venus Engine III Processor: High-quality, high-performance image processing with the Venus Engine III. Shutter release time lag is as short as 0.005 second1. In the consecutive shooting mode, it is possible to shoot at 2.5 frames per second in full resolution2; and in High-Speed Burst shooting mode3, the LS80 fires off an incredible 5.5 shots per second. Also, with unlimited consecutive shooting, the user can shoot photos continuously until the SD Memory Card is full 4.
High Definition Compatible: The LUMIX LS80 is able to take 1920×1080 pixel photos, ideal for viewing on wide-screen (16:9) High Definition televisions (compatible with all Panasonic VIERA line of Plasma and LCD HDTVs).
Video Recording: In addition to recording standard VGA (640 x 480), the DMC-LS80 can also record WVGA (848 x 480) motion pictures at 30 frames per second (fitting a wide-screen HDTV perfectly).
Price and Availability
The Panasonic DMC-LS80 will be available in black, silver, and pink colors in March for a price of $149.95 (MSRP).
1 Not including the time for AF.
2 Maximum 7 images in standard mode / 4 images in fine mode.
3 In 2MP (4:3), 2.5MP (3:2), 2MP (16:9) recording.
4 The speed of the consecutive shooting varies depending on the memory card. The number of recordable pictures depends on the memory card size, battery life, picture size and image compression.
Panasonic DMC-LS80 8MP Digital Camera (Black)
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Panasonic DMC-LS80 8MP Digital Camera (Silver)
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Panasonic DMC-LS80 8MP Digital Camera (Silver)
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