Panasonic DMC-FZ50 10.1MP Digital Camera with 12x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Black)
from: Panasonic
Price: $996.34
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Product Description:
The 10.1 megapixel Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50 features a powerful f2.8 Leica DC lens with 12x optical zoom. The lens focal length is equivalent to 35-420mm on a 35mm film camera and is enhanced by Mega Optical Image Stabilizer (O.I.S.) system. The DMC-FZ50's 10.1-megapixel high resolution CCD for its image sensor and Venus Engine III for the image processing LSI makes it possible to record a image at maximum ISO 1600 high sensitivity setting at full resolution. Furthermore, by dramatically reducing the noise levels that challenged its predecessor, the DMC-FZ50 is able to capture 10.1-megapixel full resolution images even in high sensitivity recording. The DMC-FZ50 is equipped with a new Function Button which serves as a shortcut to quickly set frequently-used settings such as recording image size, light metering, AF area, white balance, and ISO sensitivity. The 2-inch LCD flips out to 180 degrees, making it easier to view even when shooting from high or low angles. Finally, the battery life is greatly extended by approximately 29% compared with its predecessor allowing the FZ50 to shoot approximately 360 images on one charge. In addition to standard VGA 640 x 480 at 30 frames per second (fps) motion image recording, the DMC-FZ50 also records full-size movies in wide-aspect VGA 848 x 480 at 30 fps.Self Timer -10 seconds / 2 seconds Recording Format Still Image -JPEG, DPOF corresponding Still Image with Audio -JPEG + QuickTime Burst Shooting Mode -Standard Full-resolution image Mode Up to 5 images at 2 or 1 frames per seconds, Up to 3 images in Fine Mode LCD Monitor -Free-angle 2.0 inch Diagonal Polycrystalline TFT LCD Display (207k pixels) Direct Print PictBridge Power Supply -Lithium-ion Battery Pack (7.2V, 710 mAh) Battery Life -Up to 360 pictures Dimensions -Height 3.37 x Width 5.54 x Depth 5.59 inch Weight -1.47 pounds
The 10.1 megapixel Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50 features a powerful f2.8 Leica DC lens with 12x optical zoom. The lens focal length is equivalent to 35-420mm on a 35mm film camera and is enhanced by Mega Optical Image Stabilizer (O.I.S.) system. The DMC-FZ50's 10.1-megapixel high resolution CCD for its image sensor and Venus Engine III for the image processing LSI makes it possible to record a image at maximum ISO 1600 high sensitivity setting at full resolution. Furthermore, by dramatically reducing the noise levels that challenged its predecessor, the DMC-FZ50 is able to capture 10.1-megapixel full resolution images even in high sensitivity recording. The DMC-FZ50 is equipped with a new Function Button which serves as a shortcut to quickly set frequently-used settings such as recording image size, light metering, AF area, white balance, and ISO sensitivity. The 2-inch LCD flips out to 180 degrees, making it easier to view even when shooting from high or low angles. Finally, the battery life is greatly extended by approximately 29% compared with its predecessor allowing the FZ50 to shoot approximately 360 images on one charge. In addition to standard VGA 640 x 480 at 30 frames per second (fps) motion image recording, the DMC-FZ50 also records full-size movies in wide-aspect VGA 848 x 480 at 30 fps.Self Timer -10 seconds / 2 seconds Recording Format Still Image -JPEG, DPOF corresponding Still Image with Audio -JPEG + QuickTime Burst Shooting Mode -Standard Full-resolution image Mode Up to 5 images at 2 or 1 frames per seconds, Up to 3 images in Fine Mode LCD Monitor -Free-angle 2.0 inch Diagonal Polycrystalline TFT LCD Display (207k pixels) Direct Print PictBridge Power Supply -Lithium-ion Battery Pack (7.2V, 710 mAh) Battery Life -Up to 360 pictures Dimensions -Height 3.37 x Width 5.54 x Depth 5.59 inch Weight -1.47 pounds
Features:
- 10.1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 18 x 24-inch prints
- 12x image-stabilized optical zoom; 2.0-inch free-angle 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 memory cards (32MB card included); powered by li-ion battery pack (battery and charger included)
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Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: 
- Better than Canon Rebel XS or XSi
Quick Review.This is for the introphotographer to RAW and Manual Settings.Why?Cause you dont have to give up the big zoom of other panasonic cameras (this is 12x-21x depending on resolution).Also, this one has RAW capabilities, and a free RAW editor (wiki it if you dont know what it is, its amazing).Also, the Video with zoom and sound, make this a HD widescreen camcorder (800x450 pixels).
Canon Rebel, yeah, its $700, and yeah, its another $200-300 for lenses, which already ... Read More
Rating: 
- As good as it gets short of a DSLR
I purchased an FZ-50 several years ago and have used the heck out of it ever since. It's withstood the beating of being used in a corrosive environment without any problems and continues to turn out quality photos. With it's top-notch Leica optics, it's undoubtedly a better camera than I am a photographer. If there are any shortcomings, they are minor--the lack of a flash sync socket or a "bulb" option on the shutter release being the only two things I've found bothersome. An inexpensive (around $20) ... Read More
Rating: - Panasonic camera
A great camera. It takes just about any kind of picture you want it to take - from landscapes to portraits. The light and the colors come through much better than most digitals.
Rating: 
- Completely wasted
Almost everything people that rated this camera five stars say is true. Nonetheless, there is one point to be considered: a camera at this price does not have any kind of sealing against moisture, sand or dust. After two years of use it began to freeze. I sent to Panasonic Service Center near Chicago and after six months they sent it back telling me it was better trash it than fix it because the circuits were rusty with moisture. I opened the set to take a look and for my surprise I found out the chassis(board) ... Read More
Rating: - THOUGHT IT WOULD BE GREAT BECAUSE OF LEICA...BUT
I thought this was going to be a great little camera but just because Leica made the lense and Panasonic makes the body doesn't mean that it is quality.Leica also sells the same camera but Leica's software is much better.I don't know if the CCD is the same in both cameras, but the Panasonic has way too much noise in the image. I dumped my camera and bought a Canon 50D. Now this is quality.If you buy a Canon be sure to buy L lenses.Hope this helps.
- Better than Canon Rebel XS or XSiQuick Review.This is for the introphotographer to RAW and Manual Settings.Why?Cause you dont have to give up the big zoom of other panasonic cameras (this is 12x-21x depending on resolution).Also, this one has RAW capabilities, and a free RAW editor (wiki it if you dont know what it is, its amazing).Also, the Video with zoom and sound, make this a HD widescreen camcorder (800x450 pixels).
Canon Rebel, yeah, its $700, and yeah, its another $200-300 for lenses, which already ... Read More
- As good as it gets short of a DSLRI purchased an FZ-50 several years ago and have used the heck out of it ever since. It's withstood the beating of being used in a corrosive environment without any problems and continues to turn out quality photos. With it's top-notch Leica optics, it's undoubtedly a better camera than I am a photographer. If there are any shortcomings, they are minor--the lack of a flash sync socket or a "bulb" option on the shutter release being the only two things I've found bothersome. An inexpensive (around $20) ... Read More
- Panasonic cameraA great camera. It takes just about any kind of picture you want it to take - from landscapes to portraits. The light and the colors come through much better than most digitals.
- Completely wastedAlmost everything people that rated this camera five stars say is true. Nonetheless, there is one point to be considered: a camera at this price does not have any kind of sealing against moisture, sand or dust. After two years of use it began to freeze. I sent to Panasonic Service Center near Chicago and after six months they sent it back telling me it was better trash it than fix it because the circuits were rusty with moisture. I opened the set to take a look and for my surprise I found out the chassis(board) ... Read More
- THOUGHT IT WOULD BE GREAT BECAUSE OF LEICA...BUTI thought this was going to be a great little camera but just because Leica made the lense and Panasonic makes the body doesn't mean that it is quality.Leica also sells the same camera but Leica's software is much better.I don't know if the CCD is the same in both cameras, but the Panasonic has way too much noise in the image. I dumped my camera and bought a Canon 50D. Now this is quality.If you buy a Canon be sure to buy L lenses.Hope this helps.
