Difference between revisions of "Panasonic DMC-FZ30"
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8[[megapixel|MP]] successor to the [[Panasonic DMC-FZ20|FZ20]], the FZ30 adds a non-retracting mechanical zoom lens (which is only operable manually and means start-up time is reduced to roughly 1 second), an increased [[pixel]] count on the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EVF EVF] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LCD LCD], and a manual focus ring (which is electronically linked). Possibly the greatest additions are [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RAW_image_format RAW] functionality, two thumb dials to control aperture and exposure timing, and a rotate-and-flip [[LCD]]. | 8[[megapixel|MP]] successor to the [[Panasonic DMC-FZ20|FZ20]], the FZ30 adds a non-retracting mechanical zoom lens (which is only operable manually and means start-up time is reduced to roughly 1 second), an increased [[pixel]] count on the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EVF EVF] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LCD LCD], and a manual focus ring (which is electronically linked). Possibly the greatest additions are [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RAW_image_format RAW] functionality, two thumb dials to control aperture and exposure timing, and a rotate-and-flip [[LCD]]. | ||
Despite a reputation for high noise levels, the DMC-FZ30 is nonetheless at the top end of the 'prosumer', [[bridge camera]] range in terms of feature set and lens quality. | Despite a reputation for high noise levels, the DMC-FZ30 is nonetheless at the top end of the 'prosumer', [[bridge camera]] range in terms of feature set and lens quality. | ||
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*12x Optical zoom (35mm to 420mm 35mm equivalent; 7.4mm to 88.8mm actual) | *12x Optical zoom (35mm to 420mm 35mm equivalent; 7.4mm to 88.8mm actual) | ||
*Minimum focus range: 5cm (Wide/Macro) to 2m (Tele) | *Minimum focus range: 5cm (Wide/Macro) to 2m (Tele) | ||
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*Weight: 740g with battery | *Weight: 740g with battery | ||
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* [http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/panasonicfz30/ Dpreview.com] | * [http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/panasonicfz30/ Dpreview.com] | ||
* [http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/panasonic/dmc_fz30-review/index.shtml Digital Camera Resource Page] | * [http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/panasonic/dmc_fz30-review/index.shtml Digital Camera Resource Page] | ||
| − | ==Manual== | + | ===Manual=== |
* [http://panasonic.com.au/content/library/files/F001522.pdf Panasonic.com.au] (.pdf) | * [http://panasonic.com.au/content/library/files/F001522.pdf Panasonic.com.au] (.pdf) | ||
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8MP successor to the FZ20, the FZ30 adds a non-retracting mechanical zoom lens (which is only operable manually and means start-up time is reduced to roughly 1 second), an increased pixel count on the EVF and LCD, and a manual focus ring (which is electronically linked). Possibly the greatest additions are RAW functionality, two thumb dials to control aperture and exposure timing, and a rotate-and-flip LCD.
Despite a reputation for high noise levels, the DMC-FZ30 is nonetheless at the top end of the 'prosumer', bridge camera range in terms of feature set and lens quality.
Features
- 12x Optical zoom (35mm to 420mm 35mm equivalent; 7.4mm to 88.8mm actual)
- Minimum focus range: 5cm (Wide/Macro) to 2m (Tele)
- RAW, TIFF, JPEG formats
- 8MP (3264 x 2448 maximum)
- SD/MMC compatible
- Mechanically linked manual zoom ring
- Electronically linked manual focus ring
- Viewfinder & LCD displays of 235,000 pixels
- 1/1.8" (7.18 x 5.32 mm) CCD sensor
- ISO range: 80, 100, 200, 400
- 'Mega OIS' image stabilisation
- Aperture range f2.8(at wide end)/3.7(at tele range) to f11
- Shutter speeds 60 secs to 1/2000th
- Size: 141 x 86 x 138 mm
- Weight: 740g with battery
Reviews
Manual
- Panasonic.com.au (.pdf)
