Panasonic Lumix DMC FX30A 7.2MP Digital Camera with 3.6x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom Blue

Editorial Review
The DMC-FX30 is a remarkably more slim and super-stylish camera than previous models. The body features a distinctive finish with a different texture to match its cool design and lightweight. The 7.2 Megapixel DMC-FX30 houses a 28mm wide-angle f/2.8 Leica DC lens with seven elements in six groups. The DMC-FX30 is equipped with a bright 3.6x optical zoom lens (equivalent to a 28mm to 100mm zoom on a 35mm film camera) that captures beautiful shots of people or landscapes. Use the Extra Optical Zoom when you want to pull the subject in just a little closer. With this powerful zooming function, you can easily capture and magnify distant subjects. Low Energy Consumption Venus Engine III reduces noise level for crisp, clear images ISO Sensitivity Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1250 (High Sensitivity Mode 3200) White Balance - Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Halogen and WhiteSet Self-Timer - 2&10 seconds Recording Format - JPEG and DPOF corresponding Built-in-Flash - Auto, Auto&Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync&Red-eye Reduction and Forced Off Dimensions - Width 3.74 x Height 2.04 x Depth 0.87 inch (94.9 x 51.9 x 22.0 mm) Weight - 154 grams (0.34 pounds) with Battery and SD Memory Card
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Customer Reviews

LUMIX DMC-FX30T 7.2MP

2008-10-04
Super good purchase. Compact camera with tons and TONS of functions. Very intuitive operating system (had no need for user guide reference). Very good quality photos and unexpectedly for videos also. I liked the inteli-ISO function for low lighting conditions. Best of all, it felt like it had the best price in the market for what I got. I'd definitely recommend this item.

greatest little camera EVER!!!!

2008-08-15
I knew how this camera worked. My boyfriend had one just like it a few years back, so I was obsessed in getting it myself. But in the meantime, the great little camera I knew turned into an even greater camera. Now it makes movies and has a lot of little features that help you take amazing pictures. In three words: I Love It! Always keep it in my purse handy. It's just the greatest little cam I ever had, and people just love my pictures.

lumix camera

2008-07-01
great deal at $166. not as intuitive to use until you get used to wheel to set modes. i cannot see small symbols on wheel without glasses. screen is nice and big, but lack of viewfinder makes it harder for outdoor shots in sunlight. excellent battery life. fabulous quality pictures with no blur. excellent auto fill in flash for backlit outdoor shots. very pleased with it.

Lumix

2008-06-24
This is a great camera, that takes great pictures. I got one for Christmas, and decided we needed 2. The pictures are great, and the videos that it can take are good quality. I would not rely on it as a video camera, but it's handy when you need one.

I Like Lot

2008-06-09
I like it lots. I haven't figured it out yet, but its going to be a lot of fun using that wide angle feature of this camera.

Excellent Product. Everything Included (Battery, battery case, usb cables, cds, etc.). Excellent Pictures, dont think it more!!!

2008-04-27
The DMC-FX30 is a remarkably more slim and super-stylish camera than previous models. The body features a distinctive finish with a different texture to match its cool design and lightweight. The 7.2 Megapixel DMC-FX30 houses a 28mm wide-angle f/2.8 Leica DC lens with seven elements in six groups. The DMC-FX30 is equipped with a bright 3.6x optical zoom lens (equivalent to a 28mm to 100mm zoom on a 35mm film camera) that captures beautiful shots of people or landscapes. Use the Extra Optical Zoom when you want to pull the subject in just a little closer. With this powerful zooming function, you can easily capture and magnify distant subjects. Low Energy Consumption Venus Engine III reduces noise level for crisp, clear images ISO Sensitivity Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1250 (High Sensitivity Mode 3200) White Balance - Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Halogen and WhiteSet Self-Timer - 2&10 seconds Recording Format - JPEG and DPOF corresponding Built-in-Flash - Auto, Auto&Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync&Red-eye Reduction and Forced Off Dimensions - Width 3.74 x Height 2.04 x Depth 0.87 inch (94.9 x 51.9 x 22.0 mm) Weight - 154 grams (0.34 pounds) with Battery and SD Memory Card

A very impressive little camera

2008-04-25
I bought this camera primarily because of the wide-angle lens and the image stabilization, as well as the reputation of the Leica lens. I'm not an avid photographer, but I wanted something small and easy to use, and this camera is certainly that. The controls are very intuitive and the instruction manual explains the more advanced features very clearly. I'm very pleased with the quality of the landscape shots and portraits I've done so far. Everything about the Lumix is amazingly compact; you can pop it into a shirt pocket or into a pocket of your cargo shorts, and take it everywhere, and it's so light that it's easy to forget that it's there....I worry about accidentally putting it through the washing machine someday. There may be better cameras if you need and use a lot of advanced features, but this little gem has been perfect for my needs. Highly recommended!

Tiny powerhouse

2008-04-18
Bought this camera after reading reviews on consumer reports and it definitely lives up to the high ratings it receives.

Small and Snappy

2008-04-12
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX30A 7.2MP Digital Camera with 3.6x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Blue) Have just returned from a trip to England and Belgium. Used the camera for the first time and enjoyed all the features, especially the zoom and the small size and weight. Will certainly enjoy it more as I get more familiar with the features.

so far so good

2008-04-07
haven't used it all that much but so far so good. I bought this camera because my old canon 2.2 took about 2-3 min to snap the picture, by then my 3 y.o. son was long gone out of the picture. This camera here, push the button, and about a second later, takes the pic. I also see it has a burst mode to take several pics in a row. Will post more if I find some cons.

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PC Magazine Guide to Digital Photography

Editorial Reviews from Book News, Inc.
A couple of digital photography experts weigh the advantages and disadvantages of film vs. digital photography, and explain the basics underlying both types of photography. The Grottas provide reality checks on such issues as whether the number of megapixels really matter, and tips on camera selection, use, and e-mailing and organizing photos. The handbook includes color and b&w images, a glossary, and sidebars and Web links for further technical details.Copyright © 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland.

From the Back Cover The megapixel hype
The fact is a camera’s megapixel rating is only a measure of how many pixels (photosensitive sites) an image sensor has…. An image sensor is simply one component of an entire system that produces a digital photograph… So resist buying into the megapixel hype when you’re choosing a digital camera. From Chapter 1

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