Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 is the lates camera to enter the 18x optical zoom race. The FZ18 can capture 8.1 megapixel resolution and display them in HD. The long zoom Leica lens can do 28mm (equivalent) shots and has optical image stabilization. Another new feature that Panasonic has rolled out is the the Intelligent Auto mode, which bundles up automatic scene selection, face detection, intelligent ISO control, and continuous auto focus. The FZ18 is the successor to the FZ8. The biggest change is the inner workings of the camera which has a more powerful zoom lens, with a 2.5″ LCD and it also sports electronic viewfinder (EVF).
The FZ18 is ideal for the amateur photographer who enjoys using a camera with manual operation and the ability to shoot in RAW. The newest Lumix ultrazoom sports manual controls and offers three aspect ratio options: 4:3, 3:2, and wide 16:9. The FZ18 is fitted with a 2.5″ 207,000-pixel LCD monito, an optical viewfinder, and a rubber hand grip. Yhe camera retains the Intelligent Image Stabilization system, included on all 2007 Lumix cameras, which promises to reduce blur associated with hand shake and moving subjects.
There is full exposure flexibility, so if you are a beginner, you can start with Auto, Scene and Program AE exposur modes, then move on to Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, and full Manual mode when you are ready to learn and explore. The panasonic is fast, with no practical shutterlag, and a very responsive auto focus.
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