For a Small Package, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 Has a Lot to Offer
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 has much to offer consumers who are shopping for a new camera. This model is actually a follow-up to the very popular DMC-DS1. This prior model provided a range of different benefits such as a 10x zoom lens, a gorgeous 3″ LCD and HD movie recording. While all of these features were excellent, the new model takes all of those benefits and takes them to a new level, producing a camera that is top notch. The new ZS3 makes is possible for consumers to take advantage of a camera with an extremely powerful zoom lens along with face detection and an advanced image process. To top it all off, there is a mode for HD movie processing.
Although there are numerous accessories that can be purchased for the DMC-ZS3, straight out of the box it comes with plenty to get you started. The Lumix DMC-ZS3 comes with these components:
Wrist strap A/V cable Battery charger USB cable CD-ROM with PhotoFunStudio Manual DMW-BCG10 lithium-ion rechargeable battery Lumix DMC-ZS3 camera
Memory Panasonic has long been known for producing cameras with excellent built-in memory. This camera, like all previous models from Panasonic, also features a good amount of memory. At 40MB you will be able to take plenty of pictures to get started, but you might be interested in upgrading to a larger memory card at some point. The DMC-ZS3 will support MMC, SD and SDHC memory card formats. The exact amount of memory that you may need will be based primarily on how the camera is used. If you will not do a lot of movie recording, it is a good idea to use a 2GB card. On the other hand, you will usually need at least a 4GB card, possibly even a 8GB card, even you do perform a significant amount of movie recording.
Battery There is plenty of power offered in the DMW-BCG10 lithium-ion battery that comes with the ZS3 model. When you are ready to charge the battery, the process could not be easier. All you need to do is place the battery in the charger and plug it directly into the outlet. The charge is included with the camera package. You should allow approximately 2.5 hours for the battery to charge fully.
Software There are many excellent features included on the Lumix DMC-ZS3 but the software products included by Panasonic really make it stand out. PhotoFunStudio 3.0 HD can be easily used in conjunction with windows. You will be provided with a thumbnail view once you have imported photos from the camera or the memory card. In addition, you can also upload photos to a video sharing service or to the Internet as well as view a slideshow. Furthermore, this camera makes it possible for you to use a new face recognition system that identifies people in photos. You can then easily perform searches at a later date. PhotoFunStudio gives you the ability as well to search through photos for a variety of different items such as a name, date, scene, etc.
You can even retouch photos that you have taken with this camera straight from the editing window. As a result, you have the choice to adjust items like brightness, contrast, color and sharpness. It is also possible to change items to sepia, negative color and black and white. Just the click of a mouse makes it possible to eliminate red eye problems with this model camera.
The DMC-ZS3 is a small camera, but that does not impact its power, especially with the presence of a 12x zoom lens. The built-in lens cover allows you to take this camera wherever you might want to go. In other countries, the Lumix DMC-ZS3 is known as the DMC-TZ7.
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