Constructed with world-renowned Leica DC lenses, Panasonic offers high-quality optics with the DMC-F7 digital camera. Pictures are sure to come out sharp and brilliant thanks to the 2-megapixel CCD sensor, capable of resolutions of up to 1,600 by 1,200 pixels and prints up to 8 by 10 inches. There are two lower-quality settings that you can use to save memory and store more pictures on the included 8 MB SD memory card.
The F7 has an optical zoom of 2x and a 2x digital zoom, making the overall zoom capable of magnifying an image up to four times. The camera has several automatic and manual controls for focus, exposure, white balance, and flash. It also has a feature that allows you to take consecutive pictures at a fast rate (5 frames per second), ideal for those hard-to-capture moving objects and similar to regular full-motion video. Use the large 1.5-inch LCD monitor to keep track of all these settings and manage your photos.
Since the camera has full USB connectivity, you can easily transfer your photos onto a PC or Mac. Photo-editing software is also included for more creative uses of your photos. Also included in the package are an AC adapter, battery pack, video and USB cable, and strap.
Product Description:
Panasonic, a leader in digital technology, set out to create a new breed of digital camera that would combine the ease and convenience of digital utility with the expressiveness of film photography. With the goal to develop a digital camera that could render images with more warmth, subtlety and richness than any other, Panasonic sought a relationship with the definitive photographic lens expert - Leica Camera AG, the world leader in camera and lens technology. It is through this relationship that Panasonic created the Lumix digital camera, the perfect blend of digital and optical technologies. Incorporating precision-crafted Leica lenses, the new Lumix digital cameras "see" beyond the surface, capturing the elusive nuances of shadows and light. Combining the latest advances in optical and digital technologies, the Lumix cameras open the door to a new level of creativity. Now, the collaboration of Panasonic and Leica has resulted in the new Lumix digital camera, a new milestone in digital imaging products and the symbol of the finest blend of craftsmanship in both optical and digital technologiesThe Lumix DMC-F7 model features the DC VARIO-ELMARIT lens. Combining a remarkably compact size with outstanding image-rendering abilities, this lens allows comfortable, rapid shooting. The specially developed DC VARIO-ELMARIT lens system, used in the Lumix DMC-F7, combines light weight and compact size, and delivers the high performance characterized by the Elmarit name. The DMC-F7 2X Zoom lens comprises seven elements in six groups. Including two aspherical lenses, this lens system offers F2.8-F4.0 brightness and a focal distance of 5.3 mm to 10.6 mm. The 2X zoom lens system is equivalent to a 35mm to 70mm lens on a 35mm camera. The lens also features the advanced multi-coating process. The perfect balance of Leica optics and Panasonic technology illuminates the world of digital photography!
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F7 2.1MP Digital Camera w/ Leica Lens and 2x Optical Zoom