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 Click on the Lumix LS2 to take a 360° tour The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS2 features a 5-megapixel CCD, 3x optical zoom lens with MEGA Optical Image Stabilization, and a 2-inch color LCD. This easy to use compact digital camera takes great pictures and is priced so that it's affordable for all consumers. As with all of the models in Panasonic’s Lumix digital still camera line, the DMC-LS2 features the top rated MEGA Optical Image Stabilization. With MEGA Optical Image Stabilization, the lenses inside the camera actually adjust their position to compensate for any hand movement at the time a picture is taken. This significantly decreases the likelihood of blurry pictures, one of the top complaints among photographers. With MEGA Optical Image Stabilization, pictures come out clear, even when using the zoom feature or in low-light situations. The 2-inch LCD on the back of the DMC-LS2 is also an impressive feature of the camera, with a high-angle LCD function, which makes the display easy to view from all different angles. This high-resolution LCD lets users view pictures in thumbnail form as well, with playback of one, nine, 16 and 25 pictures at a time in a multi-split screen, so searching for one special image among many is easy. In addition to the 5-point, 3-point high speed, 1-point normal speed and Spot autofocus, the LS2 can be set to 1-point high-speed autofocus. This setting reduces autofocus time by about 50 percent compared to previous models in the LS series of Panasonic Lumix digital still cameras. The LS series has a mode dial for easy shortcuts to scene modes and Simple Mode. The LS2 contains five new scene modes compared to the previous model, bringing the total now to 13. The special “Baby” mode puts a time stamp on every photo that tells how old the baby is by day, month and year (and this mode appears twice to keep two babies’ birth dates in memory). Simple Mode offers easy shooting to the most novice photographer. Simply turn the dial to set the mode, aim the camera, zoom in or out, press the shutter button and a picture is taken. Lighting conditions are compensated for automatically.
The Venus Engine Plus processor controls all the image capture and functions of the DMC-LS2,
and also manages energy use to extend battery life, which means more opportunities for users
to get that perfect shot. The LS2 comes packaged with Panasonic’s own Oxyride AA batteries,
which feature longer life and power than alkaline batteries. With Oxyride batteries, the LS2
can take up to 250 pictures.
The LS2 comes with 14 megabytes of built-in memory, so it is ready to take pictures right
out of the box. For additional picture-taking capacity, the camera takes SD Memory cards.
Pictures can also be transferred to a computer using the included USB cable which can also
be connected directly to any PictBridge compatible photo printer.
Major DMC-LS2 Features:
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3:2 - 2560 x 1712, 2048 x 1360
16:9 - 2560 x 1440, 1920 x 1080
Motion Image 4:3: 320 x 240
Optional: AA Ni-MH Rechargeable Batteries, AA Alkaline Batteries
AC Adaptor (Input: 110-240V AC)
(Specifications as provided by the manufacturer.)
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Lumix DMC-LS2 Specifications
Image Sensor
1/2.5" CCD, Primary Color Filter
5.36 Total Megapixels
5.0 Effective Megapixels
Lens
Lumix DC Vario 6x Optical Zoom
f=5.8-17.4mm (35mm equivalent: 35-105mm)
F2.8 - F5.0 max. aperture (Wide-Tele)
4x Digital Zoom (up to 12x when combined with 3x Optical)
7 Elements in 6 Groups (3 Aspherical Lenses)
Aperture
Wide: F2.8 - F5.6 (2 steps)
Tele: F5.0 - F10 (2 steps)
Focusing Area
Normal:
19.7 in. (50cm) - infinity
Macro:
1.97 in. (5cm) - infinity
Focus
TTL Contrast-Detect AF System
Normal/Macro, 5 points / 3 points high speed /
1 point / Spot-focusing / 1 point high speed
Optical Image Stabilizer
MEGA O.I.S. (Mode 1 / Mode 2)
Image Processor
Venus Engine II™ LSI
Recording Image Size (Pixels)
4:3 - 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480
Motion Image (Quick Time Motion JPEG)
30 or 10 fps with audio
Length of movies depends on available memory.
ISO Sensitivity
Auto / 80 / 100 / 200 / 400
White Balance
Auto/Daylight/Cloudy/Halogen/Flash/White Set
White Balance Adjustment
(except for Auto WB)
Exposure Modes
Program AE
Scene Modes
SCN1 and SCN2 is user-settable for:
Portrait, Sports, Food, Scenery, Night Scenery, Night Portrait, Fireworks, Party, Snow,
Baby, Soft Skin, Starry Sky, Candle, Soft Skin, Baby1, Baby2
Exposure Compensation
1/3 EV Step, ± 2 EV
Auto Bracketing AE
+1/3EV-1EV Step, 3 Frames
Light Metering
Intelligent Multiple
Shutter Speed
8 - 1/2,000 sec.
Starry Sky Mode: 15, 30, 60 sec.
Self Timer
10 seconds / 2 seconds
Picture Adjustment
Natural, Standard, Vivid
Color Effect Mode
Cool, Warm, Black & White, Sepia
Image Quality
JPEG - Fine/Standard
Mega Burst® Shooting Mode
Full-resolution image:
Standard Mode: Up to 9 images at 3 or 2 frames/sec.
Fine Mode: Up to 5 images
Still Image Recording with Audio
no
Audio Dubbing
no
Built-in Flash Mode
Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction,
Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction
Forced On/Off
Flash Output Adjustment (1/3EV step, -2 +2EV)
Wide: 0.3 - 3.7m (ISO Auto)
Tele: 0.3 - 2.1m (ISO Auto)
External Flash
No
Real-time Histograms
Yes
LCD Monitor
2.0" Diagonal TFT LCD Display (85k pixels)
Field of view: approx. 100%
Viewfinder
LCD monitor
Built-in SD Card Slot
Yes
Recording Media
14MB internal memory + optional SD Memory Card (SD)
Microphone
no
Speaker
no, beeps only
Conversion Lens Compatibility
No
Auto Review
1 sec/3 sec/zoom
Quick Review
1x/4x/8x/16x
OSD Language
English, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, German, Italian, French
Playback Mode
25, 16 or 9-Thumbnail Display
Zoomed Playback (16x max)
Image Rotation
Slide Show
Resizing
Trimming, Protection
DPOF Setting
Direct Print
Yes, PictBridge compatible
Interface
DC Input, Video Output (NTSC/PAL), USB 1.1
Power Supply
Included: Two Oxyride™ AA Batteries
Battery Life
Up to 250 pictures (CIPA Standard) with included Oxyride batteries
Up to 390 pictures with NiMH or 175 pictures with alkaline type.
Dimensions (H x W x D)
2.11" x 4.35" x 1.22"
Weight
0.3 lbs
Included ArcSoft® Software
ArcSoft PhotoImpression
ArcSoft Panorama Maker;
ArcSoft PhotoBase
Other Included Software
Lumix Simple Viewer
USB Driver
Included Accessories
Two AA Oxyride™ Batteries,
Video & USB Cable, Strap,
CD-ROM
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