Panasonic DMC FX100 Features
The Panasonic DMC FX100 is a 12 megapixel digital camera with a 3.6x wide angle lens. When shooting at lower resolutions you can increase zoom by a maximum 2.1x by using a feature known as extra zoom. 4x digital zoom is also available. The focal length of the lens is equivalent to 28 - 100mm in 35mm format.
Basics
- Image stabilisation
- Self timer with a 2 or 10 second delay
- Record 5 seconds of sound with a still image
- Or add 10 seconds of commentary after a photo has been taken
- Colour Effects - Black and White, Sepia, Cool, Warm
- Special aspect ratio for 6 x 4" prints
- Special aspect ratio for displaying photos on a widescreen television
Focusing
In macro mode the DMC FX100 can focus from 5cm away from the subject.
LCD
The 2.5 inch LCD screen is made up of around 207,000 pixels. I found the screen very easy to see. It also has a special high angle mode. This helps you to view the screen if you need to hold the camera above eye level to take a photo.
Flash
The flash modes available are Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction and Forced Off. Panasonic have not supplied a maximum flash range.
Scene Modes
You can a select scene mode from Portrait, Soft Skin, Self-Portrait, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Food, Party, Candle Light, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Sunset, High sensitivity, Hi-Speed Burst, Starry Sky, Fireworks, Beach, Snow, Aerial photo and Underwater.
Movies
Movies with sound can be recorded. Zoom can be applied before you start shooting a movie, but not while recording is in progress. You can shoot movies for widescreen televisions at a maximum resolution of 848 x 480 pixels. More standard movies can be recorded at 640 x 480 pixels. The top recording speed is 30 frames per second.
Advanced Features
More advanced features include sensitivity (ISO Auto / 80 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1250 / 1600), white balance (Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Halogen / White Set), exposure compensation (1/3 EV step, +/-2 EV), metering (Intelligent Multiple / Center Weighted / Spot), and bracketing (+/- 1/3 EV).
You may also use backlight compensation when the camera is in simple mode.
Shutter speeds are determined automatically by the DMC FX100 and work in the range 8 seconds to 1/2000 seconds.
In burst mode the camera can take a maximum of 7 photos at a maximum rate of 3 frames per second.
Computer - Printers - Television
Cables and software are supplied to attach the DMC FX100 to a television, computer and compatible printer.
Panasonic DMC FX100
