he Panasonic DMC-FZ18K Lumix 8.1-Megapixel Digital Camera with 18x Optical Zoom, Intelligent Auto Technology, 28mm Wide-Angle LEICA Lens and 2.5-inch Diagonal LCD.

Big Zoom, Small Camera - Experience the power of an incredible 18x optical zoom in a 8.1-megapixel camera that fits in the palm of your hand. From vast landscapes to super telephoto shots, the DMC-FZ18 gives you crisp, stunning images using a 28mm wide-angle Leica DC Vario-Elmarit lens. For macro shots, the wide-angle setting lets you shoot all the way down to one centimeter from your subject, while the telephoto setting can be used up to one meter (3.28 feet) from your subject. With the Extended Optical Zoom function, zoom power is boosted to around 28.7x (in 3-megapixel resolution mode).

Intelligent Auto Technology Delivers Perfect Shots Every Time - Say good-bye to complicated settings. Just turn the dial to iA and the DMC-FZ18 will not only help eliminate blurring from hand-shake or subject movement, but it will also detect up to 15 faces and automatically select the focus, exposure and scene modes for the best results.

MEGA O.I.S. Prevents Blurring from Hand-Shake - Camera shake is the number one cause of blurry, out-of-focus pictures. That's why Panasonic Lumix digital cameras come equipped with advanced Optical Image Stabilization (MEGA O.I.S.) that detects even the tiniest camera movement, then automatically adjusts the lens to compensate. With MEGA O.I.S., you're ensured sharp, clear pictures every time without any loss of image detail or clarity.

Intelligent ISO Control Helps Prevent Motion Blur - Thanks to Intelligent ISO, Panasonic Lumix digital cameras capture crisp, clear images even when your subject moves as you shoot. Advanced subject-motion detection circuitry senses when your subject is moving and raises the camera's ISO sensitivity and shutter speed settings accordingly. This suppresses motion blur and also makes it easy to shoot scenes with fast moving action.

Face Detection for Blur-Free Portraits - The new Face Detection function automatically chooses the optimal settings to make sure faces appear well-lit and in focus. This advanced technology can detect up to 15 faces in a scene, and will even automatically readjust the settings if their positions change. In Intelligent Auto Mode, the camera automatically begins focusing even before you press the shutter button, so you'll never miss an opportunity for a great shot.

Scene Detection Chooses the Mode That Best Fits the Situation - With your Panasonic Lumix digital camera in Intelligent Auto Mode, the Intelligent Scene Selector will sense the ambient conditions and automatically select either the Scenery, Portrait, Macro, Night Portrait or Night Scenery mode accordingly. With the camera choosing the settings for you, you'll get beautiful results every time you shoot, no matter what the scene or subject.

Package Contents: 

Lumix DMC-FZ18K Digital Camera

Lithium-ion Battery Pack

Battery Charger

Battery Carrying Case

Lens Cap

Lens Hood & Adaptor

AC, AV & USB Cables

Strap

Shoulder Strap

Hood (S+L)

CD-ROM

Built-in Microphone & Speaker

Backlight Compensation (at Intelligent AUTO mode)

Unlimited Consecutive Shooting

Still Image Recording with Audio: 5 seconds

Audio Dubbing: Maximum of 10 Seconds

Sensitivity:

Auto

ISO 100

ISO 200

ISO 400

ISO 800

ISO 1250

ISO 1600 (High Sensitivity Mode: Auto(1600-6400)

OSD Languages:

English

German

French

Italian

Spanish

Polish

Czech

Hungarian

Russian

Chinese (Traditional)

Chinese (Simplified)

Netherlandic

Thai

Korean

Turkish

Portuguese

Arabic

Persian

Japanese

Extra Optical Zoom:

4:3 Aspect Ratio: 23x for 5 Megapixel, 28.7x for 3 Megapixel, 2 Megapixel, 0.3 Megapixel

3:2 Aspect Ratio: 23x for 4.5 Megapixel, 28.7x for 2.5 Megapixel

16:9 Aspect Ratio: 23x for 3.5 Megapixel, 28.7x for 2 Megapixel

Digital Zoom:

4x (Max. 72x combined with Optical Zoom without Extra Optical Zoom)

(Max. 115x combined with Extra Optical Zoom)

Compatibility: 

Exif 2.21

DPOF

NTSC

PAL

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