The DMC-FZ10K Digital Camera is Panasonic's
first 4-megapixel digital camera with 12x optical zoom. Featuring
F2.8 brightness throughout the entire zoom range, the camera's
powerful 12x zoom is equivalent to a 35 - 420mm zoom lens
on a conventional 35mm film camera. Its precision Leica lens,
extraordinary telephoto features and no-lag processing speed
enable this camera to capture every detail of distant or quick-moving
subjects with superb brightness and clarity.
Including a F2.8 Leica Lens - The DMC-FZ10K features a 1/2.5-inch
CCD and F2.8 large-aperture Leica DC VARIO-ELMARIT lens with
13 elements in 8 groups and three aspherical lenses. Legendary
for rendering images with superb color reproduction and expressive
depth, the Leica lens opens the door to exciting new creative
possibilities, for both the first-time digital camera user
and the experienced photographer.
New Nikon DX Format CCD imaging sensor
for 3,008 x 2,000-pixel images
New advanced digital image processor to
optimize image quality, control auto white balance, auto
tone and color control
Accurate white balance regardless of lighting
conditions achieved by Nikon's acclaimed 3D Color Matrix
Meter with 1,005 pixels
Continuous shooting at 3 frames per second
for a continuous burst of up to 144 pictures (The number
of continuous shots possible in a single burst may be fewer
depending on the type of CF card used)
Immediate power-up has the D70 ready to
take pictures before your finger can reach the shutter button
High performance System LSI uses next-generation
programming to greatly increase the speed of all processing
and writing operations
High-speed, high-precision 5-area AF system
Maximum shutter speed of 1/8,000 sec.
for full creative control
Seven new automated Digital Vari-Program
selections including Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up,
Sports, Night Portrait, and Night Landscape for crisp and
vivid results that match the intended shot
New generation color reproduction system
offers a choice of three color modes
New JPEG and NEF Combination Filing System
enables simultaneous recording of NEF (RAW) and JPEG data
for the same shot to optimize and accelerate workflow
Large LCD monitor with user-friendly menus
New AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G
IF-ED zoom lens designed to deliver high performance and
outstanding value as a perfect match for the D70
Built-in auto pop-up flash features exclusive
i-TTL flash control, fast 1/500 sec. flash sync shutter
speed, and supports Nikon's Creative Lighting System
Nikon software bundled
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In early 2003, Panasonic brought out its Lumix DMC-FZ1S, a
dSLR-style model with a whopping 12X Leica Vario-Elmarit zoom
lens. The camera's successor, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ10PP,
uses the same lens and body but pushes the resolution from
2 to 4 megapixels, adds a smattering of advanced functions,
incorporates a larger LCD, and ships with a slightly higher-capacity
SD card. The new Lumix still receives high marks for design,
features, and performance, but in image quality, the FZ10
falls short of some 4-megapixel competitors, such as the Olympus
C-750 Ultra Zoom. more
The new Nikon D70 is just the latest
in a long line of impressive photographic tools from one of
the leaders of the photo industry. Long an established leader
in the film world, Nikon is a name that is immediately associated
with professional and quality photography. Though immediately
identifiable with professionals, they are recognized as a
maker of quality cameras for consumers as well. Their pro
line of film cameras includes the legendary F3, continuously
produced for over 20 years now, and new legends in the making,
like the F5 and F100, known for their toughness and advanced
features. In the world of digital, Nikon has a commanding
presence in the "prosumer" market with their Coolpix
series. The Coolpix 900 broke new ground when it was introduced
several years back, followed by the 2 megapixel 950, then
the 3 megapixel 990. more
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