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  Panasonic DMC-FT3 Digital Camera

Panasonic DMC-FT3 Digital Camera
 
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Product Code: DMCFT3GNS



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Warranty: Panasonic Australia 12 Month Warranty.
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT3 Digital Camera - Silver

Why Buy Me
  • 12.1 Megapixel
  • GPS Functionality
  • Altimeter, Compass and Barometer built in
  • Full HD Movie Recording
  • 12M Waterproof, 2M Shockproof, Dustproof
  • -10 Degree Celcuis Freezeproof
  • 3D Photo Mode
  • 2.7" LCD
  • 8x Optical Zoom

Quad-proof Protection

The DMC-TS3(FT3) is shockproof, waterproof, dustproof and freezeproof in design with the capability to record high-definition movie in AVCHD format. Featuring a 28mm wide-angle lens, the iA (Intelligent Auto) Mode and GPS function, this versatile camera lets you capture your moments no matter what the intended shooting terrain is.
Swim along with tropical fish and capture shots of beautiful coral reefs, or take recordings of your friends around a camp fire. The DMC-TS3(FT3) is an extremely versatile camera that you can take with you wherever the action calls.


Waterproof down to 12m

With waterproof performance to a depth of 12m equivalent to the "IPX8" and "IP6X" standard, the DMC-TS3(FT3) supports active shooting on a beach, underwater or in a pool. If the camera gets dirty, soil and dust can be washed off by using water.

Shockproof up to 2m

The DMC-TS3(FT3) is dropproof from a height up to 2m in accordance with the "MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock" test standard. It lets you shoot actively while moving around with the camera in one hand.

Dustproof

The DMC-TS3(FT3) is dustproof equivalent to the "IPX8" and "IP6X" standard. While hiking or playing sports, fine dust particles can enter through gaps in the camera body and cause malfunction. The DMC-TS3(FT3) can be used in these activities without problems.

Freezeproof down to -10°C

With freezeproof to
-10 degrees Celsius, the DMC-TS3(FT3) supports shooting while skiing, snowboarding or skating.

 

Structural Elements Supporting Outdoor Performance

Thanks to rubber padding and reinforced glass inside the camera, the DMC-TS3(FT3) features an airtight body protected against water immersion, dust and sand. Previously, there were separate terminal covers but these are relocated at one part covered by a single door. With the minimum apertural area, the DMC-TS3(FT3) boasts even higher tightness of sealing to withstand pressure in underwater as deep as 12m.
In addition to reinforcing the exterior of the camera with shock-resistant material, the DMC-TS3(FT3) uses folded optics to prevent its lens unit from taking damage when dropped during operation. The lens unit is protected by a supplementary damper to absorb the force from shock impact. All components are reexamined to endure the temperature as low as -10 degrees C to make the freezeproof.

Location Information Indicator

The TS(FT) series is the camera specially designed for active outdoor use adopts compass, altimeter and barometer. The rugged design, GPS and advanced measuring equipments offers a variety of fun in wide-ranging situations. Take out the camera to fishing or camping in the springtime, to diving, snorkeling, surfing in summer, or mountain climbing in autumn and to skiing or snowboarding in winter – The DMC-TS3(FT3) is an all-year-round active field player to record stunning memories in beautiful photo and movie.

© Eric Berger Photography

Shooting : Support for an Active Lifestyle More
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Location Information Indicator data is automatically stored in Exif format.
Geo-tagged images, based on GPS latitude and longitude data, can be pinpointed on social media internet maps to be shared with family and friends.

* simulated images.

4 Active Outdoor Scene Modes

The DMC-TS3(FT3) has 4 active outdoor Scene Modes – Sports, Snow, Beach & Snorkeling, and Underwater – that can be selected easily and quickly by the menu, ensuring that you don’t miss sudden shooting opportunities. The Beach & Snorkeling Mode is perfect for your beach activities, allowing you to use a single mode with optimized auto white balance both on the beach and in shallow water. To switch from still image shooting to motion image recording, simply press the Motion Picture Button.

Large, 2.7-inch, 230,000-dot High-resolution LCD

The DMC-TS3(FT3)'s large 2.7-inch LCD features a high 230,000-dot resolution, and a wide-viewing angle that lets you frame your shot in a variety of ways for both shooting and viewing. LUMIX's acclaimed Intelligent LCD function also automatically adjusts the brightness in 11 steps according to shooting conditions. In addition, the AR (anti-reflective) coating LCD minimizes glare and provides clear images, for high visibility even in outdoor brightness.
This LCD provides sharp, clear images in virtually all shooting situations, ranging from nighttime to bright daylight scenes and from low-angle to high-angle shooting. And it lets you share the fun of viewing images with family and friends.

Wide-viewing Angle

Intelligent LCD

LEICA DC Lens with Folded Optics Technology

The DMC-TS3(FT3) features a high-quality LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR 28mm wide-angle lens* with a 4.6x optical zoom (35mm camera equivalent: 28-128mm). The folded optics of shaft guide method is adopted to secure the toughness of the lens unit. This lens unit comprises 10 elements and a prism unit in 8 groups, including an ED lens and 5 aspherical lenses with 6 aspherical surfaces passing the Leica's stringent standards to deliver exceptional optical performance to the edges.
The DMC-TS3(FT3) is drop proof from a height up to 2.0m in accordance with the “MIL-STD 810F Method516.5-Shock” test standard. In addition to reinforcing the exterior of the camera with shock-resistant material, the DMC-TS3(FT3) uses folded optics to prevent its lens unit from taking damage when dropped during operation. The lens unit is protected by a supplementary damper to absorb the force from shock impact. All components including the lens unit are reexamined to endure the temperature as low as -10 degrees C to make the DMC-TS3(FT3) freezeproof.

* Converted to standard 35mm camera equivalent, at the maximum wide position.

28mm Wide-angle Lens

The 28mm wide-angle lens* lets you easily capture large groups of people indoors or expansive architectural structures and scenes with dynamic width and rich perspective, even from short distances.

* Converted to standard 35mm camera equivalent, at the maximum wide position.

4.6x Optical Zoom / 6x Intelligent Zoom / 9.1x Extra Optical Zoom

The DMC-TS3(FT3) features a 4.6x optical zoom lens (35mm camera equivalent: 28-128mm). This gives you highly natural expressions from people and animals that you can't get close to. The 4.6x optical zoom can be increased its power to 6x equivalent with the Intelligent Zoom function. Furthermore, the Extra Optical Zoom function that extends zoom power to 9.1x* by using the center part of the large CCD brings subjects even closer.

* At 3-megapixel resolution or less.

6x Intelligent Zoom

The Intelligent Resolution technology realizes the Intelligent Zoom*, which virtually extends the optical zoom ratio to its 1.3x equivalent (approx.) maintaining the picture quality even combining the digital zoom. This means the 4.6x optical can virtually extend to 6x.

* The Intelligent Zoom function turns ON in the iA Mode or in some Scene Modes. In other cases, turn ON the Intelligent Zoom from the menu to activate it.

Comparing Sharpness and Details with 12.1-megapixel Resolution


Newly Developed 12.1-megapixel Hi-speed CCD

The newly developed 12.1-megapixel CCD with 2-channel signal output structure boasts higher signal transfer speed for the operations that require high performance and speed such as 1,920 x 1,080 full HD movie recording and high speed continuous shooting. The image quality is also improved thanks to the higher sensitivity which is made possible by highly efficient light condensation adoption larger on-chip micro lenses.

High-speed Processing is realized by 2ch CCD structure

Sonic Speed AF

The Sonic Speed AF system includes numerous re-engineering enhancements, including a higher-speed actuator, optimized algorithms and parallel software processing. The result is fast and accurate AF performance.
In addition, the DMC-TS3(FT3) features dramatically speedier focusing that is 28% faster than our previous model.* You can quickly focus on moving subjects, such as when you're shooting sports scenes.

* Compared with the previous DMC-TS2(FT2). The zoom is in the wide setting range. This refers to the time from pressing the shutter button until exposure begins. Using a Panasonic measurement method.

Short Release Time Lag

The shutter release time lag is as short as approx. 0.005 second, making it easy to capture sudden, spur-of-the-moment photo opportunities.

3.7fps in 12.1-megapixel Full-resolution

The DMC-TS3(FT3) lets you snap off consecutive shots at approx. 3.7 frames per second in full resolution. You can take a series of shots, then choose the one you like the best and delete the rest. You can also select High-speed Burst Mode or Flash Burst Mode from Scene Mode.

• The burst speed values given above apply when the shutter speed is 1/60 or faster and when the flash is not activated. The number of recordable images depends on the memory card size and battery life. The burst speed is constant regardless of the transfer speed of the card.

• The number of recordable images depends on the memory card size and battery life.

Venus Engine FHD

The Venus Engine FHD is incorporated that features exceptionally advanced signal processing capabilities.
By separating chromatic noise from luminance noise and applying the optimal noise reduction to each, you can capture clear and beautiful images even when shooting at high ISO sensitivity levels. The Venus Engine FHD also provides precisely selective noise reduction to the chromatic noise without affecting the border of colors which is judged from the brightness level of a pixel.
Linking smoothly with the new Hi-Speed CCD sensor, the Venus Engine FHD processes a large amount of signals at high speed, making it possible to record 1,920 x 1,080 full HD movie recording and high resolution consecutive shots at 3.7 fps in 12.1-megapixel full resolution and max.10 fps at 3-megapixel recording.

1920 x 1080 Full HD Movie
in AVCHD Format

According to the rise of movie recording popularity, digital cameras are now more compatible with it. The DMC-TS3(FT3) has recording capability of full HD 1,920 x 1,080 movies in AVCHD format*1. The AVCHD format features almost doubling the recording time in HD quality compared with conventional Motion JPEG. In addition, a host of options enhance the usability and fun of recording high quality full HD movie. The DMC-TS3(FT3) offers versatile ways of recording memories not only in beautiful photo but also in high quality movie with ultimate ease of operation in virtually all shooting situations.
The DMC-TS3(FT3) also features Intelligent Resolution technology. Rather than uniformly enhanced sharpness, Intelligent Resolution precisely optimizes signal processing to give the entire image outstandingly natural clarity and fine detail. As a result, images are naturally clear and crisp in movies as well as in photos.

Built-in GPS (Global Positioning System)NEW

With the DMC-TS3(FT3), it is possible to use the GPS (Global Positioning System) function to record data on the shooting location. You can view images for each geographical location by using the included software PHOTOfunSTUDIO 6.1 HD Lite Edition to manage the images by date and location.

 

GPS with Place Name and Landmark Information

The LUMIX GPS displays not only latitudes and longitudes, but also the area information that covers 203 countries or regions and the landmark information of over 1,000,000 locations in 82 countries or regions.

My Landmark Function

You can even create your own landmarks with the DMC-TS3(FT3) for your home, family's or friend's house or any places you like. Register your favorite places on the spot when you are there (Max. 50 places).

Shooting Use It Worldwide!

The DMC-TS3(FT3) shows the name of the Country/Region, State/Prov./County, County/Township, City/Town/Village and Landmark using the internal data to give users real-time information of the place when taking photos to add fun of photo shooting during travel. *1

With the DMC-TS3(FT3), the speed of search is accelerated thanks to the improvement in the algorithm of the software. In addition, rural area like camping ground, ski resort, etc. are also registered.

Playback Smooth Playback!

The photos and movies with the location names are automatically sorted in the virtual folder alphabetically in the camera allowing quick reach.
The location data where the photo was taken is embedded with its latitude and longitude is automatically in the Exif data. These geo-tagged images can be pinpointed on the maps of social media internet maps to be shared with your friends and families.

POWER O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) – Shake Detection

Everyone has had an experience of taking a photo at night and hoping to capture all the memories and beauty, only to be disappointed at the poor result. Panasonic has worked on the low-frequency vibration hand-shake component, which is physically generated when pressing the shutter button or when shooting at night with a slow shutter speed. The POWER O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer)* nearly doubles the hand-shake correction power of conventional MEGA O.I.S. You get bright photos without blurring even from handheld shooting at slow shutter speeds.

Macro Shots / Zoom Shots

Blurry Underwater Shots

Motion Deblur Mode

When trying to record children or pets in a dimly lit room, have you ever missed to capture a smiling face or a special moment because your subject moved, causing the image to blur?
With the DMC-TS3(FT3), the Motion Deblur Mode* prevents blurring with even greater power.
This mode integrates the Intelligent ISO Control, which automatically adjusts the ISO setting and shutter speed according to the subject's movement, and the advanced contrast control system of Intelligent Exposure, which also optimizes the exposure to prevent over/under-exposed parts in the image. The camera judges the appropriate shutter speed to suppress motion blur according to the subject's movement. The shutter speed rises as high as possible activating the high sensitivity recording by pixel mixed readout method.
The camera determines the optimal settings, so anyone can easily capture crisp, clear photos - without blurring.

* The picture size may be reduced.
The Motion Deblur Mode must be turned ON in the menu prior to use.

Intelligent ISO Control – Motion Detection

The Intelligent ISO Control function* detects subject movement and automatically adjusts the ISO setting and shutter speed to best suit the movement and light conditions. When it detects subject motion, it automatically raises the ISO setting and increases the shutter speed to prevent motion blur. On the other hand, when the subject is still and no movement is detected, it takes beautifully natural photos with a low ISO setting.

The subject is clear even though it moves, thanks to the I.ISO function.

The image is very clear because the I.ISO function keeps the ISO setting low.

* The Intelligent ISO Control function is automatically turned on in the iA Mode, and can be turned on or off in the Normal Picture Mode to enable a maximum sensitivity setting.

Intelligent Exposure – Light Detection

The Intelligent Exposure instantly analyzes the framed image and adjusts the brightness in areas that are too dark due to dim lighting, backlighting or use of the flash. Adjusting the brightness of dark areas, this produces natural images that are close to the way they actually look to the human eye.

* The Intelligent Exposure function is automatically turned on in the iA Mode and can be turned on or off in the Normal Picture Mode.

Auto Backlight Compensation

When there is strong backlighting, the background appears nice and bright, but the subject is dark. This function detects backlight condition and compensates it automatically.

A 3-Minute Guide Seeing Is Believing!How Intelligent ISO Control Works

A 3-Minute Guide Seeing Is Believing!This Is the Power of Intelligent Exposure [Open New Window]

Face Detection AF/AE with Face Recognition

The DMC-TS3(FT3) features the Face Recognition, a function that “remembers” faces. The conventional face detection system captures a face with focus and appropriate exposure but sometimes it falls not on the face you want to capture most beautifully when there are several faces in a frame. The Face Recognition prioritizes focus and exposure right on the face of your special person*1. In playback, you can choose to display only photos that contain a specific registered face using the Category Playback.
The Face Detection also features the Digital Red-eye Correction (Red-eye Removal). The camera takes care of the red-eye effect that often happens when shooting with a flash, to ensure attractive facial expression*2.

Auto Flash under Backlight

The flash is forced on against back light condition if back light compensation is not enough.

Auto Flash Adjustment

After detecting exposure of face's part, the amount of the flash lighting is automatically adjusted.
(The camera activates the flash in the red-eye reduction mode when it detects a face.)

Digital Red-eye Correction (Red-eye Removal)

Digital Red-eye Correction

The occurrence of red-eye is automatically reduced by a pre-flash in the iA Mode and corrected by the Digital Red-eye Correction function.

Intelligent Scene Selector – Scene Detection

When the camera's in the iA Mode, the Intelligent Scene Selector automatically sets the Scene Mode to one of Scenery, Portrait, Macro, Night Portrait*1, Night Scenery or Sunset. The camera judges it from the various detection results such as focusing and brightness level of the circumstance*2. You are free from annoying settings every time scene changes when taking images with these most frequently used Scene Modes to get beautiful results even before you know it.


3D Photo Mode

3D

The newly added 3D Photo Mode* produces a 3D image in the camera. The image-processing method used by LUMIX records beautiful images with less distortion or visible image links. Take 20 panning shots and the camera automatically selects the two most suitable images – one for the right eye and one for the left eye – to synthesize a 3D composite.
The 3D image can be viewed on a VIERA HDTV. The 3D image format is compatible with MPO, so it can be played back on other MPO-compatible equipment such as TVs and digital photo frames, or printed.

*The picture size is fixed to 2-megapixel (16:9)

Slide the camera for consecutive shots. The camera creates 3D photo data by selecting two optimal images.

The 3D image can be viewed on VIERA 3D HDTV and gives you a whole new exciting experience.

* simulated images.

3D Image Viewer / VIERA Link

Photos or movies recorded in AVCHD on the SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Cards are easy to view on a Panasonic VIERA TV. Simply insert the card into the VIERA Image Viewer (SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card slot) on VIERA TV or DIGA Blu-ray Disc™ Player to playback your contents. Alternatively, you can use an optional HDMI micro cable to output the still and motion images you took from the DMC-TS3(FT3) directly to the TV for VIERA Link. Most of the control is possible using only the TV's remote control.
Especially, the pictures taken with the 3D Photo Mode via the 3D Image Viewer offering users a whole new exciting experience.


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