"What You Must Know about the Lumix Digital Cameras"
This page is based on the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 camera which isn't super expensive, but, there are cheaper cameras out there, if you are just shopping for a cheap camera the TZ5 probably isn't for you. If you are looking for a camera that will take great pictures in various situations, including driving 40 MPH (this is something I did with it and was amazed when the picture was crystal clear), you'll want to keep reading. In what kind of situations can you take pictures you ask? Ok, here they are,
The camera also has an "auto" mode which if you're like me you'll use most of the time, but there are times when you'll need a "great shot" and the TZ5 will be ready when you are! If you like a nice sunset, you are going to love that setting. You'll take better shots of sunsets than you ever have. Below is the first sunset picture I took with the TZ5, sunsets are each unique, there are few things as enjoyable as sitting and watching the sun go down!
I really do like a nice sunset, if you have pictures of your own I'd love to see them, I'd also like to add a page on this site of nothing but sunsets from around the world. So, if you have sunset pictures that you'd like to share with us please send them to me. Please let me know where the picture was taken and if you'd like your name listed with the picture. Email it to david@TVandCamera.com Zoom Back to top Is zooming in close important to you? Panasonic Lumix Digital Cameras, (at least the TZ5) offer a 10X optical zoom and a 4X digital zoom. The numbers don't add up to me, but you wind up with a 16.9X zoom. Here are 2 pictures taken from the same spot. Do you see the leaf in about the middle of the picture on the left? Now look at it on the right at 16.9X zoom.
Some features are just to make you a better photographer, On the 3" display, bring up the optional grid to line up your pictures better - this sounds silly, but after using it once you won't want to take a picture without it - I promise! The TZ5 will automatically pick out and put blocks around faces on the screen so that you can line up the shot better. This does help with the picture taking but it is also fun to show your friends how smart your camera is! This camera comes with some great software you can store your pictures or touch them up a little if needed. Shutter speed You can take a clear picture moving 40 miles per hour! I know that isn't technical, but you can do it! You'll love the clarity of the pictures you take with the TZ5, even at 40 miles per hour. Reset speed Have you ever owned a digital camera that seemed to take forever to reset after taking a picture, keeping you from taking another shot that you really wish you could have captured? It's frustrating isn't it? This camera resets in about 3 seconds, not warp speed but a lot faster than many others. Size Guys, You will be able to store this camera in a cargo pocket or any pocket of a pair of loose fitting pants. Ladies, you have an advantage here, you will be able to slip this camera in your pocket or even in a small purse. The camera measures just under 1-1/2" thick 4" long and 2-1/4" tall. Battery The battery is rechargeable. You will be able to shoot around 200 pictures and 6-8 fairly long videos with one charge. I am not a fan of rechargeable batteries in cameras but this one works well and if needed you can buy a spare. And hey it's environmentally friendly, less batteries in the landfill is a good thing! That is pretty much it, if you'd like to read my story about what my wife and I put this camera through please keep reading. If you don't you can find all the technical details about the camera toward the bottom of this page. I also invite you to take a look at more pictures that I've taken with the TZ5, just click on the "view picture album" toward the top right of this page. If you like the information I've given and would like more information click here Lumix Digital Cameras. Thanks a lot for visiting! If you have any questions about the TZ5 shoot me an email at david@tvandcamera.com I'll get you an answer as soon as I can. If you want to know "how I know all the features above" read this next story, it was a great time. Be sure to watch the video below too, it's a great example of the TZ5 abilities.
Panasonic Cameras
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 is a super camera, if you read the story above you know that already, if you didn't then here's what's improtant... Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 specifications
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