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12.1 Megapixel Digital Camera

DMC-FX580K
Features

12.1 Megapixel Digital Camera

  • Intelligent Auto Mode
  • Touch Screen Manual Operation
  • LEICA DC Vario-Elmar Lens
  • Black

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Firmware & Drivers

FIRMWARE Download Instructions
  • DMC-FX580 Firmware Update DOWNLOAD Download and install instructions
    • Version: 1.10
    • Issues Addressed: Improvement of battery detection for safety standards Panasonic uses.
      (After this firmware update your Panasonic Digital Camera cannot be operated by unauthorised 3rd party batteries.)
    • Release Date: 6-15-2009
    • Operating Systems: windows/mac

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SpecificationsExpand All

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    • Camera Type Compact
    • Series FX
    • Model Year 2009
    • IntelligentAutoMode Face Recognition (Still)Optical Image Stabilizer (Still & Movie)Intelligent ISO Control (Still & Movie)Face Detection (Still)Intelligent Scene Selector (Still - Portrait, Scenery, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Macro; Movie -
    • Camera Effective Pixels 12.1 Mega Pixels
    • Aperture F2.8 - 5.9 / Iris Diaphragm (F2.8 - 8 (W) / F5.9 - 8 (T))
    • Optical Zoom 5x
    • Image Sensor Size 1/2.33-inch
    • Extra Optical Zoom 6.1x (4:3 / 8M), 7.8x (4:3 / 5M), 9.8x (under 3M)
    • Focal Length f=4.4-22.0mm (25-125mm in 35mm equiv.)
    • Lens LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT7 elements in 6 groups(4 Aspherical Lenses / 6 Aspherical surfaces, 1 EA Lens)
    • 2-Speed Zoom No
    • Optical Image Stabilizer MEGA O.I.S. (Auto/Mode1/ Mode2)
    • Digital Zoom 4x( Max. 20.0 x combined with Optical Zoom without Extra Optical Zoom )(Max.39.2x combined with Extra Optical Zoom)
    • Focusing Area Normal: Wide 50cm/ Tele 100cm - infinityMacro / Intelligent AUTO: Wide 5cm / Tele 100cm - infinity
    • Conversion Lens Compatibility No
    • Focus Range Display Yes
    • AF Metering Face / Touch AF/AE Tracking / Multi (11pt) / 1pt HS / 1pt / Spot
    • Focus Normal / Macro, AF Tracking (On / Off), Quick AF (Always On)
    • AF Assist Lamp Yes
    • ISO Sensitivity Auto / 80 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 (High Sensitivity Mode : Auto(1600 - 6400) )
    • Exposure Program AE Aperture Priority AE Shutter Priority AE Manual
    • Exposure Compensation 1/3 EV Step, ± 2 EV
    • Backlight Compensation Yes (only in Intelligent AUTO mode)
    • Auto Bracketing ( AE) +/- 1/3 EV ˜ 1EV step, 3 frames
    • Light Metering Intelligent Multiple / Center-weighted / Spot
    • Dedicated Button/Mode Switch [Recording] / [Playback]
    • Movie Scene Mode -
    • Self Timer 2sec / 10sec
    • Auto Review 1sec, 2sec, Zoom, Hold
    • Review No
    • Picture Adjustment Contrast +2stepsSharpness +2stepsSaturation +2stepsNoise Reduction +2steps
    • Color Effect Mode Black & White, Sepia, Cool, Warm
    • Color Mode No
    • Recording Format Still Image: JPEG (DCF / Exif2.21)Motion picture: QuickTime Motion JPEG
    • Image Quality Fine/Standard
    • 4:3 Aspect Ratio (Still Image) 4000 x 3000(12M)/ 3264 x 2448 (8M EZ) / 2560 x 1920 (5M EZ) /2048 x 1536 (3M EZ) / 1600 x 1200 (2M EZ) / 640 x 480 (0.3M EZ)
    • 3:2 Aspect Ratio (Still Image) 4000 x 2672(10.5M) / 3264 x 2176 (7M EZ) / 2560 x 1712 (4.5M EZ) / 2048 x 1360 (2.5M EZ)
    • 16:9 Aspect Ratio (Still Image) 4000 x 2248(9M) / 3264 x 1840 (6M EZ) / 2560 x 1440 (3.5M EZ) / 1920 x 1080 (2M EZ)
    • Motion Image (4:3 Aspect Ratio) VGA: 640 x 480 pixels, 30fps (Motion JPEG) QVGA: 320 x 240 pixels, 30 fps (Motion JPEG)
    • Motion Image (16:9 Aspect Ratio) WVGA: 848 x 480 pixels, 30 fps (Motion JPEG)
    • Aspect Ratio 4:3 / 3:2 / 16:9
    • Digital Red Eye Correction Yes
    • Easy Zoom/Zoom Resume/Motion Zoom Yes/No/No
    • Still Image Recording with Audio 5 seconds
    • Audio Dubbing Maximum of 10 Seconds
    • Real-time Histograms Yes
    • Composition Guide Lines Yes (2 patterns)
    • Scene Mode Help Screen Yes
    • Flip Animation No
    • Travel Date/World Time Yes/Yes
    • Text Stamp/Date Stamp Yes
    • External Flash No
    • Viewfinder No
    • LCD Monitor 3.0" TFT Touch Screen LCD Display (230K dots), AR Coat Field of View : approx. 100% AUTO Power LCD mode, Power LCD mode, High Angle mode
    • Additional Playback Mode Yes (Motion JPEG)
    • OSD Language English, Spanish
    • Recording Media Built-in MemorySD Memory CardSDHC Memory CardMultiMediaCard (Still image only)
    • Microphone Mono
    • Speaker Yes
    • Viera Link No
    • HDMI No
    • Color Black
    • Power ID-Security Li-ion Battery Pack (3.6V, 940mAh) (Included)AC Adaptor (Input: 110-240V AC) (Optional)
    • Battery Life Up to 350 pictures(CIPA Standard)
    • Included Software PHOTOfunSTUDIO v3.0ArcSoft (MediaImpression / Panorama Maker)USB Driver, QuickTime
    • Standard Accessories Battery Charger, Battery Pack, Battery carrying case, AV Cable, USB Connection Cable,Hand Strap, CD-ROM
    • Multi-Exposure No
    • Multi-Aspect No
    • Max Auto ISO Setting Yes
    • Quick Menu Yes
    • Optical Zoom in Motion Picture No
    • Macro Zoom Yes
    • Orientation Detector Yes
    • Touch Zoom Yes
    • Thumbnails/Zoomed Playback 12,30-thumbnails / Max 16x
    • Set Favorites/Rotate Image Yes / No
    • Playback Still Images with Audio Yes
    • Slideshow Mode All Still Images / Favorites / CategoryBGM Effect (Natural / Slow / Swing / Urban / OFF)
    • Show Histogram Yes
    • Show Highlights Yes
    • Delete Image Single / Multi / All / All except Favorites
    • DPOF Print Setting/Set Production Yes / Yes
    • Cut Animation No
    • PictBridge Support Single / Multi / All / Favorites / DPOF
    • iA Direct Button No
    • AVCHD / AVCHD Lite REC No
    • One-Touch Movie Button No
    • Water Proof No
    • Dust Proof No
    • Shock Proof No
    • LED Illumination No
    • Movie REC Guide No
    • Wind-Cut in Motion Picture No
    • Dimensions (H x W x D) 2.25'' x 3.74'' x 0.86''
    • Weight Approx. 0.32 lbs
    • UPC 037988988471
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