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10.1 Megapixel Digital Camera

DMC-FZ28S
Features
  • Intelligent Auto Mode: Helps prevent shooting errors.
  • LEICA DC Vario-Elmarit Lens: 27mm wide angle
  • 720p HD Movie Recording: Shoot beautiful HD motion images.
  • Silver

10.1 Megapixel Digital Camera

 DMC-FZ28S

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    • Series FZ
    • Model Year 2008
    • Camera Effective Pixels 10.1 Megapixels
    • Optical Zoom 18x
    • Image Sensor 1/2.33", 10.7 Total Megapixels CCD, Primary Color Filter
    • Extra Optical Zoom 4:3 Aspect Ratio: 21.4x for 7Mega, 25.7x for 5Mega, 32.1x for 3Mega, 2Mega, 0.3Mega
      3:2 Aspect Ratio: 21.4x for 6Mega, 25.7x for 4.5Mega, 32.1x for 2.5Mega
      16:9 Aspect Ratio: 21.4x for 5.5Mega, 25.7x for 3.5Mega, 32.1x for 2Mega
    • Focal Length f=4.8-86.4mm (35mm Equiv.: 27-486mm)
    • Lens Leica DC Vario-Elmarit Lens
    • Lens Construction 11 elements in 8 groups
      (3 Aspherical Lenses / 4 Aspherical surfaces, 2 ED lenses)
    • Aperture Range Wide: F2.8 - F8.0 Tele: F4.4 - F8
    • Optical Image Stabilizer MEGA O.I.S. (Auto/Mode1/ Mode2)
    • Digital Zoom 4x
      ( Max. 72.0 x combined with Optical Zoom without Extra Optical Zoom )
      (Max. 128x combined with Extra Optical Zoom)
    • Focusing Area Normal: Wide 30cm/ Tele 200cm - infinity MF / Intelligent AUTO / Macro: Wide 1cm / Tele 200cm - infinity
      Tele Macro (approx. 11x - 18x) : 100cm - infinity
    • Conversion Lens Compatibility Yes
    • AF Metering Face / AF tracking / multi-area / 1-area high speed / 1-area / spot
    • AF Assist Lamp Yes
    • ISO Sensitivity Auto /100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 (High Sensitivity Mode : Auto(1600 - 6400) )
    • White Balance Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Halogen / White Set / White Balance Adjustment (+10steps, except for auto set)
    • Exposure Program AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual, Program Shift(Program AE mode)
    • Exposure Compensation 1/3 EV Step, ± 2 EV
    • Backlight Compensation Yes (auto in Intelligent AUTO mode)
    • Auto Bracketing ( AE) +/- 1/3 EV ˜ 1EV step, 3 frames
    • Light Metering Intelligent Multiple / Center-weighted / Spot
    • Scene Modes Party, Candle Light, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Sunset, High sensitivity, Hi-Speed Burst, Flash Burst, Panning, Starry Sky, Fireworks, Beach, Snow, Aerial photo, Pin Hole, Film Grain
    • Advanced Scene Mode Portrait/Sports: Normal / Outdoor / Indoor / CreativeScenery: Normal / Nature / Architecture / CreativeMacro: Normal / Moving Subject / CreativeNight Portrait: Normal / Night Scenery / Illumination / Creative
    • Shutter Speed/Shutter System P:1-1/2000sec (Selectable minimum shutter speed)A/S:8-1/2000sec, M:60-1/2000sec Starry Sky Mode : 15, 30, 60sec.
    • Self Timer 2 seconds / 10 seconds / 10 seconds / 3 images
    • Auto Review 1sec, 2sec, Zoom, Hold
    • Review 1x/4x/8x
    • Picture Adjustment Contrast +2steps
      Sharpness +2steps
      Saturation +2steps
      Noise Reduction +2steps
    • Color Effect Mode Black & White, Sepia, Cool, Warm
    • Recording Format Still Image: JPEG(Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.21 standard), RAW, DPOF corresponding image with audio: JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.21 standard)+ QuickTime
      Motion picture: QuickTime Motion JPEG
    • Image Quality Fine/Standard/RAW/RAW+JPEG
    • RECORDING IMAGE SIZE ( Pixels)
    • 4:3 Aspect Ratio (Still Image) 3648 x 2736
      3072 x 2304
      2560 x 1920
      2048 x 1536
      1600 x 1200
      640 x 480
    • 3:2 Aspect Ratio (Still Image) 3648 x 2432
      3072 x 2048
      2560 x 1712
      2048 x 1360
    • 16:9 Aspect Ratio (Still Image) 3648 x 2056
      3072 x 1728
      2560 x 1440v1920 x 1080
    • Motion Image (4:3 Aspect Ratio) 640 x 480 pixels 30 fps, 320 x 240 pixels 30 fps/10 fps
    • Motion Image (16:9 Aspect Ratio) : 848 x 480 pixels 30 fps
    • Motion Image HD¿16:9 Aspect Ratio) 1280x720 pixels 30fps
    • CONVENIENCE FEATURES
    • Burst Shooting Mode Full-Resolution Image, 2.5 frames/sec Max. 5 images (Standard mode), Max 3 images (Fine mode)
    • Unlimited Consecutive Shooting Yes
    • Intelligent Exposure Off / Low / Standard / High
    • Digital Red Eye Correction Yes
    • Easy Zoom/Zoom Resume/Motion Zoom No/Yes/Yes
    • Still Image Recording with Audio 5 seconds
    • Audio Dubbing Maximum of 10 Seconds
    • Composition Guide Lines Yes (2 patterns)
    • Built-in Memory approx. 50MB
    • Scene Mode Help Screen Yes
    • Auto Angle Detection Yes
    • Flip Animation Yes
    • Travel Date/World Time Yes
    • Title Edit Yes
    • Text Stamp/Date Stamp Yes/-
    • STANDARD FEATURES
    • Built-in Flash Type/Mode Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, Flash Synchro ; 1st / 2nd Flash output Adjustment (1/3EV step, -2 - +2 EV) 0.3 - 8.5m (Wide/Macro/ISO Auto), 1.0 - 5.4m (Tele/ISO Auto)
    • External Flash No
    • Viewfinder 0.20" Color EVF (201.6K Pixels equiv.), Field of View : approx. 100%, Lens 19.6x
    • LCD Monitor 2.7" TFT LCD Display (230K dots) Field of View : approx. 100% AUTO Power LCD mode, Power LCD mode, High angle mode
    • Playback Mode REC/Play Selector Switch, 30 & 12-thumbnail Display, Calendar Display, Zoomed Playback (16x max), Playback of Fav Pics, Image Rotation, Resize, Trim, Protection, Aspect Conv. DPOF Print Setting Creating Still Pics from Motion Picture, Dual Image Playback
    • OSD Language English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Japanese
    • Recording Media Built-in Memory
      SD Memory Card
      SDHC Memory Card
      MultiMediaCard (Still image only)
    • Microphone Yes
    • Speaker Yes
    • Interface DC Input, AV Output (NTSC), HD AV Output (Component), USB2.0 High speed
    • Direct Print PictBridge
    • Color Black
    • Power Lithium-ion Battery Pack (7.2V, 710 mAh)(Included)AC Adaptor (Input: 110-240V AC)(Optional)
    • Battery Life 460 pictures (CIPA standard)
    • Included Software PHOTOfunSTUDIO -viewer- 2.1E ArcSoft (MediaImpression / Panorama Maker) SilkyPix Developer Studio 3.0SE, QuickTime, USB Driver
    • Standard Accessories Battery Charger, Battery Pack, Lens Cap, Lens Cap Strap, Lens Hood, Hood Adaptor, AV Cable, USB Connection Cable, Shoulder Strap, CD-ROM
    • ISO Limit Set Yes
    • Multi-Exposure No
    • Multi-Aspect No
    • Rec Mode (Mode Dial) Intelligent AUTO, P(Program) mode, A(Aperture Priority) mode, S(Shutter Priority) mode, M(Manual) mode, Custom1, Custom2, Portrait mode, Scenery mode, Sports mode, Night Portrait mode, Close-up mode, Scene mode, Motion Picture
    • Color Bracketing Standard / Black & White (2 images), Standard / Sepia (2 images), Standard / Black & White / Sepia (3 images)
    • Real-time Histogram / Highlight Display Yes / Yes
    • Dimensions (H x W x D) 2.96'' x 4.63'' x 3.5''
    • Weight 82 lbs.
    • UPC 037988988099
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  • How do I install firmware in my camera using an SD card?
    Digital Still Camera Firmware Update Guide.

    1) Preparation before attempting the update.

    A. Make sure the camera's battery is completely charged. If the battery is not completely charged the firmware update will not begin. Format the SD memory card in the camera, then take a couple of pictures.
    B. Turn off the camera.

    2) Copying the Firmware to your memory card.
    A. Download the latest firmware update for your model by clicking on the "Download Ver. X.X " link to a location on your computer (we recommend the "Desktop").
    B. If your computer has a media reader, please insert your formatted SD Card from your camera.
    C. Open the zipped firmware file that you downloaded to the desktop.

    D. For"PC" users, locate your SD Card by clicking on, or opening the"My Computer" or"Computer" on your desktop or your"Start" menu. For"Mac" users, can use"Finder" if the drive does not mount to your desktop.

    E."Drag" to Copy and Paste" the .bin file from the opened folder to the drive with the SD Card showing in your"My Computer" window for"PC" users and"Finder" or"Drive" in Macs. This will copy the file to the card.

    F. If you choose to leave the SD Card in your camera, connect the camera to the PC with the USB cable. Turn the camera on and set it to"Playback" mode. Then select"PC" on the LCD screen. Drag the .bin file from the opened folder to the device that either says Panasonic or mass storage to complete the transfer.

    G."SDXC cards, 32GB or larger, require special card readers. Depending on your PC, and the age of its operating system, you may not be able to directly write to such large cards. If your PC asks you to format the card, DO NOT, this is one indication that your system is not compatible with the newer larger memory cards. In this case a smaller card, 16GB or smaller should be used.

    3) Updating the camera's firmware.

    A. Turn the Camera off, insert the SD Card if you copied the firmware to the card while inserted into the computer.

    B. Turn the Camera power on and press the"Playback" button. The camera's LCD screen should now be showing a screen asking if you desire to"Update" the firmware. Highlight"Yes" and press the"Menu/Set" button.

    C. When the Camera has completed the firmware update it will turn itself off and then back on.

    D. This completes the update process.

    4) Confirming the update.

    A. Turn the camera's power back on.

    B. Set to"Playback" Mode.

    C. Choose the"Setup" menu.

    D. Select Version Disp.
    Digital Still Camera Firmware Update Guide.

    1) Preparation before attempting the update.

    A. Make sure the camera's battery is completely charged. If the battery is not completely charged the firmware update will not begin. Format the SD memory card in the camera, then take a couple of pictures.
    B. Turn off the camera.

    2) Copying the Firmware to your memory card.
    A. Download the latest firmware update for your model by clicking on the "Download Ver. X.X " link to a location on your computer (we recommend the "Desktop").
    B. If your computer has a media reader, please insert your formatted SD Card from your camera.
    C. Open the zipped firmware file that you downloaded to the desktop.

    D. For"PC" users, locate your SD Card by clicking on, or opening the"My Computer" or"Computer" on your desktop or your"Start" menu. For"Mac" users, can use"Finder" if the drive does not mount to your desktop.

    E."Drag" to Copy and Paste" the .bin file from the opened folder to the drive with the SD Card showing in your"My Computer" window for"PC" users and"Finder" or"Drive" in Macs. This will copy the file to the card.

    F. If you choose to leave the SD Card in your camera, connect the camera to the PC with the USB cable. Turn the camera on and set it to"Playback" mode. Then select"PC" on the LCD screen. Drag the .bin file from the opened folder to the device that either says Panasonic or mass storage to complete the transfer.

    G."SDXC cards, 32GB or larger, require special card readers. Depending on your PC, and the age of its operating system, you may not be able to directly write to such large cards. If your PC asks you to format the card, DO NOT, this is one indication that your system is not compatible with the newer larger memory cards. In this case a smaller card, 16GB or smaller should be used.

    3) Updating the camera's firmware.

    A. Turn the Camera off, insert the SD Card if you copied the firmware to the card while inserted into the computer.

    B. Turn the Camera power on and press the"Playback" button. The camera's LCD screen should now be showing a screen asking if you desire to"Update" the firmware. Highlight"Yes" and press the"Menu/Set" button.

    C. When the Camera has completed the firmware update it will turn itself off and then back on.

    D. This completes the update process.

    4) Confirming the update.

    A. Turn the camera's power back on.

    B. Set to"Playback" Mode.

    C. Choose the"Setup" menu.

    D. Select Version Disp.


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  • What size SD Card can I use in my camera?
    Cameras with a manufacturing date of 2006 or before can only use Standard SD Cards (2GB Max).  Models manufactured from 2007 to 2009 can only use Standard SD Cards and SDHC Cards (32GB Max).  Cameras manufactured 2010 and later are also compatible to the SDXC memory card format. While your camera?s owner?s manual may state a maximum size, that size was the largest that was available when your camera was manufactured. Any currently available SDXC card, which will eventually increase to maximum of 2 TB is compatible. As the maximum size increases, to 2 TB, we do not anticipate any need for firmware updates. 

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  • Why is the Flash option grayed out and the flash will not operate?
    When the electronic shutter is enabled or when the camera is placed in the "silent mode" the flash option is disabled (grayed out). You will need to turn off the "Silent" mode, depending on the camera model, select either "Camera Setup" or "Custom" in the menu.

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  • What should I do to correct a "System Error Zoom", "System Error Lens", or "System Error Focus" message on my camera?
    We recommend you try removing the battery from the unit for approximately 60 seconds and reinstall the battery. If you still receive the "System Error *****" message you will want to consider having the camera serviced.

    For repairs and exchanges:

    Ship your product to:

    Panasonic Factory Service Center
    4900 George McVay Drive
    Suite B; Door-12
    McAllen, TX 78503

    Please include your name, address, telephone number, email address, copy of your purchase receipt (for warranty service), and a description of what is wrong with the unit. Freight collect shipments will not be accepted.

    Panasonic is not responsible for damage that occurs in transit. All contents should be packaged for safe travel to the service center. Customer should use a reputable small package shipping company that is able to provide a package tracking number and insurance (if customer should so desire to insure their package).

    Units that are abused, damaged, infested with insects, have corrosion, etc. will be placed out-of-warranty.

    Once your unit arrives at the facility, you may contact us for status at:

    Email: panacare@us.panasonic.com

    Note: Please reference your Service Job number when contacting. You will be contacted if there is any cost you are responsible for.


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  • How do I turn off the "Flash" function?
    On most models, press the button just above "menu". It is labeled with a "lightening bolt". Pressing it will offer several options related to the flash operation.

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