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10.1 Megapixel Digital Camera
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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
SpecificationsExpand All
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MORE DETAILS
- Series FZ
- Model Year 2008
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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Picture Adjustment
Contrast +2steps
Sharpness +2steps
Saturation +2steps
Noise Reduction +2steps - Color Effect Mode Black & White, Sepia, Cool, Warm
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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
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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)
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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
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Composition Guide Lines Yes (2 patterns) - Built-in Memory approx. 50MB
- Scene Mode Help Screen Yes
- Auto Angle Detection Yes
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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
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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
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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
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Direct Print
PictBridge - Color Black
- Power Lithium-ion Battery Pack (7.2V, 710 mAh)(Included)AC Adaptor (Input: 110-240V AC)(Optional)
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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.
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- UPC 037988988099
Reviews
DMC-FZ28S is rated
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5.
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Anonymous from
Date published: 2009-10-23
Rated 4 out of
5
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Anonymous from
very, very Happy
easy to use, great pictures, handles nicely. Audio recording not good. Need an accessory for better audio
Date published: 2009-09-01
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Anonymous from
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Amazing camera
This is my first digital camera and I am very satisfied with the photos that I have taken with it. But, the instructions are complicated and difficult to someone like me not professional .I hope next time to present the instructions in a simple way.
Thank you for this amazing camera.
Date published: 2009-02-11
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Anonymous from
This is an awesome camera!
This camera is really a hybrid bewteen a digital SLR and an advanced point and shoot. It is extremely easy to learn and use. For most cases I would recommend using the auto intelligent (AI) mode. It captures the most vivid details in any situation with the push of a button. I am an advanced photographer and I love the user defined options it has for creating pictures with professional results i.e., manual, aperture and shutter settings. These allow you to be your creative best but do require a learning curve to master. Hence, my recommendation for most casual users to use AI mode. You will not be disappointed in this camera.
Date published: 2009-01-26
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Anonymous from
From a beginner: the closest approach to own eyes
Since I'm not a professional, the greatest value this review can have is to declare that you don't need to be one of them anymore to afford really astounding images. Regardless if you are in the dark, in a party, under an open starry sky, some hundred meters away or bird watching, the image you will capture with the FZ 28 will just reproduce exactly what you're watching, and even a little bit more. By photographing flowers, birds and further distant subjects I could discover new astonishing details backwards when in front of the PC screen. And that sort of unique images I could take just a couple of weeks after having bought the camera, the first bridge type I have. So maybe that can tell how easy has been to learn to use it and how easy is to come about aiming challenging subjects. Now I'm beginning to experiment with more complex techniques, and it's been real fun to discover the plenty of possibilities and tools this camera features to get not only what you want, when you know what you want, but even to assist your later decision on what you want when you've not made up your mind yet.
Date published: 2008-12-16
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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.Digital Still Camera Firmware Update Guide.
D. Select Version Disp.
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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