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LUMIX® TS3 12.1 Megapixel Digital Camera
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DMC-TS3
Features
- Advanced Tough Design (40ft Waterproof, 6.6ft Shockproof, 14F Freeze-proof, Dustproof)
- Quad Protection--waterproof, dustproof, freezeproof and shockproof
- Full HD Movie Recording
- GPS Function + Compass + Altimeter + Depth Indicator + Barometric Sensor for Outdoor Use
SpecificationsExpand All
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Camera
Effective Pixels 12.1 Megapixels - Sensor Size / Total Pixels / Filter 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor / 12.5 Total Megapixels / Primary Color Filter
- Aperture F3.3 - 5.9 / Iris Diaphragm (F3.3 - 10(W) / F5.9 - 18(T))
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Optical Zoom 4.6x -
Focal Length f=4.9-22.8mm (28-128mm in 35mm equiv.)(30-140mm in 35mm equiv. in movie recording) - Extra Optical Zoom (EZ) 5.7x (4:3 / 8M), 7.3x (4:3 / 5M), 9.1x (under 3M)
- Intelligent Zoom 6x
- Lens LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR10 elements in 8 groups(5 Aspherical Lenses / 6 Aspherical surfaces / 1 ED Lens)
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Optical Image Stabilizer Power O.I.S. (On / Off / Active mode(only for motion picture)) -
Digital Zoom 4x( Max. 18.4 x combined with Optical Zoom without Extra Optical Zoom )(Max. 36.3 x combined with Extra Optical Zoom) - Focusing Area Normal: Wide / Tele 30 cm - infinityMacro / Intelligent AUTO/ movie recording: Wide 5 cm - infinity / Tele 30cm - infinity
- Focus Range Display Yes
- AF Metering Face / AF Tracking / 23pt / 1pt / Spot
- Shutter Speed Still: 8 - 1/1300 sec Starry Sky Mode : 15, 30, 60sec.
- Focus Normal / AF Macro, Zoom Macro, Quick AF, AF TrackingContinuous AF (only for motion picture)
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AF Assist Lamp Yes (LED lamp in motion picture mode) -
ISO Sensitivity Auto / i.ISO / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600High Sensitivity (ISO 1600-6400) -
White Balance Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Incandescent / White Set (Selectable at Portrait, Soft Skin, Transform, Self-Portrait, Panorama Assist, Sports, Baby, Pet, High Sensitivity, Highspeed Burst, Pinhole, Photo Frame, High Dynamic) -
Exposure Program AE -
Exposure Compensation 1/3 EV Step, ± 2 EV -
Backlight Compensation Yes (only in Intelligent AUTO mode) -
Auto Bracketing (AE ) 1/3 ˜1EV step, Max +/-1, 3 frames -
Light Metering
Intelligent Multiple - Face Detection Photo & Movie
- Movie Scene Mode Portrait, Soft Skin, Transform, Self-Portrait, Scenery, Low Light, Food, Party, Candle Light, Sunset, Aerial, Pinhole, Film Grain, High Sensitivity, High Dynamic(Standard, Art, B&W)
- Shutter Interval approx. 0.3 sec
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Self Timer 2sec / 10sec - Auto Review 1sec, 2sec, Hold, OFF
- Image Quality Fine / Standard (3D mode: MPO Fine / MPO Standard)
- Motion Picture Recording 4:3 VGA: 640 x 480 pixels, 30fps (Motion JPEG)QVGA: 320 x 240 pixels, 30 fps (Motion JPEG)
- Motion Picture Recording HD Movie 1920x1080 pixels, 60i (Sensor output is 30p)(FSH:17Mbps, GFS:17Mbps/ AVCHD)1280x 720 pixels, 60p (Sensor output is 30p) (GS:17Mbps, SH:17Mbps/ AVCHD )1280x 720 pixels, 30fps (QuickTime MotionJPEG)
- Aspect Ratio 1:1 / 4:3 / 3:2 / 16:9
- Intelligent Exposure Photo & Movie
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Real-time Histograms Yes - LCD Monitor 2.7" TFT Screen LCD Display (230K dots), AR CoatingField of View : approx. 100% Wide Viewing AnglePower LCD mode, AUTO Power LCD mode
- Playback Mode Normal Playback, Slideshow, Filtering Playback (Picture Only, Video Only, 3D, GPS, Travel, Category, Favorites), Calendar Playback
- OSD Language English, Spanish
- Recording Media Built-in Memory, SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
- Interface micro HDMI, AV Output (NTSC), USB2.0 High speed, DC Input
- Viera Link Yes
- Power Li-ion Battery Pack (3.6V, Minimum: 660mAh) (Included)
- Built-in-Flash Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off0.3 - 5.6m (Wide/ISO Auto), 0.3 - 3.1m (Tele/ISO Auto)
- Included Software PHOTOfunSTUDIO 6.1 HD Lite EditionQuickTimeAdobe ReaderSuper LoiLoScope ( trial version)
- Standard Accessories Battery Charger, Battery Pack, Brush, AV cable, USB Cable, Hand Strap, CD-ROM
- Quick Menu Yes
- Continuous Shooting Mode Full-Resolution Image, 3.7 frames/sec Max. 7 imagesHigh-speed Burst Mode: approx. 7 frames/sec (image priority) approx. 10 frames/sec (speed priority) (recorded in 3M for 4:3, 2.5M for 3:2, 2M for 16:9, 2.5M for 1:1)
- Focus Icon Select Yes (in Face Recognition only)
- Optical Zoom in Motion Picture Yes
- Macro Zoom Yes
- Orientation Detector Yes
- Slideshow Mode All / Picture Only / Video Only / 3D / GPS / Travel / Category / FavoritesBGM Effect (Natural / Slow / Swing / Urban / OFF)
- Show Histogram Yes
- Delete Image Single / Multi / All / All except Favorites
- Cut Animation Yes
- PictBridge Support Single / Multi / All / Favorites / DPOF
- AVCHD / AVCHD Lite REC NTSC
- One-Touch Movie Button Yes
- Water Proof 12m(IPX8)
- Dust Proof Yes (IPX6)
- Freeze Proof -10°C / 14°F
- Shock Proof 2m( based on MIL-STD)
- Movie REC Guide Yes
- Wind-Cut in Motion Picture Yes
- Intelligent ISO Control Photo
- Face Recognition Photo
- Intelligent Scene Selector Photo (Portrait, Scenery, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Sunset, Macro) & Movie (Portrait, Scenery, Low Light, Macro)
- File Format Still Image: JPEG(DCF/Exif2.3)3D Image: MPOMotion picture: AVCHD, QuickTime Motion JPEG
- Mode Dial / Mode Button Intelligent AUTO, Normal Picture, Sports, Snow, Beach&Snorkeling, Underwater, SCN , 3D Photo
- Still Picture Recording 4:3 4000x3000(12M) / 3264x2448(8M EZ) / 2560X1920(5M EZ) / 2048X1536(3M EZ) / 1600x1200(2M EZ) / 640x480(0.3M EZ)
- Still Picture Recording 3:2 4000x2672 (10.5M) / 3264x2176 (7M EZ) / 2560x1712 (4.5M EZ)/ 2048x1360 (2.5M EZ) / 640x424 (0.3M EZ)
- Still Picture Recording 16:9 4000x2248 (9M) / 3264x1840 (6M EZ)/ 2560x1440(3.5M EZ) / 1920x1080 (2M EZ) / 640x360 (0.2M)
- Still Picture Recording 1:1 2992x2992(9M) / 2448x2448(6M EZ) / 1920x1920(3.5M EZ)/ 1536x1536(2.5M EZ) / 480x480(0.2M EZ)
- Color Mode / Color Effect Standard, Vivid, Natural, Black & White, Sepia, Cool, Warm, Happy (only in iA Mode)
- Copy / Title Edit / Text Stamp Yes / Yes / Yes
- Digital Red Eye Correction (Red-Eye Removal) Photo
- Mode Switch [Playback] button
- Composition Guide line Yes (2 pattern)
- Easy Zoom / Zoom Resume No / No
- Thumbnails / Zoomed Playback 12/30-thumbnails / Yes
- Calendar Display / Dual-Image Playback Yes / No
- Set Favorites / Rotate Image Yes / No
- DPOF Print Setting / Set Protection Yes / Yes
- Travel Date / World Time Yes / Yes
- Built-in-Memory Approx. 19MB
- Microphone / Speaker Mono / Yes
- Battery life (approx.) 310 pictures (CIPA Standard)*1
- Touch Panel No
- AF Tracking Photo
- Intelligent Resolution Technology Photo & Movie
- Video Divide Yes
- GPS Yes
- Compass / Barometer / Altimeter Yes / Yes / Yes
- Motion Deblur mode Yes
- HDMI output Yes(AUTO)
- Optical Image Stabilizer Photo / Movie
- Playback Motion Picture Yes (AVCHD / Motion JPEG)
- LUMIX Image Uploader Yes
- Recommended Humidity 40%RH to 60%RH
- Resize / Cropping / Aspect Conv. / Leveling Yes / Yes / No / No
- Dimensions (W x H x D) (4.07 x 2.52 x 1.04 in)
- Weight Approx. 126g without Battery and SD Memory Card (0.28 lb)Approx. 142g with Battery and SD Memory Card (0.32 lb)
- AVCHD with picture quality approx. 100 min (GFS/FSH), 110 min (GS, SH)approx. 50 min (GFS/FSH), 55 min (GS, SH)
- MOTION JPEG with picture quality approx. 110 minapprox. 55 min
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Camera
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- UPC 885170031548
Awards
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TIPA-2011
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Support
Firmware & Drivers FIRMWARE-
- Version: 1.2
- Issues Addressed: Firmware Update
- Release Date: 8-3-2011
- Operating Systems: windows/mac
Owner's ManualsWarrantyHow To Guided TutorialsFAQs-
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I am a professional photographer who is seriously considering switching to the Lumix mirrorless cameras. Does Panasonic have, or can you suggest, a web site that demonstrates how professional photographers are successfully using the Lumix professional cameras?In conjunction with our Panasonic.com web site, our Sales and Marketing team also runs LUMIXLOUNGE.COM This site features work from Panasonic’s Luminary team of professional photographers who have migrated to the Lumx mirrorless cameras. The site also features schedules to live on-line and dealer events as well as convenient links to our latest firmware updates. Additional features to expand the site are already in progress.
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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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My camera won't power on. What can I do?If you have a second battery, try it to see if you can power on the camera. If you dont have an extra battery and you're sure the battery you have is fully charged then the camera may need to be 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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Is water damage to my waterproof camera covered under warranty?The camera would need to be sent to our repair center for evaluation to determine if the warranty would apply.
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