| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18K 8.1MP Digital Camera with 18x Wide Angle MEGA Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Black) | 
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| Brand: Panasonic
Category: Photography
Buy New: $357.00
Buy New from $357.00
Avg. Customer Rating:   (176 reviews)
Sales Rank: 2624
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
System Memory: 27
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Monitor Size: 250
Optical Zoom: 18
Digital Zoom: 4
Display Size: 2.5
Maximum Focal Length: 82.8
Minimum Focal Length: 6
Maximum Resolution: 8.1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 3 x 4.6 x 3.5
MPN: DMC-FZ18K
Model: DMC-FZ18K
UPC: 037988986941
EAN: 0037988986941
ASIN: B000TM7GD8
Release Date: September 20, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 8.1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 16 x 22-inch prints | | • | 18x wide-angle image-stabilized optical zoom; 2.5-inch LCD display; 0.44-inch electric viewfinder with diopter adjustment for fine focusing; can toggle between LCD and EVF | | • | Intelligent Auto Mode with Face Detection and Intelligent Scene Selector | | • | Shooting at ISO 1600 in normal recording mode; 6 autofocusing modes | | • | Stores images on SD memory cards (includes 27MB of internal memory; powered by lithium-ion battery (battery and charger included) |
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Product Description
The DMC-FZ18 Lumix 8.1-Megapixel Digital Camera can take photos from vast landscapes to super telephoto shots thanks to its 18x optical 28mm Wide-Angle Leica Zoom Lens. For macro shots, the wide-angle setting lets you shoot all the way down to one centimeter from your subject, while the telephoto setting can be used up to one meter (3.28 feet). Combined with Mega O.I.S. Optical Image Stabilization, the DMC-FZ18 can detect even the tiniest camera movement to automatically adjust the lens to compensate any handshake. Intelligent ISO captures crisp, clear images as you shoot to suppress motion blur, making it easier to shoot scenes with fast moving action. The Face Detection function can automatically detect up to 15 faces in a scene and re-adjust the settings if their positions change. The Intelligent Scene Selector will sense the ambient conditions and automatically select either the Scenery, Portrait, Macro, Night Portrait or Night Scenery mode accordingly, getting beautiful results every time you shoot, no matter what the scene or subject. White Balance - Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Halogen / White Set Program AE Shutter Speed - 1-1/2000 seconds Self Timer - 2 seconds / 10 seconds Burst Shooting Mode - Full-Resolution Image, 3 frames/sec Max. 7 images (Standard Mode), Max 4 images (Fine Mode) Built-in Flash Mode - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction and Forced Off Viewfinder - 0.44 diagonal Color EVF (188k pixels) Power Supply - Lithium-ion Battery Pack (7.2V, 710 mAh), Up to 400 pictures Dimensions - Height 2.96'' x Width 4.63'' x Depth 3.47'' Weight - 0.79 pounds
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| Customer Reviews: Read 171 more reviews...
 best for entry level photographer hobbyist November 11, 2008
i got this camera as an entry level piece before i would get an slr. this is surely a dlsr replacement camera. reduces the hassels of lens and manual controls.. had a lot of good pics with it. it also has an awesome batt life, around 400 shots. this camera has convinced my friends around me to buy one as it had all they wanted.. way better than a point and shoot and a good one start before a Dslr
Great camera for the money October 31, 2008
This camera has been a great for me. I use it to take pictures and I also use it to record video. I would recommend this camera.
A masterpiece in hand... October 13, 2008
I've tried the earlier versions from Panasonic, but this is really ultimate... The product was delivered on the said time.
I have a suggestion for Panasonic - to provide zoom functionality in video mode. If the camera had a zoom while taking a video, then there would be very few cameras to beat it.
Good Buy for Money October 3, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought this camera couple of months back as it was an economical wide angle with 18x zoom camera... I switched to this camera from my earlier Canon A560 point and shoot camera...
Let me tell you my feelings with this product one by one...
Image quality: good in day time / good light situation, colors are natural, though you can see few fringes where there is a radical change in LUX in a image.Dont use in low lights without flash(though after good amount of fiddle with this you can get good quality image)Noise is high after ISO400.You can record RAW images which is an added advantage.
Build: Good to handle camera, Comfortable grip
Technology: Sensor not that great, Image processing is high making your images look blur at time or over smooth.I really miss USB 2.0.Image transfer rate is pathetic, so i use my sd card directly with my laptop.Battery life is good.
Price: V good
Value for money: V good
Pros:
1. Excellent Natural colors(in good light)
2. Very good clarity (less noise in day time)
3. Fast acting zoom & Very Good Image stabiliser
Cons:
1. lack of USB 2.0
2. High noise in low light condition or High ISO (>400)
I will recommend this camera to people who does outdoor photography mostly in day time. For night dont forget to use the flash (only for parties or small distances).One problem I also faced that you can not use the zoom while taking movies. This camera will not work with AA batteries. But if you ask me how do I overall rate it then it is my final rating:
1. Image quality: day time : 5/5 low loght 2/5
2. Noise again same as above including 2/5 at ISO>400
3. Build 4/5
4. IS 3.5/5
5. Battery 4.5/5
6. Image Processing 4/5
7. Overall 4.5/5
FZ 18 review October 2, 2008
I bought this camera to replace a smaller(in both size & megapixel) Olympus. Before buying, I compared this with a Canon S5 IS. I bought the Panasonic because of its many features, like 18x zoom, the menu ease of use, and its size. It is a little lighter than others in its class. The pictures I have taken are crisp, have wonderful color, and look as good developed as they do on the camera. I am very happy with this camera and think I made a great choice.
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