Panasonic Lumix Dmc-fs3 Features and Review

The DMC-FS3 features a new image-processing LSI,shooting until the memory card is full.
the Venus Engine IV, which contains a more advancedPanasonic's Intelligent Auto Mode is comprised of five
signal processing technology for renderingdistinct technologies designed to provide users with
higher-quality images and produces a faster responseintuitive and automatic camera adjustments no matter
time. In addition, the camera boasts the new Intelligentthe shooting condition and without the user having to
LCD, meaning the 2.5-inc LCD screen detects thedo anything manually. Intelligent Auto Mode consists of
lighting condition and controls the brightness level tothe following:
offer optimal clarity in any situation, whether dark or* MEGA O.I.S. - Gyrosensors detect hand-shake and
light; indoors or outdoors.the lens system shifts to compensate, helping to
Notably, dual noise reduction for luminance signal andprevent hand-shake from creating a blurry image.
chromatic signal processing systems, a technology* Intelligent ISO - Can determine if the photo subject is
established by the preceding Venus Engine III, gains amoving and change the ISO setting and shutter speed
more sophisticated process. Firstly, the luminance noiseaccordingly, thus giving a blur-free photo.
is two-dimensionally separated and only the* Intelligent Scene Selector - Senses the ambient
low-frequency noise, which tends to be noticeable, isconditions, recognizes the shooting environment and will
eliminated without affecting the high-frequency noiseautomatically select the appropriate scene mode from:
that greatly influences resolution. Secondly, theScenery, Portrait, Macro, Night Portrait or Night
information of the change point between colours isScenery mode.
minutely stored for precise determination of edges,* Face Detection - Panasonic's Face Detection
thus colour bleeding is dramatically suppressed. Thisdetects up to 15 faces anywhere in the frame, even if
not only produces a clearer image in high ISOthey are moving, and automatically chooses the
sensitivity recording, but also reproduces details inoptimal focus and exposure settings so portraits come
low-lit areas of pictures taken at low ISO sensitivity.out clear and crisp.
The Venus Engine IV also enhances the detection* Quick AF - The Quick AF (auto focus) system
accuracy and corrective effect in both Mega O.I.S.,starts focus on the subject by just pointing the camera
which prevents hand-shake, and Intelligent ISO Control,to the subject, thus minimizing the AF time.
which suppresses motion blur.Additional features of the Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FS3
Featured in the DMC-FS3, the multi-taskinclude:
image-processing engine Venus Engine IV supports a* Title Edit function which allows the consumer to input
super-fast response time. The shutter release time lagtext to accompany a photo, for instance, the names of
is as short as 0.00X?second and the shutter interval ischildren or travel locations.
as short as 0.X second* despite high-resolution picture* 50 MB internal memory.
recording. The camera's quick response makes it* Records WVGA (848 x 480) motion images at 30
easier to capture sudden, spur-of-the-moment photoframes per second in a 16:9 aspect ratio, ideal for
opportunities. In burst shooting mode, the DMC-FS3viewing on High Definition televisions, such as
can snap 3 shots per second at full resolution.** And inPanasonic VIERA Plasmas and LCDs.
High-Speed Burst shooting mode,*** it delivers an* Compatible with optional marine case, DMW-MCFS5,
incredible 7 shots per second. You also get unlimitedfor underwater shooting.
consecutive shooting****, which lets you continue