Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS3 Features and Review

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