Panasonic DMC-FS3G 8MP 3x Optical Zoom Digital Camera (Green)
Panasonic DMC-FS3G 8MP 3x Optical Zoom Digital Camera (Green)
Panasonic is pleased to introduce the 8.1-megapixel DMC-FS3 with f2.8 Leica DC VARIO-ELMARIT lens with 3x optical zoom (equivalent to 33mm to 100mm on a 35mm film camera) as a member of Lumix FS series. The FS series, a sister line of the world-acclaimed FX series, pursues easy and simple operation with its high-grade profile for users at every stage to enjoy taking beautiful pictures.The DMC-FS3 features the iA (Intelligent Auto) mode, which comprises 5 shooting-assist functions; Mega O.I.S., Intelligent ISO Control, Intelligent Scene Selector, Face Detection and Quick AF functions. Mega O.I.S. suppresses hand-shake and Intelligent ISO Control prevents motion blur. Once you enter iA mode, these multi-capable functions happen automatically so you can shoot without the bother of adjusting settings every time conditions change. You can enjoy easy, trouble-free shooting in any situation and get the satisfaction that comes with capturing clear, beautiful images.The high-performance image-processing LSI has entered its fourth generation, to be reborn as Venus Engine IV to assure higher-quality pictures with an advanced signal processing system. The DMC-FS3 boasts a 230,000-dot high-resolution LCD with intelligent LCD function, which detects the lighting condition and controls the brightness level of the LCD in 11 fine steps, to offer a display with the most appropriate clarity in any situation. Slideshows of captured images now offer a music effect that matches the mood so you can enjoy watching or showing your pictures with emotional impact. The Easy Zoom feature shifts the lens instantly to full zoom at the touch of a dedicated button. It also boasts an internal 50 MB memory (approximately) giving users more flexibility in shooting.Dressed in the metal-finished panel, the slim and sleek DMC-FS3 offers an enjoyment of taking a great snapshot casually with committed ease of operation even for beginners.
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars Great camera…and video too, but how come the wild price range
I have the light blue model of this camera, and bought Amazon for $129. I am using it (with a friend’s identical unit, I talked her into buying) to film her exercise classes. We ensure we have the same settings so when edited later, our colors match.
So think of using one of your cameras on tripod for overall scene, and use another camera or camcorder for another angle, zooms and closeups. Actually, we have two of these at different angles, and my Sony Camcorder handling details and roaming shots. Now I just have to learn Vegas 6 so I can use multiple cameras. (I think the latest iMovie will handle multi camera shots, but not any cheapo video editing programs).
So…when I talked my friend into getting this camera, the price was at $100. I didn’t complain…I had paid $129. Prices drop. O well. But when her associate wanted to get one too, we discovered prices for the different colors very high…the FS3 ranged from $139 to $185 to $249. Why the price differences, when the only difference is the color. What happened to the $100 price? As new models are released, don’t the older models drop in price?
Oh, when my friend and I went through the manual together at McDonald’s… with this green camera and the blue one out on the table… we drew admirers. It is a nifty camera, nice feel, handsome. All metal.
5 Stars Great camera-can be slow to focus
Really great camera! Some of the pictures I took at an amusement park were unbelievable for a couple of reasons. First, most were clear with fast motion (some were blurry mostly because I don’t think it had time to re-focus and I wasn’t being as patient as I probably should have been) and also some that I took that I cropped WAY down, were still crystal clear! I am super impressed! I am not a big manual reader (I have four young kids, I’ll get to manuals later) but the menus were fairly self-explanatory.
The only thing is that occasionally it gets lost on its way toward focusing. It’s only happened a couple of times and I would still buy it again!
I researched cameras forEVER until I finally decided, above all, no matter zoom, screen size, weight, batteries, etc…what I wanted was a picture to take great pictures and that is what I definitely got with this camera!
1 Stars Place order. Never processed
I ordered this camera at about $110 in Dec,2008. Amazon scheduled ship it after Feb 25, 2009. When I called them several days ago about my order status. They said it will be re-scheduled after March, 2009. And today my order get cancelled for “out of stock”.
Really bad experience with Amazon.
5 Stars More than I expected!
This camera is more than I expected! Excellent pictures, great colors and so easy to handle. Very easy menu and perfect size…. for me It’s all I need in a digital camera.
5 Stars Awesome camera for a low price
I bought this camera to replace a large bulky Fuji FinePix. I needed something small, light weight, easy to use, and most importantly it needed to take great looking pictures. But I didn’t want to spend a lot of money. I am not a professional photographer but I like a high quality pictures like anyone else. I purchased this camera at Big Lots the day after x-mas for $88.88 (95.10 w/ tax!). So far we’ve used it to take cute pictures of our cats, but we are confident that our snowboarding vacation will be well documented. The pictures are crisp and clean and it takes surprisingly good pictures in low light! I think Amazon has this camera at a great price as well. We just got super lucky!
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