Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 10MP Digital Camera with 12x Wide Angle MEGA Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 3 inch LCD (Silver)
The ZS3 records HD motion images at a smooth 60 frames per second with 1280 x 720-pixel resolution. It uses the AVCHD (MPEG-4/H.264) format, via AVCHD lite, which stores less data than other formats and thus lets you shoot more minutes of HD motion images before running out of memory.Just set the camera to iA mode, aim and shoot. The camera does all the rest. It automatically determines the most suitable scene mode and helps correct blurring, focus, and brightness problems. With iA mode, it’s easy to get beautiful, clear results. In the ZS3, iA mode cannot be used when shooting motion images.The ZS3 packs a LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR lens with 12x optical zoom into a compact body. This versatile photographic tool lets you shoot everything from sweeping vistas at the 25mm wide-angle setting to dynamic 300mm telephoto shots. And the lens system’s exquisite rendering ability lets you capture even the subtle nuances of the sights and scenes in your travels.
User Ratings and Reviews
3 Stars Great Camera, Terrible video software
This camera is great, except that the software to work with the mts video (AVCHD) files is terrible, so I bumped it down to only 3 stars. Shame on panasonic for making such as great camera and then giving a half-wit piece of software to download videos. The video is not easy to upload using Windows XP using Panasonic’s supplied software - PhotoFunStudio. I still cannot figure out how to delete videos off the storage card - when I try to do it, the it screws up the imbedded index and I cannot access the videos again. It’s more like Photo-”not fun or easy”-Studio. I paid extra to get the good video quality, but like others - have not been able to enjoy it for the problems and challenges that this software creates when trying to retrieve the files. I recommend the camera, but now need to find a solution for the videos stuck on the storage card.
5 Stars Lumix DMC-ZS3 amazes
This camera is awesome. It is my second Lumix. Love the HD video. I wish amazon had given options to purchase a second battery with the camera to have a spare. The ones listed said “compatible with speciic Panasonic Lumix cameras” but didn’t list the product number. So I ended up with 2 batteries that don’t fit my camera and I have to send them back.
5 Stars Great point and shoot!
I bought this camera for my dad. I got to use it for about 10 days. Wow has so many features my big DSLR has. The superzoom is really nice to have. Some settings you cant use it although. The HD videos are great, takes up whole screen on PC and looks very clear. Suggest a tripod for this. I think with 8 gig card it said 105 minute video could be taken at highest setting.
The lens is very nice, the burst mode is a very nice feature to have.Pictures are very clear and vibrant. Plus the lens is wide angle.
I have the canon powershot sd850 an the Lumix is so much better. I want it for me now.
5 Stars The best megazoom camera out there
I got everything and more I ever wanted in this tiny package. I just ordered another two batteries, a screen protector, carrying case and I’ll never need another camera again. It’s sturdy yet light. It’s a little thick but it zooms beyond expected. I love this camera. It’s worth every penny!!!!!
5 Stars Excellent camera and value!
If you want a great camera with a very good video option, this is the best value on the market. The LCD is huge and makes taking pictures a breeze. I am a Panasonic fan, and I am not disappointed.
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