Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 12.1MP Digital Camera with 8x POWER Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.7 inch LCD
- 12.1-megapixel resolution
- 25mm wide-angle Leica DC Vario-Elmar lens; 8x zoom, Power O.I.S.
- Capture HD video at 1280×720, 30fps
- 2.7-inch TFT LCD screen
- Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)
Product Description
The compact body of the ZR1 houses a LEICA DC Vario-Elmar lens that ranges from 25mm wide-angle all the way to 200mm telephoto. In addition to its superb image rendering, the Leica DC lens lets you capture photos clearly without having to worry about hand-shake in all kinds of travel situations, thanks to the double corrective power of POWER O.I.S. as compared to previous models.Enjoy high-speed 1.1-second start-ups, AF speeds of approximately 0.27 second, and up to five consecutive shots at 2.3 frames per second with full resolution. You can also take up to 330 photos with a single battery charge (CIPA). This comfortable level of performance lets you capture even the most fleeting shutter chances.Simply switch to iA mode, and leave everything up to the camera. It automatically activates six detection and correction functions including POWER O.I.S., and lets you easily preserve your magnificent travel memories.The camera automatically arranges photos and m… More >>
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 12.1MP Digital Camera with 8x POWER Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.7 inch LCD
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5 comments
C. Wu on December 5, 2009 at 1:58 pm
I’just bought this camera last weekend.and I’decide it return asap after 2 day of testing and radom picture taken..I’was once amazed with the spec of this camera when it just release to the market. but after I’test in person now I’can say it totally useless.. okay, the picture take with 8x zoom len seens to be darker then actual envirment when u’zoom it to 8X, and video optical zooming aint that useful as it sound. it takes long time for camera focus onto the object when you’re zooming… the battery life of it perform above average but what really makes me want to return it after 2 day is the unbearable noise level when you take picture in high ISO. I”ve own and used many different kind of Campact DC in last 6 year(PENTX OPTIOS,CANON SD400,CANON SD1000) but none of the pervious model taken worst pic then ZR1. the camera it self always burst to ISO 400 or even 800 when you try to take indoor pic,and what you’get in the end is picture after picture of noise!so better stay away from this ZR1 if you constantly took in door photo.
Parthiban Sadasivam on December 5, 2009 at 2:00 pm
took only a bunch of test photos, the pictures are good, though I feel in some photos my sd1100 is better especially in low light conditions. the added advantage of this is it has 8x optical zoom. with the combination of good photos and a bigger zoom this is a good buy.
Judy L. Eggleston on December 5, 2009 at 2:54 pm
The features for the size and portability are exceptional. Easy to carry in my purse, pocket, or rzr. Left the camera on automatic to begin with, just now playing with the built in scenes. Used it for the last snow to show the blue glow coming through the snow banks. So far no cons.
Joseph P. Foster on December 5, 2009 at 3:58 pm
Recently purchased the camera from Amazon.com. Great little camera! The picture quality is excellent and the HD video is amazing for such a little point and shoot. The camera does have some advanced features but it is best to just put it on auto everything and let it take great photos and videos. If you are looking for a point and shoot that will compete with the SLRs to the untrained eye, here you go.
Buttons are a bit small but you have to expect that from such a compact camera. Dollar for dollar best camera I have ever used!
janya on December 5, 2009 at 6:54 pm
This is a wonderful little camera. It fits in the pocket or purse, fully automatic, and is reasonably fast to switch on/off and focus. It’s got powerful zoom, adequate flash, and produces good-quality pictures with a single button click.
It’s got a macro mode, which allows to take sharp pictures at 1-1.5 feet distance. The zoom settings allow to focus on the center of the screen, or on the faces. I have had some success in reducing digital noise by reducing the quality of the picture from 12Mp to 8Mp.
It is also smart enough to turn itself off to save battery life when not used.