Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28K 10MP Digital Camera with 18x Wide Angle MEGA Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Black) | 
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| Brand: Panasonic
Category: Photography
List Price: $399.95
Buy New: $315.00
You Save: $84.95 (21%)
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Avg. Customer Rating:  122 reviews
Sales Rank: 38
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
System Memory: 50
Monitor Size: 270
Includes Software: Yes
Optical Zoom: 18
Digital Zoom: 4
Connectivity: AV
Display Size: 2.7
Maximum Focal Length: 86.4
Minimum Focal Length: 4.8
Maximum Resolution: 10.1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 3.5 x 4.6 x 3
MPN: DMC-FZ28 Black
Model: DMC-FZ28 Black
UPC: 037988988105
EAN: 0037988988105
ASIN: B001CCLBSU
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 10-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality poster-size prints | | • | 18x wide-angle MEGA Optical Image Stabilized zoom lens | | • | 2.7-inch high-resolution LCD screen; HD video capture | | • | Full SLR-like manual operations including aperture, shutter, program and full manual modes with Advanced Scene modes | | • | Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included) |
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Product Description
Panasonic's new DMC-FZ28 boasts a premium 27mm wide-angle LEICA lens with an 18x optical zoom, ideal for tight indoor shots and long-distance action photos. The 10.1 megapixel digital camera also features an enhanced Intelligent Auto Mode (iA), with the new AF (auto focus) Tracking function, making it easier for photographers at any level to shoot sharp, well-focused photos, even when the subject is moving -- making it ideal for action shots.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 117 more reviews...
A Wonderful Hybrid January 7, 2009
This is a terrific example of a camera that is set up to help the novice experience good results and it also will satsfy the thirst of experienced photogs. I guess some of the Photo snobs would pick apart some of the things on this camera, but as an "Average Joe " photogragher there is plenty of room for growth with this little gem. I did a lot of research before buying and found out that this camera doesn't do any one thing perfectly, but it does many things extremely well.
I look forward to learning more about digit photography now that I have this wonderful tool. I have been pleasantly surprised with the few photos I have taken and seen on this board from other owners.
The only warning I can give about this camera is to not read the whole manual at one time as it may result in a severe "ICE CREAM HEADACHE"!
 Great overall camera for the price January 6, 2009
I had owned this camera for about 2 weeks and I like the overall performance of this camera. It holds great in your hand and has sturdy built. LCD screen is large enough for viewing and has sharp picture, just perfect to me. Has great zoom and navigation is easy. Great shutter speed too. Battery is excellent. It last me the whole day while travelling. Great price.
The only drawback I find on this camera is the contrast of the photos taken. If compared to Canon G10 or the S5-IS, I think Canon has better contrast but for the price, you can't beat this Panny. Plus it is still made in Japan....can take HD movies too!!
Overall, I love this camera.
Great for the price January 6, 2009
Good quality, good value, great intuitive interface. As a training bra to a SLR, it's holds its own and is great to look at what it produces until you upgrade to the real deal.
Fun Camera January 6, 2009
I bought this camera to use when taking pictures of my children who are involved in sports, dance, and school activities. My older, smaller camera just wasn't getting good clear shots. It worked fine for close ups and pictures in our home, etc. but just didn't do well for far away shots and dim lighting. The Panasonic has been fun to play and work with. I have taken it to several different events and once I got to the correct setting or use the automatic settings it works great. I got good pictures of my daughter's basketball game as well as good pictures of my oldest daughter's band concert. It has taken me a little bit to learn to use as it is much more advanced than my other camera but I really like it and can't wait to learn more and do more with it. I would highly recommend this camera.
Excellent Bridge between point and shoot and SLR January 6, 2009
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I needed a replacement for an aging Kodak TTL that got flour grained sand into the zoom mechanism during a recent trip to the Mideast. After looking at various entries from Canon and Nikon, I selected the Lumix FZ28K.
The zoom (18x) is great for candids when you don't want to be in someone's face and the image stability is really remarkable for keeping the image sharp in those situations. Color rendition appears to be very accurate and the flash is adequate in most situations up to about 20 feet. I am not a professional by any means, but have been able to obtain some great shots in the few weeks that I have been using the Lumix.
The only drawback I have seen with the Lumix has been with the video aspects. I understand that this was never designed to be a video camera, but periodically one needs to shoot a little video. The HD video quality is excellent, but the sound quality is less than what I was getting from my Casio point and shoot. The .MOV format is not PC friendly (one must convert it to an .AVI to do any editing if you do not have a MAC to work up the files, and the 8+ minute time limit on HD recording can be problematic if you do not keep an eye on it. However, if you are shooting straight video and sound quality is not a major consideration, the video quality is the best I've ever seen from a "still" camera.
The ability to get the depth of field and detail from a lightweight camera without all of the paraphenalia associated with an SLR was important in my selection of a replacement camera. I am very happy with my choice of the Lumix and would recommend it to anyone looking for the picture quality of an digital SLR with the ease and convenience of a point and shoot.
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