DMC-L10K Preview

Panasonic Lumix L10 preview : After attending the press conference of Panasonic at the IFA 2007 I received a pre-production sample of the new Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 digital SLR. Unfortunately the weather just changed and turned into a rainy instead of a sunny day. I was able to shoot some pictures with the Panasonic L10 in the centre of Berlin and I have to say that after my hands-on experience with Panasonic�s new SLR I am positive surprised! We cannot really make a conclusion about the image quality, firmware 0.3, and very early in the production stage, but the operation of the Panasonic L10 is very intuitive. Live View and a fully articulating LCD are a very fine combination and gives the camera a complete new D-SLR experience.



Panasonic Lumix L10 digital SLR
The new Panasonic Lumix L10 is Panasonic�s second digital SLR camera and is, compared to the Lumix DMC L1 camera - targeted at the mass consumer. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 features an increased resolution of ten Megapixels, is light weight, offers a new interface to control the camera and is more competitive priced. Some weeks ago we already were able to have a first look at the Panasonic L10, but at that time we were not able to give it a first try. Today we experienced the camera in real life and my first impression is a positive.







Panasonic L10 DSLR sample images taken at the IFA 2007 show
The sample images of the Panasonic DMC-L10 DSLR are made at the IFA 2007 show in Berlin after the press conference of Panasonic. Remarkable features of the camera are light weight, Advanced Live View, Optical Image Stabilizer, LEICA kit lens, Intelligent ISO and Scene settings like we use to know them with the Panasonic Lumix compact camera series, new developed image sensor, fully articulating LCD, and even Face Detection. Take a look at our image gallery; the images are resized and were shot right after Panasonic�s IFA press conference.









http://www.letsgodigital.org

DMC-L10K Preview

Panasonic Lumix L10 preview : After attending the press conference of Panasonic at the IFA 2007 I received a pre-production sample of the new Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 digital SLR. Unfortunately the weather just changed and turned into a rainy instead of a sunny day. I was able to shoot some pictures with the Panasonic L10 in the centre of Berlin and I have to say that after my hands-on experience with Panasonic�s new SLR I am positive surprised! We cannot really make a conclusion about the image quality, firmware 0.3, and very early in the production stage, but the operation of the Panasonic L10 is very intuitive. Live View and a fully articulating LCD are a very fine combination and gives the camera a complete new D-SLR experience.



Panasonic Lumix L10 digital SLR
The new Panasonic Lumix L10 is Panasonic�s second digital SLR camera and is, compared to the Lumix DMC L1 camera - targeted at the mass consumer. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 features an increased resolution of ten Megapixels, is light weight, offers a new interface to control the camera and is more competitive priced. Some weeks ago we already were able to have a first look at the Panasonic L10, but at that time we were not able to give it a first try. Today we experienced the camera in real life and my first impression is a positive.







Panasonic L10 DSLR sample images taken at the IFA 2007 show
The sample images of the Panasonic DMC-L10 DSLR are made at the IFA 2007 show in Berlin after the press conference of Panasonic. Remarkable features of the camera are light weight, Advanced Live View, Optical Image Stabilizer, LEICA kit lens, Intelligent ISO and Scene settings like we use to know them with the Panasonic Lumix compact camera series, new developed image sensor, fully articulating LCD, and even Face Detection. Take a look at our image gallery; the images are resized and were shot right after Panasonic�s IFA press conference.









http://www.letsgodigital.org

Hands-on with Casio's 60fps digital camera

Hands-on with Casio's 60fps digital camera

You asked for it, you got it. Some sweet, sweet pics of the wild new 6 megapixel Casio prototype. You know the one -- 60fps bursting at full resolution or 300fps VGA video? Believe it or not, the camera is surprisingly light, will use SDHC storage (which won't last long at these resolutions), and is expected to ship sometime in 2008. Hey, that's what they told us. Peep the gallery for all the hotness.

(Via Engadget.)

Hands-on with Nikon's new Coolpix lineup

Hands-on with Nikon's new Coolpix lineup

There were really too many of these new Coolpix cameras on display at Nikon's booth to give any of them a fair shake, but that didn't stop us from giving the Coolpix S51c that very special look we reserve specifically for WiFi-enabled cameras.

(Via Engadget.)

Hands-on with Casio's 60fps digital camera

Hands-on with Casio's 60fps digital camera

You asked for it, you got it. Some sweet, sweet pics of the wild new 6 megapixel Casio prototype. You know the one -- 60fps bursting at full resolution or 300fps VGA video? Believe it or not, the camera is surprisingly light, will use SDHC storage (which won't last long at these resolutions), and is expected to ship sometime in 2008. Hey, that's what they told us. Peep the gallery for all the hotness.

(Via Engadget.)

Hands-on with Nikon's new Coolpix lineup

Hands-on with Nikon's new Coolpix lineup

There were really too many of these new Coolpix cameras on display at Nikon's booth to give any of them a fair shake, but that didn't stop us from giving the Coolpix S51c that very special look we reserve specifically for WiFi-enabled cameras.

(Via Engadget.)

Canon Powershot SD850 IS compatability with Apple iPod Camera Connector

Question from Carl: Is the Canon Powershot SD850 IS compatable with an Apple iPod Camera Connector? Also, Is there a wide angle AND manual exposure features on a compact?

Answer from DeadWolfBones: Everything I've read on the subject indicates that the SD850 should play nicely with the iPod connector.

As for wide angle + manual features on a compact, this can be hard to find. Both Canon and Panasonic make models that come close, but they inevitably wimp out on the manual control aspect. I'm not sure that there's anything decent with this featureset in the SD850's size range, but there should be at least a few in the bigger (but still compact) realm of cameras like the A710 IS, etc.

Hope this helps!

Behavioral Targeting now playing on your TV

Well, don�t get alarmed yet but that�s the way future is going to look like. TV will (in near future) start showing Behaviorally Targeted ads. The idea is not new, it has been talked about for quite some time but Time Warners� purchase of Tacoda has moved this idea a step closer to reality.

Here is an excerpt from iMedia Connection interview with Dave Morgan of Tacoda.

Recently on an analysts call, Time Warner COO Jeff Bewkes expressed enthusiasm for the targeting capabilities of the company's cable network. Can Tacoda's technology be applied to the cable platform or does it only function on a web platform?
We do believe that BT will be applied to cable networks and we have built our business and our technology with that future in mind. What we do on the PC we certainly intend to do for the TV.

How about mobile?
The same. What we do for the PC, we intend to do for the mobile device. Of course, since those systems are much less open and also may involve more personal data, this area may develop much slower.


The same concepts that are used today online to show Behaviorally Targeted ads will translate into TV (and other media e.g. mobile) as well. Based on what time of the day a user watches TV, what program she watches, how often she watches, weather she TiVo�s the programs and what programs, does she watches commercials or skips them everything will help segment users and better target the ads. Yes, there will be issues in exactly identifying what ad will make sense but with smart segmentation providers will be able to deliver the right ads to right viewers. For example, there are certain programs that I watch which my wife does not like, there are certain programs that my wife watches which I don�t watch and then there are others that we both watch. By putting both me and my wife (household) in one segment 1/3 of the time the advertiser will be wrong, still better than being 50% (or more) wrong. Now if they overlay other household information and find affinities between the programs watched and the time of the day and flipping of the channels (time a person stops on a particular channel before flipping again) etc, providers will be able to better segment the viewers and hence better target the Ads.
This is just the beginning, you will hear more and more about TV ad targeting in next 2 years.

So watch out for the Behavioral Targeted Ads coming to your TV.
Comments/Thoughts?

Protecting Your Digital Photos

Protecting Your Digital Photos

Pictures are more than a visual representation of a moment in time. Pictures create a unique connection between our past and future generations.
To make your memories last more than a lifetime, follow these simple tips to let future generations enjoy your pictures.

Organize Your Photos
With today's digital cameras, it's easy to take a lot of photos. Organize your images in a way that makes it easy to find them in the future. Organize by categories, by date, by subject - use whatever method makes the most sense to you.
Organize each time you save your pictures to keep the task from becoming overwhelming.

Perform Regular Backups
Your images may be saved to your PC, but did you know that the average life span of a computer hard drive is only 5 years? Worse yet, they can fail without warning making you unable to get to your pictures.

To keep your memories safe, create backup copies of your image files on CDs, DVDs, or a second hard drive; or upload them to an online photo service for storage. For your most valued photos, high quality prints and photo books are a foolproof way to ensure your memories will endure despite changing technology.

Keep Current with Storage Technology
Digital storage technologies are constantly improving and evolving, often making older technologies obsolete and unreadable. Formats that were common in the 90's, such as the floppy disk are no longer supported on most PCs. Even current storage technologies such as CDs and DVDs may become unreadable over time due to chemical or physical degradation.
Watch the industry for technology developments and keep your files backed up using the current standards.

Source: Kodak

The Discount Window Non-Solution

In reference to discount window exceptions granted by the Fed and also to Bush's so called moves to aid homeowners (see Bush Moves to Aid Lenders) Minyanville's Mr. Practical offered practical ideas in The Discount Window Solution? Here is the Mr. Practical's reply to a reader question about the discount window:

The inevitable is beginning. The government, with its proven abilities to �manage� markets, is coming up with solutions. Those solutions are placebos at best and poison at worst.

Your implication is correct. Heavy borrowing at the discount window simply illustrates there are no other sources of liquidity to service current liabilities. Of course this does nothing to expand the credit base (it is trying to shrink, not expand), which is necessary to re-inflate growth. The forces of deflation are growing.

So the U.S. government is beginning to pull out all the stops. We now see Republicans bending over to bail out lenders (this has nothing to do with the borrowers) by reforming laws and using taxpayer money and foreign borrowing to bail them out. If I was a U.S. taxpayer who has been prudent with my money I would be furious. If I were a foreign lender I would pull my money out of the U.S. as fast as possible (lower dollar).

This is the beginning of the end. The markets will incorrectly rally on this last step by a Republican president to appease the banking industry. The more government control, the more inherent debt in society and the less future growth.

As markets rise this morning I would use the strength not to increase risk, but reduce it even more.

Mr. Practical

Systemic Risk And Exceptions to Fed Regulations

In point number three of Five Things on August 28th Minyanville's Prof. Kevin Depew offered his take on the discount window in A Strange and Terrible Comment on Potential Systemic Risk.

A little over a week ago the Federal Reserve suspended the limit on the percentage of capital that Citigroup (C) and Bank of America (BAC) can lend to their affiliated brokerage firms. What does that mean, and why should we care?

• The exemptions are from section 23A of the Federal Reserve Act and the Board's Regulation W.
• Section 23A and Regulation W limit the amount of "covered transaction" between a bank and any single affiliate to 10% of the bank's capital stock and surplus, and limit the amount of covered transactions between a bank and all affiliates to 20% of the bank's capital stock and surplus.
• Both Citigroup and Bank of America petitioned the Federal Reserve for the exemptions in order to extend short-term liquidity (in excess of these caps) to finance "certain mortgage loans" and related assets.
• Well, hey, that's' well within the Fed's mandate, right? After all, they are to provide liquidity and help ensure the stability of markets, right?
• Sure, after all the Fed must have some leeway in determining when to grant section 23A and Regulation W exemptions in order to fulfill those objectives.
• In researching this we stumbled across a Chicago Federal Reserve comment paper on Regulation W that discusses Reg W exemptions, among them this important paragraph:
• ....common sense warrants limiting matrix pricing for the (d)(6) exemption to relatively �plain vanilla� transactions such as investment-grade corporate bonds and commercial paper. This would effectively exclude most structured notes and mortgage-backed securities where the ultimate price is highly dependent on prepayment and rate volatility assumptions."
• So much for that suggestion.
  

Point number 4 in the above link is also worth a look. It discusses, the Fed's target interest rate level, currently at 5.25%, and how often it actually trades there.

My thoughts on Fed Exceptions for Citigroup (C) and Bank of America (BAC) can be found in Now we know who and why.

The socialization of America continues

Select Comments found on The Market Traders

"Karmaoption" offered this opinion:

The socialization of America continues! Bill Gross and Mozilo should be especially proud today! This is only going to assist in housing prices crashing harder, and more Americans not paying their mortgages. Why should I, if I am going to get bailed out will be the prevailing thought. Let's see, I don't have to pay for 90 days, then they will decide I am a risk factor. Then remember this is the gov't, so I probably won't have to pay for another year, while they guarantee my lender gets paid, and then I will get thrown to the curb. 15 months of free rent, then I am foreclosed upon, making sure new massive inventory hits the market. That is my prognostication, only making this whole thing drag out for much, much, longer and bankrupting our system. When will we learn?

"Rien" offered this prediction:

A prediction: The govt is going to own the houses, the occupants will pay a "realistic" (ie some commission will decide on the rent) rate, and somehow the whole thing will be financed through the banks so they can extract their part.

A Couple Select Comments On my Blog

"Tax Haven" writes:

I suspect a good number of the deadbeat home "owners" will simply walk away from the property no matter what little sweeteners are offered.

"Bubble Buster" writes:

This is not the America I came to live in. This is a socialist republic of America where Profits are enjoyed and Losses are socialized.

Mike Shedlock / Mish
http://globaleconomicanalysis.blogspot.com/

Casio brings world's first 60fps, 6 megapixel camera/camcorder to IFA

Casio brings world's first 60fps, 6 megapixel camera/camcorder to IFA

Ok, here we go. Casio has a world's first prototype shooter at IFA sporting what must be Sony's 60fps 1/1.8-inch CMOS sensor. Right, sixty 6 megapixel frames per second for what should be a resolution in the ballpark of 2921 x 2184. It'll even go 300fps if you want to scale things back to VGA mode. The prototype features a 12x optical zoom and 2.8-inch LCD in a beefy piece of kit measuring in at 127.5 x 79.5 x 130.0-mm / 650-grams. What's also notable is what's missing from the specs: the storage utilized by this cam. A pretty serious omission when you think about the transfer speeds required to move (and store) that much data.

(Via Engadget.)

Casio brings world's first 60fps, 6 megapixel camera/camcorder to IFA

Casio brings world's first 60fps, 6 megapixel camera/camcorder to IFA

Ok, here we go. Casio has a world's first prototype shooter at IFA sporting what must be Sony's 60fps 1/1.8-inch CMOS sensor. Right, sixty 6 megapixel frames per second for what should be a resolution in the ballpark of 2921 x 2184. It'll even go 300fps if you want to scale things back to VGA mode. The prototype features a 12x optical zoom and 2.8-inch LCD in a beefy piece of kit measuring in at 127.5 x 79.5 x 130.0-mm / 650-grams. What's also notable is what's missing from the specs: the storage utilized by this cam. A pretty serious omission when you think about the transfer speeds required to move (and store) that much data.

(Via Engadget.)

Olympus�s Shockproof and Waterproof Cameras

Olympus’s Shockproof and Waterproof Cameras: "

Olympus Korea has released new cameras for hardcore user. They are the ��795SW� and ��790SW�, protecting against shock and water. The �795SW�s shockproof withstand the falls of up to 1.5m, 100kg and waterproof to 10m depth while the �790SW is shockproof against falls of up to 3m and waterproof to 3m depth. More pictures after the jump.

(Via 2dayBlog - Technology Journal, New Gadget everyday!.)

Olympus�s Shockproof and Waterproof Cameras

Olympus’s Shockproof and Waterproof Cameras: "

Olympus Korea has released new cameras for hardcore user. They are the ��795SW� and ��790SW�, protecting against shock and water. The �795SW�s shockproof withstand the falls of up to 1.5m, 100kg and waterproof to 10m depth while the �790SW is shockproof against falls of up to 3m and waterproof to 3m depth. More pictures after the jump.

(Via 2dayBlog - Technology Journal, New Gadget everyday!.)

Nikon Coolpix S51c Has WiFi With Flickr Combination

Nikon Coolpix S51c Has WiFi With Flickr Combination: "

The Nikon Coolpix S51c 7.99MP digital camera comes jam packed with the WiFi and Flickr support. With this cam, you can upload and email your fav. pictures using �my Picturetown� internet photo upload service, which allows you to upload pictures to Flickr or your own blog. The S51c is actually a successor of the S51 version. Nikon S51c retails for $460, while the S51 is priced at $400. Both cameras will be available in September.

(Via TechFresh.net - Cell Phones, Laptops, Video Games, iPods, Cameras.)

Nikon Coolpix S51c Has WiFi With Flickr Combination

Nikon Coolpix S51c Has WiFi With Flickr Combination: "

The Nikon Coolpix S51c 7.99MP digital camera comes jam packed with the WiFi and Flickr support. With this cam, you can upload and email your fav. pictures using �my Picturetown� internet photo upload service, which allows you to upload pictures to Flickr or your own blog. The S51c is actually a successor of the S51 version. Nikon S51c retails for $460, while the S51 is priced at $400. Both cameras will be available in September.

(Via TechFresh.net - Cell Phones, Laptops, Video Games, iPods, Cameras.)

DMC-L10K

Overview

Full-Time Live View Redefines Digital SLR Photography
With conventional digital SLR cameras, you never know exactly how the photo is composed until after you shoot. The Lumix� DMC-L10 changes all that with full-time Live View. When you look at the LCD screen, you see what the camera sees, making it easy to adjust and compose your shot just the way you want it.


Greater Flexibility with a 2.5" Free-Angle LCD
The camera's 2.5" free-angle LCD gives you even greater flexibility with a screen that rotates 180� left and right and 270� front and back for shots at both high and low angles. In addition, the auto-focusing area can be chosen from as many as nine points while viewing the LCD before you take the shot so you can focus on your subject with exceptional accuracy. You can also use the LCD to check how any white balance or exposure compensation adjustments affect the shot before you take it, while Film Mode lets you adjust the photo characteristics.

Face Detection Ensures That No One Gets Lost in the Crowd
This function, the first on a digital SLR camera1 and made possible by full-time Live View, recognizes up to 15 faces in the frame and optimizes the focus and exposure settings to capture them clearly and correctly.

No More Blurry Photos
A first in digital SLR cameras1, Intelligent ISO Control prevents motion blur by detecting if the subject is moving and adjusting the ISO setting and shutter speed accordingly. The camera's Leica D lens is also equipped with Panasonic's MEGA O.I.S. optical image stabilization system, which prevents blurring caused by shaky hands and helps you capture sharp, clear, beautiful images even when taking telephoto shots or shooting in dim lighting.

Compact and Lightweight for More Fun, Greater Mobility
Featuring a compact design and weighing just a little over a pound, the DMC-L10 is a camera you can carry around easily and use comfortably. The grip is designed to give you a sure, stable hold, leaving you free to concentrate on the shooting.

World-Class Leica Lens
Panasonic's sophisticated LEICA D VARIO-ELMAR 14-50mm/F3.8-5.6 ASPH. lens unit features 15 lens elements in 11 groups, including two aspherical lenses to lower spherical aberration, and two extra-low dispersion lenses to suppress chromatic aberration. The focal length is equivalent to 28 to 100 mm on a 35mm camera.

Four Thirds� Standard Designed Especially for the Digital Camera
Panasonic adopted the Four Thirds� standard for the DMC-L10's lens system, which means you can use lenses made by other manufacturers, providing you with an extensive range of interchangeable lenses. Click here to learn more about the Four Thirds� Standard.

Dust Reduction System Helps Protect the Inside of the Camera
Every time you turn the camera on, a supersonic wave filter located in front of the image sensor vibrates vertically around 30,000 times a second to create a wave-like motion across the entire filter that shakes away any dust particles that enter the camera. This system even removes particles that would not be loosened by the horizontal movement of other image sensors.



Technical Specs

KEY FEATURES y Camera Type Interchangeable Lens Digital SLR Camera Camera Effective Pixels 10.1 Megapixels Optical Image Stabilizer MEGA O.I.S. (Mode 1 / Mode 2 ) CCD (Image Sensor) Live Mos Sensor, 11.8 Total Mega pixels, Aspect ratio 4:3 (Horizontal : Vertical), Primary Color Filter, Supersonic Wave Filter Image Sensor Size 17.3 x 13mm Extra Optical Zoom Max. 1.8x (Not effective with full pixel recording. Magnification ratio depends on the recording pixels) Digital Zoom 1 2x 4x (live view only) Focal Length f=14mm to 50mm (35mm equivalent: 28 to 100mm) Leica D Vario-Elmarit Lens 15 elements in 11groups (2 Aspherical lenses, 2 ED lenses) Aperture Type 7 diaphragm blades / Circular 1pepure diaphragm Aperture Range F3.8 (Wide) - F5.6 (Tele) Minimum Aperture: F22 PERFORMANCE FEATURES y Focusing Area 3-point; Auto/1fixed point, left/1fixed point, center/1fixed point, right Contrast AF system: 9-point/Multi-point/3-point/1-point/Spot/Face Focus Type: TTL phase difference detection system, Contrast AF system (Live view mode) Mode: AFS/AFC/MF AF Detective Range: EV0-19 (ISO100), Contrast AF system, EV0-20 (ISO100) AF/AE Lock Yes (AE: AFL/AEL Button or Shutter button halfway pressed) AF Assist Lamp Yes ISO Sensitivity Auto/100/200/400/800/1600/ Intelligent ISO (Live view mode) White Balance Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Halogen / Flash / White Set 1,2 / Color Temperature Setting White Balance Adjustment Blue/Amber Bias Magenta/Green Bias Color Temperature Setting 2500-10000K in 100K Exposure Program AE Aperture Priority AE Shutter Priority AE, Manual Exposure Compensation 1/3 EV Step, � 2 EV Auto Bracketing (AE) 1/3~2EV Step + 2EV, 3 Frames Light Metering System TTL Full Aperture Light Metering by 49 Zone Multi-Pattern Sensing System (optical viewfinder) 256 Zone Multi-Pattern Sensing System (Live View Mode) Light Metering Intelligent Multiple / Center-weighted / Spot Metering Range EVO -20 (F2.0 lens, ISO 100) Scene Modes Baby 1/Baby 2/Pet/Sunset/Food Advanced Scene Mode Portrait/Scenery/Macro/Sports/Night Portrait Shutter Speed/Shutter System Type: Focal-plane shutter, Speed: 1/4000 ~ 60 and Bulb (up to approx. 8 minutes), Remote control with bulb function by DMW-RSL1 (Optional) Self Timer 2 seconds / 10 seconds / 10 seconds / 3 images Color Effect Mode Standard, Dynamic, Smooth Color Mode Standard/Dynamic/Nature/Smooth/Vibrant/Nostalgic Recording Format JPEG (Design rule for Camera File System, based on Exif 2.21 standard), DOPOF corresponding, JPEG (Design rule for Camera File System, based on Exif 2.21 standard), DOPOF corresponding, color space: sRGB, Adobe RGB Image Quality RAW/Raw+Fine/RAW+Standard Motion Image (Quick Time Motion JPEG) (Live View Mode)3:2 Aspect Ratio, 16:9 Aspect Ratio RECORDING IMAGE SIZE (Pixels) y 4:3 Aspect Ratio (Still Image) 3648 x 2736 2816 x 2112 2048 x 1536 3:2 Aspect Ratio (Still Image) 3648 x 2432 2816 x 1880 2048 x 1360 16:9 Aspect Ratio (Still Image) 3648 x 2056 2816 x 1584 1920 x 1080 CONVENIENCE FEATURES y Burst Shooting Mode 3 pictures (when there are RAW file), Unlimited consecutive shooting (when there are no RAW file) (depending on memory card size, battery power, picture size, and compression) For 3 frames/sec or 2 frames/sec STANDARD FEATURES y Protection/Erase Protection: Single/Multi/Cancel Erase: Single/Multi/All Built-in Flash Type/Mode Type: TTL Built-in-Flash, GN11 (ISO100,m), Built-in Pop-up Mode: Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off X-Sync Speed Less than 1/160 second Flash Synchronization 1st. Curtain Sync. , 2nd Curtain Sync. Viewfinder Optical Viewfinder (Eye-level Penta Mirror) Magnification: approx. 0.92x Field of view: approx. 95% Eye point: approx. 14mm/Diopiter Adjustment: -3.0 - +1 Fixed type focus screen/Quick return mirror/Detachable eyepiece cap LCD Monitor 2.5" Diagonal Polycrystaline TFT LCD (207k pixels) Field of view: approx. 100% in Live View Mode Playback Mode Single / 9, 25-thumbnail display, Calendar display, Zoomed playback (16x max), image rotation (except for Raw), Slide Show, Favorite Pictures, Resizing, Trimming, Protection, Aspect Conversion, DPOF Print Setting OSD Language English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Russian, Chinese(Traditional), Chinese(Simplified), Netherlandic, Thai, Korean, Turkish, Portuguese, Arabic, Persian, Japanese Recording Media SD Memory Card SDHC Memory Card Multimedia Card Interface Digital: USB 2.0 (High Speed) Analog Video: NTSC/PAL Composite (switched by menu) Direct Print PictBridge Color Black Power Supply Lithium Battery Pack(7.2V, 1320mAh)(Included) Battery Charger/AC Adaptor(Input: 110-240V AC)(Included) (Optional DC cable(DMW-DCC1) is required) Battery Life 2 Up to 450 images (CIPA Standard with LEICA D VARIO-ELMAR 14-50mm/F3.8-5.6 ASPH.) SOFTWARE y USB Driver Yes Lumix� Simple Viewer Yes Photo Fun Studio Yes Quick Time Yes ACCESSORIES y Battery Charger Yes Battery Pack Yes AC Adaptor Yes SD Memory Card Not included Lens Cap Yes Lens Hood & Adaptor Lens Hood Lens Rear Cap Yes Lens Storage Bag Yes Eyepiece Cap Yes Body Cap Yes Cables AC, Video & USB Strap Yes CD-ROM Yes Magnifier Eyecup Yes SPECIFICATIONS y Dimensions (H x W x D) 3.80'' x 5.30'' x 3.05'' Weight 1.06 lbs Footnotes 1 As digital magnification increases, resolution significantly decreases. 2 Shooting conditions: 73.4�F with 50% humidity;LCD On; Using an SD Memory Card; Starting to shoot 30 seconds after turning on the power; Shooting once every 30 seconds with the flash in full operation for every other shot; Changing the zoom setting from telephoto to wide, or wide to telephoto, for each shot; Temporarily turning the power off after each 10 shots (long enough to lower the battery temperature. For DMC-LC1: Shooting once every 30 seconds, flash in operation for every shot, 77�F(25�C) ambient temperature.

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