The black Lumix DMC-ZS30 Digital Camera from Panasonic is
a versatile, high-quality compact camera with a 20x optical zoom
lens, manual exposure control, Wi-Fi connectivity and touch-control LCD
screen. Its 18.1MP MOS sensor and new Venus Engine image processor
provide low-noise images, accurate colors and fast performance and its
20x optical zoom lens stretches from ultra wide-angle to super-telephoto
lengths for a wide range of shooting applications. This Leica DC
Vario-Elmar lens offers the 35mm equivalent focal length of a 24-480mm
lens with a maximum aperture of f/3.3 at the wide-angle end. This
aperture is wide enough to capture low light action and the
camera's Hybrid Optical Image Stabilization will compensate for camera
shake to provide clear photos and videos when shooting at the
telephoto lengths that this lens offers. If you need to reach a bit
further, a 40x Intelligent Digital Zoom feature is also available.
Aspherical and Extra-low Dispersion lens elements and Nano Surface
Coating minimize aberrations and flaring for sharply rendered images.
Full
HD 1080p video recording with built-in stereo sound is supported by
the ZS30 and a dedicated one-touch button will take you instantly from
photo mode to video. You can also shoot still images while recording a
video without cutting the video. Slow- and fast-motion video and
multiple lower resolution recording is also possible and 5-Axis
Correction minimizes blurring across the entire shooting range. A
3.0" 920k-dot Touch-control LCD screen is provided for composition and
playback. You can control autofocus, zoom, shutter and playback with
simple gestures on the touch-screen. It also features an auto level
gauge to keep your images straight.
The DMC-ZS30 has built-in
Wi-Fi and by downloading the Panasonic Image App to your iOS or Android
smart phone or tablet, you can wirelessly send your shots to your device
for instant sharing and storage. The App also allows you to use your
device as a remote control for shooting and viewing photos and HD video.
NFC (Near Field Communication) allows you to connect camera to phone
with just a touch and sharing images with a friend's phone is just as
easy. Direct upload to social networking sites, auto transfer and
wireless TV playback are all possible with the Image App. The camera
also has built-in GPS with geo-tagging, mapping and compass functions.
The ZS30
offers full resolution burst shooting of 10 frames per second and its
Intelligent Auto mode allows the camera to set the optimal adjustments
while you compose and shoot. If you want your settings to be even more
specific, 18 individual photo Scene Modes, such as Panorama, Sunset or
Night Portrait, offer predefined settings that correspond to the scene
you are shooting. High Dynamic Range is included to capture balanced
shots of scenes that contain both dark shadows and bright areas. Four
photo aspect ratios in multiple resolutions are available (4:3, 3:2,
16:9 and square-shaped 1:1) and manual exposure control is supported so
you can adjust aperture and shutter speed to create images exactly the
way you envision.
For expressive imaging, Creative Control and
Creative Retouch allow you to add 14 artistic effects before or after
you shoot, for example Retro look, Toy Effect or One Point Color.
Creative Panorama offers the same effects on panorama images and
Creative Control is also supported in video mode.
The DMC-ZS30 is
conveniently powered by both a conventional AC adapter and via the USB
input, so you can use your computer to charge your camera.
PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.0 image management software is included with your
purchase.