Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ38EB-K Digital Camera – Black (12.1MP, 18 x Optical Zoom) 2.7 inch LCD
Hybrid Super Zoom Camera FZ38 – From 18x Optical Zoom to 27mm Wide-angle for both Still and HD Motion Pictures.
The DMC-FZ38 can record HD movie of 720P in AVCHD Lite. And a stereo microphone, featuring Dolby Digital Stereo Creator, records high quality audio. Just press the Motion Picture Button, and shooting begins. In the Creative Movie Mode, the shutter speed and aperture can be adjusted. The iA Mode can also be activated in motion picture recording. When the DMC-FZ38 is connected to a Panasonic VIERA via an optional mini HDMI cable, the TV’s remote control unit can be used to enjoy playing back with greater convenience.
The DMC-FZ38 features a 27mm wide-angle 18x optical zoom f/2.8-4.4 LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT lens in a compact body (35mm equivalent: 27-486mm). The lens unit comprises 11 elements in 8 groups, with 2 ED lenses and 3 aspherical lenses, including a dual-sided aspherical meniscus lens. The powerful 18x zoom can also be used in motion picture recording. Furthermore, in 3-megapixel resolution, the Extra Optical Zoom function provides additional magnification, extending the zoom power to 35.2x (35mm film camera equivalent: 950mm).
Outstanding bang for buck
The FZ38 is a fantastic little camera. Perfect for those like myself who aren’t quite willing to part with DSLR money just yet but want something that’s both easy to use and will produce high quality results. I’ve had the camera for around three weeks and although it gives you manual control, the AI on the camera is superb at picking the correct mode for you in a split second/focusing and snapping a photo. It is essentially a new, improved FZ28, so perhaps not worth upgrading from the FZ28 to, but otherwise it’s definately worth considering. As a bridge camera it’s definately one of the best currently on the market. The proper 1080p hi def video and stereo recording is just an added bonus and gives quite gorgeous video on the high quality LCD screen. I have no complaints about build quality or the camera as yet, it’s sturdy without being heavy and accessories supplied are all of a similar high standard…..Cheap Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ38EB-K Digital Camera – Black
