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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 Digital Camera - 8 Megapixel   The perfect choice for any photographer with varied photographic needs and high ambitions – Panasonic is pleased to introduce the new DMC-FZ18 8.1-megapixel Lumix camera, featuring a powerful 18x optical zoom (equivalent to 28-504mm on a 35mm film camera), newly developed 28mm wide-angle LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT lens and Panasonic’s new and unique Intelligent Auto Mode. Panasonic’s award winning FZ series of Lumix cameras has been highly praised across the world, for concomitant realisation of both high performance and ease of use, and the FZ18 is no exception. Bridging the gap between high-end compacts and digital SLRs, Panasonic’s DMC-FZ18 offers a level of control close to that of an SLR, but without the need for interchangeable lenses.  Perfect for photographers on the move and families who want to shoot pictures outdoors for example, the FZ18 offers an easy way to enjoy the fun of capturing beautiful digital pictures.   What's in the box? Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 Digital Camera with 27mb internal memory Camera Strap Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery (S006) Battery Charger AV Cable USB Cable Lens Cap Lens Hood Lens Hood Adaptor Instructions Software CD-ROM  12 Month Warranty with Panasonic Australia To get started, DCW recommends.... ... extra memory Secure Digital Cards are available in standard speed, or other options include USB connectivity and high speed cards. ... a spare battery ... a camera case ... an extended warranty ... a cleaning kit Take your photography to the next level with these optional accessories more accessories to be announced Coming Soon!   Specifications of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 Digital Camera (from Panasonic Japan) Lens LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT 11 elements in 8 groups (3 Aspherical lenses / 4 Aspherical surfaces) Optical Image Stabilizer MEGA O.I.S. (Mode1 / Mode2) Zoom Optical 18x Extra Optical 4:3 Aspect Ratio 23x for 5 Mega, 28.7x for 3 / 2 / 0.3 Mega 3:2 Aspect Ratio 23x for 4.5 Mega, 28.7x for 2.5 Mega 16:9 Aspect Ratio 23x for 3.5 Mega, 28.7x for 2 Mega Digital 4x (Max. 72x combined with Optical Zoom without Extra Optical Zoom) (Max. 115x combined with Extra Optical Zoom) Focal Distance f = 4.6 - 82.8 mm (35 mm Equivalent: 28 - 504 mm) Focusing Area P / A / S / M / Intelligent AUTO / Motion Picture: Normal: Wide 30 cm (0.98 feet) / Tele 200 cm (6.56 feet) - infinity Macro: Wide 1 cm (0.03 feet) / Tele (approx. 6x-11x) 200 cm (6.56 feet)- infinity Tele Macro (approx. 12x-18x) : 100 cm (3.27 feet) - infinity AF Metering Face / 1-point / 1-point high speed / 3-point high speed / Multi-point / Spot AF Assist Lamp Yes Conversion lens Compatibility Yes Camera Effective Pixels 8.1 Megapixels Image Sensor 1/2.5", 8.32 Mega Total Pixels CCD Primary Colour Filter Focus AF-Macro On / Off, AF / MF Switchable, Manual Focus (joystick), One Shot AF, Continuous AF On / Off AF / AE Lock Yes ISO Sensitivity Auto / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1250 / 1600 (High Sensitivity Mode: Auto(1600-6400)) White Balance Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Halogen / Flash / White Set1 / 2 White Balance Adjustment (2-axis adjustable, ± 9 steps each)(Selectable at Portrait(Normal, Soft Skin,Creative), Sports(Normal, Creative), Baby, Pet and High Sensitivity mode) Exposure Program AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual, Program Shift(Program AE mode) Exposure Compensation 1/3 EV step, -2 - +2 EV Backlight Compensation Yes (at Intelligent AUTO Mode) Auto (AE) Bracketing ±1/3 EV - 1 EV step, 3 frames Light Metering Intelligent Multiple / Center Weighted / Spot Scene Mode Dial: Intelligent AUTO, P(Program) Mode, A(Aperture Priority) Mode, S(Shutter Priority) Mode, M(Manual) Mode, Custom, Portrait Mode, Scenery Mode, Sports Mode, Night Portrait Mode, SCN (Panning, Food, Party, Candle Light, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Sunset, High Sensitivity, Starry Sky, Fireworks, Beach, Snow, Aerial Photo), Motion Picture, Playback, Print Advanced Scene Mode Portrait mode : Normal, Soft Skin, Outdoor, Indoor, Creative Scenery mode : Normal, Nature, Architecture, Creative Sports mode : Normal, Outdoor, Indoor, Creative Night Portrait : Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Illuminations, Creative Shutter Speed Program AE: 1 - 1/2,000 sec Aperture Priority AE / Shutter Priority AE: 8 - 1/2,000 sec Manual: 60 - 1/2,000 sec Starry Sky Mode: 15, 30, 60 sec Aperture Wide: F2.8 - F8.0 Tele: F4.2 - F8.0 Self Timer 2 sec / 10 sec / 10 sec / 3 images Auto Review 1 sec / 3 sec / zoom Review 1x / 4x / 8x Picture Adjustment Contrast: ± 2steps Sharpness: ± 2steps Saturation: ± 2steps Noise Reduction: ± 2steps Colour Effect Mode Cool, Warm, Black & White, Sepia Recording Format Still Image: JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.21 standard), DPOF compatible Image with audio: JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.21 standard) + Quick Time Motion Images: Quick Time Motion JPEG Recording Image Size Still Image 4:3 Aspect Ratio 3,264 x 2,448 pixels, 2,560 x 1,920 pixels, 2,048 x 1,536 pixels, 1,600 x 1,200 pixels, 640 x 480 pixels 3:2 Aspect Ratio 3,264 x 2,176 pixels, 2,560 x 1,712 pixels, 2,048 x 1,360 pixels 16:9 Aspect Ratio 3,264 x 1,840 pixels, 2,560 x 1,440 pixels, 1,920 x 1,080 pixels Image Quality Fine / Standard / RAW / RAW + JPEG Motion Picture* (QuickTime Motion JPEG) 4:3 Aspect Ratio: 640 x 480 pixels, 320 x 240 pixels 30 fps, 10 fps 16:9 Aspect Ratio: 848 x 480 pixels 30 fps, 10 fps (Max. recording time depends on Memory Card Capacity, Max. 2 GB for a motion picture) Creating still pictures from a motion picture Burst Shooting Mode Full-Resolution Image, 3 frames / sec Max. 7 images (Standard Mode) / Max. 4 images (Fine Mode) Unlimited Consecutive Shooting Yes Easy Zoom / Zoom Resume - / Yes Still Image Rec. with Audio 5 sec Audio Dubbing Max. 10 sec Real-time Histogram Yes Composition Guide Lines Yes (2 patterns) Built-in-Memory (Approx.) 27 MB Scene Mode Help Screen Yes Auto Angle Detection Yes Flip Animation Yes Travel Date / World Time Yes / Yes Title Edit Yes Text Stamp / Date Stamp Yes / Yes Built-in-Flash Auto, Auto / Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On / Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync. / Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Flash output Adjustment (1 / 3 EV step, -2 - +2 EV), ISO AUTO: 0.3 - 6.0 m (W) / 1.0 - 4.0 m (T) High Sensitivity Mode: 1.15 - 24.0 m (W) / 1.0-16.1 m (T) Viewfinder 0.44" Colour EVF (188 K Pixels), Field of View : approx. 100% LCD 2.5" Polycrystalline TFT LCD (207 K Pixels) Field of View : approx. 100% Auto Power LCD Mode, Power LCD Mode, High Angle Mode Playback Mode 25 - thumbnail display, 9 - thumbnail display, Calendar display, Zoomed playback (16x Max.), Image rotation, Slide show(duration is adjustable, also manual controllable), Category Playback (playback and slideshow of pictures in category), Playback of favorite pictures, Creating still pictures from a motion picture, Resizing (selectable number of pixels), 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 *Varies according to the models of your sales area. Recording Media Built-in Memory, SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, MultiMedia Card Microphone Yes Speaker Yes Interface DC Input, AV Output (NTSC / PAL), USB 2.0 Full Speed Direct Print PictBridge Power Li-ion Battery Pack (7.2 V, 710 mAh) (Included) AC Adaptor (Input: 110 - 240 V AC) (Optional) Battery Life (Approx.) 400 pictures (CIPA standard**) / 400 pictures (with EVF) Included Software LUMIX Simple Viewer, PhotofunStudio - viewer - SILKYPIX® Developer Studio 2.1 SE ArcSoft MediaImpression, ArcSoft PanoramaMaker USB Driver Dimensions (Approx.) (W x H x D) 117.6 x 75.3 x 88.2 mm (4.63 x 2.96 x 3.47 inch) Weight (Approx.) 360 g (0.79 lb) 407 g with Battery and SD Memory Card (0.90 lb) Standard Accessories Battery Charger, Battery Pack, Lens Cap, Lens Hood(L)(S), Lens Hood Adaptor, AV Cable, USB Connection Cable, AC Cable, Strap, CD-ROM *Check the website of the Panasonic sales company in your country or region for details on the standard accessories that are available in your market. Europe U.S.A. UK Other Countries * In Motion Picture Mode, when you set the picture quality to [30 fps VGA], we recommend using a high speed SD/SDHC Memory Card with "10 MB/s" or greater displayed on the package. ** Shooting conditions: 23 °C (73.4°F) with 50 % humidity; LCD on; using Panasonic SD/SHDC 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; and temporarily turning the power off after each 10 shots (long enough to lower the battery temperature). •The battery life differs depending on the condition stored or used or environment. •The number of recordable pictures varies depending on the recording interval time. If the recording interval time becomes longer, the number of recordable pictures decreases. •Operating Temperature:32 °F– 104 °F(0°C–40°C) •Operating Humidity: 10%–40% •Weight and dimensions shown are approximate. •Design, functions, and specifications are subject to change without notice. •Some sample images are simulated. •Some accessories are not available in some countries. •The use of recorded or printed materials that are protected by copyright for any purpose other than personal enjoyment is prohibited, as it would infringe upon the rights of the copyright holder. •Leica is a registered trademark of Leica Microsystems IR GmbH. •Elmarit is registered trademarks of Leica Camera AG. •The LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT lenses are manufactured using measurement instruments and quality assurance systems that have been certified by Leica Camera AG based on the company’s quality standards. •All other company and product names are trademarks of their respective corporations.   Panasonic says:  A Super-Versatile Camera with 28mm Wide-Angle Lens and 18x Optical Zoom The perfect choice for any photographer with varied photographic needs and high ambitions – Panasonic is pleased to introduce the new DMC-FZ18 8.1-megapixel Lumix camera, featuring a powerful 18x optical zoom (equivalent to 28-504mm on a 35mm film camera), newly developed 28mm wide-angle LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT lens and Panasonic’s new and unique Intelligent Auto Mode. Panasonic’s award winning FZ series of Lumix cameras has been highly praised across the world, for concomitant realisation of both high performance and ease of use, and the FZ18 is no exception. Bridging the gap between high-end compacts and digital SLRs, Panasonic’s DMC-FZ18 offers a level of control close to that of an SLR, but without the need for interchangeable lenses.  Perfect for photographers on the move and families who want to shoot pictures outdoors for example, the FZ18 offers an easy way to enjoy the fun of capturing beautiful digital pictures.    Broaden your outlook and get the big picture Panasonic has packaged a 28mm wide-angle LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT lens with f/2.8-4.2 brightness and a powerful 18x optical zoom (equivalent to 28-504mm on a 35mm film camera) plus an 8.1 megapixel CCD into a compact, portable body. Comprising eleven elements in eight groups, including three aspherical lenses and two ED lenses that notably minimise the chromatic aberration that is likely to occur in telephone lenses, this advanced lens unit passes Leica's stringent standards and delivers an exceptional optical performance.  The zoom ratio can be extended up to 28.7x in 3-megapixel resolution mode with minimal deterioration thanks to the Extra Optical Zoom.  By using the central part of the CCD, this powerful zooming function allows you to easily capture and magnify distant subjects.    Intelligent Auto Mode – the camera does the hard work so you don’t have to! For more simple and more intelligent operation than ever, Lumix is offering the ideal automatic shooting.  Building on the success of Simple Mode and I.ISO Mode, Panasonic’s unique Intelligent Auto Mode is newly incorporated and introduces a new concept to photography – the ultimate auto mode.  With Intelligent Auto Mode, the camera automatically selects the most appropriate setting according to the situation without any user interface.  Designed for ease of use, simply select Intelligent Auto mode from the dial and the camera will automatically detect motion (Intelligent ISO), shake (MEGA O.I.S), face (Face Detection) and scene (Scene Detection) and select the settings accordingly.  These multi-capable functions happen automatically, so you can shoot without the bother of adjusting settings every time conditions change.  Lumix and its powerful Intelligent Auto Mode do all the work for you.  Now anyone at any technical level of photography can take beautiful pictures with ease.   The technologies that Intelligent Auto Mode Covers Panasonic incorporates both MEGA O.I.S (Optical Image Stabiliser) to compensate for handshake and Intelligent ISO control system to detect and suppress motion blur into all Lumix cameras, which are the industry’s most advanced countermeasures against blurring. In addition to these two paramount anti-blurring technologies, Intelligent Auto Mode also features face detection and scene detection.  The Scene Selector automatically sets the appropriate scene mode, from the most frequently used modes such as -portrait, scenery, macro, night scenery and night portrait - according to the scene you’re going to take.  With the new scene selector, the camera automatically sets the most appropriate scene mode and adjusts the detailed picture quality setting according to its detecting exposure, metering focus distance, face of the subject and motion of the subject.  The Face Detection system helps the camera to recognise a human face and adjust AF/AE - allowing portrait photos to be taken effortlessly.  Up to 15 human faces can be recognised simultaneously – perfect for group shots.  The quick AF system allows the camera to start focusing on the subject even without pressing a shutter button halfway, to get the best result out of a shutter chance by minimising the AF time.  Unique to Panasonic, the new Intelligent Auto Mode does the hard work, so all you need to do is choose the shot you want!    At the heart of the camera At the heart of the camera is the Venus Engine III, Panasonic’s advanced image-processing engine that can record at a sensitivity setting as high as ISO 1600 with full resolution.  The DMC-FZ18 boasts outstanding response time – for example the burst shooting mode boosts the capability of sequential shots to a rate of 3 frames per second at full resolution.  If this wasn’t enough, you also get unlimited consecutive shooting - which allows you to take photos in succession up to the capacity of the memory card or built in memory. The Venus Engine III greatly improves noise reduction, with picture noise removed in stages during image processing.  Critical noise is analysed, and chromatic and luminance noise are reduced separately.  The chromatic noise, which has greater effect on picture quality, is then selectively suppressed, resulting in clearer images.  The Venus Engine III also supports a new High Sensitivity mode that lets the DMC-FZ18 record at a setting of up to ISO 6400 – sensitive enough to capture subjects in near-total darkness without using a flash.  This advanced processing engine is also energy efficient – its low power consumption means you can shoot around 400 images on a single charge, for a full day of shooting fun.  Inherently user friendly The joystick that was so popular in the sister model DMC-FZ8, is employed in the FZ18 – for manual adjustment of focusing and exposure setting.  Panasonic has redesigned the FZ18 to make it more stylish and enhance its operational ease.  For example, the newly incorporated AF/AE lock button maintains the focus and exposure values that were automatically fixed when the lock button was pressed.  This means that there are no more worries about accidently changing a delicate focus point after you’ve worked hard to get it right.  The Custom setting is also incorporated to memorise your frequent setting patterns to be instantly applied by simply selecting this function with the mode dial.  The DMC-FZ18 features the new Advanced Scene Mode, offering the simple operation the same as the Scene Mode setting, but with some additional adjustments available to users.  The frequently used scene modes (portrait, sports, landscape and night portrait) have been added to the mode dial and within these modes users can select either standard, outdoor, indoor or creative to capture more suitable images.  For example creative changes factors such as aperture, shutter speed, ISO - outdoor changes backlight compensation, and indoor changes the I.S.O.   As easy as LCD The new models boast a 207K pixel high resolution, 2.5” large LCD so you can effortlessly capture and playback your pictures.  The camera detects the light condition and automatically boosts the LCD backlighting by 40% when shooting outdoors in bright sunshine, and boosts signals by mixed-pixel readout method when shooting under low-lit situation to secure a clear image in any circumstance.  The High Angle mode, which can be accessed quickly and easily via a dedicated button, makes the LCD screen extremely easy to view when the camera is held high, such as to shoot over a crowd.  Quick and Smart AF and Easy Manual Focusing To match the shooting situation and subject's position, the user can select from six auto-focusing methods: face detection, multi, 3-point high-speed, 1-point high-speed, 1-point normal-speed, and spot.  With the 1-point AF or spot AF method, the auto-focusing area can be chosen from as many as 11 points with the joystick or cursor button.  Various group area patterns can also be selected in the new Multi method. With the newly added Face Detection system, the detection keeps working on the faces even if subjects are moving so that the time for AF is minimized before you click away the shutter. Manual focusing, which is a valuable tool for professional-level photography, is also easy thanks to the joystick, and instant switching between AF and MF is available with the independent AF/MF button.  The DMC-FZ18 is also equipped with AF Macro button and it activates One-Shot AF function in MF mode with a single press of the button.  In both AF/MF, the subject just 1cm away can be finely captured sparing no detail of it so you can experience the dynamic close-up of macro shots. To further add to its appeal the FZ18 can save image data in the RAW film format for your photographic freedom.  For editing and developing in the RAW file format, the FZ18 comes complete with SILKYPIX Developer Studio 2.0SE software application.  Approximately 27MB of built-in memory is provided and the camera accommodates large SDHC memory cards for your convenience. For users who feel that ordinary compact cameras simply do not give them the functions and control they need for full enjoyment, the Lumix DMC-FZ18 serves as a gateway to truly creative photography.