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Subject: [Leica] Panasonic's new DMC LX-1 looks like the cat's meow--except for the $$$$$
From: wrs111445 at yahoo.com (Bill Smith)
Date: Thu Jul 28 05:25:43 2005

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX-1 uses 8.4-megapixel CCD and wide 28mm zoom 

The top model among Lumix snap-shooter cameras incorporating present all 
best features. 


New LX-series camera is the highest model among Lumix snap-shooter digital 
cameras. 


Features are use of 8.4-megapixel CCD, wide angle 4x 28~112mm zoom, and wide 
16:9 aspect ratio 848 x 640-dot movie. Image stabilizer is built-in. 


The camera has 4x optical zoom, 5x EX optical zoom, and 4x digital zoom for 
maximum of 22.5x. EX optical zoom extends maximum by reducing resolution. 
Specifications: 
CCD: 1/1.65-inch, 8.4 megapixels, ISO 80~400 in steps 
Lens: 4x 28~112mm f/2.8~4.9 
Image stabilizer: optical type built-in 
Exposure: programmed AE, aperture-priority AE, shutter-priority AE, manual. 
Auto bracketing: for 3 frames 
Shutter speed: 60sec. ~ 1/2,000sec. 
Finder-monitor: 2.5-inch, 207,000 dots. Power LCD mode (increase brightness 
40%) built-in. 
Memory card: SD 
Continuous mode: 3 fps. 
Movie: Motion JPEG 848x480 dots (16:9), 640x480, 320x240, 30 or 10fps. 
Battery: for 240 shots (CIPA mode) per charge 
Dimensions: 105.7mm (w) x 25.6mm (d) x 55.8m 8h), 185g. 
Production: 30,000 units monthly. 

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