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Panasonic Lumix DMC - LS85
Panasonic is pleased to introduce the new 8.1-megapixel DMC-LS85 camera. Running on AA batteries and featuring ultimate ease of use with iA (Intelligent Auto), the LS85 is a successor to the LS80. Setting itself apart from conventional AA battery operation cameras, the DMC-LS85 boasts a powerful 4x optical zoom and bright f2.8, high-quality Lumix DC Vario lens.

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Features
iA ModeJust press the iA button, aim and shoot. The camera does all the rest, automatically adjusting to the shooting conditions and helping to correct blurring, focus, and brightness problems.

2.5-inch Intelligent LCD The brightness of the LS85's high-resolution, 230,000-dot, 2.5-inch LCD automatically adjusts in nine steps to match the brightness of your surroundings.

Records motion images and soundThe LS85 also lets you record motion images complete with sound. The motion images are recorded in the WGA (848 x 480) format with a 16:9 aspect ratio to fit a wide-screen TV.

Specifications
Intelligent Auto (iA) ModeOptical Image Stabilizer Intelligent ISO Control Face Detection Intelligent Scene Selector (Portrait, Scenery, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Macro) Digital Red Eye Correction iA Direct Button

Camera Effective Pixels8.1 Megapixels

Optical Image StabilizerMEGA O.I.S. (Auto/Mode1/ Mode2)

Optical Zoom4x

Image Sensor1/2.5", 8.32 Total Megapixels CCDCCD, Primary Color Filter

Image Sensor Size1/2.5-inch

Extra Optical Zoom5.7x (4:3 / 5M), 7.1x (under 3M)

Digital Zoom4x

Focal Lengthf=5.5-22.0mm (33-132mm in 35mm equiv.)

LensLEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR 7 elements in 6 groups (3 Aspherical Lenses / 4 Aspherical surfaces)

Conversion Lens CompatibilityNo

Focusing AreaNormal: Wide 50cm - infinity Macro / Intelligent AUTO : Wide 5cm / Tele 50cm - infinity

AF MeteringFace / Multi (9pt) / 1pt

FocusNormal / Macro, Quick AF (Always On)

AF Assist LampYes

ISO SensitivityAuto /100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 (High Sensitivity Mode : Auto(1600 - 6400) )

White BalanceAuto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Halogen / White Set (Selectable at Portrait, Soft Skin, Transform, Self-Portrait, Sports, Baby, Pet, High Sensitivity, Highspeed Burst, Photo Frame mode)

ExposureProgram AE

Exposure Compensation1/3 EV Step, ± 2 EV

Backlight CompensationYes (only in Intelligent AUTO mode)

Auto BracketingNo

Light MeteringEvaluative Metering

Dedicated Button/Mode Switch[Recording] / [Playback]

Shooting Mode (Mode Dial)/Rec. ModeIntelligent AUTO, Normal Picture, MySCN, SCN, Motion Picture

Shutter Speed/Shutter System8-1/2000 sec Starry Sky Mode : 15, 30, 60sec.

Self Timer2sec, 10sec

Auto Review1sec, 2sec, Zoom, Hold

ReviewNo

Color ModeStandard, Natural, Vivid, Black & White, Sepia, Cool, Warm

Recording FormatStill Image: JPEG (DCF / Exif2.21) Motion picture: QuickTime Motion JPEG

Image QualityFine/Standard

Unlimited Consecutive Shooting2.0 frames/sec

Composition Guide LinesYes (1 pattern)

Built-in Memoryapprox. 50MB

Built-in Flash Type/ModeAuto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off 0.3 - 6.3m (Wide/ISO Auto), 0.5 - 3.0m (Tele/ISO Auto)

ViewfinderNo

LCD Monitor2.5" TFT LCD Display (230K dots) Field of View : approx. 100% AUTO Power LCD mode, Power LCD mode

Recording MediaBuilt-in Memory SD Memory Card SDHC Memory Card MultiMediaCard (Still image only)

SpeakerYes

InterfaceAV Output (NTSC / USB2.0 Full speed)

Power SupplyID-Security Li-ion Battery Pack (3.6V, 940mAh) (Included) AC Adaptor (Input: 110-240V AC) (Optional)

Battery Life270 pictures (Alkaline Batteries, CIPA Standard) 300 pictures (Evolta Batteries, CIPA Standard) 550 pictures (NiHM Batteries, CIPA Standard)

Included SoftwarePHOTOfunSTUDIO v3.0 USB Driver

Standard AccessoriesBattery Pack (AA Alkaline Batteries x 2), AV Cable, USB Connection Cable, Hand Strap, CD-ROM

ApertureF2.8 - 5.9 / 2-Step (F2.8 - 8 (W) / F5.9 - 16 (T))

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