{"id":3413,"date":"2010-01-07T00:53:47","date_gmt":"2010-01-07T00:53:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dev.wordpress\/?p=3413"},"modified":"2018-01-22T02:40:38","modified_gmt":"2018-01-22T07:40:38","slug":"panasonic-introduces-lumix-fh-series-digital-cameras","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/panasonic-introduces-lumix-fh-series-digital-cameras\/","title":{"rendered":"Panasonic Introduces Lumix FH-Series Digital Cameras"},"content":{"rendered":"

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LAS VEGAS, NV (January 6, 2010) \u2013 Panasonic today introduced the new FH-Series to its 2010 line of LUMIX digital cameras, which includes the LUMIX DMC-FH20 (14.1-megapixels), LUMIX FH3 (14.1-megapixels) and LUMIX FH1 (12.1-megapixels). The LUMIX FH-Series are slim, pocketable models that pack a 28mm wide-angle lens with 8x optical zoom for the FH20 and 5x optical zoom for the FH3\/FH1. All models can record High Definition video and thanks to iA (Intelligent Auto) \u2013 are extremely easy to use.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith the new Panasonic LUMIX FH-Series, consumers will be thrilled to see small, easy-to-use digital cameras that do not compromise quality or advanced features. Though there are similarities within the family, we expect slightly different users for each model. The step-up FH20 will be attractive for sophisticated digital camera users who want a longer zoom, perhaps to take photos of their kids playing sports,\u201d said David Briganti, Senior Product Manager, Imaging, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company. \u201cMeanwhile, for the LUMIX FH3\/1, we expect first-time buyers who may not be as concerned with a long zoom, but who still demand high performance and ease-of-use will be drawn to these models.\u201d<\/p>\n

The LUMIX FH-Series features High Definition (HD) 720p motion jpeg video recording capabilities. By recording 1280 x 720p at a smooth 30 fps, in addition to WVGA (848 x 480) and normal VGA (640 x 480), the LUMIX FH-Series makes it easy to view videos on a PC or upload it seamlessly to YouTube*1 with the bundled PHOTOfunSTUDIO version 5.0 software. All models are compatible with Windows\u00ae 7*2 and can take HD-quality still photos that fill a 16:9 HDTV. Users with a Panasonic VIERA\u00ae HDTV can enjoy a slideshow of photos simply by inserting an SD Memory Card into the HDTV\u2019s SD Memory Card Image Viewer slot.<\/p>\n

Panasonic’s popular iA mode, a suite of technologies that engage automatically \u2013 with no setting changes needed by the user \u2013 makes it easy for anyone to take beautiful photos. Panasonic iA includes the following: MEGA O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilization) to help reduce blurry photos due to hand-shake; Intelligent ISO Control to help reduce blur when the subject is moving; Face Detection to ensure registered faces are captured in focus with appropriate exposure and unwanted red eyes are digitally corrected; and Intelligent Scene Selector which selects the best option from: Macro, Portrait, Scenery, Night Portrait, Night Scenery and newly-added Sunset. There is even a dedicated iA button, letting users engage easily with one click. The three models also have a 2.7\u201d 230,000-dot Intelligent LCD, meaning the LCD detects the lighting conditions and controls the brightness level in 11 fine steps, to display with the most appropriate setting.<\/p>\n

The Panasonic LUMIX FH-Series includes the Venus Engine IV image processor, which features advanced signal processing technology to produce a fast response time. The shutter release time lag on the FH20 and FH3 is approximately 0.006 second; and approximately 0.007 second for the FH1. The Auto Focus on the three models can lock on the subject in minimum 0.35 second*3.<\/p>\n

Other features of the Panasonic LUMIX FH-Series digital cameras include:<\/p>\n