| Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ50S 9.1MP Digital Camera with 10x Wide Angle MEGA Optical Image Stabilized Zoom with wi-fi (Silver) | 
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| List Price: $449.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:   (based on 6 reviews)
Sales Rank: 7075
Category: Photography
Publisher: Panasonic
Studio: Panasonic
Brand: Panasonic
Label: Panasonic
Media: Electronics
Autographed: 0
Memorabilia: 0
Optical Zoom: 10
Display Size: 3
Maximum Focal Length: 47
Minimum Focal Length: 4.7
Maximum Resolution: 9
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 4.1 x 2.3 x 1.4
MPN: DMC-TZ50S
Model: DMC-TZ50S
UPC: 037988987962
EAN: 0037988987962
ASIN: B0017TYGNA
Release Date: May 21, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 9-megapixel resolution captures enough detail for poster-sized prints | | • | 10x optical zoom Leica DC lens; Face Detection | | • | Wi-Fi capable; standard 802.11b/g wireless LAN connectivity and access to T-Mobile HotSpot service | | • | 3.0-inch LCD; Mega O.I.S. and Intelligent ISO | | • | Captures images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included) |
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Product Description
It may not fit in your pocket but the (still compact) Panasonic DMC-TZ50S is a remarkable camera that has a quality Leica lens with a 10x optical zoom. This provides a wide focal length covering wide-angle, normal, telephoto, and supertelephoto perspectives. It also has 4x digital-zoom. That's why this camera is termed a hybrid-SLR. While you can't change lenses, your focal perspective is far broader than any one SLR zoom lens. It also has built-in wireless WiFi communications function that complies with 802.11b/g standards. It provides wireless Internet connection to a T-Mobile Hotspot or home wireless LAN system without having to use a PC or cell phone. Access Google's Picasa Web Album and upload your photos right from camera. ISO Sensitivity Auto /100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 (High Sensitivity Mode - Auto (1600 - 6400)) White Balance Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Halogen / White Set / White Balance Adjustment (+10steps, except for auto set) Exposure Program AE Light Metering Intelligent Multiple / Center-weighted / Spot Scene Modes Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Self-Portrait, Food, Party, Candle Light, Fireworks, Starry Sky, Beach, Aerial Photo, Snow, High Sensitivity, Baby1&2, Underwater, Sunset, Pet, Hi-Speed Burst, Multi Aspect Shutter Speed/Shutter System 8 - 1/2,000 second Starry Sky Mode - 15, 30, 60 sec. 4 - 3 Aspect Ratio (Still Image) up to 3456x2592; 16 - 9 Aspect Ratio (Still Image) 3712x2088; Motion Image (4 - 3 Aspect Ratio) 640 x 480, 320 x 24030 fps, 10fps; Motion Image (16 - 9 Aspect Ratio) 848 x 480 - 30 fps, 10 fps; HD - 1280 x 720 - 30fps, 15fps PictBridge SD SDHC Memory Card Slot Included Software PhotofunStudio -viewer-, ArcSoft MediaImpression, ArcSoft Panorama Maker, USB Driver; Standard Accessories Battery Charger, Battery Pack, Battery Carrying Case, AC, AV & USB Cables, Strap, CD-ROM Unit Dimensions (H
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| Customer Reviews: Read 1 more reviews...
 Difficult wi-fi connection September 8, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Camera on regular usage is excellent and pictures are very clear. Wi-fi connection is another thing. At home or at the office it takes many tries to have it connect. I had it about a month, then it constantly asks me to turn the camera off and on again and it refuses to connect.I have different ISP's at home and office. Tried it at T-mobile hot spot too same problem. I called Amazon they said it was more than 30 days so I should return to manufacturer.I called the manufacturer and was asked to send it for repairs. Its with Panasonic now and I would wait and see.
 Excellent travel camera, but WiFi is of questionable value August 21, 2008
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
It's hard to find fault with the TZ50 as a basic compact ultrazoom camera. The T50 offers all the performance and flexibility of the excellent TZ5, which is certainly why many consumers will find it so appealing. Sure, Panasonic could have made the TZ50 a much more useful photographic tool by including basic features like P/A/S/M modes, but the reality is that most point-and-shoot users won't miss these features. The new WiFi upload feature is sure to be attractive to many consumers looking to quickly share their vacation photos. Nevertheless, it's hard to overwhelmingly recommend the TZ50 over the TZ5.
When everything is said and done, although the TZ50 allows you to wirelessly upload your images to your Picasa web gallery the process isn't nearly as easy as it might sound. Since the TZ5 can be purchased for a full $100 less than the TZ50, I suspect most average consumers will be happier uploading images the "old fashioned way" directly from their desktop or laptop computers rather than stumbling through the clunky WiFi interface on the TZ50.
If the WiFi mode setup doesn't scare you, though, the TZ50 makes an excellent choice for anyone who wants an ultrazoom camera and wants to quickly share photos while traveling.
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ50S 9.1MP July 30, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
This is an outstanding camera. Muuuuuuch better than previous Panasonic models. The picture quality is great and the camera is very easy to use. A few friends of mine have the Canon and Sony models but after they saw the DMC-TZ50S they were blown away.
I'm still trying to figure out the WiFi but I guess it would help if I read the manual...
Panasonic tmz50 July 28, 2008
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
Great camera, excellent pictures. Still learning about what the camera can do. Battery lasts a long time.
Great value, great zoom, great features, good video, good photos July 28, 2008
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
I'm very satisfied with this camera. It's loaded with features.
While you will find on expert reviews that the manual control is poor, it's not that bad, in the manual mode you can even modify the shutter speed and the exposure (better than most ELPH Canon cameras, you will have to choose on a limited set of options for this though).
It takes better pictures than what I was specting (they are not as sharp as they could be because of the Panasonic approach to handle noise reduction, but they are good), and the video is also really good (the audio recording is not perfect but what were you specting this is not a professional camcoder.)
It records really good video but it requires lots of space a 15 min video will need about 1.5 - 2 GB of storage), the zoom is pretty awesome its 10x but if you need a little more power you can take 3MP photos with a 16.9x zoom, and the digital zoom is not as bad as I thought. The wireless capabilities are a plus and just in case you were wondering as I was before, you do not need to use the Tmobile service if you don't want to, you can configure internet access through your own access point. The high definition LCD is really good. It also takes good pictures without flash.
From my point of view right now (July 27 2008) there is not a competitor for this camera, the tx1 is not a rival for this one. The only thing I can think of that will improve this camera enormously will be to make the LCD movable (to take pictures on difficult angles or self portraits like the tx1). And this is still a compact camera although it may not fit in some pockets you can take it anywhere easily.
As a conclusion you will not regret buying this one.
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