Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS80 - Panasonic Digital Cameras

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS80 has 8.1MP resolution and is equipped with 3x optical zoom (equivalent to a 33-100mm zoom on a 35mm film camera). An Easy Zoom button provides immediate access to the maximum 3x power of the optical zoom.

The LS80 features the MEGA O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) system that incorporates gyrosensors to detect hand-shake and shifts the lens system to compensate, preventing hand-shake from creating a blurry image. In addition, the LS80 compensates for the other major cause of blurry images --subject movement -- with the Intelligent ISO Control function which detects subject movement and adjusts the ISO setting and shutter speed to best suit the movement and light conditions automatically. Together, they form the Intelligent Image Stabilizer.

With Auto Macro, the LS80 automatically switches to macro mode when you get in close proximity to the photo subject.

Quick AF focuses on the subject even before you press the shutter release button to minimize AF time.

Intelligent LCD automatically adjusts the brightness of the LCD to the ambient light level.

The LS80 records WVGA (848 x 480) motion pictures at 30 frames per second to fit a wide-screen HDTV.

The LS80 runs on two supplied AA Alkaline batteries (180 pictures). Optional Oxyride batteries have a CIPA rating of 270 photos, optional rechargeable NiMH batteries have a CIPA rating of 470.

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS80 is affordable and perfect for the first-time user who desires an easy-to-use entry-level compact digital camera with image stabilization, 3x zoom and lots of useful (and "Intelligent") features.

* 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 with 50% humidity; LCD on*; using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (16MB); Using the supplied battery; Using the supplied lens; Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on (When the optical image stabilizer is set to [Mode1]); Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second recording; Turn the camera off every 10 recordings.

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