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The Leica DC lens in the FX-100 has been newly developed specifically for this camera, whose 12.2-megapixel recording gives users the creative power to capture stunningly true-to-life high-resolution images with extraordinary resolution, detail and clarity. Panasonic managed to pack the advanced 28mm wide-angle lens and large CCD into a sleek, slim body. Also adding a host of sophisticated features, the new FX100 is a premium camera that moves right to the top of the Lumix FX series of compact, stylish cameras.
At the heart of the FX100’s easy operation is Intelligent Image Stabilization, a Panasonic system offered in all new Lumix cameras. IIS combines two distinct features aimed at making it easy to capture perfect images. First is Mega O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) that helps eliminate blurring due to hand-shake. Mega O.I.S. is critical when shooting high-resolution pictures, where the effects of even slight hand-shake are readily visible. The new advanced Mega O.I.S system in the DMC-FX100 can even detect and separate the hand-shake from other movement of camera to raise both precision of detection and corrective effect.
Second is Intelligent ISO Control that fights motion blur by detecting if the subject moves and adjusting the ISO setting and shutter speed according to the degree of motion and light conditions. Both Mega O.I.S. and Intelligent ISO Control act automatically, so users don’t have to even think about them each time conditions change.
The FX100 also incorporates the Venus Engine III image processing LSI that helps render images with minimal noise. It also makes possible the newly developed High-Speed Burst shooting mode that lets users snap off a lightning-fast eight shots per second, as well as a new High Sensitivity mode that provides a maximum ISO setting of 6400. In addition, when using the High Sensitivity mode, the built-in flash reaches as far as 16 m, letting users capture clear images even in dim lighting.
The FX100 lets users shoot high-definition 1920 x 1080 pixel still images and high-quality 1280 x 720 pixel moving images. Both perfectly fit the wide-screen (16:9) TVs that are popular today, facilitating impressive viewing of photos and motion images taken.
