Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ50 digital camera

An ideal Christmas present for the enthusiast!

Basic Features

• 10.1-megapixel CCD (effective) delivering image resolution as high as high as 3,648 x 2,736 pixels
• 12x optical zoom lens, equivalent to a 35-420mm lens on a 35mm camera
• Maximum 4x digital zoom
• 2.0-inch swiveling color LCD monitor with 207,000 pixels and brightness adjustment
• Electronic Viewfinder with 235,000 pixels
• Shutter speeds from 1/2,000 to 60 seconds
• Auto, Program AE, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, and Manual exposure modes, plus 16 scene modes
• Built-in pop-up flash with five modes and flash compensation adjustment.
• Aperture range from f/2.8 to f/11, depending on lens zoom position
• Images stored on SD/MMC card (32MB SD card included)
• Hot shoe for connecting an external flash unit
• Power supplied by one proprietary, rechargeable lithium-ion battery
• Panasonic Lumix software package includes Lumix viewers, Arcsoft suite, and SILKYPIX Developer Studio 2.0 SE

Special Features

• MEGA O.I.S (optical image stabilization) with two settings
• RAW and JPEG file formats
• Scene mode with 16 presets
• Custom exposure mode for saving user settings
• Function button for quick access to commonly-used settings
• Adjustable ISO settings of 100, 200, 400, 800, 1,600, and 3,200 (ISO 3200 only available in High Sensitivity scene mode)
• Intelligent ISO Control (I. ISO) mode which automatically selects shutter speed and ISO based on conditions
• 1, 3, or 9-point autofocus area with AF assist lamp and Continuous AF mode
• Manual zoom control ring
• "Fly-by-wire" manual focus ring
• Focus/AE Lock button
• Autofocus Macro (close-up) setting allows focusing up to five centimeters
• Three Continuous Shooting modes, plus Auto Exposure Bracketing mode
• Two- or 10-second Self-Timer for delayed shutter release
• Selectable aspect ratio for still images -- 4:3, 3:2, or 16:9
• 30fps, VGA (640x480) Movie mode with sound and two aspect ratios (4:3 or 16:9)
• Adjustable white balance control with eight settings, including two custom modes and an adjustment tool
• Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, or Spot metering modes
• Color effects including cool, warm, B&W, or sepia
• Adjustable image contrast, sharpening, saturation, and noise reduction
• DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) and PictBridge compatibility
• USB cable for connection to a computer (driver software included)
• A/V cable for connection to a television set

In the Box

The retail package contains the following items:

• Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50 camera
• Neck strap and lens cap
• Lens hood
• Panasonic Li-Ion rechargeable battery and charger
• 32MB SD memory card
• USB cable
• Audio/Video cable
• CD Rom with software
• Instruction manuals and registration information

Camera is in an 'As New' condition, in its original packaging and box, and comes with all the items detailed in the retail package above.  Seller guarantees no marks or scratches on camera body, which is silver in colour.

An ideal Christmas present for the enthusiast!

Item will be securely packaged for shipping.  Delivery charges (courier) will be for the buyer's account.  No charge for delivery anywhere within the Cape Peninsula - undertaken personally by the seller.