February 2011 - Panasonic Lumix - Point & Shoot - 12.1 megapixel - Compact Sensor - 4.6 x optical zoom - AVCHD CCD - Built-in Flash - ISO 6400
This model is discontinued.. but it would totally dominate what Hardened Point-and-shoot. Actually Awsome! There still good quantities of the camera out there. $350 to more.
AVAILABLE PROM UPGRADES AS OF APRIL 2012 | |
| DMC-TS3R , DMC-TS3A DMC-TS3D , DMC-TS3S Issues Addressed: |
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The LUMIX DMC-TS3 is specifically designed for active users who want to capture high-quality photos and 1920 x 1080 full-High Definition videos, incorporating a powerful rugged design and outdoor-friendly features, such as a built-in GPS function, a compass, altimeter and barometer. The 12.1-megapixel LUMIX TS3 further strengthens its toughness, when compared to its LUMIX TS2 predecessor, and is now waterproof to approximately 40 feet (12m); shockproof to approximately 6.6 feet (2m); freezeproof to 14ºF (-10 degrees C); and dustproof.
Features:
Full HD Movie Recording: Create beautifully detailed, crisp and vivid movies with 1080i resolution
GPS Function + Compass + Altimeter + Depth Indicator + Barometric Sensor for Outdoor Use: Tag your photos and videos with place names and coordinate details, plus track environmental conditions during active lifestyle pursuits.
Panasonic's DMC-TS3 is shockproof, waterproof, dustproof and freezeproof in design with the capability to record high-definition movie in AVCHD format. Featuring a 28mm wide-angle lens, the iA (Intelligent Auto) Mode and GPS function, this versatile camera lets you capture your moments no matter what the intended shooting terrain is.
With waterproof performance to a depth of 40 ft. (IPX8 Standard), the DMC-TS3 supports active shooting on a beach, underwater or in a pool. If the camera gets dirty, soil and dust can be washed off by using water.
The DMC-TS3 is drop proof from a height up to 6.6 ft. in accordance with the "MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock" test standard. It allows you to shoot actively while moving around with the camera in one hand.
The DMC-TS3 is dustproof to the "IP6X" standard. The DMC-TS3 construction prevents the fine dust particles that would normally enter through gaps in the camera body while hiking or playing sports. The DMC-TS3 can be used in these activities without problems.
With freeze proof to 14 degrees Ferenheit, the DMC-TS3 supports shooting while skiing, snowboarding or ice skating.
The TS(FT) series is the camera specially designed for active outdoor use adopts compass, altimeter and barometer. The rugged design, GPS and advanced measuring equipments offers a variety of fun in wide-ranging situations. The DMC-TS3 is an all-year-round active field player to record stunning memories in beautiful photo and movie. The GPS function gives you real-time information of the place when taking photos. The images with the location names are automatically stored in the virtual folder alphabetically in the camera allowing quick reach.
The DMC-TS3 has 4 active outdoor Scene Modes Sports, Snow, Beach & Snorkeling, and Underwater that can be selected easily and quickly by the menu, ensuring that you don't miss sudden shooting opportunities. The Beach & Snorkeling Mode is perfect for your beach activities, allowing you to use a single mode with optimized auto white balance both on the beach and in shallow water. To switch from still image shooting to motion image recording, simply press the Motion Picture Button.
The DMC-TS3 features a high-quality LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR 28mm wide-angle lens* with a 4.6x optical zoom (35mm camera equivalent: 28-128mm). The folded optics shaft guide method is adopted to secure the toughness of the lens unit. This lens unit comprises 10 elements and a prism unit in 8 groups, including an ED lens and 5 aspherical lenses with 6 aspherical surfaces passing the Leica's stringent standards to deliver exceptional optical performance to the edges. The DMC-TS3 is drop proof from a height up to 6.6 ft. in accordance with the MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock test standard. In addition to reinforcing the exterior of the camera with shock-resistant material, the DMC-TS3 uses folded optics to prevent its lens unit from taking damage when dropped during operation. The lens unit is protected by a supplementary damper to absorb the force from shock impact. All components including the lens unit are reexamined to endure the temperature as low as 14 degrees F to make the DMC-TS3 freezeproof.
*Converted to standard 35mm camera equivalent, at the maximum wide position.
The 28mm wide-angle lens* lets you easily capture large groups of people indoors or expansive architectural structures and scenes with dynamic width and rich perspective, even from short distances.
*Converted to standard 35mm camera equivalent, at the maximum wide position.
The DMC-TS3 features a 4.6x optical zoom lens (35mm camera equivalent: 28-128mm). This gives you highly natural expressions from people and animals that you can't get close to. The 4.6x optical zoom can be increased its power to 6x equivalent with the Intelligent Zoom function. Furthermore, the Extra Optical Zoom function that extends zoom power to 9.1x* by using the center part of the large CCD brings subjects even closer.
*At 3-megapixel resolution or less.
The Venus Engine FHD is incorporated that features exceptionally advanced signal processing capabilities. By separating chromatic noise from luminance noise and applying the optimal noise reduction to each, you can capture clear and beautiful images even when shooting at high ISO sensitivity levels. The Venus Engine FHD also provides precisely selective noise reduction to the chromatic noise without affecting the border of colors which is judged from the brightness level of a pixel. Linking smoothly with the new Hi-Speed CCD sensor, the Venus Engine FHD processes a large amount of signals at high speed, making it possible to record 1,920 x 1,080 full HD movie recording and high resolution consecutive shots at 3.7 fps in 12.1-megapixel full resolution and max. 10 fps at 3-megapixel recording.
The 3D Photo Mode* produces a 3D image in the camera. The image-processing method used by LUMIX records beautiful images with less distortion or visible image links. Take 20 panning shots and the camera automatically selects the two most suitable images one for the right eye and one for the left eye to synthesize a 3D composite. The 3D image can be viewed on a VIERA 3D HDTV. The 3D image format is compatible with MPO, so it can be played back on other MPO-compatible equipment such as TVs and digital photo frames, or printed.
*The picture size is fixed to 2-megapixel (16:9)
The DMC-TS3 large 2.7" LCD features a 230,000-dot resolution, and a wide-viewing angle that lets you frame your shot in a variety of ways for both shooting and viewing. LUMIX acclaimed Intelligent LCD function also automatically adjusts the brightness in 11 steps according to shooting conditions. In addition, the AR (anti-reflective) coating LCD minimizes glare and provides clear images, for high visibility even in outdoor brightness. This LCD provides sharp, clear images in virtually all shooting situations, ranging from nighttime to bright daylight scenes and from low-angle to high-angle shooting. And it lets you share the fun of viewing images with family and friends.
The DMC-TS3 has recording capability of full HD 1920 x 1080 movies in AVCHD format*. The AVCHD format features almost double the recording time in HD quality compared with conventional Motion JPEG. In addition, a host of options enhance the usability and fun of recording high quality full HD movie. The DMC-TS3 offers versatile ways of recording memories not only in beautiful photo but also in high quality movie with ultimate ease of operation in virtually all shooting situations.
*LUMIX Image Uploader starts up automatically on the computer the supplied software "PHOTOfunSTUDIO Ver. 6.0" or later is installed. In other case, start up the menu by double-clicking the file LUMIXUP.EXE in the folder below: [My Computer] > [Removable Disk] > DCIM > AD_LUMIX (Windows)
The DMC-TS3 gives you a new form of communication by letting you share your photos and movies. All you have to do is checkmark the photos and movies you want to share and connect the camera or SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card to a computer. Uploading automatically starts by simply following the guidance. Facebook can be used for photos and YouTube for movies. You can join these social networking services without having to install any special software. It's easy to share photos and movies on the spot, which means that your friends don't have to wait for you to come back home to see them.
Specifications:
DMC-TS3
Features:
Advanced Tough Design (40ft Waterproof, 6.6ft Shockproof, 14F Freeze-proof, Dustproof): Quad Protection--waterproof, dustproof, freezeproof and shockproof
Full HD Movie Recording: Create beautifully detailed, crisp and vivid movies with 1080i resolution
GPS Function + Compass + Altimeter + Depth Indicator + Barometric Sensor for Outdoor Use: Tag your photos and videos with place names and coordinate details, plus track environmental conditions during active lifestyle pursuits.
Panasonic's DMC-TS3 is shockproof, waterproof, dustproof and freezeproof in design with the capability to record high-definition movie in AVCHD format. Featuring a 28mm wide-angle lens, the iA (Intelligent Auto) Mode and GPS function, this versatile camera lets you capture your moments no matter what the intended shooting terrain is.
With waterproof performance to a depth of 40 ft. (IPX8 Standard), the DMC-TS3 supports active shooting on a beach, underwater or in a pool. If the camera gets dirty, soil and dust can be washed off by using water.
The DMC-TS3 is drop proof from a height up to 6.6 ft. in accordance with the "MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock" test standard. It allows you to shoot actively while moving around with the camera in one hand.
The DMC-TS3 is dustproof to the "IP6X" standard. The DMC-TS3 construction prevents the fine dust particles that would normally enter through gaps in the camera body while hiking or playing sports. The DMC-TS3 can be used in these activities without problems.
With freeze proof to 14 degrees Ferenheit, the DMC-TS3 supports shooting while skiing, snowboarding or ice skating.
The TS(FT) series is the camera specially designed for active outdoor use adopts compass, altimeter and barometer. The rugged design, GPS and advanced measuring equipments offers a variety of fun in wide-ranging situations. The DMC-TS3 is an all-year-round active field player to record stunning memories in beautiful photo and movie. The GPS function gives you real-time information of the place when taking photos. The images with the location names are automatically stored in the virtual folder alphabetically in the camera allowing quick reach.
The DMC-TS3 has 4 active outdoor Scene Modes Sports, Snow, Beach & Snorkeling, and Underwater that can be selected easily and quickly by the menu, ensuring that you don't miss sudden shooting opportunities. The Beach & Snorkeling Mode is perfect for your beach activities, allowing you to use a single mode with optimized auto white balance both on the beach and in shallow water. To switch from still image shooting to motion image recording, simply press the Motion Picture Button.
The DMC-TS3 features a high-quality LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR 28mm wide-angle lens* with a 4.6x optical zoom (35mm camera equivalent: 28-128mm). The folded optics shaft guide method is adopted to secure the toughness of the lens unit. This lens unit comprises 10 elements and a prism unit in 8 groups, including an ED lens and 5 aspherical lenses with 6 aspherical surfaces passing the Leica's stringent standards to deliver exceptional optical performance to the edges. The DMC-TS3 is drop proof from a height up to 6.6 ft. in accordance with the MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock test standard. In addition to reinforcing the exterior of the camera with shock-resistant material, the DMC-TS3 uses folded optics to prevent its lens unit from taking damage when dropped during operation. The lens unit is protected by a supplementary damper to absorb the force from shock impact. All components including the lens unit are reexamined to endure the temperature as low as 14 degrees F to make the DMC-TS3 freezeproof.
*Converted to standard 35mm camera equivalent, at the maximum wide position.
The 28mm wide-angle lens* lets you easily capture large groups of people indoors or expansive architectural structures and scenes with dynamic width and rich perspective, even from short distances.
*Converted to standard 35mm camera equivalent, at the maximum wide position.
The DMC-TS3 features a 4.6x optical zoom lens (35mm camera equivalent: 28-128mm). This gives you highly natural expressions from people and animals that you can't get close to. The 4.6x optical zoom can be increased its power to 6x equivalent with the Intelligent Zoom function. Furthermore, the Extra Optical Zoom function that extends zoom power to 9.1x* by using the center part of the large CCD brings subjects even closer.
*At 3-megapixel resolution or less.
The Venus Engine FHD is incorporated that features exceptionally advanced signal processing capabilities. By separating chromatic noise from luminance noise and applying the optimal noise reduction to each, you can capture clear and beautiful images even when shooting at high ISO sensitivity levels. The Venus Engine FHD also provides precisely selective noise reduction to the chromatic noise without affecting the border of colors which is judged from the brightness level of a pixel. Linking smoothly with the new Hi-Speed CCD sensor, the Venus Engine FHD processes a large amount of signals at high speed, making it possible to record 1,920 x 1,080 full HD movie recording and high resolution consecutive shots at 3.7 fps in 12.1-megapixel full resolution and max. 10 fps at 3-megapixel recording.
The 3D Photo Mode* produces a 3D image in the camera. The image-processing method used by LUMIX records beautiful images with less distortion or visible image links. Take 20 panning shots and the camera automatically selects the two most suitable images one for the right eye and one for the left eye to synthesize a 3D composite. The 3D image can be viewed on a VIERA 3D HDTV. The 3D image format is compatible with MPO, so it can be played back on other MPO-compatible equipment such as TVs and digital photo frames, or printed.
*The picture size is fixed to 2-megapixel (16:9)
The DMC-TS3 large 2.7" LCD features a 230,000-dot resolution, and a wide-viewing angle that lets you frame your shot in a variety of ways for both shooting and viewing. LUMIX acclaimed Intelligent LCD function also automatically adjusts the brightness in 11 steps according to shooting conditions. In addition, the AR (anti-reflective) coating LCD minimizes glare and provides clear images, for high visibility even in outdoor brightness. This LCD provides sharp, clear images in virtually all shooting situations, ranging from nighttime to bright daylight scenes and from low-angle to high-angle shooting. And it lets you share the fun of viewing images with family and friends.
The DMC-TS3 has recording capability of full HD 1920 x 1080 movies in AVCHD format*. The AVCHD format features almost double the recording time in HD quality compared with conventional Motion JPEG. In addition, a host of options enhance the usability and fun of recording high quality full HD movie. The DMC-TS3 offers versatile ways of recording memories not only in beautiful photo but also in high quality movie with ultimate ease of operation in virtually all shooting situations.
*LUMIX Image Uploader starts up automatically on the computer the supplied software "PHOTOfunSTUDIO Ver. 6.0" or later is installed. In other case, start up the menu by double-clicking the file LUMIXUP.EXE in the folder below: [My Computer] > [Removable Disk] > DCIM > AD_LUMIX (Windows)
The DMC-TS3 gives you a new form of communication by letting you share your photos and movies. All you have to do is checkmark the photos and movies you want to share and connect the camera or SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card to a computer. Uploading automatically starts by simply following the guidance. Facebook can be used for photos and YouTube for movies. You can join these social networking services without having to install any special software. It's easy to share photos and movies on the spot, which means that your friends don't have to wait for you to come back home to see them.
Specifications:
- Effective Pixels: 12.1 Megapixels
- Sensor Size / Total Pixels / Filter: 1/2.33-inc CCD sensor
- Aperture: F3.3 - 5.9 / Iris Diaphragm (F3.3 - 10(W) / F5.9 - 18(T))
- Optical Zoom: 4.6x
- Focal Length f=4.9-22.8mm (28-128mm in 35mm equiv.)
(30-140mm in 35mm equiv. in movie recording) - Extra Optical Zoom (EZ): 5.7x (4:3 / 8M), 7.3x (4:3 / 5M), 9.1x (under 3M)
- Lens: LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR
10 elements in 8 groups
(5 Aspherical Lenses / 6 Aspherical surfaces / 1 ED Lens) - Optical Image Stabilizer*: Power O.I.S. (On / Off / Active mode(only for motion picture))
*MEGA O.I.S. may not be available depending on the lens that is mounted - Focusing Area:
Normal: Wide / Tele 30 cm - infinity
Macro / Intelligent AUTO/ movie recording: Wide 5 cm - infinity / Tele 30cm - infinity - Focus Range Display: Yes
- AF Metering: Face / AF Tracking / 23pt / 1pt / Spot
- Shutter Speed:
Still: 8 - 1/1300 sec
Starry Sky Mode: 15, 30, 60sec. - Focus: Normal / AF Macro, Zoom Macro, Quick AF, AF Tracking
Continuous AF (only for motion picture) - AF Assist Lamp: Yes (LED lamp in motion picture mode)
- ISO Sensitivity:
Auto / i.ISO / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600
High Sensitivity mode (ISO 1600-6400) - White Balance: Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Incandescent / White Set (Selectable at Portrait, Soft Skin, Transform, Self-Portrait, Panorama Assist, Sports, Baby, Pet, High Sensitivity, Highspeed Burst, Pinhole, Photo Frame, High Dynamic)
- Exposure: Program AE
- Exposure Compensation: 1/3 EV Step, ± 2 EV
- Backlight Compensation: Yes (only in Intelligent AUTO mode)
- Auto Bracketing (AE): 1/3 ~1EV step, Max +/-1, 3 frames
- Light Metering: Intelligent Multiple
- Face Detection: Photo & Movie
- Still Image Scene Mode: Portrait, Transform, Self-Portrait, Scenery, Panorama Assist, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Handheld Night Shot, Food, Party, Candle Light
- Movie Scene Mode: Portrait, Soft Skin, Transform, Self-Portrait, Scenery, Low Light, Food, Party, Candle Light, Sunset, Aerial, Pinhole, Film Grain, High Sensitivity, High Dynamic(Standard, Art, B&W)
- Shutter Interval: approx. 0.3 sec
- Self Timer: 2sec / 10sec
- Auto Review: 1sec, 2sec, Hold, OFF
- Image Quality: Fine / Standard (3D mode: MPO Fine / MPO Standard)
- Motion Picture Recording 4:3:
VGA: 640 x 480 pixels, 30fps (Motion JPEG)
QVGA: 320 x 240 pixels, 30 fps (Motion JPEG) - Motion Picture Recording HD Movie: 1920x1080 pixels, 60i (Sensor output is 30p)
(FSH:17Mbps, GFS:17Mbps/ AVCHD)
1280x 720 pixels, 60p (Sensor output is 30p) (GS:17Mbps, SH:17Mbps/ AVCHD )
1280x 720 pixels, 30fps (QuickTime MotionJPEG) - Aspect Ratio: 1:1 / 4:3 / 3:2 / 16:9
- Intelligent Exposure: Photo & Movie
- Real-time Histograms: Yes
- LCD Monitor: 2.7" TFT Screen LCD Display (230K dots), AR Coating
Field of View: approx. 100% Wide Viewing Angle
Power LCD mode, AUTO Power LCD mode - Playback Mode: Normal Playback, Slideshow, Filtering Playback (Picture Only, Video Only, 3D, GPS, Travel, Category, Favorites), Calendar Playback
- OSD Language: English, Spanish
- Recording Media: Built-in Memory, SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
- Interface: micro HDMI, AV Output (NTSC), USB2.0 High speed, DC Input
- Viera Link: Yes
- Power: Li-ion Battery Pack (3.6V, Minimum: 660mAh) (Included)
- Built-in-Flash: Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
0.3 - 5.6m (Wide/ISO Auto), 0.3 - 3.1m (Tele/ISO Auto) - Included Software: PHOTOfunSTUDIO 6.1 HD Lite Edition
QuickTime
Adobe Reader
Super LoiLoScope (trial version)
Standard Accessories Battery Charger, Battery Pack, Brush, AV cable, USB Cable, Hand Strap, CD-ROM - Quick Menu: Yes
- Continuous Shooting Mode: Full-Resolution Image, 3.7 frames/sec Max. 7 images
High-speed Burst Mode: approx. 7 frames/sec (image priority) approx. 10 frames/sec (speed priority) (recorded in 3M for 4:3, 2.5M for 3:2, 2M for 16:9, 2.5M for 1:1) - Focus Icon Select: Yes (in Face Recognition only)
- Optical Zoom in Motion Picture: Yes
- Macro Zoom: Yes
- Orientation Detector: Yes
- Calendar Display/Dual-Image Playback: Yes / No
- Set Favorites/Rotate Image: Yes / No
- Slideshow Mode: All / Picture Only / Video Only / 3D / GPS / Travel / Category / Favorites
BGM Effect (Natural / Slow / Swing / Urban / OFF) - Show Histogram: Yes
- Delete Image: Single / Multi / All / All except Favorites
- Cut Animation: Yes
- PictBridge Support: Single / Multi / All / Favorites / DPOF
- AVCHD / AVCHD Lite REC: NTSC
- One-Touch Movie Button: Yes
- Water Proof: 12m(IPX8)
- Dust Proof: Yes (IPX6)
- Freeze Proof: -10°C / 14°F
- Shock Proof: 2m( based on MIL-STD)
- Movie REC Guide: Yes
- Wind-Cut in Motion Picture: Yes
- Intelligent ISO Control: Photo
- Face Recognition: Photo
- Intelligent Scene Selector: Photo (Portrait, Scenery, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Sunset, Macro) & Movie (Portrait, Scenery, Low Light, Macro)
- File Format: Still Image: JPEG(DCF/Exif2.3)
3D Image: MPO
Motion picture: AVCHD, QuickTime Motion JPEG - Mode Dial / Mode Button: Intelligent AUTO, Normal Picture, Sports, Snow, Beach&Snorkeling, Underwater, SCN , 3D Photo
- Still Picture Recording 4:3: 4000x3000(12M) / 3264x2448(8M EZ) / 2560X1920(5M EZ) / 2048X1536(3M EZ) / 1600x1200(2M EZ) / 640x480(0.3M EZ)
- Still Picture Recording 3:2: 4000x2672 (10.5M) / 3264x2176 (7M EZ) / 2560x1712 (4.5M EZ) / 2048x1360 (2.5M EZ) / 640x424 (0.3M EZ)
- Still Picture Recording 16:9: 4000x2248 (9M) / 3264x1840 (6M EZ) / 2560x1440(3.5M EZ) / 1920x1080 (2M EZ) / 640x360 (0.2M)
- Still Picture Recording 1:1: 2992x2992(9M) / 2448x2448(6M EZ) / 1920x1920(3.5M EZ) / 1536x1536(2.5M EZ) / 480x480(0.2M EZ)
- Color Mode / Color Effect: Standard, Vivid, Natural, Black & White, Sepia, Cool, Warm, Happy (only in iA Mode)
- Copy / Title Edit / Text Stamp: Yes / Yes / Yes
- Digital Red Eye Correction (Red-Eye Removal): Photo
- Mode Switch: [Playback] button
- Composition Guide line: Yes (2 pattern)
- Easy Zoom / Zoom Resume: No / No
- Thumbnails / Zoomed Playback: 12/30-thumbnails / Yes
- Calendar Display / Dual-Image Playback: Yes / No
- Set Favorites / Rotate Image: Yes / No
- DPOF Print Setting / Set Protection: Yes / Yes
- Resize / Trim / Aspect Conv. / Leveling: Yes / Yes / No / No
- Travel Date / World Time: Yes / Yes
- Built-in-Memory: Approx. 19MB
- Microphone / Speaker: Mono / Yes
- Battery life (approx.): 310 pictures (CIPA Standard)
- Touch Panel: No
- AF Tracking: Photo
- Intelligent Resolution Technology: Photo & Movie
- Video Divide: Yes
- GPS: Yes
- Compass / Barometer / Altimeter: Yes / Yes / Yes
- Motion Deblur mode: Yes
- HDMI output: Yes(AUTO)
- Optical Image Stabilizer: Photo / Movie
- Playback Motion Picture: Yes (AVCHD / Motion JPEG)
- LUMIX Image Uploader: Yes
- Dimensions: 4.07" W x 2.52" H x 1.04" D
- Weight: Approx. 126g without Battery and SD Memory Card (0.28 lb)
Approx. 142g with Battery and SD Memory Card (0.32 lb) - AVCHD with picture quality: approx. 100 min (GFS/FSH), 110 min (GS, SH)
approx. 50 min (GFS/FSH), 55 min (GS, SH) - MOTION JPEG with picture quality: approx. 110 min
approx. 55 min
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