Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 10.1 MP Digital Camera with 12x Wide Angle MEGA Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 3 inch LCD (Black) | 
| Brand: Panasonic
Category: Photography
List Price: $349.95
Buy New: $229.00
as of 3/12/2010 17:54 CST details
You Save: $120.95 (35%)
New (19) Used (11) Refurbished (1) from $194.99
Seller: J&R Music and Computer World
Rating:  542 reviews
Sales Rank: 17
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries: 1
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Monitor Size: 300
Optical Zoom: 12
Display Size: 3
Maximum Focal Length: 49.2
Minimum Focal Length: 4.1
Maximum Resolution: 10.1
Has Red Eye Reduction: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 2.4 x 1.3 x 4.1
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MPN: DMC-ZS3-K
Model: ZS3 Black
UPC: 037988988372
EAN: 0037988989010
ASIN: B001QFZMCO
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 10.1-megapixel resolution captures enough detail for poster-size prints | | • | 12x MEGA optical image-stablilized zoom; 25mm ultra-wide-angle lens | | • | Capture HD video in "AVCHD Lite" format | | • | Intelligent Auto (iA) mode; Face Recognition feature | | • | Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included) |
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Product Description
The ZS3 records HD motion images at a smooth 60 frames per second with 1280 x 720-pixel resolution. It uses the AVCHD (MPEG-4/H.264) format, via AVCHD lite, which stores less data than other formats and thus lets you shoot more minutes of HD motion images before running out of memory.Just set the camera to iA mode, aim and shoot. The camera does all the rest. It automatically determines the most suitable scene mode and helps correct blurring, focus, and brightness problems. With iA mode, it's easy to get beautiful, clear results. In the ZS3, iA mode cannot be used when shooting motion images.The ZS3 packs a LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR lens with 12x optical zoom into a compact body. This versatile photographic tool lets you shoot everything from sweeping vistas at the 25mm wide-angle setting to dynamic 300mm telephoto shots. And the lens system's exquisite rendering ability lets you capture even the subtle nuances of the sights and scenes in your travels.
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 Extreme Zoom Noise and Frustrating customer service March 12, 2010
Eric Gross (Philadelphia Suburbs)
I received this camera as a Xmas present. Given what I had read about it, I was really excited about getting the ZS3. But when I made my first video, I noticed an extremely loud camera noise as it zoomed. I called Panasonic to report this problem. You can see an example of this noise by check out this video here: [...]. I was told that this noise is normal and if I carefully read the warranty, I could see that Panasonic was not responsible for camera noise. But, as you can see, if you watched the video, this noise seemed extreme. So we returned it to Costco where it was originally purchased and got a new DMC-ZS3. This camera had the same problem. So I decided that the noise was normal, but I was very disappointed with this aspect of the camera. I then sent a video to another owner of the same camera and he said that the noise I was experiencing was about 10x what he observed in his own videos. So I called Panasonic again and after a very long discussion, they offered me a refurbished DMC-ZS3 in return, but the process takes about 3 weeks. I'm posting this video to see if anyone else has had this experience.
The visual quality of this camera's videos is outstanding. The still image quality is fairly good.
 AVCHD March 12, 2010
K. Hite (Provo, UT USA)
The only con is that their space-saving video format, AVCHD is not a very widely supported standard. The videos won't sync with iPhoto, for instance. You have to either use enormous MPEG video or manually copy the video files from the camera's SD card. Both formats look great, though, and it's nice that they have an option.
Video recording works poorly. Returned. March 10, 2010
Daryl Jensen (toledo, oh)
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
I decided to return this camera after spending a week with it on my vacation to Florida. I wanted to get a point and shoot with decent video recording. Those flip video HD cameras are nice and small, but no optical zoom, so I went with this instead. The video recording only worked half of the time. I kept getting errors saying the speed of my card was too slow and it would stop recording. I was using an 8gb Transcend class 6 sdhc card. Very disappointed.
Fabulous Camera March 10, 2010
T. Nall
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is an absolutely fabulous camera. I finally got around to purchasing it when it dipped below $240. The pictures are extremely detailed. Like many other posters have said, you can even zoom in while taking 720p HD video. I won't go on and on about features as many other posters have said that, but I did buy these accessories with the camera and they all go perfectly together.
Carrying Case:
Lowepro Ridge 30 Camera Case (Black) Fits perfectly.
SDHC Memory Card:
Transcend 8 GB Class 6 SDHC Flash Memory Card TS8GSDHC6E [Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging]
Also of note, *I am using this camera in South Korea, and the battery charger is 110V~240V compatible.* So it's good for international charging.
GREAT PICTURES!!!! March 10, 2010
Joseph AL-Ruwaished (USA)
This camera is an amazing one at that, it takes some pretty darn good pictures if i say so myself. it may just be the photogropher in this case me, but i think it has to do with the capabilities of this camera. 12x zoom and 10 MP equals great photos.!!!11
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