PANASONIC Lumix DMC-FT1 Digital cameras

PANASONIC Lumix DMC-FT1 - Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT1 waterproof, shockproof and dustproof digital camera The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT1 is a dustproof, waterproof and shockproof, point-and-sho (...) See more See less

ot digital camera that you can confidently take to places where normal cameras really shouldn’t go.  Whether accompanying you on the beach when the surf’s up, or even on the ski slopes, you can take memorable photos and video images of your outdoor activities without fear of damaging your camera.  With a resolution of 12.1 megapixels for still pictures and 1080p for video, the Lumix DMC-FT1 lets you capture a mixture of high quality still photographs and AVCHD Lite High Definition (HD) video images, no matter where you go.Built for rugged use, the ultra-robust Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FT1 is internally reinforced with glass and carbon resins and incorporates rubber padding to protect against falls of up to 5 feet on to hard surfaces. The airtight/waterproof casing of the DMC-FT1 is designed to prevent damage from dust and sand and even allows you to take underwater pictures in depths of up to 10 feet. Taking Photographs and shooting video clips is made easy by the large 2.7-inch, 230,000-dot Intelligent LCD screen with wide viewing angle on the reverse of the camera.  The screen automatically adjusts to the prevailing lighting conditions during recording and playback to ensure clear visibility, and the display panel is specially thickened for use under water.The Lumix DMC FT1 is equipped with a LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR 28mm lens and a 4.6x optical zoom that shifts from 28mm wide angle to 128mm telephoto for a variety of applications and shooting conditions, including underwater photography.  The optical zoom can also be used when recording moving images and the FT1 includes a 3x digital macro zoom function for capturing extreme close up still images - perfect for snapping small insects, flora and sea-life.  The camera has a maximum shutter speed of 1/1300, with a shutter release time lag of only 0.005 seconds for capturing spontaneous photo opportunities.  The aper (Description excerpted from: Ligo Electronics)