The ZS3 records HD motion images with 1280 x 720-pixel resolution. It uses the AVCHD Lite (MPEG-4/ H.264), which achieves higher image quality and stores less data than the conventional Motion JPEG.
FEATURES:
Zoom-in movie: You can zoom in and out while shooting motion images.
Stereo mic: The world's first* compact camera to feature Dolby Digital Stereo Creator, the ZS3 records dynamic, true-to-life audio that brings out the power of the HD images. * As of January 27, 2009.
Wind cut function: Minimizes the distracting sound you hear from the wind blowing into the mic.
PHOTOfunSTUDIO 3.0 HD Edition: This software (included with the camera) makes it easy to view and edit the AVCHD Lite motion images.
HDMI output and VIERA Link:The ZS3 is equipped with an HDMI output terminal for direct transmission of digital image and sound signals. Just connect the camera to an HDTV using a single HDMI mini cable (purchased separately), and it's even easy to enjoy slideshow in which both still and motion images integrated in the recorded timeline. If you have a VIERA TV, you can control the camera's playback functions with VIERA's remote control unit. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
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.
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.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Model Number:ZS3 Dimensions:4.07 x 2.35 x 1.29 in (103.2 x 59.6 x 32.7 mm) Water Resistant:no Photo File Format:unavailable Storage Media:Built-in Memory, SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard (Still image only) Software:PHOTOfunSTUDIO v3.0, ArcSoft (MediaImpression / Panorama Maker), USB Driver, QuickTime Lens Type:LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR Lens Specs:LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR, 10 elements in 8 groups, (2 Aspherical Lenses / 3 Aspherical surfaces, 2 ED lens) Optical Zoom:12x Digital Zoom:4x Flash Range:0.6 - 5.3m (Wide/ISO Auto), 1.0 - 3.6m (Tele/ISO Auto) Flash Specs:Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off 0.6 - 5.3m (Wide/ISO Auto), 1.0 - 3.6m (Tele/ISO Auto) Focal Length:f = 4.1 - 49.2mm (25 - 300mm in 35mm equiv.) Aperture:F3.3 - 4.9 / Iris Diaphragm (F3.3 - 6.3 (W) / F4.9 - 6.3 (T)) Image Capture Specs:
Conversion Lens Compatibility No
Focusing Area Normal: Wide 50cm/ Tele 200cm - infinity
Macro / Intelligent AUTO / Clipboard: Wide 3cm / Max 200cm / Tele 100cm - infinity
AF Metering Face / AF Tracking / Multi (11pt) / 1pt HS / 1pt / Spot
