Nikon UK have announced the launch of a high performance COOLPIX model, the P7000, that sets a new benchmark for quality photography in a discrete and stylish package. The result of extensive research amongst professional photographers, the COOLPIX P7000 delivers outstanding images in a less intimidating form factor than a SLR.

We expect to receive the new Coolpix P7000 at the end of September.

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Panasonic is pleased to introduce the new DMC-FZ100, top-of-the-line model of the LUMIX popular FZ series. Packing a powerful optical zoom and creative options, including manual operation and full HD movie recording capability, the new hybrid digital camera ensures all memories are captured in high quality photo and video.

Capturing the Moment in Photo and Movie

The newly developed LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT lens in the DMC-FZ100 extends its optical zoom range from 27mm to 25mm at wide end and the zoom power from 18x to 24x to be even more versatile compared with the DMC-FZ35*.

1920x1080 Full HD Movie Recording

Featuring a newly developed 14.1-megapixel MOS sensor, the FZ100 can record high quality 1920x1080 full HD movie as smooth as 60i (NTSC) / 50i (PAL). Recording a movie couldn’t be easier with thanks to a special, separate button on the top of the camera which allows the user to instantly start recording movies while shooting photos without having to make any extra settings. Together with a host of creative options, the unlimited expression of not only photo but also of movie is a reality with the FZ100. The powerful 24x optical zoom is available in movie recording with the mechanism designed to minimize the noise of auto focusing or zooming. 

With DMC-FZ100, there are always two options to record spur-of-the-moment scenes – high-quality photos or movies. The user can simply choose the one that saves precious memories most beautifully. 

Further benefits of the high speed MOS sensor include an industry’s fastest level of burst shooting in 14.1-megapixel full resolution, at 11 fps with mechanical shutter and even 60 fps in 3.5-megapixel recording mode**. It also enables the camera to record high speed movie at 220 fps in QVGA size, to capture the motion of a subject the naked eye cannot see.

Venus Engine FHD & Intelligent Resolution Technology

The new image processing LSI Venus Engine FHD assures high picture quality in both photo and movie recording. It also compiles the Intelligent Resolution technology to perform the optimum signal processing depending on the part of a picture to give a whole image outstandingly natural clearness with fine details. The powerful 24x optical zoom* can be increased its power to 32x equivalent with the Intelligent Zoom function taking advantage of the Intelligent Resolution technology maintaining the picture quality even using digital zoom.

Sonic Speed Auto Focus

Sonic Speed Auto Focus featured in the FZ100 enables, an industry fastest, high-speed start-up giving the camera extremely fast response levels helping to capture even the most short lived photo opportunities. Using the manual control of FZ100 elevates the operability even higher with the incorporation of new jog dial. A focus switch is newly equipped on the lens barrel true to the system camera and lets the user enjoy creative shooting expressing their intention not only in photo but also in movie.

Equipped with iA

The iA (Intelligent Auto) mode – an advancing hallmark of LUMIX – now includes Motion Deblur mode***. The Motion Deblur mode is available by updating the motion detection (Intelligent ISO Control) and brightness control (Intelligent Exposure) to gain as high shutter speed as possible. Combined with the outstanding brightness of the lens and the POWER O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer), the DMC-FZ100 thoroughly prevents any kind of blur - whether caused by a handshake or the subject's motion. The POWER O.I.S., Face Recognition, Face Detection, AF Tracking, Intelligent ISO Control, Intelligent Scene Selector and Intelligent Exposure work appropriately just by entering the iA mode for any user to take beautiful photos with maximum ease.

3.0-inch Free-angle Intelligent LCD

The 3.0-inch free-angle Intelligent LCD has 460,000-dot high resolution to for high quality visibility during recording and playback. The battery life is also as powerful as approx. 410 pictures shooting thanks to the highly energy efficient MOS sensor and image processing LSI, the Venus Engine FHD.

Organising captured photos and motion pictures with greater ease and fun

The latest version of Panasonic’s editing software, PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.2 HD Edition, comes bundled with DMC-FZ100. With quick start-up and fast reading of images, the PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.2 HD Edition makes it possible to sort and organise photos. The Face Recognition function, which recognizes the faces in the picture, automatically sorting the photos by the registered faces without picking out each photo one by one when you only want pictures of a specific person. You can also enjoy slideshows with a variety of effects and use your iTunes music library as background music. Motion pictures can be uploaded directly to YouTube using the built-in YouTube uploader, even in HD (High Definition) quality. It also lets you create a 360-degree rotation panorama file in MOV, which is especially easy if Panorama Assist mode in the camera is used. Experience and feel the outstanding benefit of the PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.2 HD Edition. It will allow you to view, edit and archive your captured photos and motion pictures with greater ease and fun. 

Recording both high quality photo and movie with super fast response at 25mm ultra wide angle to super telephoto 24x, the DMC-FZ100 is a none-the-like versatile digital compact camera with functions that satisfies users at any level of photography from beginners to high amateurs. 

*Equivalent to 35mm camera: 25-600mm.

**In the high speed burst shooting at 60 fps, the picture size is 3.5-megapixel (16:9), 3-megapixel (3:2), 2.5-megapixel (4:3) or 2-megapixel (1:1)

***The picture size may be reduced

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Panasonic is pleased to announce the long-awaited DMC-LX5 - a successor to the DMC-LX3, acclaimed worldwide by photography enthusiasts. The premium compact camera is fully re-designed in the lens from its predecessor with changes in the CCD and the image processing engine, and with further improvements and upgrades to the camera, ensuring the new LX5 produces high picture quality and creative images.

Creative ‘Wide Angle’ Shots

The newly developed, super bright, F2.0 ultra wide angle 24mm LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMICRON lens minimises distortion for stunning, true-to-life images with outstanding resolution and detail. With the extra advantage of a 24mm wide angle, rare on a compact camera, the LX5 offers an extraordinarily large viewing space and with thanks to an extended optical zoom from 2.5x(60mm) to 3.8x(90mm) even more versatility and opportunity to capture the perfect shot. This advanced lens also makes it easy to produce beautiful photos with pleasing soft-focused background thanks to the shallow depth of field provided by the extra light.

10.1-megapixel CCD

The highly acclaimed 10.1-megapixel CCD in the LX3 has been redesigned to achieve the expansion of dynamic range by increasing the sensitivity and the saturation. Modifications to the Venus Engine FHD provide advanced signal processing in both photo and movie recording. The high sensitivity, made possible by the alternations in the new sensor and signal processing, elevates the picture quality to capture stunning clear, sharp and blur-free images in even low light situations.

Save Memories with Movie in AVCHD Lite

For movie recording, the DMC-LX5 is now compatible with long time high quality HD movie recording in AVCHD Lite, in addition to the conventional motion JPEG format. A host of creative options, including Creative Movie mode, which lets the user set the shutter speed and aperture manually to make even more impressive movies. Changing the shutter speed brings special effects to movies, which is especially suitable for shooting fast-moving subject. Further modes featured are My Color mode and Film mode available for more extended expression not only in photography but also in videography.

Equipped with iA

Panasonic’s popular iA (Intelligent Auto) is also available in movie recording. The POWER O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer), Face Detection, and Intelligent Scene Selector support shooting beautiful movie with ease. The Intelligent Scene Selector automatically switches between Normal, Portrait, Macro, Scenery, and Low Light modes according to the situation to optimize visual quality while the Intelligent Exposure also optimises the exposure to prevent over/under exposure part from occurring.

New design to support easy shooting

Design of the LX5 has also been improved to pursue high operability - the thickened grip for easier hold and the newly incorporated turn-and-push jog dial achieves various selections and setting more quickly. Situation on the top of the camera, the hot shoe allows attachment of advanced accessories such as an optional Live View Finder, which helps shooting under strong daylight with high visibility. 

The 3.0-inch large 460,000-dot high resolution Intelligent LCD is also redesigned by adopting High CRI (Color Rendering Index) backlight LED to greatly increase the color reproduction, offering remarkable visibility both in shooting and playing back images in any conditions from at dark night to under dazzling sunlight. Despite the high performance and the maintained size of the camera body, the battery life is extended to shoot 400 pictures (CIPA) per a single charge.

Organising captured photos and motion pictures with greater ease and fun

The latest version of Panasonic’s editing software, PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0 HD Edition, comes bundled with DMC-LX5. With quick start-up and fast reading of images, the PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0 HD Edition makes it possible to sort and organise photos. The Face Recognition function, that recognizes the faces in the picture, automatically sorting the photos by the registered faces without picking out each photo one by one when you only want pictures of a specific person. You can also enjoy slideshows with a variety of effects and use your iTunes music library as background music. Motion pictures can be uploaded directly to YouTube using the built-in YouTube uploader, even in HD (High Definition) quality. It also lets you create a 360-degree rotation panorama file in MOV, which is especially easy if Panorama Assist mode in the camera is used. Experience and feel the outstanding benefit of the PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0 HD Edition. It will surely allow you to view, edit and archive your captured photos and motion pictures with greater ease and fun. 

As a pocket camera for professionals and high amateurs, or an advanced camera for step-up users, the DMC-LX5 promises none-the-like picture quality and creativity backed up by reliability of Panasonic’s state-of-the-art optical and digital technologies. Leading the way for expressive possibility of compact cameras, the DMC-LX5promises to starts its history

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