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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 12MP Digital Camera with 4.6x Wide Angle MEGA Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.7 inch LCD (Silver)
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| 12.1-megapixel resolution captures enough detail for poster-size prints |
| Waterproof to a depth of 10 feet, shockproof from falls up to 5 feet, and dustproof |
| Records AVCHD Lite HD video |
| 4.6x MEGA image-stabilized optical zoom; 28mm wide-angle Leica DC Vario-Elmar lens |
| Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included) |
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Customers Reviews
2009-11-18
Great small camera
This is a great camera for harsh conditions. I ride motorcycles a lot and have ruined to many cameras. I think that this will last more than one trip
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2009-11-12
Dead after 5 uses
Very simply put. I used this camera 5 times in total, twice in the pool (no problem), once in the desert (no problem), and once in the sea, which killed it.
The day after the sea experience, it would simply not turn on. What gets me is that I did everything I was supposed to do with it, as stated by the manual (ie not jump in water with it, not keep in water too long, rinse it afterwards, etc...), it is and remains dead.
Very disappointed with Panasonic on this one, I loved the camera while it worked, now I keep staring at my expensive brick.
IF you want to buy a camera that can die on you for no apparent reason, go ahead and get a TS1. I wont make the same mistake again.
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2009-11-08
Best overall HD video hybrid pocket camera. TS1 is AWESOME!
Like you, I read the other reviews on the TS1 and wasn't sure what to think. After now having the camera for a few days, and taking lots of photos I can say that this camera offers some great features in a very well made camera that makes this one stand out.
I am an avid DSLR user, and this camera does all the things that my Nikon DSLR doesn't:
1. Shoot 720p video (or any video at all for that matter). The video is stunning. If you are looking at low end "flash camcorders" forget it, get this.
2. Take it underwater or shoot in the rain.
3. Throw it a bag and take wherever you go, or stick it in your pocket (Put it in a camera case to protect expose outer glass over lense)
4. Can bang it around (shockproof), though I don't recommend using that feature, just good to know it can take a lick...
5. Option to record a 5 second audio clip to accompany your still photos (I love this feature, especially when shooting photos for work)
6. Record to internal memory (called the "clipboard"). Good for not mixing those "photo documentation" shots with your normal recreational photos
7. Hook up directly to HDTV via HDMI cable (sold separately). See more on this feature below.
The only cameras that I found to compare to this in the $300 range were the Sanyo Xacti CA9 (HD), the Canon D10 (non-HD), and the Olympus Stylus 8000 (non-HD). I decided that the Sanyo CA9 was going to be a junkier unit than the Panasonic, with lesser image quality and features. The Canon and the Olympus don't shoot HD video (which was a deal-breaker for me). The Canon is a lot bulkier due to its better waterproofing than the TS1 (10m vs. 3m). I was just looking for a snorkel cam, not a diving cam, so I'd rather not have the bulk. I have never been a fan of Olympus, especially due to their proprietary memory cards (xD). The zoom range on the Panasonic is, I think, superior to these other cameras, especially due to its true wide angle capability. I also have owned Panasonic and Canon digital cameras, and find the Panasonic beats the Canon in ease of use. The TS1 allows optical zoom while shooting video, Canon's typically do not.
The AVCHD format for the video seems very good. I think Sony and Panasonic developed this format so that you could fit a good amount of HD video per stored gigabyte of memory space. A lot of users seem to have trouble with this format since it is not well supported on the PC, and you'll have to use the included Panasonic software, which probably isn't all that great, or buy a software like Sony Vegas. I use a Mac which is fully compatible with the AVCHD format without loading any other software. Just attach the camera, and iMovie imports the videos quickly and it ready to edit them, and convert to post to the internet. If you area PC user, you probably have to figure on buying Vegas in order to manage the videos off this camera. This camera can be your camcorder - easily. I know it's not 1080p, but I am of the opinion that 720p is way better than 480p, and not much less than 1080p. Keep in mind that the higher the resolution, the bigger the hard drive and more computing time you're going to need to deal with it. 720p hits the sweet spot, at this time.
And as I mentioned earlier, the hookup to an HDTV is accomplished via a separately sold mini-HDMI to HDMI cable. This is a non-proprietary cable, so you can easily pick one up at Amazon for less than $10. A really cool thing that I found out by surprise was whenI plugged it into my Panasonic Viera Plasma HDTV. Once plugged in, you actually operate the camera to play photos, movies, etc. using the TV remote (that's right, the TV remote, right from the comfort of your couch). No one else has this type of a feature on a digital camera.
Also, it was great that Amazon included a FREE 4GB Class4 memory card with the purchase, which I will now use with my Nikon D40 (sorry, Amazon!) to replace a slow 1GB card I had in there. I'm using a Transcend 16GB Class 6 card I purchased for the TS1, which can store a little more than 2 hours of 720p HD video on the single card.
So if you're looking for a great hybrid HD movie camera, the TS1 will not disappoint. The controls are well built and easy to operate. If you don't have a pocket cam to complement your DSLR, you should, because you're missing out on a lot of photo opportunities. And if you're going to get a camera or camcorder, you should be looking for one that offers the quality of HD video. And when you can get all this and take it in the water with you, you have a VERY versatile camera that will do so much more than your old cameras did.
I do have one negative item to point out on this camera. With most cameras, when you review the shot you took, you can quickly hit a button or two and delete the photo while still in shooting mode. Not so, with the Panasonic. You have to go into review mode, and then hit three buttons to delete the photo. A bit annoying. Other than that, I really don't find any other problems with the camera yet.
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2009-11-03
Excellent value for the price
Fits well in the hand. Takes great pictures. Easy to use right out of the box, but the directions are necessary to take advantage of all the features this camera offers.
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2009-10-25
Relieved - Great Camera (Picture and Video)
I really wanted that one feature in my next pocket-sized camera: WATERPROOF. But I was very concerned after reading many negative tests & reviews about waterproof cameras in general. It seems like - finally - one manufacturer got it right with this piece of equipment.
Most important to me were the following criteria:
1. Waterproof
- 10FT is plenty for my purposes
2. Picture quality
- Beats the competition, except for the Canon PowerShot D10 12.1 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5-inch LCD, however, the D10 is twice as thick, offers only 3x optical zoom and no HD-video recording.
3. Shutter-lag
- What good is a point and shoot camera, if you can't get the shot you want due to a 1-sec "waiting-period"? Something which you may experience with other "waterproofs". No annoying level of shutter-lag with the Lumix TS1.
4. Size/Style
- Really like the looks... not as thin as my Casio Exilim, but the Exilim won't make it out of the pool - undamaged.
5. Zoom
- 4.6x optical zoom; starts at 28mm and goes up to 128.8mm (35mm equivalent). Great range (since my Canon Rebel XSi standard lens reaches 18mm-55mm).
6. Adjustable screen-brightness
- Sufficient; really helps in bright sunlight by the pool or at the beach (since there is no viewfinder).
7. HD-Video
- HD-Recording: 1280x720 pixels, 60p - AVCHD Lite (SH: 17Mbps, H: 13Mbps, L: 9Mbps)... or... 1280x720 pixels, 30fps Motion JPEG. It has a mini HDMI-exit for direct HD-TV hook-up.
- You can also switch to... 4:3: 640 x 480 pixels, 320 x 240 pixels @ 30 fps ... or ... 16:9: 848 x 480 pixels @ 30 fps Quick Time Motion JPEG for easy file transfer between camera and computers
8. Lens-quality
- Thank you Leica!
Verdict: Great product for a fair price (paid $300).
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Product Details
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Binding: Electronics
Brand: Panasonic
Color: Silver
EAN: 0037988989294
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Model: TS1 Silver
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Special Features: nv:Sensor^1/2.33-inch / 12.7 Total Megapixels|Size^1/2.33-inch|Image Resolution^4000 x 3000|Movie Resolution^848 x 480|Memory Included^45MB Internal|Storage Media^MultiMediaCard|Storage Media^SD/SDHC Memory Card|Compressed Format^JPEG|Compressed Format^DCF Exif 2.21|Movie File Format^Motion JPEG|Optical Zoom^4.6x|Digital Zoom^4x|Focal Length^f= 4.9 - 22.8mm|LCD Monitor^2.7" TFT LCD|Shutter Speed^8-1/1300 sec.|Light Metering Method^Intelligent Multiple
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