LUMIX DMC-FZ50

Watch motion picture files.

Wide VGA motion pictures***

• MOV file (23.0MB)

In addition to standard VGA** at 30 fps motion picture recording, the DMC-FZ50 also records stunning full-size movies in WVGA at 30 fps. Shooting is one thing but viewing is another, and you will be suitably impressed by the 16:9 motion picture when it is displayed on a wide screen TV. The brightness level of these motion picture is also enhanced as a result of the pixel mixed readout method performed by the CCD. Zooming in while recording motion picture is also possible with the manual zoom ring, while image clarity is secured by the Optical Image Stabilizer.

This setting lets you display the local time of your destination when traveling abroad. You simply select your travel destination, and the camera calculates the time difference from the time in the clock setting and displays the local time. You can set the time and date for 74 locations across the world.

An aspect ratio of 16:9 or 3:2 can be selected in addition to the conventional 4:3 ratio to best suit the composition of the image. You can shoot images in the wide-screen 16:9 format, then insert the recorded SD/SDHC Memory Card into a TV equipped with an SD/SDHC card slot to view them in perfect, large-screen size.

Optional HDTV Photo Player DMW-SDP1 allows you to view photos taken by the DMC-FZ50, in 1080i High Definition quality on a large screen TV. It also supports VGA (640 x 480)/ WVGA (848 x 480) motion picture playback.

• *Three Transition effects for slideshows
• *Max. 25 thumbnail index / calendar Display.
• *Quick printouts with Pictbridge-corresponding printer

This function detects and records whether the photo is being shot horizontally or vertically, then automatically rotates all vertically framed images during playback so they can be easily seen on the LCD or TV screen.*

*Expect for RAW format. By connecting DMC-FZ50 with an AV cable. Some TV models are not compatible with this function.

Alter the coloring effect to your liking.

The newly incorporated large, high-resolution LCD allows the display of images even in tiny thumbnail size. You can view 9 or 25 frames on a multi-display screen in addition to the normal 1-frame view. This helps you to search for a particular image even when a large number of images have been stored on the SD/SDHC Memory Card. The DMC-FZ50 also features the Calendar Display.

You can place virtual checkmarks on your favorite images to group them together, then make a slideshow with only those images or delete the ones without checkmarks if you no longer need them.

Image Adjustment Menu

• Exposure bias
• White balance adjustment
• Sharpness adjustment
• Tone adjustment
• Color adjustment

etc...

You can get original image data, recording the image directly from the CCD without any image processing. SILKYPIX® Developer Studio 2.0SE software utility lets you develop RAW data files. For example, you can develop RAW data to create an image with the effect you were trying to capture when you took the shot. You get high-level basic image processing abilities that give you control over such things as unnatural edges from saturated color borders, false colors in structures with intricate detail, and chromatic noise in photos taken at high sensitivity settings. This utility provides a unique combination of high resolution and extraordinary color separation performance.

* The "PHOTOfunSTUDIO -viewer-" and ArcSoft "PhotoImpression" software utilities included in the CD-ROM are designed just to convert RAW files into JPEG images.

The PictBridge standard lets you print directly on a compatible digital printer. Print size, layout, date and other settings can be made with the camera.