Compact Digital Camera FT3 - Ultimate Rugged Camera Featuring Full HD Movie Recording and Various Function for Outdoor Use Panasonic is pleased to introduce the new LUMIX DMC-FT3, a camera designed and especially geared for active outdoor use with superb photo and video recording in an extremely tough body with rugged design. Featuring AVCHD Full HD movie recording capability, the new 12.1-megapixel FT3 further strengthens its toughness appeal being waterproof to 12m, shockproof to 2m, freezeproof to -10 degrees C and dustproof. The FT3 features a high-quality LEICA DC VARIO ELMAR 28mm wide-angle lens with a 4.6x optical zoom. A folded optics shaft guide method is adopted to secure the toughness of the lens unit. Comprising 10 elements and a prism unit in 8 groups, including 1 ED lens and 5 aspherical lenses with 6 aspherical surfaces passing Leica's stringent standards to deliver exceptional optical performance right to the edge of the frame. Thanks to the newly incorporated Intelligent Resolution technology, Intelligent Zoom is available with the FT3 which extends the zoom ratio by approx.1.3x maintaining the picture quality even when combining this digital zoom process. This means the 4.6x optical zoom can virtually extend to 6x equivalent. Furthermore, the Extra Optical Zoom function extends zoom power to 9.1x (at 3-megapixel resolution) by using the centre part of the 12.1-megapixel high resolution CCD to bring subjects even closer. Tough for the great outdoors Thanks to rubber padding and reinforced glass the FT3 features an airtight body that lets intrepid photographers operate the rugged camera underwater to a depth of up to 12 meters.
The FT3 is drop proof from a height of up to 2 meters and in addition to reinforcing the exterior of the camera with shock-resistant material, the FT3 uses folded optics to help prevent its lens unit from being damaged when dropped during operation. The lens unit is protected by a supplementary damper to absorb the force from shock impact. Combined with its dustproof, waterproof and freezeproof performance, this makes it the ideal camera for use outdoors, in active situations, and for casual everyday shooting. Features: 28mm Wide-angle LEICA DC Lens and 12.1-megapixel Hi-speed CCD
Waterproof 12m, Freeze-proof -10℃, Shockproof 2.0m and Dust-proof
1920x1080 Full HD Movie in AVCHD Format and POWER O.I.S. with Active Mode
Built-in GPS Function for Quick and Easy Retrieval
Location Information Indicator with Altimeter, Compass, Barometer
3D Photo Mode and iA Mode with POWER O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) Specification:
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 103.5 x 64.0 x 26.5 mm / (4.07 x 2.52 x 1.04 in) |
| Weight | Approx. 175g without Battery and SD Memory Card (0.386 lb) / Approx. 197g with Battery and SD Memory Card (0.434 lb) |
Optics |
| Camera Effective Pixels | 12.1 Megapixels |
| Sensor Size / Total Pixels / Filter | 1/2.33-type CCD sensor / 12.5 Megapixels / Primary Color Filter |
| Aperture | F3.3 - 5.9 / Iris Diaphragm (F3.3 - 10(W) / F5.9 - 18(T)) |
| Optical Zoom | 4.6x |
| Focal Length | f=4.9-22.8mm (28-128mm in 35mm equiv.) / (30-140mm in 35mm equiv. in movie recording) |
| Extra Optical Zoom (EZ) | 5.7x (4:3 / 8M), 7.3x (4:3 / 5M), 9.1x (under 3M) |
| Intelligent Zoom | 6x |
| Lens | LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR / 10 elements in 8 groups / (5 Aspherical Lenses / 6 Aspherical surfaces / 1 ED Lens) |
| 2-Speed Zoom | No |
| Optical Image Stabilizer | POWER O.I.S. (On / Off / Active Mode(only for motion picture)) |
| Digital Zoom | 4x / ( Max. 18.4 x combined with Optical Zoom without Extra Optical Zoom ) / (Max. 36.3 x combined with Extra Optical Zoom) |
| Focusing Area | Normal: Wide / Tele 30 cm - infinity / Macro / Intelligent AUTO/ movie recording: Wide 5 cm - infinity / Tele 30cm - infinity |
| Focus Range Display | Yes |
| AF Assist Lamp | Yes (LED lamp in motion picture mode) |
| Focus | Normal / AF Macro, Zoom Macro, Quick AF, AF Tracking / Continuous AF (only for motion picture) |
| AF Metering | Face / AF Tracking / 23pt / 1pt / Spot |
| Shutter Speed | Still: 8 - 1/1300 sec / Starry Sky Mode : 15, 30, 60sec. |
| Shutter Interval | approx. 0.3 sec |
Recording |
| Face Recognition | Photo |
| Optical Image Stabilizer | Photo / Movie |
| Intelligent ISO Control | Photo |
| Face Detection | Photo / Movie |
| Intelligent Scene Selector | Photo (Portrait, Scenery, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Sunset, Macro) / Movie (Portrait, Scenery, Low Light, Macro) |
| Intelligent Exposure | Photo / Movie |
| AF Tracking | Photo |
| Digital Red Eye Correction (Red-Eye Removal) | Photo |
| Intelligent Resolution Technology | Photo / Movie |
| File Format | Still Image: JPEG(DCF/Exif2.3) / 3D Image: MPO / Motion picture: AVCHD, QuickTime Motion JPEG |
| AVCHD / AVCHD Lite REC | PAL |
| Mode Switch | [Playback] button |
| One-Touch Movie Button | Yes |
| Mode Dial / Mode Button | Intelligent AUTO, Normal Picture, Sports, Snow, Beach&Snorkeling, Under Water, SCN , 3D Photo |
| Still Image Scene Mode | Portrait, Soft Skin, Transform, Self-Portrait, Scenery, Panorama Assist, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Handheld Night Shot, Food, Party, Candle Light, Baby1, Baby2, / Pet, Sunset, High sensitivity, Hi-Speed Burst (Image priority, Speed priority), Flash Burst, Starry Sky, Fireworks, Aerial, Pinhole, Film Grain, High Dynamic (standard/ art/ B&W), Photoframe |
| Movie Scene Mode | Portrait, Soft Skin, Transform, Self-Portrait, Scenery, Low Light, Food, Party, Candle Light, Sunset, Aerial, Pinhole, Film Grain, High Sensitivity, High Dynamic(Standard, Art, B&W) / (Activated by selecting Still Picture Scene Mode then pressing movie button. Still Picture Scene Modes without corresponding Movie Scene Mode is recorded in Normal Mode) |
| Continuous Shooting Mode | Full-Resolution Image, 3.7 frames/sec Max. 7 images / High-speed Burst Mode: approx. 7 frames/sec (image priority) / approx. 10 frames/sec (speed priority) / (recorded in 3M for 4:3, 2.5M for 3:2, 2M for 16:9, 2.5M for 1:1) |
| Exposure | Program AE |
| Exposure Compensation | 1/3 EV step, +/-2 EV |
| Backlight Compensation | Yes (only in Intelligent AUTO mode) |
| Auto (AE) Bracketing | 1/3 ~1EV step, Max +/-1, 3 frames |
| Light Metering | Intelligent Multiple |
| ISO Sensitivity | Auto / i.ISO / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / High Sensitivity mode (ISO 1600-6400) |
| Aspect Ratio | 1:1 / 4:3 / 3:2 / 16:9 |
| Still Picture Recording | [1:1] 2992x2992(9M) / 2448x2448(6M EZ) / 1920x1920(3.5M EZ) / 1536x1536(2.5M EZ) / 480x480(0.2M EZ) / [4:3] 4000x3000(12M) / 3264x2448(8M EZ) / 2560x1920(5M EZ)/ 2048X1536(3M EZ) / 1600x1200(2M EZ) / 640x480(0.3M EZ) / [3:2] 4000x2672 (10.5M) / 3264x2176 (7M EZ) / 2560x1712 (4.5M EZ)/ 2048x1360 (2.5M EZ) / 640x424 (0.3M EZ) / [16:9] 4000x2248 (9M) / 3264x1840 (6M EZ) / 2560x1440(3.5M EZ) / 1920x1080 (2M EZ) / 640x360 (0.2M EZ) |
| Image Quality | Fine / Standard (3D mode: MPO Fine / MPO Standard ) |
| White Balance | Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Incandescent / White Set / (Selectable at Portrait, Soft Skin, Transform, Self-Portrait, Panorama Assist, Sports, Baby, Pet, High Sensitivity, Highspeed Burst, Pinhole, Photo Frame, High Dynamic） |
| Quick Menu | Yes |
| Color Mode / Color Effect | Standard, Natural, Vivid, Black & White, Sepia, Cool, Warm, Happy |
| GPS | Yes |
| Real-time histogram | Yes |
| Composition Guide line | Yes (2 pattern) |
| Auto Review | off,1sec, 2sec, Hold |
| Easy Zoom / Zoom Resume | No / No |
| Optical Zoom in Motion Picture | Yes |
| Macro Zoom | Yes |
| Orientation Detector | Yes |
| Scene Mode Help Screen | No |
| Self Timer | 2sec / 10sec |
| Focus Icon Select | Yes (in Face Recognition only) |
Playback |
| Playback Mode | Normal Playback, Slideshow, Filtering Playback（Picture Only, Video Only, 3D, GPS, Travel, Category, Favorites), Calendar Playback |
| Thumbnails / Zoomed Playback | 12/30-thumbnails / Yes |
| Calendar Display / Dual-Image Playback | Yes / No |
| Set Favorites / Rotate Image | Yes / No |
| Playback Motion Picture | Yes |
| Slideshow Mode | All / Picture Only / Video Only / 3D / GPS / Travel / Category / Favorites / BGM Effect (Natural / Slow / Swing / Urban / OFF) |
| Show Histogram | Yes |
| Delete Image | Single / Multi / All / All except Favorites |
| DPOF Print Setting / Set Protection | Yes / Yes |
| Copy / Title Edit / Text Stamp | Yes / Yes / Yes |
| Cut Animation | Yes |
| Video Divide | Yes |
| PictBridge Support | Single / Multi / All / Favorites / DPOF |
Setup |
| OSD language | Japanese, English, German, French, Italian, Spanish |
| Movie REC Guide | Yes |
| Wind-Cut in Motion Picture | Yes |
| Travel Date / World Time | Yes / Yes |
Others |
| LUMIX Image Uploader | Yes |
| LCD Monitor | 6.7cm (2.7") TFT Screen LCD Display (230K dots), AR coat / Field of View : approx. 100% Wide View Angle / Power LCD mode, AUTO Power LCD mode |
| Touch Panel | No |
| Water Proof | 12m(IPX8) |
| Dust Proof | Yes (IPX6) |
| Freeze Proof | -10℃ |
| Shock Proof | 2m( based on MIL-STD) |
| Built-in-Flash | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off / 0.3 - 5.6m (Wide/ISO Auto), 0.3 - 3.1m (Tele/ISO Auto) |
| Recording Media | Built-in Memory, SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card |
| Built-in-Memory | Approx. 19MB |
| Microphone / Speaker | Mono / Yes |
| Interface | micro HDMI, AV Output (PAL), USB2.0 High speed, DC Input (requires optional DC Coupler) |
| Viera Link | Yes |
| HDMI output | Auto Only (Unselectable) |
| Power | ID-Security Li-ion Battery Pack (3.6V, Minimum: 940mAh) (Included) / AC Adaptor (Input: 110-240V AC) (Optional) |
| Battery life (approx.) | 310 pictures (CIPA Standard) |
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