New LUMIX DMC-TS1 Digital Camera Features Tough and Rugged Design
for Capturing Still and Motion Images In Outdoor Activities MIAMI,
Jan. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Panasonic today introduced the
LUMIX DMC-TS1, the world's first(*1) waterproof, shockproof and
dustproof digital camera(*2) to also feature AVCHD Lite High
Definition (HD) video recording capabilities(*3). The TS1's tough
and rugged design makes it the ideal choice for active users
needing the ultimate hybrid for capturing both still and motion
images during outdoor activities. The LUMIX TS1, with a 12.1
megapixel resolution, features a 28mm wide-angle LEICA DC
VARIO-ELMAR lens, a 4.6x optical zoom and Panasonic's proprietary
iA (Intelligent Auto) mode, making this an easy-to-use, yet
powerful camera that packs advanced imaging features. "Many
consumers are hesitant to take their digital cameras on outdoor
activities like skiing, hiking, boating or even a day at the beach,
for fear it will be damaged. With the introduction of the LUMIX
TS1, we offer a digital camera with a rugged design that consumers
can feel confident using in these tough environments," said David
Briganti, National Marketing Manager, Imaging, Panasonic Consumer
Electronics Company. "Even more, with the ability to take both
beautiful high-quality still images and High Definition video, with
AVCHD Lite, the TS1 offers a powerful one-two punch to capture
memories that can later be shared with friends and family." The TS1
is waterproof to a depth of 10 feet, shockproof from falls up to 5
feet, and dustproof. With its rubber padding, reinforced glass and
carbon resins inside the camera, the TS1 features an airtight body
protected against water immersion, dust and sand. Starting at the
28mm wide angle, and zooming up to a useful 128mm in telephoto, the
TS1 gives users the flexibility for a variety of shooting
environments -- especially underwater, where movement is often
restricted and the angle of view becomes important for composing
shots. The TS1 also features a 2.7-inch, 230,000-dot Intelligent
LCD with a wide viewing angle, enhancing visibility during
recording and playback by automatic brightness control according to
the environment's lighting conditions. Plus, the TS1's LCD panel is
deliberately thickened for protection against pressure, allowing
the display to operate with clear visibility even underwater. The
TS1 records AVCHD Lite HD video, allowing almost double the
recording time in HD quality compared with the conventional Motion
JPEG format. The TS1 also features Dolby Digital Creator to record
high quality audio to match the high-quality motion images. Also
new in 2009, the TS1 features iA mode for both still images and in
Movie Mode. For iA in Movie Mode, the TS1 features Optical Image
Stabilization (O.I.S.), which helps prevent handshake when using
high-powered zoom. Face Detection automatically detects a face in a
frame and adjusts focus, exposure, contrast, and skin complexion on
the face. Intelligent Exposure continually checks the ambient light
level and adjusts the exposure setting as conditions change to
prevent blown highlights and blocked shadows. And Intelligent Scene
Selector automatically switches between Normal, Portrait, Macro,
Scenery, and Low Light modes according to the situation to optimize
visual quality. A Wind Cut function is also available to block out
most of the noise from background wind. Optical zoom can be used in
motion image recording. Users can start video recording by simply
pressing a dedicated button on the camera's back panel. The TS1's
iA for still image adds Face Recognition(*4) -- a feature that
"remembers" faces from previous shots. When a registered face
appears in the frame, the camera will prioritize focus and exposure
to capture it beautifully. With Face Recognition, when a familiar
face is recorded several times, the camera will prompt you to
register the face. Once registered, if the face appears into the
frame again, the camera will display the name specified for that
person and prioritize focus and exposure so that the registered
face is bright and sharply focused. The imaging power of LUMIX has
further evolved with the Venus Engine HD, which boasts two CPUs to
provide approx. 2.4x processing capability and support for Face
Recognition, AVCHD Lite and HDMI output. It integrates the numerous
advanced functions with high performance, and low-power
consumption. Thanks to the Venus Engine HD, it's easy to view
photos or movies recorded in AVCHD Lite. Simply insert the SD
Memory Card from the camera in the Panasonic VIERA(R) HDTV's Image
Viewer SD Memory Card slot to start playback, or connect the camera
via an optional HDMI mini cable to a VIERA Link(TM)-equipped
Panasonic VIERA HDTV and use the TV's remote control to run
slideshows(*5). This multi-task image-processing engine also
enables a fast response time. The TS1 starts up quickly in 1.3
seconds and shutter release time lag is approximately 0.005
seconds, making it easy to capture sudden, spur-of-the-moment photo
opportunities. The Flash Burst mode makes it possible to take
consecutive shots with continuous emissions of the flash(*6). The
Venus Engine HD also supports a High Sensitivity mode that lets the
TS1 record up to ISO 6400(*7), sensitive enough to capture subjects
in near-total darkness without using a flash. Despite its
outstanding performance, the high performance engine is also more
energy efficient, extending the battery life up to 340 shots (CIPA)
per a single charge. Other features of the LUMIX DMC-TS1 include:
-- New Scene Modes for Still Images: Beach & Surf mode gives
users a single mode with optimized auto white balance for optical
shooting on the beach and in shallow water. -- New Panorama Assist
scene mode allows users to shoot a number of consistent photos,
either vertically or horizontally, by aligning them according to a
guide that overlaps the screen. Then using those photos and the
bundled PanoramaMaker software, users can create dramatic panoramic
images. -- Increased Scene modes for both still and motion image
shooting -- optimized for a variety of situations. There are 26
scene modes for still image and 17 for motion image (Portrait, Soft
Skin, Transform, Self Portrait, Scenery, Low Light, Food, Party,
Candle Light, Sunset, High sensitivity, Beach & Surf, Snow,
Aerial, Pinhole, Film Grain and Underwater) -- LED Illumination is
available in motion image recording. -- High-Speed Burst (Speed
Priority) that fires off approximately 10 shots per second(*8). --
Menus are clearer and easier to navigate with the Display Size
option. -- Macro Zoom function lets users pull subjects even closer
to capture dramatic close-up shots by using the 3x digital zoom in
the wide-angle. -- Bundled Software: The latest version of
PHOTOfunSTUDIO 3.0 HD Edition allows users to view, edit and
archive captured content with greater ease and fun. Still and
motion images can be transferred to the computer via a USB cable
for viewing and archiving. Using PHOTOfunSTUDIO 3.0 HD Edition,
users can edit and remove unwanted portions of video clips recorded
in AVCHD Lite. Contents recorded in AVCHD Lite can be burned
directly onto a DVD disc or converted to MPEG2 format. The software
also incorporates the Face Recognition function, which recognizes
registered faces in photos stored on the computer, making
organizing and archiving photos with a specific person much easier.
Additionally, motion pictures can be uploaded directly to YouTube.
The Panasonic LUMIX DMC-TS1 will be available in silver, green or
orange models in April 2009 for a suggested retail price of
$399.95. For more information, please visit
http://www.panasonic.com/lumix. To download hi-res photos, please
visit http://www.panasonic.com/pressroom. *1 As of 1/27/2009. *2
About Waterproof / Dustproof performance of the camera This camera
is waterproof / dustproof equivalent to "IP58", and is possible to
record at a maximum of 3.0 m depth/60 min. This does not guarantee
non-destruction, non-malfunction, and water-proofing in all
conditions. Please observe specified precautions and avoid
product-use beyond the guaranteed underwater duration, or beyond
the guaranteed depth of water. - Attention - To prevent water
leakage, confirm that there is no foreign object near card/battery
door then close door by pressing until it clicks. - Use underwater
up to 3.0 m depth and not longer than 60 minutes continuously. - Do
not leave under low temperature in the cold climate, or where the
temperature is above 40 degrees C for a long period of time. - When
the unit is splashed with detergent, soap, hot spring, bath
additive, sun oil, sunscreen, chemical, etc., wipe it off
immediately. - After use at the seaside or underwater, soak the
unit in fresh water pooled in a shallow container for 10 minutes or
less. Do not leave uncared for more than 60 minutes after using
underwater. It may cause deterioration of the waterproof
performance. - Foreign materials may be attached if the zoom lever
or mode dial does not move smoothly. Soak the unit in fresh water,
shake it well and then wash the zoom lever and mode dial with tap
water. - To maintain the waterproof performance, it is recommended
that the waterproof seal (with fee) is replaced at least once every
1 year at the user's expense at the retail store where you have
bought the camera. About Shockproof performance of the camera This
camera has passed a drop test from 1.5 m in height in accordance
with "MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock", but this does not guarantee
non-destruction, non-malfunction, and water-proofing in all
conditions. Water-proofing is not guaranteed if the unit is subject
to an impact as a result of being hit or dropped etc. - Drop Test -
Test standard: MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock - Drop height: 1.5m
- Drop surface: 5cm thick plywood - Number of units tested: 5 -
Drop orientations: 26 (each face, edge and corner) - Number of
drops: 1 (for each orientation) - Unit inspected after each drop
and found to be operating within product specifications. Change of
appearance -- paint-loss or deformation not measured. *3 The
"AVCHD" is a high definition (HD) digital video recording /
playback format jointly established by Panasonic Corporation and
Sony Corporation. The "AVCHD Lite" is a subset of the "AVCHD
format" for HD digital video cameras with HD video recording
restricted to 720P. The new "AVCHD Lite" Logo and the "AVCHD Lite"
License are restricted to devices within the AVCHD Video Camera
category. Digital cameras have now been added to the AVCHD Video
Camera category. For more details, please refer to the "AVCHD
Information Website". http://www.avchd-info.org/ *4 Depending on
background and facial expression, camera may not recognize a
registered person. *5 AVCHD Lite motion images recorded onto an SD
Memory Card or a DVD disc cannot be played from a device that does
not support the AVCHD standard. *6 In 3-megapixel (4:3),
2.5-megapixel (3:2), 2-megapixel (16:9) recording. *7 Max. 5
images. In 3-megapixel (4:3), 2.5-megapixel (3:2), 2-megapixel
(16:9) recording. *8 3-megapixel (4:3), 2.5-megapixel (3:2),
2-megapixel (16:9) recording. (10fps in Speed Priority mode / 6fps
in Picture Priority mode) *LEICA is a registered trademark of LEICA
Microsystems IR GmbH. *The LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR lenses are
manufactured using measurement instruments and quality assurance
systems that have been certified by LEICA Camera AG based on the
company's quality standards. *YouTube is a trademark of Google Inc.
*The "AVCHD Lite" and the "AVCHD Lite" logo are trademarks of
Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. *HDMI, the HDMI logo
and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or
registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. *All other company and
product names are trademarks of their respective corporations.
*This unit is compatible with both SD Memory cards and SDHC Memory
cards. You can only use SDHC Memory cards on devices that are
compatible with them. You cannot use SDHC Memory cards on devices
that are only compatible with SD Memory cards. (When using an SDHC
Memory card on another device, be sure to read the operating
instructions for that device.) *When you set the picture quality to
HD, WVGA or VGA, we recommend using a high-speed card with "10MB/s"
or greater displayed on the package. *Continuous recording
exceeding 2GB is not possible when recording motion JPEG. Remaining
time for continuous recording is displayed on the screen. *The use
of recorded or printed materials that are protected by copyright
for any purpose other than personal enjoyment is prohibited, as it
would infringe upon the rights of the copyright holder. *Design and
specifications are subject to change without notice. About
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company Based in Secaucus, N.J.,
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company is a Division of Panasonic
Corporation of North America, the principal North American
subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation (NYSE:PC) and the hub of
Panasonic's U.S. marketing, sales, service and R&D operations.
Panasonic, known for innovative imaging technology that enables
high-quality digital photos, introduced the world's first Micro
Four Thirds digital camera. In its commitment to provide consumers
with extensive imaging resources, Panasonic LUMIX established the
Digital Photo Academy, a series of nationwide workshops designed to
instruct consumers how to optimize the features on their digital
cameras. DMC-TS1 Specifications S-Sliver, D-Orange, G-Green Metrics
Dimensions (W x H x D) 98.3 x 63.1 x 23.0 mm (3.87 x 2.49 x 0.91
in) Weight Approx. 162.5g (0.36 lb) Approx. 183.8g with Battery and
SD Memory Card (0.41 lb) Optics Pixels Camera Effective Pixels 12.1
Megapixels CCD Sensor Size / Total Pixels / 1/2.33-inch / 12.7
Total Megapixels / Filter Primary Color Filter Lens Aperture F3.3 -
5.9 / 2-Step (F3.3 - 11 (W) / F5.9 - 18 (T)) Optical Zoom 4.6x
Focal Length f=4.9-22.8mm (28-128mm in 35mm equiv.) Extra Optical
5.6x (4:3 / 8M), 7.2x (4:3 / 5M), 9.0x Zoom (EZ) (under 3M) Lens
LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR 10 elements in 8 groups (5 Aspherical Lenses /
6 Aspherical surfaces, 1 ED lens) Optical Image Stabilizer MEGA
O.I.S. (Auto / Mode1 / Mode2) Digital Zoom 4x (Max. 18.4 x combined
with Optical Zoom without Extra Optical Zoom) (Max.36.0x combined
with Extra Optical Zoom) Focus Focusing Area Normal: Wide 30cm /
Tele 50cm - infinity Macro / Intelligent AUTO: Wide 5cm / Tele 30cm
- infinity Focus Range Display Yes AF Assist Lamp Yes Focus Normal
/ Macro, AF Tracking (On / Off), Pre-AF (Off / Quick AF /
Continuous AF) Continuous AF (On / Off) in motion image recording
AF Metering Face / AF Tracking / Multi (11pt) / 1pt HS / 1pt / Spot
Shutter Shutter Speed 8-1/1300 sec (Selectable minimum shutter
speed) Starry Sky Mode : 15, 30, 60sec. Recording iA Face
Recognition Photo Optical Image Stabilizer Photo & Movie
Intelligent ISO Control Photo Face Detection Photo & Movie
Intelligent Photo (Portrait, Scenery, Night Portrait, Scene Night
Scenery, Macro), & Selector Movie (Portrait, Scenery, Low
Light, Macro) Intelligent Exposure Photo & Movie AF Tracking
Photo Digital Red Eye Correction Photo File File Format Still
Image: JPEG (DCF / Exif2.21) Image with Audio: JPEG (DCF /
Exif2.21) + QuickTime Motion picture: AVCHD Lite, QuickTime Motion
JPEG AVCHD Lite REC NTSC Inter- face Mode Switch [Playback]
One-Touch Movie Button Yes Recording Modes Mode Dial Intelligent
AUTO, Normal Picture, SCN, Beach & Surf, Snow, Sports,
Clipboard Still Picture Portrait, Soft Skin, Transform, Scene Mode
Self-Portrait, Scenery, Panorama Assist, Night Portrait, Night
Scenery, Food, Party, Candle Light, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Sunset, High
Sensitivity, High-Speed Burst (Image Priority / Speed Priority),
Flash Burst, Starry Sky, Fireworks, Aerial photo, Pinhole, Film
Grain, Underwater Movie Scene Portrait, Soft Skin, Transform, Mode
Self-Portrait, Scenery, Low Light, Food, Party, Candle Light,
Sunset, Beach & Surf, Snow, Aerial, Pinhole, Film Grain,
Underwater, High Sensitivity (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, 2.3 frames/sec Max.
5 images (Standard mode), Max 3 images (Fine Mode) High-Speed Burst
Mode: approx. 6.0 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) Unlimited consecutive shooting 1.8 frames/sec Motion Picture
4:3 VGA: 640 x 480 pixels, 30fps Recording (Motion JPEG) QVGA: 320
x 240 pixels, 30 fps (Motion JPEG) 16:9 WVGA: 848 x 480 pixels, 30
fps (Motion JPEG) HD 1280x720, 60P (AVCHD Lite, SH: Movie 17Mbps /
H:13Mbps / L:9Mbps) / 30fps (Motion JPEG) Exposure Para- Meters
Exposure Program AE Exposure Compensation 1/3 EV step, +/-2 EV Auto
(AE) Bracketing +/- 1/3 EV ~1EV step, 3 frames Light Metering
Intelligent Multiple ISO Sensitivity Auto / 80 / 100 / 200 / 400 /
800 / 1600 High Sensitivity (ISO 1600-6400) Image Para- meters
Aspect Ratio 4:3 / 3:2 / 16:9 Still Picture 4:3 4000 x 3000(12M)/
3264 x 2448 Recording (8M EZ) / 2560 x 1920 (5M EZ) / 2048 x 1536
(3M EZ) / 1600 x 1200 (2M EZ) / 640 x 480 (0.3M EZ) 3:2 4000 x
2672(10.5M) / 3264 x 2176 (7M EZ) / 2560 x 1712 (4.5M EZ) / 2048 x
1360 (2.5M EZ) 16:9 4000 x 2248(9M) / 3264 x 1840 (6M EZ) / 2560 x
1440 (3.5M EZ) / 1920 x 1080 (2M EZ) Image Quality Fine / Standard
White Balance Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Halogen / White
Set White Balance Adjustment (+/- 10steps, except for auto set)
(Selectable at Portrait, Soft Skin, Transform, Self-Portrait,
Sports, Baby, Pet, High Sensitivity, High-Speed Burst, Pinhole,
Panorama Assist mode) Quick Menu Yes Color Mode Standard, Natural,
Vivid, Black & White, Sepia, Cool, Warm Others Still Image with
Audio Recording 5 sec Audio Dubbing Max. 10sec Flip Animation -
Real-time histogram Yes Composition Guide line Yes (2 patterns)
Auto Review 1sec, 2sec, Hold, Zoom Easy Zoom / Zoom Resume No / No
Optical Zoom in Motion Picture Yes Zoom Macro Yes Orientation
Detector Yes Scene Mode Help Screen Yes Self Timer 2sec / 10sec
Focus Icon Select Yes (in Face Recognition only) Playback Display
Playback Mode Normal Playback, Slideshow, Mode Playback, Category
Playback, Favorites Playback Thumbnails / Zoomed Playback
12,30-thumbnails / Max 16x Calendar Display / Dual-Image Playback
Yes / No Set Favorites / Rotate Image Yes / No Playback Still
Images with Audio Yes Playback Motion Picture Yes (Motion JPEG /
AVCHD Lite) Slideshow Mode All / Still Images Only / Motion Picture
Only / Favorites / Category BGM Effect (Natural / Slow / Swing /
Urban / OFF) Show Histogram Yes Delete Delete Image Single / Multi
/ All / All except Favorites Edit DPOF Print Setting / Set
Protection Yes / Yes Resize / Trim / Aspect Conv. / Leveling Yes /
Yes / No / Yes Copy / Title Edit / Text Stamp Yes / Yes / Yes
PictBridge Support Single / Multi / All / Favorites / DPOF Setup
OSD language English, Spanish VIERA Link(TM) Yes HDMI(TM) Output
Video: Auto / 1080i / 720p / 480p(NTSC) Audio: Dolby Digital
Creator (Dolby AC3) Movie REC Guide Yes Wind-Cut in Motion Picture
Yes Travel Date / World Time Yes / Yes Others Monitor LCD Monitor
2.7" TFT LCD Display (230K dots) Field of View: approx. 100%, Wide
Viewing Angle AUTO Power LCD mode, Power LCD mode Tough Water Proof
3.0m (IEC60529 IPX8 compliant) Dust Proof Yes (IEC60529 IP5X
compliant) Shock Proof 1.5m (MIL-STD810F Method 516.5-Shock
compliant) Flash Built-in-Flash Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction,
Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off 0.3 - 5.1m
(Wide/ISO Auto), 0.3 - 2.8m (Tele/ISO Auto) Media Recording Media
Built-in Memory, SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard
(Still image only) LED Illumination Off / On / Auto Built-in-Memory
approx. 40MB Audio Microphone / Speaker Mono / Yes Inter- Face
Interface HDMI (mini), USB2.0 High speed AV Output NTSC model
(NTSC) / DC Input (requires Multi Conversion Adapter DMW-MCA1*)
*Optional Power Power ID-Security Li-ion Battery Pack (3.6V,
940mAh) (Included) AC Adaptor DMW-AC5** (Input: 110-240V AC) with
Multi Conversion Adapter DMW-MCA1** **Optional Battery life
(approx.) 340 Pictures (CIPA Standard)* Standard Package Included
PHOTOfunSTUDIO v3.0 HD Edition Software ArcSoft (MediaImpression /
Panorama Maker) USB Driver, QuickTime Standard Battery Charger,
Battery Pack, Battery Case Accessories AV Cable, USB Connection
Cable, AC Cable Hand Strap (with stopper), CD-ROM *Based on the
CIPA standard. Shooting conditions: 23 degrees C with 50% humidity;
LCD on; using SD Memory Card; starting to shoot 30 seconds after
turning on the power; shooting once every 30 seconds with the flash
in full operation for every other shot; changing the zoom setting
from telephoto to wide, or wide to telephoto, for each shot; and
temporarily turning the power off after each 10 shots (long enough
to lower the battery temperature). ** The number of recordable
pictures decreases in Auto Power LCD mode or Power LCD mode.
DATASOURCE: Panasonic CONTACT: MeeJin Annan-Brady of Panasonic,
+1-201-392-6124, ; or Blayne Murphy of Cohn & Wolfe,
+1-212-798-9763, ; or Chris De Maria of Panasonic, +1-201-348-7182,
Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com/
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