"Panasonic is introducing new members to the LUMIX series with the 5-Megapixel DMC-LC80 digital still cameras. Equipped with a LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT lens, the new DMC-LC80 provides beautiful images in superior quality in addition to its stylish design and compact body. Thanks to the established Venus Engine LSI, the DMC-LC80 offers highly responsive operation, with a short release time lag, approx. 0.1 second, between the time when the shutter button is pressed and the image is captured, and a reduced shutter interval time. “Mega Burst Consecutive Shooting” also enables rapid, consecutive shots."
The DMC-LC80's unique features seems to include LCD display guide lines to identify the horizontal/vertical reference and a real-time histogram that indicates the exposure status. This camera is an entry level model with 3x zoom and has a 5MP CCD, which is an upgrade from the DMC-LC70. It also provides high speed 2.7 fps continuous shooting (up to 9 standard frames) as well as 320x240 30 fps movie clips.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LC80
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