 | | Panasonic Lumix TS1 FT1 waterproof camera |
With the increase in technology, we are starting to see some awesome cameras emerge on the market. The Panasonic Lumix TS1 FT1 waterproof digital camera was introduced in 2009. It has an awesome optical zoom and a screen that many individuals brag about. This is the first waterproof camera that Panasonic has created and it can be placed in water, up to three meters. This camera has gained a lot of popularity, since it has came out on the market. The camera is not overly slim but you can easily put it in your pocket. The camera has a brushed metallic looking surface. There are various features about this product that many individuals enjoy. This product also has a movie taking function, which captures the attention of many individuals. The camera can shoot high definition video in both JPEG and AVCHD formats. While you are filming you can optically zoom and it comes with an HDMI port for HD playback on an HDTV. This camera has been put through strict testing. Some individuals complain about getting the camera to fit in the shirt pocket, because it is a bit big in size. To give you an idea, the camera weighs in at one hundred and sixty two grams. If you do not use the battery with it, the camera will obviously be lighter that many of the other models. Since the lens is close to the top corner of the camera if you hold it in both hands you have to be careful that your fingers don't get in the way of the picture. The good point is that you can see what you are taking a picture of very well on the LCD screen so that you should be able to avoid getting your fingers in the picture itself. The camera has to latched doors that are spring loaded. The one on the bottom gives one access to the battery compartment and the SD card slot. The other housed the HDMI port. You cannot turn this camera on accidentally as the button has to be held for more than a second before it turns on. If you want to take a picture of something quickly this can be rather annoying. The rectangle shutter button is easy for almost anyone to identify. The top surface of the shutter button is sensitive to the touch. Some individuals find it hard to hold this camera while they are taking video, but there are some techniques that will prevent a person from losing grip. You will find controls located on the back of the Panasonic Lumix TS1-FT1. There are various modes available on one dial that many individuals enjoy. One of those modes is the ever so popular movie mode. Some individuals have complained that the dial is a bit stiff and hard to operate at time. In the long run, with the high quality picture modes, it is a great camera. So this waterproof camera is great for the beach, sports, concerts and any other activity you plan on engaging in. |