Lumix DMC-FZ18, An Album Page

Album images with the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18, the start of a beautiful relationship for vintage digital bridge cameras with CCD sensors.

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For vintage digital photo enthusiasts, especially of the low-cost CCD genre, one vintage camera well worth a look at is the Lumix DMC-FZ18, introduced in 2007, a model from the popular range of compact 'super zoom' digital bridge cameras from Panasonic.

The camera updates the DMC-FZ8, which was sold alongside. It has an 8.3MP CCD sensor, an optically stabilized noninterchangeable Leica-designed 18x optical zoom lens (28-504mm equivalent), a 2.5 inch 230,000 pixels LCD display, and a 188,000 pixels EVF (electronic viewfinder), switchable to function alternatively.

The lens is capable of taking images with a 1cm macro mode.

Tech specs of the camera include a shutter speed range from 60 - 1/2000 sec., ISO sensitivity from 100 to 1600, and automatic and manual focusing, with metering in Intelligent Multiple, Center-Weighted, and Spot modes.

Exposure modes include Automatic, PASM (Program, Aperture-, Shutter Priority, Manual), Face Detection, Scene, and Advanced Scene modes. Images are recorded on SD/SDHC memory cards, and the camera is powered by a 7.2 V, 710 mAh Lithium battery pack. The DMC-FZ18 measures 117.6 x 75.3 x 88.2mm and weighs 360 grams.

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18

The DMC-FZ18, well past its 18th birthday now, handles well and is acknowledged for its sharp image quality and accurate color rendering. It performs well in various lighting conditions, with noise issues at higher ISO settings. The camera's extensive zoom range allows for versatility in capturing wide landscapes and distant subjects without changing lenses. Functional controls are available via features from point-and-shoot scene modes to advanced manual photographic controls, accessible via the joystick-controlled quick menu system.

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