Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 14.1 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 4.6x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom with 2.7-Inch LCD (Silver)
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Manufacturer: PanasonicModel: DMC-TS2S
Color: Silver
Product features:
- The DMC-TS2 is dropproof from a height up to 6.6ft in accordance with the MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock test standard.
- With freezeproof to -10 degrees C/14 degrees F, the DMC-TS2 supports shooting while skiing, snowboarding or skating.
- The DMC-TS2 features an LED light that records beautiful motion images even in dusky underwater environments or at a nighttime camp.
- Photo & Movie modes
- Optical Zoom 4.6x / Digital Zoom 1 4x
- Aperture 3
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Digital camera reviews of Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 14.1 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 4.6x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom with 2.7-Inch LCD (Silver)
Digital camera Review: 3.5 Star rating.
Summary: 3 Stars
My fiance and I bought this for our honeymoon in the virgin islands. We wanted a SLR but they are too big to travel with and are super expensive with extra lenses, and waterproof casings... That being said we stayed at a condo on the beach and for several days had the patio doors open (ie warm in room) and then we decided to use the AC about 4 days in the inside of the camera lense fogged up! Yes that was probably our fault but keep in mind with a sealed waterproof camera you can end up condensing moisture inside the camera when going from warm to cold. We opened the room back up to the outside air and it fixed itself over night...
Other than that the underwater seals did great! No water leakage. However the photos aren't the best.. I had an old 7MP sony with a Zeiss lense and it took much better land scape and night photos. There is some noise in the backgound of the photos out of the water. In the water I found myself needing to take the same picture 2-4 times to get a good one to keep. Photoshop does help correct some of color and light issues you get under water. the other problem is keeping the camera still while snorkeling... The image stabilization works ok but the camera definatly works better if you are under water and not moving. I'm sure the pictures would get better if I knew how to use all the menus and functions that it has built in... But let's be honest with ourselves here... How many of us are going to learn what each sub-menu item does and remember how to use it? I am a point a click user for the most part and have written this review as such.
The Ruggedness is good as i have dropped it several times (another good reason to buy if you are hard on electronics). Battery life is ok... We turn it off and on a lot and that seems to wear the battery down quickly and when using it on a regular basis during the day... Well you'll need to recharge every night to be safe for the next day.
I was hoping to "have it all" with this camera. Great pic quality, good video, and great under water, and superior ruggedness. We ended up with an ok pic quality, great ruggedness, and haven't tested the video yet. I have found the 14mp will allow you to crop down a shot significantly and still be decent quality to print and put on the wall. All in all it's a good little camera and we would probably buy again for use on the beach, in water, and small enough to travel with. We'll probably still get an SLR in the future for better pic quality when we want it. I posted 4 pics of from the night palm tree shot to the scenic view of a bay.
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Summary of Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 14.1 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 4.6x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom with 2.7-Inch LCD (Silver)
The DMC-TS2 is shockproof, waterproof, dustproof and newly added freezeproof in design with the capability to record high-definition movie in AVCHD Lite. Featuring a 28mm wide-angle lens, 4.6x optical zoom and iA (Intelligent Auto) Mode, this versatile camera lets you capture your moments no matter what the intended shooting terrain is. Swim along with tropical fish and capture shots of beautiful coral reefs, or take recordings of your friends around a camp fire. The DMC-TS2 is an extremely versatile camera that you can take with you wherever the action calls.Digital Cameras
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