SubscribeThe TS1 is designed to be dustproof, waterproof up to 3 meters and shockproof up to 1.3 meters. Sporting a 12.1MP sensor, 28-129mm equivalent lens and 2.7″ LCD, the camera also includes features such as Clever Auto Mode, Optical Picture Stabilizer and Face recognition.
3 things we like about the Panasonic DMC FT1
• Shockproof and water proof
• Wideangle zoom is 4.6x
• VCHD Lite movie mode
3 things we don’t like about the Panasonic DMC FT1
• Lower depth rating than some rivals
• Cramped controls
• Shutter and zoom button are easily confused
Panasonic DMC FT1 Review
Catering for those looking for a versatile and durable camera that can confidentially take action shots under pressure, Panasonic is pleased to introduce the DMC-FT1. Featuring a 28mm wide angle lens, 4.6 x optical zoom and iA (Clever Auto) mode, this versatile camera lets you capture your special moments on the move.
The FT1 can even be used in seawater, so users can take images of friends snorkelling or tropical fish darting in and out of coral reefs. Since additional housing is unnecessary for underwater operation, the FT1 is an versatile camera that you can take with you wherever the action calls.
The popular iA (Clever Auto) is also available in motion picture recording. Optical Picture Stabilizer (O.I.S.) helps prevent handshake when using high-powered zoom. Clever Exposure continually checks the ambient light level and adjusts the exposure setting as conditions change to prevent blown highlights and blocked shadows.
Inherently easy to use motion picture recording can be started by pressing a dedicated button on the camera’s back panel – an speedy, convenient way to start motion picture recording. Most of the cameras settings will be carried over when switched to motion picture recording. The 4.6x optical zoom is available in movie recording.
A Wind Cut function, a feature normally found only in camcorders, is also available to block out most of the noise from background wind. The FT1 also carries over 16 different scene modes from photo scene modes in movie recording. In dark places such as night camping, the built-in LED light automatically turns on while recording motion images.
You may also choose to upload your videos to YouTube or burn them to a DVD disc for archiving. Combined with its dustproof and waterproof performance, this makes it the ideal camera for anytime use outdoors, in active situations, and for casual everyday shooting.
With the FT1, taking great photos is that easy. Panasonic incorporated Clever Auto mode in pursuit of the ultimate ease of operation and the reduction of misshots. This mode is also further advanced with the inclusion of AF tracking and Face Recognition feature.
Perfect for group shots for example – this new feature will give auto focus and auto exposure priority to a single person, ensuring their loved ones face will be captured beautifully.
During registration, you can change the icon that indicates when the registered subject is in focus – for example you can attach a love heart to your partner. You can also manually register a persons details and the camera will remember them whenever you take a photo.
To further add to its appeal, you can also specify the age of the registered subject and have both the name and the age of the subject stamped onto your photos. When children under 3 years-old are registered, the camera will automatically switch to Child mode if the child appears in to the frame. In playback, you can choose to display only photos that contain a specific registered face using Section Playback – so you can search for all photos of your Aunt Mary, for example – perfect for compiling a surprise birthday collage.
In addition to the advanced functions mentioned above, the iA mode inherits other fundamental functions users want in a lovely digital still camera. The Mega O.I.S. technique now has an AUTO mode to select between the conventional Mode 1 and 2 depending on which mode best suits the zoom ratio being used. Clever Exposure optimizes the exposure for each part of an picture, preventing blocked shadows and blown highlights and helping ensure that gradation and details are reproduced beautifully.
The Speedy AF technique helps keep focus on the subject while the camera is in recording mode even before pressing the shutter button halfway. This improves the chance of capturing spur of the moment shots as the focus is always near the subject and AF time is minimized.
The high-speed, high-performance Venus Engine HD has been re-engineered to support the recording of beautiful, high-definition motion images in AVCHD Lite. In picture processing, luminance noise and chromatic noise are reduced separately before and after signal processing. The circuits then effectively reduce only the low-frequency noise to minimize the unwanted noise and help produce beautiful, sharp still and motion images.
The FT1 is equipped with a 2.7-inch, 230,000-dot Clever LCD with super high resolution and a wide viewing angle. Menus are now cleaner and easier to navigate, even for seniors, thanks to the new “Display Size” option. The most commonly used scene modes for outdoor photography including Sports, Snow, and Beach & Surf can be accessed directly via the mode dial.
The new scene mode for shooting still images includes the Beach & Surf and Panorama Assist mode. Simply align your shots according to a guide which overlaps the frame when you shoot, then use the included PanoramaMaker software to generate your panorama images.
Final Words and Conclusion
The camera is up to mark and its well specified for a ruggedised camera, which makes it a great all-round snapper & camcorder . It can be awkward to use, though, &, if outright toughness is more important to you than versatility, it might not go far enough.
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