10.1-Megapixel LUMIX DMC-FS20 and DMC-FS5
with 30mm Wide-Angle 4x Optical Zoom Leica DC Lens*
Combines Simple Operation and Slim, Stylish Profile
Featuring Intelligent Auto Mode
พานาโซนิคเปิดตัวกล้องดิจิตอลคอมแพคซีรีย์ FS ใหม่ ความละเอียด 10.1 ล้านพิกเซล รุ่น LUMIX DMC-FS20 และ DMC-FS5 สำหรับผู้เริ่มต้นหัดใช้กล้องดิจิตอล ให้ภาพคุณภาพสูงด้วยเลนส์ LEICA 4 เท่า DC เทียบเท่าเลนส์ 30-120 มม. ของกล้องฟิล์ม 35 มม. ตัวกล้องบางเฉียบ รูปทรงสวยงามทันสมัย ออกแบบเน้นการใช้งานง่าย ด้วยระบบ iA (Intelligent Auto) รุ่น DMC-FS20 มาพร้อมกับจอ LCD 3.0 นิ้ว ส่วนรุ่น FS5 ใช้จอ LCD 2.5 นิ้ว
Panasonic is pleased to introduce the new 10.1-megapixel DMC-FS20 and DMC-FS5 cameras of 30mm wide angle Leica DC lens with 4x optical zoom (equivalent to 30mm to 120 mm on a 35mm film camera) as a member of Lumix new FS series. The new FS series, a sister line of the world-acclaimed FX series, pursues easy and simple operation with its high-grade profile for users at every stage to enjoy taking beautiful pictures. Despite its remarkably compact body and slim profile, the stylish DMC-FS20 and DMC-FS5 boasts a 30mm wide-angle Leica DC lens that lets capture the subject and the scene wider at the same standpoint than normal 35mm camera does. The DMC-FS20 incorporates a 3-inch large LCD whereas the DMC-FS5 pursues further compactness with a 2.5-inch LCD, both have 230,000-dot high resolution and Intelligent LCD function, which detects the lighting condition and controls the brightness level of the LCD in 11 fine steps, to offer a display with the most appropriate clarity in any situation.
The new DMC-FS20 and DMC-FS5 feature the iA (Intelligent Auto) mode, which comprises 5 shooting-assist functions; Mega O.I.S., Intelligent ISO Control, Intelligent Scene Selector, Face Detection and Quick AF functions. Mega O.I.S. suppresses hand-shake and Intelligent ISO Control prevents motion blur. The Intelligent Scene Selector sets the appropriate scene mode by automatically selecting it from the most frequently used scene modes, such as Portrait, Scenery, Macro, Night Portrait and Night Scenery. The Face Detection system detects a human face to set the focus and appropriate exposure for it automatically. The Quick AF system allows the camera to start focusing on the subject even without pressing the shutter button halfway, to get the best results from every shooting opportunity by minimizing the AF time. Once you enter iA mode, these multi-capable functions happen automatically so you can shoot without the bother of adjusting settings every time conditions change. You can enjoy easy, trouble-free shooting in any situation and get the satisfaction that comes with capturing clear, beautiful images.
The high-performance image-processing LSI has newly entered its fourth generation, to be reborn as Venus Engine IV to assure higher-quality pictures with an advanced signal processing system. The Easy Zoom feature shifts the lens instantly to full zoom at the touch of a dedicated button. Slideshows of captured images now offer a music effect that matches the mood so you can enjoy watching or showing your pictures with emotional impact. The DMC-FS20 and DMC-FS5 also boast an internal 50 MB memory (approx.) giving users more flexibility in shooting.
Dressed in the metal-finished panel, the slim and sleek DMC-FS20 and DMC-FS5 offer an enjoyment of taking great snapshots casually with committed ease of operation even for beginners. The DMC-FS20 will be available in silver, black and pink, and the DMC-FS5 in silver, black and red*
*Availability of models and colors may vary depending on the sales area.
Newly Developed 30mm Wide Angle 4x Optical Zoom (30-120mm) Leica DC VARIO-ELMAR Lens and 1/2.33-inch 10.1-megapixel High Resolution CCD
The 10.1-megapixel DMC-FS20 and DMC-FS5 package a 30mm wide-angle* Leica DC VARIO-ELMAR lens with 4x optical zoom into a slim, compact body. Comprising seven elements in six groups, including three aspherical lenses with four aspherical surfaces, this advanced lens unit realizes the outstandingly slim and compact body yet passing Leica's stringent standards to deliver an exceptional optical performance. Further, in 3-megapixel resolution mode, the Extra Optical Zoom function provides additional magnification, extending the zoom power to 7.1x by using the centre part of the CCD.
The Easy Zoom** feature shifts the lens instantly to full 4x optical zoom power at a touch of a dedicated button, and with a second touch, the zoom ratio is further extended to 7.1x by activating the Extra Optical Zoom function.
*35mm film camera equivalent: 30-120mm*
**When the picture size is set to 3 megapixels or larger, the photo is automatically resized to 3 megapixels. When the lens is shifted back to the wide-end, the picture size is set to the original size automatically. The original size is maintained for photos smaller than 3 megapixels.
Great Photography Is Not Only from Professional Photographers Anymore -- Intelligent Auto Mode
Panasonic incorporated the Intelligent Auto mode in pursuit of the ultimate ease of operation and the reduction of misshots. Mega O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) to compensate for hand-shake and Intelligent ISO Control to detect and suppress motion blur are built into all Lumix cameras, as the industrys most advanced countermeasures against blurring. Both image stabilizing technologies have been further advanced in detection accuracy and correction effect thanks to the new image-processing LSI, Venus Engine IV.
In addition to these two paramount anti-blurring technologies, Panasonic continues pursuing the ideal that anyone at any technical level of photography should be able to take beautiful pictures with ease, by incorporating the Intelligent Auto mode. Increasing the number of scene modes is one thing and taking advantage of them is another, and thats where the Intelligent Scene Selector comes in. It automatically sets the appropriate scene mode according to the scene youre going to take from among the most frequently used scene modes, such as Portrait, Scenery, Macro, Night Scenery and Night Portrait mode. The Face Detection system helps the camera to recognize human faces and to focus and set the exposure automatically. Up to 15 faces can be recognized simultaneously. The Quick AF system allows the camera to keep focusing on the subject even without pressing the shutter button halfway, to get the best results from every shooting opportunity by minimizing the AF time.
These multi-capable functions happen automatically, so you can shoot without the bother of adjusting settings every time conditions change -- the powerful Intelligent Auto Mode does all the work for you. You can enjoy easy, trouble-free shooting in any situation and get the satisfaction that comes with capturing clear, beautiful images.
High-Speed, High-Quality Image-Processing LSI Further Evolves into the Venus Engine IV
A new image-processing LSI, Venus Engine IV, features more advanced signal processing technology for rendering even higher-quality images.
Notably, parallel noise reduction in both luminance signal and chromatic signal processing systems, a technology established by the preceding Venus Engine III, gains a more sophisticated process. First, the luminance noise is two-dimensionally separated into high-frequency and low-frequency noises and only the low-frequency noise, which tends to be conspicuous, is eliminated without affecting the high-frequency noise that greatly influences resolution. Second, the information of the change point between colors is minutely stored for precise determination of edges, thus color bleeding is dramatically suppressed. This not only produces a clearer image in high ISO sensitivity recording, but also faithfully reproduces details in low-lit areas of pictures taken at low ISO sensitivity.
The Venus Engine IV also elevates the detection accuracy and corrective effect in both Mega O.I.S., which prevents hand-shake, and Intelligent ISO Control, which suppresses motion blur.
Featured in the DMC-FS20 and DMC-FS5, the multi-task image-processing engine Venus Engine IV supports a super-fast response time. The shutter release time lag is as short as 0.005 second and the camera's quick response makes it easier to capture sudden, spur-of-the-moment photo opportunities. In burst shooting mode, the DMC-FS20 and DMC-FS5 can snap 2.5 shots per second at full resolution.* And in High-Speed Burst shooting mode,** it fires off an incredible 6 shots per second. You also get unlimited consecutive shooting,*** which lets you keep shooting until the memory card is full.
The Venus Engine IV also supports a High Sensitivity mode that lets the DMC-FS20 and DMC-FS5 record at a setting of up to ISO 6400, sensitive enough to capture subjects in near-total darkness without using a flash.****
*Max. 5 images in standard mode/ 3 images in fine mode.
** In 2-megapixel(4:3), 2.5-megapixel(3:2), 2-megapixel(16:9) recording
***The consecutive shooting speed varies with the memory card, image size, and image compression mode. The number of shots depends on the memory card size, battery life, image size and image compression mode.
**** In 3-megapixel(4:3), 2.5-megapixel(3:2), 2-megapixel(16:9) recording
Advanced 3-inch (FS20) / 2.5-inch (FS5) Large Intelligent LCD with 230,000-dot High Resolution for Easy Shooting and Playback
The DMC-FS20 incorporates an easy-to-see, large, 3-inch (2.5-inch for DMC-FS5) 230,000-dot high-resolution LCD for comfortable viewing while both monitoring shots and playing back the results. The Intelligent LCD function detects the light condition and automatically boosts the LCD backlighting by max. 40% when shooting outdoors in bright sunshine, and adjusts the frame rate when shooting in low-lit situations in addition to using the pixel mixed readout method to secure clarity in such situations. Detecting the lighting condition precisely and automatically controlling the brightness with a total of 11 fine steps, this function gives the display the most appropriate clarity in any situation without using extra energy.
The High Angle mode makes the LCD screen extremely easy to view when the camera is held high, such as when shooting over a crowd.
Exciting Options to Expand the Fun of Photography
The Lumix camera further offers wide variety of options to expand fun of photography.
Both DMC- DMC-FS20 and DMC-FS5 newly provides slideshows complete with music. Just select the pictures you want to show and choose the mood that best matches your selection from natural, slow, urban or swing, and you'll get an emotion-filled slideshow with a variety of slide change effects and matching music without any annoying adjustments.
All Lumix cameras can take 1920x1080 pixel high-definition quality photos that are ideal for full-screen viewing on a wide-screen (16:9) HDTV. Panasonic has long focused on making photography more enjoyable, such as by letting people view their images easily on a Panasonic Viera TV with internal SD card slot.
For the motion picture, the DMC-FS20 and DMC-FS5 can record WVGA (848 x 480) motion pictures at 30 frames per second in addition to standard VGA (640 x 480). The WVGA motion picture also fits a wide-screen (16:9) TV perfectly, to offer extremely impressive viewing.
Other Features
The new DMC-FS20 and DMC-FS5 feature a variety of functionalities to expand convenience and fun for users at every stage to enjoy taking beautiful pictures. The energy-efficient Venus Engine IV imaging engine encourages the long battery life of DMC-FS20 and DMC-FS5 to shoot around 280 (FS20) / 300 (FS5) shots despite their large, bright LCDs on a single battery charge*.
As design improvements, all new Lumix cameras incorporate a REC/PLAYBACK mode switch. This helps the photographer to instantly switch between recording and playback modes, while always knowing which mode the camera is in. The GUI(Graphic User Interface) has been upgraded to look more futuristic in terms of design and color while maintaining the visibility of characters.
A total of 20 (FS20) / 21 (FS5) scene modes help you to take more beautiful pictures in a wide range of situations.
Also interesting is the Title Edit* function, which allows text to be input as additional information for the picture, for example, names of children or pets, and travel places. This information, as well as dates, which can be helpful when making a photo album, can be stamped on photos with the Text Stamp function whether you print them yourself at home or have a photo shop do them. Around 50 MB of internal memory is built-in to back up the SDHC/SD Memory Card recording and copying.
The major features mentioned above can be quickly understood with the newly installed slideshow program called Demo mode.
The DMC-FS5 is compatible with an optional marine case(DMW-MCFS5) with which users can shoot underwater while scuba diving, etc.
*Based on the CIPA standard.
DMC-FS20 : S-Silver, K-Black, P-Pink*
DMC-FS5: S-Silver, K-Black, R-Red*
*Availability of colors varies depending on the sales area.
Specification
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DMC-FS20 / DMC-FS5 Dimensions (W x H x D)
FS20: 94.9 x 57.1 x 22.9 mm (3.74 x 2.25 x 0.9 in)
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FS5: 94.9 x 53.4 x 22.5 mm (3.74 x 2.10 x 0.89 in)
Weight
FS20: Approx. 132g (0.29lb) Approx. 154g with Battery and SD Memory Card (0.34 lb)
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FS5: Approx. 119g (0.26Ib) Approx. 141g with Battery and SD Memory Card (0.31 lb)
Camera Effective Pixels
10.1 Mega pixels
Image Sensor
1/2.33" 10.7 Total Mega Pixels CCD, Primary Color Filter
Optical Zoom
4x
Extra Optical Zoom
4:3 Aspect Ratio: 4.8x for 7Mega, 5.7x for 5Mega, 7.1x for 3Mega, 2Mega, 0.3Mega
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3:2 Aspect Ratio: 4.8x for 6Mega, 5.7x for 4.5Mega, 7.1x for 2.5Mega
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16:9 Aspect Ratio: 4.8x for 5.5Mega, 5.7x for 3.5Mega, 7.1x for 2Mega
Digital Zoom
4x
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( Max. 16.0 x combined with Optical Zoom without Extra Optical Zoom )
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(Max. 28.5x combined with Extra Optical Zoom)
Focal Length
f=5.2-20.8mm (35mm Equiv.: 30-120mm)
Lens
LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR
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7 elements in 6 groups
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(3 Aspherical Lenses / 4 Aspherical surfaces)
Aperture
Wide: F3.3-F8 Tele: F5.8-F8
Optical Image Stabilizer
MEGA O.I.S. (Mode1/ Mode2)
Focusing Area
Normal: 50cm - infinity
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Macro / Intelligent AUTO: Wide 5cm / Tele 50cm - infinity
AF Metering
Face / 1-point/ 1-point high speed / 9-point
Focus
Normal / Macro, Quick AF (On/Off)
AF Assist Lamp
Yes
ISO Sensitivity
Auto /100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600
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(High Sensitivity Mode : Auto(1600 - 6400) )
White Balance
FS20: Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Halogen / White Set
FS5: Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Halogen / White Set
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White Balance Adjustment (only in underwater mode)
Exposure
Program AE
Exposure Compensation
1/3 EV step, +/-2 EV
Backlight Compensation
Yes (at Intelligent AUTO mode)
Auto (AE) Bracketing
+/- 1/3 EV ~1EV step, 3 frames
Light Metering
Intelligent Multiple
Rec Mode (Mode Dial)
Intelligent AUTO, Normal Picture, Motion Picture, Scene 1, Scene 2
Scene Mode
FS20:
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Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Self-Portrait,
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Food, Party, Candle Light, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Sunset, High sensitivity, Hi-Speed Burst,
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Starry Sky, Fireworks, Beach, Snow, Aerial photo
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FS5:
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Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Self-Portrait,
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Food, Party, Candle Light, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Sunset, High sensitivity, Hi-Speed Burst,
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Starry Sky, Fireworks, Beach, Snow, Aerial photo, Underwater
Shutter Speed
8-1/2000 sec, Starry Sky Mode : 15, 30, 60sec.
Self Timer
2sec / 10sec
Auto Review
1sec, 2sec, Zoom, Hold
Color Mode
Standard, Natural, Vivid, Black & White, Sepia, Cool, Warm
Recording Format
Still Image: JPEG(Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.21 standard)
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DPOF corresponding
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Image with audio: JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.21 standard)
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+ QuickTime
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Motion picture: QuickTime Motion JPEG
Recording Image Size
Still Image:
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4:3 Aspect Ratio:
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3648 x 2736 pixels, 3072 x 2304 pixels, 2560 x 1920 pixels, 2048 x 1536 pixels,
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1600 x 1200 pixels, 640 x 480 pixels
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3:2 Aspect Ratio:
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3648 x 2432 pixels, 3072 x 2048 pixels, 2560 x 1712 pixels, 2048 x 1360 pixels
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16:9 Aspect Ratio:
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3648 x 2056, 3072 x 1728 pixels, 2560 x 1440 pixels,1920 x 1080 pixels
Image Quality
Fine / Standard
Motion Picture
4:3 Aspect Ratio: 640 x 480 pixels, 320 x 240 pixels 30 fps, 10 fps
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16:9 Aspect Ratio: 848 x 480 pixels 30 fps, 10 fps
Burst Shooting Mod
Full-Resolution Image
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2.5 frames/sec Max. 5 images (Standard mode), Max 3 mages (Fine Mode)
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High-speed Burst Mode:
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Approx. 6 frames/sec (recorded in 2M for 4:3, 2.5M for 3:2, 2M for 16:9)
Unlimited consecutive shooting
Yes
Intelligent Exposure
No
Digital Red Eye Correction
No
Easy Zoom / Zoom Resume
Yes / No
Zoom in Motion Picture Recording
No
Composition Guide line
Yes (2 patterns)
Built-in-Memory
approx. 50MB
Scene Mode Help Screen
Yes
Auto Angle Detection
Yes
Travel Date / World Time
Yes / Yes
Title Edit
Yes
Text Stamp
Yes
Built-in-Flash
Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
(Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction only in Night Portrait/Party/Candle Light mode only)
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0.3 - 5.3m (Wide/ISO Auto), 0.5 - 3.0m (Tele/ISO Auto)
LCD Monitor
FS20: 3.0" Polycrystalline TFT LCD Display (230K dots), Field of View : approx. 100%
AUTO Power LCD mode, Power LCD mode, High angle mode
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FS5: 2.5" TFT LCD Display (230K dots), Field of View : approx. 100%
AUTO Power LCD mode, Power LCD mode, High angle mode
Playback mode
FS20:
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[REC]/[Play] Selector switch
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30-thumbnail display, 12-thumbnail display, calendar display,
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zoomed playback (16x max.), playback of favorite pictures,
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image rotation, Resizing (selectable number of pixels),
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trimming, protection, aspect conv. DPOF print setting ?
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Dual image playback
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FS5:
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[REC]/[Play] Selector switch
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30-thumbnail display, 12-thumbnail display, calendar display,
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zoomed playback (16x max.), playback of favorite pictures,
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image rotation, Resizing (selectable number of pixels),
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trimming, protection, aspect conv. DPOF print setting ?
Slideshow Mode
Yes (duration & effect with music adjustable)
Category Playback
Yes (in slideshow mode and normal playback)
OSD language
English,Chinese(Traditional),Chinese(Simplified), Arabian, Persian
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Thai, Korean, Japanese,
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German,French,Italian,Spanish, Russian
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*Vary depending on the sales area.
Recording Media
Built-in Memory
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SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard(Still image only)
Microphone
Yes
Speaker
Yes
Interface
DC Input, AV Output (NTSC/PAL), USB2.0 Full speed
Direct Print
PictBridge
Power
Li-ion Battery Pack (3.6V, 1000mAh) (Included)
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AC Adaptor (Input: 110-240V AC) (Optional)
Battery life (approx.)
FS20: 280 pictures (CIPA Standard)*1
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FS5: 300 pictures (CIPA Standard)*1
Included Software
PHOTOfunSTUDIO -viewer-
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ArcSoft (MediaImpression / Panorama Maker)
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USB Driver
Standard Accessories
Battery Charger, Battery Pack, Battery carrying case
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AV Cable, USB Connection Cable, AC Cable, Strap, CD-ROM
