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Using the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580

admin — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 09:59:57 +0000

Record Mode The Lumix DMC-FX580 has one of the slowest startup times I’ve seen on an ultra-compact camera in some time. It takes the camera nearly three seconds to extend its lens and prepare for shooting. Why, I do not know. A live histogram is available Focus speeds were good, though not quite as fast as some other Panasonic models. For the best performance you’ll want to turn on the 1-area high speed AF mode, and you can also turn on Quick (continuous) AF to reduce delays, as w Read More

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580

admin — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 06:44:11 +0000

by Jeff Keller, DCRP Founder/Editor Originally Posted: September 5, 2009 Last Updated: September 5, 2009 The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 ($399) may look like Just Another Ultra-Compact Camera, but it has two features that most cameras in its class do not. The first is a 3-inch touchscreen LCD display. While many camera manufacturers have touchscreen cameras, the FX580 is somewhat unique in that it doesn’t force you to use the touchscreen for everything — there are “regular” Read More