panasonic lumix dmc-s1 12.1 mp digital camera with 4x optical image stabilized zoom with 2.7-inch lcd gold
s1 panasonic lumix s1 the 12.1-megapixel lumix s1 features a new design with a distinct rounded shape that fits comfortably in the palm of the hand to differentiate the models from the rest of the lumix line . with a 28mm wide-angle 4x optical zoom lens these lumix digital cameras are extremely versatile helping consumers get superb shots both far and wide . venus engine vi the image-processing engine venus engine vi uses advanced signal processing to give you beautiful images . multi-task signal processing is employed for all images to enable high-speed high-performance shooting . venus engine vi also effectively raises the precision of various functions such as mega o.i.s. optical image stabilizer and intelligent iso control . along with its extremely high performance venus engine vi reduces power consumption thanks to a number of energy efficiency improvements . ia intelligent auto mode when you don t know which mode will give you the best shooting results or when a sudden photo opportunity pops up and you don t have time to change any settings simply choose the ia intelligent auto mode and let the camera do it all for you . just choose the ia mode aim at your subject and shoot . four detection and correction functions are simultaneously activated to optimize the settings so you get stunning photos every time . mega o.i.s. optical image stabilizer shake detection the mega o.i.s. optical image stabilizer in the dmc-s1 compensates for the blurring caused by hand-shake . using built-in gyrosensors to detect even slight camera movement caused by handshake the camera compensates for the shake so you get clear sharp photos . mega o.i.s. lets you shoot in dimly lit rooms or evening illumination to preserve the mood and works for macro shots and zoom shots which are especially susceptible to hand-shake . in short it lets anybody take beautiful blur-free shots with ease . mega o.i.s. is automatically turned on in ia mode and can be turned on or off in normal picture mode or some scene modes . intelligent scene selector scene detection when the camera is in ia mode the intelligent scene selector automatically sets the scene mode to scenery portrait macro night portrait 1 night scenery or sunset . the camera judges it from the various detection results such as focusing and brightness level of the circumstance 2 . you are free from adjusting settings every time the scene changes when taking images with these frequently used scene modes to get beautiful results . 1 in ia mode night portrait is not identified when the flash is turned off . 2 with some subject and shooting conditions it is just not possible to judge the best shooting details . when this happens it is recommended that you shoot with the scene mode that best suits your purpose . intelligent iso control motion detection the intelligent iso control function in the dmc-s1 made possible by the venus engine vi detects subject movement and automatically adjusts the iso setting and shutter speed to best suit the movement and light conditions . when it detects subject motion it automatically raises the iso setting and increases the shutter speed to prevent motion blur . on the other hand when the subject is still and no movement is detected it takes beautiful natural photos with a low iso setting . the intelligent iso control gives you stunning images with ease because there is no need for complicated settings . the intelligent iso control function is automatically turned on in ia mode and can be turned on or off in normal picture mode . face detection af ae the face detection af ae function 1 detects faces and automatically optimizes the focus and exposure settings . it prevents the blurry faces that happen when the camera focuses on something in front of or behind the subject and keeps faces from appearing dark when shooting indoors or against the light source . it detects up to 15 faces at a time making it extremely convenient for group photos . once the camera detects a face face tracking follows it even when the subject moves around . plus the system keeps detection on if a face turns sideways to the camera . 1 face detection function is automatically turned on in ia mode and can be turned on or off in normal picture mode or some scene modes . lumix image uploader the dmc-s1 gives you a new form of communication by letting you share your photos and movies . all you have to do is checkmark the photos and movies you want to share and connect the camera or sd sdhc sdxc memory card to a computer . uploading automatically starts by simply following the guidance . facebook can be used for photos and youtube for movies . you can join these social networking services without having to install any special software . it s easy to share photos and movies on the spot which means that your friends don t have to wait for you to come back home to see them . easy computer connection select photos and movies on the camera menu . upload photos and movies the software is launched after connecting the camera or sd sdhc sdxc memory card to a computer . share with your friends you can share the url by e-mail right after the upload large 2.7-inch 230 000-dot lcd the dmc-s1 large 2.7-inch lcd features high 230 000-dot resolution lcd . the big screen reflects fine details making it easy to check the focus before shooting . it also serves as a small photo and video viewer allowing the user and friends to enjoy viewing the still and motion images together . built-in memory 20mb the dmc-s1 s built-in memory holds up to approx. 20mb of image data .