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Intelligent Scene Selector
• Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
The TZ7 records HD motion images with 1280 x 720-pixel
resolution. It uses the AVCHD Lite (MPEG-4/
H.264), which achieves higher image quality
and stores less data than the conventional
Motion JPEG.
AVCHD Lite (TZ7) – beautiful HD motion images, extended shooting time
HDMI output and VIERA Link:
Movie button for instant
recording of videos.
Zoom-in movie:
You can zoom in and out while shooting motion images.
Just set the camera to iA mode, aim and shoot. The camera does
all the rest. It automatically determines the most suitable Scene
mode and helps correct blurring, focus, and brightness problems.
With iA mode, it's easy to get beautiful, clear results.
*In the TZ6, iA mode cannot be used when shooting motion images.
mode, for beautiful photos and movies –
automatically
•Optional marine case for underwater photography
(to a depth of 40 m/131 ft)
Wide 25mm* 12x (300mm*)
* 35mm-lens equivalent
The TZ7/TZ6 packs a LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR lens with 12x
optical zoom into a compact body. This versatile photographic
tool lets you shoot everything from sweeping vistas at the 25mm
wide-angle setting to dynamic 300mm telephoto shots. And the
lens system's exquisite rendering ability lets you capture even
the subtle nuances of the sights and scenes in your travels.
See pages 26 to 33 for more detailed information about the functions.
Enjoy stunning photos and HD movies from 25mm wide-angle to
12x telephoto, with this handy hybrid still/motion image camera
The TZ7 is equipped with an HDMI output terminal for direct
transmission of digital image and sound signals. Just connect the
camera to an HDTV using
a single HDMI mini cable
(purchased separately),
and and it's even easy to
enjoy slideshow in which
both still and motion
images integrated in the
recorded timeline. If you
have a VIERA TV, you
can control the camera's
playback functions with
VIERA's remote control unit.
•HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
*For details, please see “Living in High Definition with LUMIX” on pages 42.
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PHOTO & MOVIE
Stereo mic:
The world's first* compact camera to feature Dolby®
Digital Stereo Creator, the TZ7 records dynamic, true-to-life audio
that brings out the power of the HD images.
* As of January 27, 2009.
PHOTOfunSTUDIO 3.0 HD Edition:
This software (included
with the camera) makes it easy to view and edit the AVCHD Lite
motion images.
*For details, please see “Included Software” on pages 37.
Wind cut function:
Minimizes the distracting sound you hear
from the wind blowing into the mic.
25mm wide-angle LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR
lens with 12x optical zoom
* Leica is a registered trademark of Leica Microsystems IR GmbH.
Leica DC lenses are manufactured using measurement instruments and quality assurance systems that have been certifi ed by Leica Camera AG based on the company’s quality standards.
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