Product Description

Designed for active use, the FT1 is 3.0 meters waterproof, 1.5 meters shockproof and dust-proof. It is the ideal camera for shooting beautiful pictures and movies in the pool or ocean.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #7257 in Consumer Electronics
• Brand: Panasonic
• Model: FT1 Blue
• Released on: 2009-02-12
• Dimensions: 1.76 pounds

Manufacturer's Description
Water Proof, Shock Proof and Dust Proof Design with HD Movie Recording in AVCHD Lite and iA (Intelligent Auto) Mode. Designed for active use, the FT1 is 3.0 meters waterproof, 1.5 meters shockproof and dust-proof. It is the ideal camera for shooting beautiful pictures and movies in the pool or ocean. Swim along with tropical fish and capture shots of a beautiful coral reef, or get action footage of a friend snorkeling. Protected against sand, you can take it to the beach with no worries. FT1's fortified outer body casing and intermediate resin chassis protects it from short falls, making it perfect for work and hiking trips.

FT1 records HD movies (1280 x 720-pixels) in AVCHD Lite, which lets you shoot beautiful HD video with almost twice the recording time compared to the conventional Motion JPEG. Optical zoom can be used when shooting motion images. FT1 is also the world's first compact camera to feature Dolby® Digital Creator, which records dynamic, true-to-life audio that brings out the power of the HD video. The wind cut function minimises distracting sound from the background during audio recording.

iA (Intelligent Auto) Mode makes it easy for anyone to take beautiful recordings. Photo iA Mode controls MEGA O.I.S., Intelligent ISO Control, Intelligent Scene Selector, Face Recognition, Intelligent Exposure and AF Tracking. The new Face Recognition function memorises faces automatically and works to optimise both focus and exposure settings by prioritising on the registered person’s face. Movie iA is also available, controlling MEGA O.I.S., Intelligent Scene Selector, Face Detection AF/AE, and Intelligent Exposure.

The 12.1-megapixel high-resolution DMC-FT1 features a 28mm wide-angle 4.6x optical zoom LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR lens (35mm film camera equivalent: 28-128mm). This gives you the flexibility for virtually any shooting situation – even underwater, where your movement is restricted and the angle of view becomes especially important for composing your picture.

The FT1's 2.7-inch LCD features a high 230,000-dot resolution, and a wide-viewing angle that lets you frame your shot in a variety of ways for both shooting and viewing. LUMIX's acclaimed Intelligent LCD function also automatically adjusts the brightness in 11 steps according to shooting conditions. This LCD provides sharp, clear images in virtually all shooting situations, ranging from nighttime to bright daylight, or even underwater scenes and from low-angle to high-angle shooting.

The Venus Engine HD, with its twin CPUs, has exceptional processing capabilities and low power consumption, enabling both HDMI support and HD movie recording in AVCHD Lite. It features effective noise reduction even at high ISO sensitivity levels. Connect to a Panasonic VIERA via an optional HDMI mini-cable, and use VIERA Link to run mixed slideshows of still and motion pictures. Or, insert your SDHC/SD Memory Card into an HDTV equipped with VIERA Image Viewer (SD Card slot) to playback pictures and movies. *must be recorded in AVCHD Lite

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Customer Reviews

Best tough camera i've ever had...
I've been into photography for some years now and have quite a bit of semi-pro kit. I've always wanted a good camera that can handle being bashed about a bit but still takes quality images.

I've most recently tried the Pentax W30, a cheap alternative. and as i should have expected it didn't work for long and broke!! So i decided to take the plunge and go for a more expensive alternative (the Panasonic). I have to say i'm more than impressed with it. Good start up time, very quick auto focus and intelligent, there is very little lag between the button being pressed and the photo being taken (this has also been what drives me mad with compact cameras)

All in all very good camera and worth the money.

Excellent all round camera
I bought the Lumix FT1 before going on holiday, and it has proved to be excellent in all the conditions encountered so far (very high humidity). The movie system is really good, with good sound.
Do be careful if you buy a second battery - it will reject all but Panasonic ones, which are expensive!
The quick start up is a real bonus, you can catch the most fleeting glimpse!
There is almost no delay on the shutter, it was really top class for the Singapore motor racing F1 Grand Prix.
So far, I can thoroughly recommend this compact camera, which is loaded with features if you want them!

Best Camera Ever(ish)!!
So, camera arrived within 21 hours of ordering... very impressed with Prime.
I knew I'd love this camera because my brother bought the silver one a week ago.
The quality of the photo's is amazing. Macro is crystal clear, you can see every detail.
I LOVE the blue colour!! Shame there isn't a case that comes with it :-(
Video looks very clear and sharp too, but I haven't seen it on the plasma yet.
Just to warn, you can only record a max of 15 minutes no matter how big your memory card is.
I think it could be a little faster in between shots, but when my 30 m/b card arrives this should sort that out (hence the ish in the title).
It has only been a couple of hours since the camera arrived, but first impressions are 9.7/10 (if it were faster between shots it'd have got a 10/10).
Price on Amazon.co.uk is very very competitive. Infact, my brother paid £5 more than me when he received his last week (not from Amazon).
Can't wait to try it on the beach and test how waterproof it actually is!