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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 12x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 3.0-Inch LCD - Black

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  • Motion Picture Recording (*2)[HD Video] 1920 x 1080 pixels, 60i
  • 10x Optical Zoom in a Slim Body
  • Optical image stabilization
  • Recording Media - Built-in Memory, SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
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    The Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 delivers AVCHD Lite HD movie recording capability, 25mm ultra wide-angle and powerful 12x optical zoom lens in a compact body to cover virtually any shooting situations. This 12.1-megapixel powerhouse performer ZS7 further advanced to comprehend attractive features including the Intelligent Resolution technology as well as the built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) unit and manual exposure. An abundance of functions for both photo and movie recording are organized in the well-considered operational command including an independent movie recording button achieving smooth, easy operation in both recording modes.

    From the Manufacturer

    The Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 delivers AVCHD Lite HD movie recording capability, 25mm ultra wide-angle and powerful 12x optical zoom lens in a compact body to cover virtually any shooting situations. This 12.1-megapixel powerhouse performer ZS7 further advanced to comprehend attractive features including the Intelligent Resolution technology as well as the built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) unit and manual exposure. An abundance of functions for both photo and movie recording are organized in the well-considered operational command including an independent movie recording button achieving smooth, easy operation in both recording modes.

    Lumix DMC-ZS7 Highlights

    25mm Ultra Wide-angle Lens
    The DMC-ZS7 features a 25mm ultra wide-angle 12x optical zoom f/3.3-4.9 Leica DC Vario-Elmar lens (35mm camera equivalent: 25-300mm). Incorporating Panasonic's advanced optical technologies, this lens system is comprised of 10 elements in 8 groups, with 2 ED (Extra Low Dispersion) lenses and 2 aspherical lenses / 3 aspherical surfaces while preserving compactness. This lens system enables a remarkable 25 to 300mm range of focal length in this compact body. The powerful zoom of the DMC-ZS7 can be freely controlled even when shooting motion images. Inheriting the fine rendering and outstanding quality of the Leica Elmar lens, this easy-to-carry camera delivers beautiful images any time, any place.
    * Converted to standard 35mm camera equivalent, at the maximum wide position.

    The 25mm ultra wide-angle lens* has about twice the shooting area as a standard 35mm lens. This enhances all kinds of shooting situations, like when you're photographing a group of people at an indoor party or shooting a large structure or sweeping landscape while traveling.
    * Converted to standard 35mm camera equivalent, at the maximum wide position.

    16x Intelligent Zoom/23.4x Extra Optical Zoom
    Thanks to the newly incorporated Intelligent Resolution technology, the Intelligent Zoom is available with the DMC-ZS7 which extends the zoom ratio by approx. 1.3x maintaining the picture quality even combining a digital zoom. This means the 12x optical can virtually extend to 16x equivalent. Furthermore, the Extra Optical Zoom function that extends zoom power to 23.4x by using the center part of the large CCD to bring subjects even closer.
    * At 3-megapixel resolution or less.


    HD Movie in AVCHD Lite
    In addition to Motion JPEG images, the DMC-ZS7 can record high-definition motion images in AVCHD Lite. It features almost double the recording time in HD quality compared with the conventional Motion JPEG format. Also, with the DMC-ZS7, it is possible to use the GPS (Global Positioning System) function to record data on the shooting location. You can view images for each geographical location by using the included software PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.1 HD Edition to manage the images by date and location.

    Powerful 12x Optical Zoom
    The addition of AVCHD Lite HD movie recording doubles the appeal of the DMC-ZS7. This single camera lets you capture virtually all images in their natural beauty. It gives you both motion and still images, and ranges from 25mm ultra wide-angle shots of sweeping landscapes to powerful 12x optical zoom shots (35mm camera equivalent: 300mm) that pull distant subjects right up close. The mechanism design minimizes the noise of auto focusing or zooming.
    * Converted to standard 35mm camera equivalent, at the maximum wide position.

    High Quality Sound
    A stereo microphone, featuring Dolby Digital Stereo Creator, on the upper body records dynamic, true-to-life stereo audio that brings out the power of your HD movies.


    Travel Mode with GPS for both Photos and Movies
    By simply turning on the GPS function, the location data and time are automatically updated. Great for travel recordings. The DMC-TS7 camera is acclaimed as an excellent travel companion because of a wide shooting range and hybrid recording capability of high quality photos and movies. The DMC-ZS7 further enhances its value by adding a built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) unit into the camera.


    Special Playback Modes
    • Place name information (Country, State, City and/or Landmark) can be displayed on the shooting screen real-time and recording them on the photo/movie.
    • The area information covers 173 countries or regions for global use. Plus, more than 500,000 of landmark information covers 73 countries or regions.
    • You can playback the geo-tagged photo/movie by the recorded place names either in the camera or on computer via the included software PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.1 HD Edition.
    • Connect to a TV with an HDMI cable to view your memories on a large screen.
    *Requires the optional RP-CDHM15/CDHM30 mini HDMI cable. The output resolution of the DMC-ZS7 can be selected as 1080i, 720p or 480p (576p in PAL system). Please confirm that the TV you are connecting to has an HDMI input terminal compatible with the selected signal. Depending on the cable used, this function may not be possible. Panasonic HDMI cables are highly recommended.

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    4.3 out of 5 stars
    4.3 out of 5
    431 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the picture quality, quality and ease of use of the digital camera. For example, they mention that it produces excellent photos, the avchd makes very good quality videos and that the menu system is intuitive. Some appreciate the GPS feature and the great optical zoom range. That said, some complain about the battery life and the fact that it's not weatherproof.

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    236 customers mention188 positive48 negative

    Customers like the picture quality of the camera. They say it produces excellent, clear, and distortion-free images. The zoom lens is superb and produces clear shots from end to end. The HD video looks amazing on 1080p TV with HDMI output. The camera is perfect for recording everything from nature scenes to rock.

    "...I was extremely impressed with two things:1. All my photos were great even though I took 90% of them through an Aquarium Tank Glass..." Read more

    "...However... The Pana ROCKS!!! I cannot believe how stunning the photos come out with NO tweaking or playing with controls...." Read more

    "...it is any worse than the other P&S I owned before. - Video quality is great but the windy noise is annoying...." Read more

    "...I've been pleased with many of the pictures I've taken, some of which would have been impossible to take without the wide and long telephoto lens...." Read more

    232 customers mention183 positive49 negative

    Customers like the quality of the camera. They mention that it makes very good quality videos, movies, and HD pictures. Some say that the quality is excellent and is more than enough for Youtube or sharing with friends. The camera is easy to use and has great features. Some mention that the leather is nice and high quality. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

    "...All the special settings work great.The `scene' mode works great...." Read more

    "...It ROCKS and is A SHOCKINGLY AWESOME CAMERA!!! Just buy it if you can afford it." Read more

    "...to realize this is a P&S. For $250 on Amazon, it is by far the best performance and feature rich camera one can buy now." Read more

    "...The quality (HD) is excellent, has great zooming capabilities (crystal clear at 12X zoom) and the sound is usually great..." Read more

    102 customers mention84 positive18 negative

    Customers like the ease of use of the digital camera. For example, they say it's super easy to use, quick to use and has great features. They also mention that the menu system is intuitive and easy to set up. Customers also appreciate the cursor buttons that provide quick shortcuts to some features. Overall, most are happy with the ease and functionality of the product.

    "...I have owned this camera for about 3 weeks now. Unpacking it was a breeze. It took a very short time to charge the battery...." Read more

    "...Much clearer , VIBRANT, and Crispier than the Sony. The Pana has all manual controls, though for the true photo enthusiast who wants to play around..." Read more

    "...controls since I wanted a simple Point and Shoot but they are pretty easy to use and raised my interests to learn more about using them...." Read more

    "...That kind of camera, however, will never be as small, light and convenient to use as the ZS7 is. It's definitely a keeper...." Read more

    95 customers mention74 positive21 negative

    Customers like the GPS feature of the camera. They say it works well on hikes, and the accuracy is good. Some customers also mention that the GPS information is also recorded when you take video.

    "...All the special settings work great.The `scene' mode works great...." Read more

    "...automatic-everything modes on both cameras produced generally excellent results in a variety of situations and conditions...." Read more

    "...(good for telephoto shots and set as default for video recording), GPS, detailed manual with tips for shooting best pictures...." Read more

    "...I mostly use automatic and scene-panoramic stitch. The stitch works well, it includes an overlay image that helps you line up multiple photos to..." Read more

    82 customers mention70 positive12 negative

    Customers like the zoom of the digital camera. They mention that it is incredible, has a great optical zoom range, and is very usable. The 25-300 zoom range is very useful, and the long zoom is a plus. The camera will zoom in movie mode, and there's no audio noise when it does. This enables you to take great distant shots, fog shots, and flower shots with ease.

    "...The quality (HD) is excellent, has great zooming capabilities (crystal clear at 12X zoom) and the sound is usually great..." Read more

    "...Pros: - Durable build, large 240,000 pixel screen, 12x zoom, leica lens, 720p HD video (purchase a high quality SDHD card - at least Class 6),..." Read more

    "...The DMC-ZS7 has much better zoom - the wide angle end of the zoom works much better for landscape than the Canon, and and it has a greater zoom..." Read more

    "...And again I state the slower moving controllable zoom makes keeping the images in focus from A to Z much better...." Read more

    77 customers mention66 positive11 negative

    Customers like the size of the camera. They say it is a compact size with a large, bright LCD screen. Some say that it fits easily into most pockets and is small enough for larger pockets. The camera has a 3 inch, 460,000 pixels LCD screen and can be carried easily in a case.

    "...Also, this camera is a nice size and you can easily keep this in your purse without feeling bulky (or belt area)...." Read more

    "...The Panasonic is much smaller - much easier to carry. It's impressive that you have that they can fit that zoom into that small a camera...." Read more

    "...They both offer beautiful, 3 inch, 460,000 pixels LCD screen which tops most of the other digicams...." Read more

    "...can zoom (optically) adequately without loss of image quality, compact design, AVCHD capability, sharp focus and good low light performance...." Read more

    43 customers mention33 positive10 negative

    Customers like the weight of the digital camera. They say it is easy to carry, manageable, and fits comfortably in a shirt pocket. Customers also say the camera is easy and pleasant to hold and use. They also mention that it is ergonomically friendly to handle with one or both hands.

    "...Both/either fit quite comfortably in a shirt pocket or a jeans pocket...." Read more

    "...The Panasonic is much smaller - much easier to carry. It's impressive that you have that they can fit that zoom into that small a camera...." Read more

    "...+Ergonomically friendly to handle with one or both hands.+When in full auto modeCon..." Read more

    "...size and styling of the Panasonic are not perfect - it's much more bulky than the Canon and not as stylish as the Nikon, but the ease of use and..." Read more

    54 customers mention24 positive30 negative

    Customers have mixed opinions about the battery life of the camera. Some mention that it has a pretty good battery life for a camera that does so many automatic things like IR. However, others say that it could be better, the GPS uses a lot of camera battery power, and the included battery is not that great.

    "...on, slow at focusing, slow after taking a shot ... And the power seems to drain fast. Heats up after taking some 1080p videos...." Read more

    "...The battery life is almost perfect for recording HD for average 1.5 - 2 hr events (with stopping in between songs)...." Read more

    "...button to switch to playback mode This is clearly wasteful of time & battery power...." Read more

    "...I took some 300 pictures and a few videos. Fantastic battery life. While on the road I was goofing off with all the scene settings...." Read more

    Excellent GPS and iA (intelligent Automatic) modes
    5 Stars
    Excellent GPS and iA (intelligent Automatic) modes
    I happily received the camera today from Amazon along with two batteries purchased from eForceCity Panasonic DMW-BCG10 Decoded Replacement Battery for Panasonic LUMIX DMC-ZR1 / DMC-ZS1 / DMC-ZS3 / TZ6 / TZ7 Digital Camera and a mini HDMI to HDMI cable from Monoprice.First - Reviews claiming that the Panasonic DMW-BCG10PP battery is the only type that will work are inaccurate. PN-DMW-BCG10E 'DECODED' battery 3.7V 1000mAh works great. With firmware version 1.1 . The battery will set you back 7 skins if you shop around.Second - The build of this camera is SUPER excellent and buttons are well placed. The first thing I did was to power up, set the camera to iA (intelligent Automatic mode) and shoot a picture of my coffee cup at 10 megapixel 16x9 format. Depressing the shutter halfway performed a stable autofocus and the flash went off giving a great detailed picture. The camera only has 15MB of built-in memory and this is only enough to hold 3 pictures at this resolution. (you need an SDHD card for this camera, suggest SanDisk Class 6 8GB Sandisk 8GB EXTREME SDHC HD Video Card Class 6 - 20MB/s (SDSDRX3-8192) [Hassle-Free Packaging], 16GB or Patriot Class 10 16 GB Patriot LX Series 16 GB Class 10 SDHC Flash Memory Card PSF16GSDHC10 (Black)Third - Install the software (see below for possible bugs in the installation) - Add directories for scanning to PhotoFun Studio application (this application searches subfolders and identifies many picture files that you might not be aware of that are on your computer!!!)Pros: - Durable build, large 240,000 pixel screen, 12x zoom, leica lens, 720p HD video (purchase a high quality SDHD card - at least Class 6), AVC HD video using x264 video codec, easy navigation, quick menu access to delete photo, 12MP resolution (14MP CCD chip), 4:3 or 16:9 formats, image stabilization (good for telephoto shots and set as default for video recording), GPS, detailed manual with tips for shooting best pictures.Neutral: - Quicktime motion JPEG video format for lower quality vids - 720p HD video (Nikon or Canon might provide higher res for video)Cons: - Limited availability of "freeware" AVC HD conversion software (not fault of product) (more later...) - Sleep mode disables camera output and requires power off and then power on to restore camera output (pushing the menu button does not activate the camera... no big deal)Software: - Software installation was easy enough, but for the Photo Application the setup required that I identify the location of the 'Microsoft 2008 Redistributable C++ library' installer which was transiently copied to the root of my C: drive by the launcher.exe application under some cryptic directory (7CafHJ35teYuGEHH00FFa just as an example...). Solution: 1) Just search for the necessary .msi file using Windows Search 2) navigate to the directory containing the asked for .msi file hint: right mouse click ('open file location'), 3) select the file with the mouse and hit 'OK'. 4) Reboot your computer after installation is finished and update the software via the PhotoFun Studio application under the 'Help' menu. - Quicktime is also installed as an option for viewing motion JPEG files. AVC HD videos can also be viewed in the included PhotoFun Studio application. (the extension of the HD AVC videos is either mt2s or mts (will specify when I have shot some videos). Installation of Quicktime is better done by acquiring the latest version and installing manually. Quicktime Pro (not free) allows editing and creation of videos. I had to navigate to the installer on the Panasonic software disk because the launcher did not enable the installation of the Quicktime software for me. In addition, the Quicktime software may be installed on top of a previous version of Quicktime that you have on your computer. This may be an issue for you.Provided Cables: - The camera comes with a proprietary USB cable for connecting the camera to your computer. After plugging in the camera via this cable the device driver is immediately installed by Windows 7x64 bit OS. The camera also comes with a Component A/V cable for connection to devices supporting component type connections such as HDTV and flat screen monitors although connection via a mini HDMI to HDMI cable is preferred (see below).Optional Cable: - I also purchased a mini HDMI to HDMI cable for connection to my 1080p monitor/HDTV for about 6 clams - or mini HDMI to HDMI adaptor sold thru Amazon RiteAV - HDMI to Mini HDMI Type C Adapter - 8 inch (this is really not optional - increases quality of viewing on 1080p monitors for minimal cost)Connectivity and resulting image rendering: - Viewing images on my LG1080p HDTV/monitor (see 'Equipment List' below) was a total pleasure... Best: Image rendering was best by connecting to my HDTV with the optional mini HDMI to HDMI cable via a direct connection to my HDTV/monitor configured for 1080p 16:9 format. Excellent: Detail was rendered at HD 1080p resolution (upscaled by my Seagate Theatre+ media player to 1080p) 16:9 format and gave greater resolution than my laptop monitor [I could easily read the calories on a can or 'Bumble Bee Tuna' from a picture taken in iA (intelligent Automatic mode) from 6ft @ 200iso 1/15th of a second exposure with flash] Very Good: Detail was very good when viewed on my laptop 1366x768 screen resolution (Intel Graphics, onboard vanilla flavor) using IrfanView graphics application. (you can probably expect similiar results or better using other software and good video graphics hardware. Very Good: Detail was very good when connecting via VGA from laptop to VGA port on LG 1080p monitor configured for 1920x1080 resolution (Intel Graphics, onboard vanilla flavor) ???: Could not test. HDMI connection to HDTV/Monitor via HDMI [ my laptop does not have HDMI output :( ] I suspect that the rendering of these images could be awesome. Good: Detail was good using my Seagate Theatre + Media Player set for 720p resolution (no upscaling...) Seagate FreeAgent Theater+1080P HD Media Player STCEA201-RK Acceptable: Detail was rendered good, but noticeably degraded by direct connection to my 1080p HDTV/monitor using the included HDMI to Component cable provided with the camera. (Not recommended for HD) Equipment list: Lumix SZ7 camera, Seagate Theatre+ Media Player (upscaling to 1080p), LG 22" HDTV/1080p LCD Monitor or 32" equivalent thru Amazon: LG 32LD450 32-Inch 1080p 60Hz LCD HDTV, Lenovo laptop 1366x768 resolution 15.6" monitor w/Intel onboard graphics, mini HDMI to HDMI cable (see above under optional cable) or RiteAV - HDMI to Mini HDMI Type C Adapter - 8 inch, Component A/V cable (provided w/ camera), USB/PC cable (provided w/camera), Image Viewer Software (optional) I recommend IrfanView package [freeware, many good plugins, highly configureable, Exif aware, IPTC aware, GPS mapping via GoogleEarth, GeoHack-Wiki (access to many GPS mapping tools)]GPS: - GPS connectivity is set as off by default (saves on battery). GPS of sample image pegged my address when viewed on Google Maps, Bing Maps, or GeoHack-Wiki. The IrfanView software (freeware) is great for viewing EXIF data attached to JPEG images by the camera and can map the coordinates of the GPS information in GoogleEarth, and GeoHack-Wiki (access to GoogleEarth, Bing Maps and other GPS aware mapping tools). The Lumix SZ7 pegged the image to my address but about 100 ft from the exact location. See my example images under 'Customer Images' user="niebling"Notes: I will update this review next week after heavy testing of this camera.Recommend: Gordon's video review at Cameralabs.com (excellent video review for this camera and Nikon/Canon competitor models)
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    Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2010
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Panasonic DMC-ZS7K Digital Camera
    Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2010
    I recently sold my JCV HD camcorder because I realized my lifestyle required me to take more still photos than videos.

    I did some extensive research and in the process learnt a few things I did not realize. I researched blogs, reviews, and other expert and end user forums including consumer reports trends for `brand' reliability, cNet reviews and many other popular electronics authorities.

    In my research I discovered that unless you are a professional photographer printing a 5 foot tall poster, for day to day use and the ability to `blow up a regular image to a reasonable size - most people do not need a camera with more than 6-8 megapixels. However if you get more megapixels then that is a bonus. (Something you get in the Panasonic DMC-ZS7K a total of 12.1 mega-pixels)

    On the other hand Zoom is a different matter. Getting a camera with good range in `Optical zoom' is always better. You might say to yourself "I will never need to `zoom in' "that far" - trust me you will! And you will appreciate your decision. The Panasonic DMC-ZS7K has a total of 12x optical zoom which is also `Wide angle" and the ability to add another 4x digital zoom giving you a total of 16x zoom). However to get crisp images you should try to stay within the `optical zoom' limitations (up to 16x).

    Now to review the actual camera:

    Model: Panasonic: DMC-ZS7K

    I have owned this camera for about 3 weeks now. Unpacking it was a breeze. It took a very short time to charge the battery. Once I plugged in the battery, programming the initial basic settings like the time and location, was easy. However while I have used the GPS feature, to be on the safe side (re battery draining) I keep my GPS `OFF'. If I am actively going to be in an area where I specifically want the `added' feature of the GPS then I will turn it on. BUT I will try to remember to turn it off as soon as I am done. Even if you power off your camera - as long as the battery is inserted in the unit the GPS will be running 24/7. This WILL drain you r battery.

    It took me a few hours to read through the manual and play (adjust) all the advanced settings. I don't think I will use the `advanced settings much but I will have it set to my liking when I am ready to use it.

    I have taken a handful of photos to test all the settings including the macro zoom. For the most part unless your environment absolutely demands `advanced' shutter and aperture settings the `iAF' mode works best. This camera in `iAF' mode (Intelligent Auto Focus) is a breeze. Just point and shoot. "Even a caveman can do it"

    In macro mode once again I found the AF Macro mode to work the best. Although if you are zoomed in to the object and switch from tele-macro to af-macro you will not see any change. You will need to physically zoom out and back in or move your camera away from the object and bring it back so it can refocus.

    ISSUES - QUIRKS:
    At this point I do not have any major complaints with this camera - except that for the price it could have come with a carry pouch (case) and at lease 8GB of memory. I have not yet bought a camera case but however bought 32GB of memory. [SanDisk 32GB Extreme - SDHC Class 10 High Performance memory card 200x - NEW 30MB/s version]. Again from research I have discovered that for true HD quality recording a Class-10 SDHC memory card is the best.

    I am taking a 2 week trip to Florida at the end of May 2010 and expect to use the camera extensively.

    Today I am happy with my decision and this camera.

    I will definitely come back and update this review after my trip.

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    27th June 2010:
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    Update from my trip to Florida.
    This is a follow up to my purchase of the Panasonic DMC-ZS7K.
    I am adding some photos to review.

    Overall the camera is great.
    Photo quality is `Excellent' ***** (5 star)
    HD Video quality is `Very Good' **** (4 star) only because it does not have an internal backlight.

    All the special settings work great.
    The `scene' mode works great. I found the `Beach' scene mode was sharper and more clear when used on the beach during mid-day in the hot sun as well as the `evening'. I shot some pictures with the camera pointing directly at the sun and still got a great result.

    There was some issue with the `Sunset' scene mode.
    I captured approximately 50 photos of one sunset over a period of 15-20 minutes.
    I used the following modes:
    - `Full Intelligent Auto' mode
    - `Beach' Scene mode
    - `Sunset' Scene mode

    In my opinion the `Sunset' Scene mode was the worst.
    The second best was the `Beach' Scene mode.
    The best pictures were produced using the `Full Intelligent Auto' mode.

    I also traveled to the Florida Aquarium where I took some very good pictures using `Underwater' Scene mode. I was extremely impressed with two things:
    1. All my photos were great even though I took 90% of them through an Aquarium Tank Glass (see my photos attached to the product review).
    2. In some areas of the Aquarium we were not allowed to use a `Flash'. I forced the flash `off' and switched the camera to `Full Intelligent Auto' mode.
    In all cases the colors were very good.

    In a couple of instances I used the `BURST' mode you can see in my `posted' photos I have a picture of a turtle swimming in full speed.

    NEGATIVES:
    I tried very hard to find something negative to say but could only come up with this:
    1. The shooting mode wheel can sometimes `half turn' while in your pocket or bag. So when you try to start it up and shoot you will see an error on the screen! The locking mechanism could have been tighter?
    2. The screen definitely needs a `very good quality' protective plastic screen covering it. I purchased this from Amazon.com that works perfectly:
    Garmin Nuvi 755T ClearTouch Anti-Glare Screen Protector (Single Pack)
    3. Te last negative comment I have on this camera would be to have the unit ship out with some sort of case?! It is amazing that a camera costing as much as this does is sold without a case!

    CONCLUSION:
    This camera is a keeper (with a good screen protector and a carry case :) LOL)
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