Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 14.1 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 4.6x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom with 2.7-Inch LCD (Silver)
- Optical Zoom 4.6x / Digital Zoom 1 4x
- Focal Length f=4.9-22.8mm (28-128mm in 35mm equiv.) LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR
- Optical Image Stabilizer 2 Power O.I.S. (Off / Auto / Mode1 / Mode2)
- Photo & Movie modes
- Focus Normal / Macro, Zoom Macro, Quick AF On/Off (On in Intelligent Auto), Continuous AF On/Off, AF Tracking / AF Assist Lamp
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2S Digital Camera is shockproof, waterproof, dustproof and newly added freezeproof in design with the capability to record high-definition movie in AVCHD Lite. Plus, the 28mm wide-angle lens on the Panasonic DMC-TS2S lets you easily capture large groups of people indoors or expansive architectural structures and scenes with dynamic width and rich perspective, even from short distances. The DMC-TS2(FT2) features a 1/2.33-inch CCD with effective 14.1-megapixel high-resolution. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2S Digital Camera has 3 active outdoor scene modes – Beach & Surf, Snow, and Sports – that can be switched easily and quickly by turning the mode dial, ensuring that you don’t miss sudden shooting opportunities. Order the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2S Digital Camera today!
List Price: $ 349.95
Price: $ 349.95
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Excellent underwater video and photos, but note a few important exceptions,
I have been very happy with the image and video quality of the Lumix TS2 and it seems very robust so far. The underwater video quality is just stunning. I’m glad I did my research first as I learned from others mistakes before using my camera. Here are a few things you might want to watch out for.
1. All waterproof cameras will leak if you use them carelessly. Never open up the camera doors when at the beach or pool. Make sure to take it home, dunk in water, clean it off, let dry off, in order to keep sunscreen and sand out of the gaskets, etc. If you try to swap cards while at the beach with greasy sunscreen and sand covered fingers, you’re likely to compromise the sealing gaskets and ruin your camera, regardless of brand/model. I loaded mine up with an empty 8GB card and full battery before going out so I don’t have to worry about anything. If you’re like me and never read manuals, at least make sure to carefully read through the care and maintenance section so you can avoid ruining your camera.
2. The included paper manual is very sparse and does not explain all the icons or photo+video settings – but it does cover care and maintenance (read this section as mentioned above). You have to download the pdf manual from the Panasonic site to learn the full features of the camera – features like below item #3.
3. Unless you’re a pro videographer, change your video settings from AVCHD Lite to Motion Jpg. See pg 92 in the pdf manual. AVCHD is a format made for pro cameras, which is great if you are a videographer But I’ve read about lots of frustrated TS2 users online who just want to view their movies or upload them to Youtube without needing lots of specialized software and training. Save yourself the hassle and change to .mpeg BEFORE taking lots of video and life will be simpler.
4. If you just want to point and shoot and not touch settings, set the dial to iA and the camera does a good job at taking care of everything for you.
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|Great waterproof camera!,
I read just about every professional review I could find for waterproof digital cameras, and I was just about set to buy the Panasonic DMC-TS1 until I saw a number of user-reviews that said the TS1 leaked for them in saltwater. I wanted a camera that I could use for snorkeling, so this was a concern until I saw the release of this Panasonic DMC-TS2 with greatly improved “toughness”. It is now waterproof to 33 feet along with being shockproof and freezeproof, so I jumped on it. Canon makes a really nice waterproof camera too (Canon D10), but the Panasonic TS2 has similar picture quality (these two cameras are ahead of the pack in this category)and is MUCH more pocketable and attractive. I love that this camera looks like a regular compact point-and-shoot, is very rugged and waterproof, is pocketable, takes great pictures, has a 4.6x optical zoom, and a ton of other features I won’t even get into.
When I first got the camera, I took comparison pictures with this camera, an old Canon SD200, and my newer Fujifilm F200EXR. This camera far exceeded the old Canon and was very comparable if not better at some pictures than the very good Fujifilm. Ok, that was a good start, now to see how it holds up in the saltwater for several hours every day on a Caribbean cruise…
After a week of snorkeling, no leaks whatsoever!…
I was planning on just bringing this camera when I go to the beach, go to the pool, go flyfishing, and go on backcountry skiing trips, but after taking close to 1000 pictures last week on my Caribbean cruise (about half of them underwater, and down to about 20 feet), it just might have become my everyday camera as well!
If you need a rugged, very waterproof camera, that is still small enough to go everywhere with you, AND takes great pictures, I would definitely recommend this one.
Oh, and if you will be snorkeling or boating, I would recommend the Olympus Floating Camera Strap. It worked perfectly with this camera.
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