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The World’s Smallest * 10x Optical Zoom with Dual
Image Stabilization of MEGA O.I.S. and High ISO Performance
* For 1-megapixel digital still cameras or higher. As of February 14th, 2006

A Slim 10x Optical Zoom Using an Unique Prism - LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT Lens

The world’s first * integration of retractive lens with folded optics
technology allows the zooming to occur horizontally within the camera.
This makes it possible to pack a powerful 10x optical zoom - equivalent
to a big 35 to 350mm lens on a 35mm camera - into a compact camera.

The Extra Optical Zoom function, which magnifies the image with
minimal deterioration by using the centre part of the high-resolution
CCD, boosts the zoom power to a maximum 12.5x**.
* As of February 14th, 2006.
** Varies depending on the selected image size and aspect ratio.

Crisp, Clear Shots of Moving Subjects with ISO 800 Setting in Venus Engine III

The Venus Engine III provides a high-sensitivity ISO 800 setting that
captures images with minimal noise at full resolution. The higher ISO
setting lets you use higher shutter speeds to minimize the motion blur
that can occur when you’re shooting a moving subject, particularly in
dim lighting. Even indoors, you can get crisp, clear, beautiful shots
of children, pets and other subjects that won’t hold still.

Rapid Focusing with Linear AF

Choose from several auto focus modes — spot, 1-point (normal or
high-speed), 3-point high-speed, and 9-point — to suit the scene
you’re shooting. The TZ1 also introduces a new Linear AF system,
which has resulted in the achievement of an industry-leading fast auto
focusing time. Not only the speed but also the noise of the motor is
reduced and even the zooming while recording motion image is
possible. Combined with a startup time of merely 0.95 seconds, this
fast focusing lets you catch every shooting opportunity. Plus, the AF
Assist Lamp helps when focusing in dimly lit places.

MEGA BURST Consecutive Shooting

Thanks to the Venus Engine III, the TZ1 has a release time lag as low as
0.006 seconds*. The TZ1 can also fire off consecutive shots at a swift 3
frames per second, and offers Unlimited Consecutive Shooting**, so you
can keep shooting until the SD Memory Card or built-in memory is full.
* Not including auto-focusing time.
** The consecutive shooting speed varies depending on the memory card or
the built-in memory.

A Large, Bright 2.5″ High-Resolution LCD with High Angle Mode

With its 2.5″ size and 207,000 pixels, this high-resolution LCD monitor
makes it easy to see text and small thumbnail images. The pixel-mixed
readout method performed by the CCD increases the brightness level of
the live image on the LCD, which greatly facilitates shooting in low
lighting. If it’s difficult to see the display on a sunny day, simply
press the Power LCD button and the display becomes about 40% brighter.
The world’s first* developed High Angle shooting function also provides
easier viewing when you’re holding the camera high to shoot over the
heads of people in front of you.
* As of January 4th, 2006