| Leica DC Lenses |
All of Panasonic's Lumix™ digital cameras are equipped with world-renowned Leica DC lenses to offer you the ultimate in digital photography. | | Mega-Pixel CCD | All Lumix™ digital cameras have a mega-pixel CCD (charged coupled device) which converts optical data into digital information. It lets you capture crisp, clear images in high resolution, and helps bring out a full range of expressive color and detail. DMC-LC40S is equipped with an incredible 3.9 effective mega-pixel CCD (4.0 total mega-pixel CCD). | | Mega Burst™ Imaging | This feature allows you to take consecutive pictures at an incredibly quick rate, perfect for capturing fast-moving objects in high resolution. You can then view your shots on the camera's LCD screen to choose the shot you want and delete the rest. The DMC-LC40S can take about 4 frames/sec in Fine Mode and about 8 frames/sec in Standard Mode. | | Optical/Digital Zoom | Most of our Lumix™ digital cameras are equipped with a 3x optical zoom, capable of producing close-ups with amazing detail. There is even a 2x variable digital zoom*, which digitally magnifies images up to twice their normal size. The DMC-LC40S has a 3x optical zoom/2x variable digital zoom. | | LCD Monitor | The LCD screen on Lumix™ cameras lets you view your photos in detail before and after you take them. The DMC-LC40S features a 1.8" screen. | | Built-in Flash | The built-in flash has an automatic setting, perfect for indoor use or in dim lighting, as well as a variety of manual settings, including "red eye" reduction modes. | | Photo Editing Software | The photo editing software included with all of our Lumix™ cameras lets you turn your home computer* into a virtual photo studio: | | * ArcSoft® PhotoBase™ | Transfer images from an SD Memory Card to a PC** and display them in a list | | * ArcSoft® PhotoImpression™ | Adjust colors and process images to create calendars, cards, etc. | | * ArcSoft® Panorama Maker™ | Merge separate photos to create a single image | | * ArcSoft® PhotoPrinter® Pro | Select numerous photos to print together as one group | | * SD Viewer for DSC | Makes it easy to check image data on an SD Memory Card. Use it to create slide shows and save them on an SD Memory Card (For Windows®) | | * PictureStage Image Uploader | Makes it easy to upload images to the PictureStage community photo site *** | | * ArcSoft® PhotoBase™, PhotoImpression™, Panorama Maker™ and Image Uploader: Requires Microsoft® Windows® 95, Windows® 98, Windows® Me, Windows® 2000 or Windows® xp or Macintosh® OS 8.5-OS 10(Classic Mode). ArcSoft® PhotoPrinter® Pro requires Microsoft® Windows® 95, Windows® 98, Windows® Me, Windows® 2000 or Windows® xp or Macintosh® OS 7.5-OSX (Classic Mode). SD Viewer for DSC requires Microsoft® Windows® 95, Windows® Me or Windows® xp. | ** Must have Windows® 98, Windows® 98SE, Windows® Me, Windows® 2000 or Windows® xp, plus optional USB SD reader/ writer. USB driver software required for Windows® 98 and Windows® 98SE. | *** Registration is required. | | Built-in SD Card Slot | SD Memory Cards combine high storage capacity, rapid data transfer, and flexibility all in a card no larger than a postage stamp. Our Lumix™ cameras feature a built-in SD card slot, which lets you record digital images onto an SD memory card (included) or a MultiMediaCard™ (optional), and then transfer them to a PC*. | | * Must have Windows® 98, Windows® 98SE, Windows® Me, Windows® 2000 or Windows® xp, plus optional USB SD reader/ writer. USB driver software required for Windows® 98 and Windows® 98SE. | | USB Port | Faster than a standard serial interface, the USB Interface in our Lumix™ cameras makes transferring images from your camera to your PC* quick and easy. | | * Computer must have USB Port and included driver software. | | Motion Image Recording with Audio | Using the QuickTime® Motion JPEG format, our Lumix™ digital cameras can record moving images with audio* at a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels. The maximum time for each recorded segment varies depending on the camera model. The DMC-LC40S allows for up to 75 seconds per clip. | | Built-in Speaker | The speaker allows you to listen to the audio recorded on your motion and still image recording segments as you play them back on the LCD screen. | | Built-in Microphone | The microphone allows you to record audio when using the motion and still image recording features. | | Included Accessories | | * AC Adaptor | * Battery Pack | * 16 MB SD Memory Card | * Lens Cap | * A/V Cable | * USB Cable | * Strap | * Software CD-ROM that includes ArcSoft® Editing Software Package | | Optional Accessories | | * DMW-LA1 - Conversion Lens Adaptor | * DMW-LC52 - Close-up Lens | * DMW-LMC52 - MC Protector | * DMW-LT52 - Teleconversion Lens | * DMW-LW52 - Wide Conversion Lens | * VZ-CT55 - Tripod | * CGR-S602A - Battery Pack | * SV-P10 - SD Mobile Printer | * RP-SDH512 - 512MB SD Memory Card | * RP-SDH256 - 256MB SD Memory Card | * RP-SD128 - 128MB SD Memory Card | * RP-SD016 - 16MB SD Memory Card | * RP-SD032 - 32MB SD Memory Card | * RP-SD064 - 64MB SD Memory Card | * BN-SDCAPU - SD USB Reader/Writer (compatible with MultiMediaCard) | * BN-SDABPU - SD PC Card Adapter (compatible with MultiMediaCard) |