Red eye reduction How is the camera in terms of reducing red eye?
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The LZ7 DOES have a pre-flash that causes the subject's pupils to get smaller, reducing red-eye, and it works in most situations. You need to select red-eye reduction in the setup menu (or just use Simple Mode), but it's super easy. Some fancier cameras also have software-based red-eye correction, as do almost all photo editing programs -- even the simple ones.I bought the LZ7 a few months ago for $100, and it's a terrific camera for the price, just like the LZ8. Wall Street Photo on Amazon is now asking $300 for the black LZ7, which is an unconscionable ripoff. Leave it to Panasonic to make terrific cameras at reasonable prices, and New York's sleazeball middlemen to gouge unwary customers. The LZ7 DOES have a pre-flash that causes the subject's pupils to get smaller, reducing red-eye, and it works in most situations. You need to select red-eye reduction in the setup menu (or just use Simple Mode), but it's super easy. Some fancier cameras also have software-based red-eye correction, as do almost all photo editing programs -- even the simple ones.I bought the LZ7 a few months ago for $100, and it's a terrific camera for the price, just like the LZ8. Wall Street Photo on Amazon is now asking $300 for the black LZ7, which is an unconscionable ripoff. Leave it to... » Read More The LZ7 DOES have a pre-flash that causes the subject's pupils to get smaller, reducing red-eye, and it works in most situations. You need to select red-eye reduction in the setup menu (or just use Simple Mode), but it's super easy. Some fancier cameras also have software-based red-eye correction, as do almost all photo editing programs -- even the simple ones.I bought the LZ7 a few months ago for $100, and it's a terrific camera for the price, just like the LZ8. Wall Street Photo on Amazon is now asking $300 for the black LZ7, which is an unconscionable ripoff. Leave it to Panasonic to make terrific cameras at reasonable prices, and New York's sleazeball middlemen to gouge unwary customers. « Show Less
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Did you buy the LZ7? Does it really eliminate red eyes for blue-eyed people in photos?
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I've been reading and reading trying to find out about this and I haven't found the words "red eye reduction" anywhere except on your post. So, it really does have a red eye reduction feature? I and many in my family have blue eyes and without that feature we look a little wild in photos. That makes it a deciding factor in my purchase. Thanks.
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good! there are two flashes, and a slight pause in between them. sometimes people are confused when i take photos of them using the red eye, because they think the photo was taken after the first flash, and so they moved when the photo was actually taken. it shouldn't be too big of a problem for you though.
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Thank you. This is very helpful and definitely makes the camera pretty full-featured for the price considering image stabilization is included.
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Difference is the one with the red ring is the de-clicked cine version. It also features a grooved focus ring that allows for a follow focus to be attached to the lens.
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I have the same question as JDK, but mine is the MC-ZS8....are we talking about the same camera. I think it's supposed to have an auto red eye remover, but I can't find it on the flash menu. Would appreciate knowing if it's installed on this model or do I just have to use the PC sofware that comes with it to remove red eye? Thanks!
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Interesting question...especially why you'd want a red light...hmmm?:) Seriously though...I'm examining it right now and it seems it would be difficult to do without cracking the plastic casing that surrounds the lens. IMHO it wouldn't work but...Hope that helps:)
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You can pull the eyecup off the mount that slides onto the camera and reverse it. I use my left eye also.Good Luck
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Infrared, there is only a slight red glow visible when looking directly at the camera.
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No, it actually decrease it to something around 1.4 (on the blackmagic cinema camera it reduces from 2.36 to 1.53). Also you gain a full stop of light! i.e. A f/1.4 Nikon Full frame 50mm lens behaves like if it were a 35mm f/1.0 lens!!!
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Hi! I think the camera does have the red eyes tool, and it also has a mode were you can take several pictures continously
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Red is the connection of the power supply. You can connect directly to the energy with which comes with the camera or use the battery adapter.
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Good lighting will reduce exposure time which means less time to shake. Minimum zooming, holding your breath and steadying your hand by placing your elbow against your chest are all helpful. This model has no electronic nor optical stabilizer. Great camera but selector knob is too easy to disturb.
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YES! Work on any camera and camcorder. It also help on red eyes. I use reg.Duracell AA battery last long time. Just remember to turn it off after you use it.
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Speed of lens/allows more light in therefore can take pics in low light situation without a flash
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Matthew..... yes, the eye relief is excellent. My only regret is the zoom is not great enough.
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It moves the light source higher at a more flattering angle to your subject. This angle throws any shadow below the subject and in most cases out of site. It also helps prevent red eye and blinking. Another advantage is that it maintains a better point of light while slowing the camera to rotate from horizontal to vertical. Hope this helps.
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This light helps the camera to focas in low light, like ^(E.Freelove)^ said and also helps to reduce red eye, to turn it off press menu button and scroll down to AF-assist beam and turn to off. If you have trouble with your pictures you can turn it back on ...
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It is built into the Camera..very bright, but best part is it is adjustable to surrounding light, and it blocks "red eye" automatically..
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This lens has a vibration reduction system (VR), and also has a switch to turn off the system. It predominantly stabilizes the image against shutter vibration.