I JUST PURCHASED THIS AWESOME CAMERA A FEW MONTHS AGO. IT IS FANTASTIC BUT UP FOR SALE AS I CHANGE CAMERA EVERY FEW MONTHS. I ALSO BOUGHT AN EXTRA BATTERY, BRAND NEW IN PACKAGE. I PAID $399+ TAX , NOT INCLUDING THE EXTRA BATTERY AND I AM SELLING THIS FOR $340. THIS IS AN 18X ZOOM CAMERA. Product Description The DMC-FZ18 Lumix camera from Panasonic enables you to take a large array of photos thanks to the 8.1 megapixels and its 18x optical zoom. This camera contains a mega O.I.S. optical image stabilization which can detect the tiniest camera movement to automatically adjust the lens due to the shake. The Intelligent ISO captures crystal clear images even when the subject is moving. Other features on this camera include the face detection function which can detect up to 15 faces and the intelligent scene selector, which will automatically select a mode based on your conditions. All this and more can be found in the DMC-FZ18. Big zoom, small camera Experience the power of an incredible 18x optical zoom in an 8.1-megapixel camera that fits in the palm of your hand. From vast landscapes to super telephoto shots, the DMC-FZ18 gives you crisp, stunning images using a 28mm wide-angle Leica DC Vario-Elmarit lens. For macro shots, the wide-angle setting lets you shoot all the way down t! o one c entimeter from your subject, while the telephoto setting can be used up to one meter (3.28 feet) from your subject. With the Extended Optical Zoom function, zoom power is boosted. Intelligent auto technology delivers perfect shots every time Say good-bye to complicated settings. Just turn the dial to iA, and the DMC-FZ18 will not only help eliminate blurring from hand-shake or subject movement, but it will also detect up to 15 faces and automatically select the focus, exposure and scene modes for the best results. MEGA O.I.S. prevents blurring from hand-shake Camera shake is the number one cause of blurry, out-of-focus pictures. That's why Panasonic Lumix digital cameras come equipped with advanced Optical Image Stabilization (MEGA O.I.S.) that detects even the tiniest camera movement, and then automatically adjusts the lens to compensate. With MEGA O.I.S., you're ensured sharp, clear pictures every time without any loss of image detail or clarity. Product Description The DMC-FZ18 Lumix camera from Panasonic enables you to take a large array of photos thanks to the 8.1 megapixels and its 18x optical zoom. This camera contains a mega O.I.S. optical image stabilization which can detect the tiniest camera movement to automatically adjust the lens due to the shake. The Intelligent ISO captures crystal clear images even when the subject is moving. Other features on this camera include the face detection function which can detect up to 15 faces and the intelligent scene selector, which will automatically select a mode based on your conditions. All this and more can be found in the DMC-FZ18. Big zoom, small camera Experience the power of an incredible 18x optical zoom in an 8.1-megapixel camera that fits in the palm of your hand. From vast landscapes to super telephoto shots, the DMC-FZ18 gives you crisp, stunning images using a 28mm wide-angle Leica DC Vario-Elmarit lens. For macro shots, the wide-angle setting lets you shoot all the way down t! o one c entimeter from your subject, while the telephoto setting can be used up to one meter (3.28 feet) from your subject. With the Extended Optical Zoom function, zoom power is boosted. Intelligent auto technology delivers perfect shots every time Say good-bye to complicated settings. Just turn the dial to iA, and the DMC-FZ18 will not only help eliminate blurring from hand-shake or subject movement, but it will also detect up to 15 faces and automatically select the focus, exposure and scene modes for the best results. MEGA O.I.S. prevents blurring from hand-shake Camera shake is the number one cause of blurry, out-of-focus pictures. That's why Panasonic Lumix digital cameras come equipped with advanced Optical Image Stabilization (MEGA O.I.S.) that detects even the tiniest camera movement, and then automatically adjusts the lens to compensate. With MEGA O.I.S., you're ensured sharp, clear pictures every time without any loss of image detail or clarity.