!: Panasonic Lumix Dmc-zs1 Best Price: March 2011

!: Panasonic Lumix DMC ZS7 - A True Pocket Travel Camera

The Panasonic folks have given us a camera that will fill the bill when it comes to a pocket travel digital camera. The Panasonic Lumix DMC ZS7 has amazing benefits for the individual who wants to get great photos and video without having to pack (and carry) an extra arsenal of camera equipment.

What do you look for in a travel camera?

* The first thing you want in any camera, travel or not, compact or digital SLR, is great image quality. If a camera meets all the requirements you want for a travel camera, yet does not deliver the crisp, clear images you want, it is not worth your consideration.

* Next, you want the digital camera to provide coverage of almost every photo op you come across, whether you are riding on a gondola in Venice and see the quintessential scenes of the canals that just beg to be shot, or you are touring the Chicago Botanical gardens where you want to get a close-up of the newest variety of peony flower. A wide range of focal lengths will let you accomplish this without having to switch cameras or lenses.

* Also important in today's photographic equipment is the incorporation of digital video. You want the same flexibility in video you have in still photo mode.

* Another nice feature to include would be a GPS record of where you took the shot, especially if you are going to several locations during your travels.

Believe it or not, all these are included in the Panasonic Lumix ZS7. People are taking this pocket camera all over the world and reporting excellent results.

There are some "extra" perks that come with this little travel camera:

No shutter lag - this is the most annoying part about taking pictures with most compact digital cameras. Big 3" LCD screen for sharp previews, even for those who need "optical enhancement" but left the specs at the hotel room Image stabilization gives better focus for individuals with shaky hands User friendly menu helps find the function you want without having to search the entire camera menu Metal body construction - it will take a few dents and not shatter It will fit easily into your pocket or purse - no extra anything needed

Does it sound like this is a great travel camera, or what?