Praktica Luxmedia Z212 Black

MPN: Z212-BK  |  EAN: 5055189023574  |  Model: Luxmedia Z212

Price Information

£75.00

as at 24 Sep 19 | 6:30 AM CET

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Choosist's Ratings

Praktica Luxmedia Z212 Black - Z212-BK Performance, Usage and Feature Ratings
Use Rating
Compact Cameras
Just Right
Basic Skill Level (Video)
Just Right
Intermediate Skill Level (Video)
Just Right
Basic Skill Level (Photo)
Outstanding
Wildlife Photography
Just Right
Sports Photography
Just Right
Landscape Photography
Just Right
Underwater Photography
Just Right
Travel
Just Right
Event Videos
Just Right
Home Videos
Just Right
Everyday Life Photography
Just Right
Vlogging
Just Right
Events Photography
Outstanding
Regular Looks
Just Right
Bluetooth Connectivity
Just Right

Kind of Camera

Compact cameras keeps things simple and is a good companion while capturing memories.

Photography Skillset

Simple shots - As a photography noob, this Praktica  Luxmedia Z212 camera would suit you adequately.

Video skill level

Just a beginner - Whether you're just starting to develop some expertise or you only record videos from time to time, then the Praktica Luxmedia Z212 will satisfy your needs..

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Video Scenarios

The Praktica  Luxmedia Z212, is a very competent option when it comes to recording occasions and related activities. Also, the presence of its built-in Image stabilizer does help with making your clips look smooth and steady.

Its always great to capture moments of delight at home or while spending time with family and friends on an outing. For this, the Praktica  Luxmedia Z212 is a great companion to have.

For the YouTubers - This is a good choice for your video recordings because in addition to it's excellent Image Sensor Size (6.17 x 4.55 mm mm), it comes with an in-built image stablizer that ensures your shots remain steady.

Photo Scenarios

If you're looking to simply use your camera to point-and-shoot everyday moments with an item or person as the subject matter, then the Luxmedia Z212 is an easy recommendation for this.

Actions shots are for more engaging than people posing for a photograph at events. The Praktica  Luxmedia Z212 comes with Auto Focus Tracking which helps ensure people in motion still look sharp in your photos.

As lots of sports happen at night or in-doors, the image sensor size plays an important role in image quality during low light conditions. In addition to its 6.17 x 4.55 mm(mm) sensor size, the Praktica  Luxmedia Z212, also comes with a Tracking Focus mode which is great for photos were the subject is constantly moving.

Taking photos while underwater is a lot of fun. You'll be able to bathe the subject of your photograph with the colours and hues only found when taking shots in an aquatic environment.

Sometimes while on sightseeing or on a tour, you can only observe things from a distance. Which is why the zoom capability on this camera comes in handy in that situation.

From ants to zebras, a camera for nature's mosaic needs to have a great image sensor which is why the 6.17 x 4.55 mm (mm) that comes with this model works well for this scenario. It comes with a Continuous Shooting Mode allowing you to take successive shots rapidly. 

If you've got requirements to take photos of a variety of landscapes, then the presence of multiple scene modes on a camera is helpful in order to setup quickly and start shooting. This model from Praktica has got this capability making it a suitable option for your needs. 

Style

It looks simple, capable and doesn't stand out in any particular way.

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Technical Specifications

Praktica Luxmedia Z212 Black - Z212-BK Technical Specifications
Specification Description
Design
Camera Type Compact
Product Colour Black
Camera
Aperture Range (F-F) 3.1-6.3
Image Formats Supported JPEG XR
Multi Burst Mode Yes
Panorama Mode Yes
Photo Effects 1
Scene Modes Intelligent Scene, Program, Portrait, Landscape, Underwater, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Kids, Night Scene, Fireworks, Snow, Beach, Sports, Party, Candlelight, Night Portrait, Soft Skin, Flowing Water, Food, Love Portrait, SelfPortrait, D-lighting, Time Laps
Scene Modes Present Yes
White Balance Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent_1, Fluorescent_2, Custom
Flash
Built-in Flash Yes
Focusing
Auto Focus Yes
Face Detection Yes
Focus Adjustment Auto/Manual
Manual Focus Yes
Tracking Focus 1
Light Exposure
ISO Sensitivity AUTO, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400
ISO Sensitivity (max) 6400
ISO Sensitivity (min) 100
Light Metering Multi, Centre, Spot (centre)
Shutter
Camera Shutter Speed 1 - 1/2000 s
Continuous Shooting Mode Yes
Fastest Camera Shutter Speed 1/2000 s
Slowest Camera Shutter Speed 1 s
Video
Camcorder Media Type Micro SD, Micro SDHC, Micro SDXC
Maximum Video Resolution 1280 x 720 pixels
Motion JPEG Frame Rate 30 fps
Resolution At Capture Speed 640x480@30fps, 1280x720@30fps
Speakers 1
Video Formats Supported AVI
Video Recording Yes
Video Resolutions 640 x 480, 1280 x 720 pixels
Audio
Built-in Microphone Yes
Voice Recording Yes
Lens System
Focal Length (35mm Film Equivalent) 24 - 288 mm
Focal Length Range (f-f) 4.3 - 51.6 mm
Maximum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) 288 mm
Minimum Aperture Number 3.1
Minimum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) 24 mm
Optical Zoom 12 x
Storage
Compatible Memory Cards MicroSD (TransFlash)
Internal Memory 64
Display
Built-in Display Yes
Display LCD
Display Diagonal 2.7
Sensor
Image Sensor Size 1/2.3
Image Sensor Size (W X H) 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Megapixel 20 MP
Other Features
PictBridge Yes
Stabilizer Yes
Ports & Interfaces
USB 2.0 (Micro USB) Ports Quantity 1
USB 2.0 Connectors 2
USB Connector Micro-USB
USB Version 2.0
Battery
Battery Technology Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Power Source Type Battery
Packaging Content
Batteries Included Yes
Cables Included USB
Weight & Dimensions
Depth 26.7 mm
Height 61.1 mm
Weight 146 g
Width 100.9 mm
Picture Quality
Maximum Image Resolution 5152 x 3864 pixels
Still Image Resolution(s) 5152 x 3864
Memory
Memory Slots 1