Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX55EB Digital Camera - Silver (8.1MP, 3.6 x Optical) 28mm Wide-Angle Lens

July 3, 2008 | By Doug In Digital Cameras |

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX55EB Digital Camera - Silver (8.1MP, 3.6 x Optical) 28mm Wide-Angle Lens
The Lumix DMC-FX55 from Panasonic is the new and improved version of the FX33, with the same Auto Intelligent technology but with a larger 3? LCD screen!Behind its stylish design, the Lumix DMC-FX55 is equipped with an 8 effective-megapixel CCD sensor and a 3.6x wide-angle optical zoom, which can be expanded depending on the photo resolution. The optical zoom efficient goes up to 5.7x for 2 megapixels, allowing you to take detailed close-ups.The DMC-FX55 also includes the renowned Venus Engine III image processor and an Intelligent ISO Control mode (up to 6400 ISO sensitivity) to guarantee bright, continuous lighting even in darker environments. Meanwhile, the Mega O.I.S. optical image stabiliser counteracts camera shake to deliver clear images every time.The Lumix FX55 is also equipped with an Intelligent Auto mode that automatically adjusts the settings according to conditions so you don?t have to! With the Lumix DMC-FX55, you?ll have all of Panasonic?s latest technologies in the palm of your hand!

Cuisinart Convection Toaster Oven Broiler
Customer Review: Toaster oven
I opposed getting a toaster oven because it takes up counter space. But I must admit that I am using the oven far more than I imagined. I gave my toaster away so I am saving that space. I am baking or broiling meat in place of pan frying so I am saving calories. The features of the oven are excellent; it is easy to clean and operate.
Customer Review: This toaster model just can’t toast evenly, after three of them!
I purchased this toaster oven after much research and review reading in Sep. 06. It worked very well for about a year, but then it started barely toasting on the bottom side. I could see that the lower elements barely changed color by the time the cycle timed out. I called customer service, and was advised to send it back in Sep. 07. I had to ship it on my dime ($15.00). They sent me a new oven in about three weeks. This one took even less time to do the SAME THING!!. I called again, and asked if there were any service alerts about this problem. The rep said none were in effect. In Feb. 08 I sent the second one back (again on my dime, $15.00). The third one arrived in about two weeks, and within a month, it showed the SAME inability to toast bread evenly, even when I located the rack as low as possible to the elements! The upper element is glowing red in 90 seconds, and the lower ones barely change color after three minutes! Having already spent $30.00 shipping these things back, I just give up. We end up toasting and then manually flipping the bread for about another half cycle. For the money and hype, I expected better. Very dissatisfied with the toasting feature.