Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
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| Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 | |
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| Type | Digital single-lens reflex |
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| Sensor | 17.3 x 13.0 mm Four Thirds System RGB Live MOS sensor 2x FOV crop |
| Maximum resolution | 3136 x 2352 (7.4 effective Megapixels) |
| Lens type | Interchangeable Four Thirds mount |
| Shutter | Focal-plane shutter |
| Shutter speed range | 1/4000 sec - 60 sec Bulb mode (up to approx. 8 minutes) 1/160s X sync |
| Exposure Metering | TTL |
| Exposure Modes | Program automatic Aperture automatic Shutter automatic Manual setting |
| Metering modes | Intelligent Multiple / Center Weighted / Spot 49 zone metering (use viewfinder) 25 zones metering (EVF) |
| Focus areas | 3-point TTL Phase Difference Detection System |
| Focus modes | AFS / AFC / MF |
| Continuous Shooting | 2 or 3 fps up to 6 RAW images or ∞ JPEG (depending on memory card size, battery power, picture size, and compression) |
| Viewfinder | Optical 0.93x Porro prism |
| ASA/ISO range | 100 - 1600 |
| Flash | Built in Pop-up, Guide number 10m at ISO 100, hotshoe |
| Custom WB | auto, daylight, cloudy skies, shadow, halogen, flash, manual 1+2 & color temperature setting (2500 K to 10000 K in 31 steps) fine tuning: blue/amber bias; magenta/green bias |
| Rear LCD monitor | 2.5" (63.5 mm) TFT LCD, 207,000 pixels |
| Storage | Secure Digital, SDHC, MultiMediaCard |
| Battery | Li-ion battery pack (7.2 V, 1,500 mAh) |
| Weight | approx. 530 g (18.7 oz) |
The Lumix DMC-L1 is Panasonic's first digital single-lens reflex camera, and was announced in February 2006.[1] This camera adheres to the Four Thirds System lens mount standard, making it the first non-Olympus Four Thirds camera, and thus confirming that the Four Thirds System is a semi-open standard such that compatible camera bodies can be built by different companies.[2]
The Lumix DMC-L1, together with the Olympus E-330 (with which it shares some technology), were the first DSLRs that featured live view, a capability later copied by other manufacturers. Live view makes it possible to preview the image on the LCD screen while composing the picture, and is particularly useful for angled shots when you can’t bring the camera up to your face.[3]
The camera was introduced with a new Leica D Vario-Elmarit 14-50mm f/2.8-3.5 lens, the first Leica lens for the Four Thirds System, and the first Four Thirds lens with image stabilization. The image stabilization can allow 2-3 stops lower shutter speed, and the quality of the lens is such that its value may exceed that of the camera body, and helps explain the relatively high combined introductory price of US $2000.[2]
The Lumix DMC-L1 is considered to have a "retro" looking design,[weasel words] and the camera and lens feature an aperture ring on the lens, just like with older film SLRs. Another design feature is the built-in flash which has the option of pointing 45 degrees up to provide bounce flash,[4]a feature that was mentioned in The New York Times in an article on brilliant ideas.[5]
The Leica Digilux 3, Leica's first DSLR, was presented in September 2006 and is based upon the same design as the Lumix DMC-L1.[6]
The Lumix DMC-L1 was succeeded by the Lumix DMC-L10, announced in August, 2007.
[edit] References
- ^ Askey, Phil (April 2007). Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 Review. Digital Photography Review. Retrieved on 2008-03-02.
- ^ a b Reichmann, Michael (August, 2006). Panasonic Lumix DMC L1 - A First Field Report. The Luminous Landscape. Retrieved on 2008-02-21.
- ^ Pogue, David (2006-08-31). Bulky Boxes That Can Take Great Photos. New York Times. Retrieved on 2008-02-21.
- ^ Burian, Peter K. (February, 2007). Panasonic’s Lumix DMC-L1; High-Tech Digital SLR With Conventional Controls And Traditional Style. Shutterbug. Retrieved on 2008-02-21.
- ^ Pogue, David (December 28, 2006). Brilliant Ideas That Found a Welcome. The New York Times. Retrieved on 2007-02-18.
- ^ Leica Digilux 3 Preview. Imaging Resource. Retrieved on 2008-03-02.
- Barnett, Shawn (May 19, 2007). Full Review: Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1. Imaging Resource. Retrieved on 2007-02-21. — Another review from a high quality photography review site.
- Laing, Gordon (October 2006). Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1. Camera Labs. Retrieved on 2007-02-21. — A review of the DMC-L1 by Camera Labs.
[edit] External links
- specifications
- Panasonic Lumix DMC L1 video tour. Camera Labs (October 25, 2006). Retrieved on 2007-02-21. — A YouTube hosted video tour of the DMC-L1 by Camera Labs (also posted on their site).
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