Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1

Infobox Digicam
model = Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1


kind = Digital single-lens reflex
sensor = 17.3 x 13.0 mm Four Thirds System RGB Live MOS sensor 2x FOV crop
res = 3136 x 2352 (7.4 effective Megapixels)
lens = Interchangeable Four Thirds mount
shutter = Focal-plane shutter
shutterRange = 1/4000 sec - 60 sec Bulb mode (up to approx. 8 minutes) 1/160s X sync
metering = TTL
emode = Program automatic Aperture automatic Shutter automatic Manual setting
mmode = Intelligent Multiple / Center Weighted / Spot 49 zone metering (use viewfinder) 256 zones metering (EVF)
farea = 3-point TTL Phase Difference Detection System
fmode = AFS / AFC / MF
cont = 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
speedRange = 100 - 1600
flash = Built in Pop-up, Guide number 10m at ISO 100, hotshoe
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fcbkt =
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
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rearLCD = 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)
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The Lumix DMC-L1 is Panasonic's first digital single-lens reflex camera, and was announced in February 2006. cite web|url=http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/panasonicdmcl1/ |title=Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 Review |accessdate=2008-03-02 |last=Askey |first=Phil |month=April | year=2007 |work=Digital Photography Review ] 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. cite web|url=http://www.luminous-landscape.com/reviews/cameras/Panasonic-L1.shtml |title=Panasonic Lumix DMC L1 - A First Field Report |accessdate=2008-02-21 |last=Reichmann |first=Michael |month=August | year=2006 |work=The Luminous Landscape ]

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. cite web|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2006/08/31/technology/31pogue.html?pagewanted=2 |title=Bulky Boxes That Can Take Great Photos |accessdate=2008-02-21 |last=Pogue |first=David |date=2006-08-31 |work=New York Times ]

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.

The Lumix DMC-L1 is considered to have a "retro" looking design,weasel-inline 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, cite web|url=http://www.shutterbug.com/equipmentreviews/proquality_digital_slrs/0207panasonic/ |title=Panasonic’s Lumix DMC-L1; High-Tech Digital SLR With Conventional Controls And Traditional Style |accessdate=2008-02-21 |last=Burian |first=Peter K. |month=February | year=2007 |work=Shutterbug ] a feature that was mentioned in "The New York Times" in an article on brilliant ideas. [cite web |url=http://www.nytimes.com/2006/12/28/technology/28pogue.html|title=Brilliant Ideas That Found a Welcome |date=December 28, 2006|last=Pogue |first=David|publisher="The New York Times"|accessdate=2007-02-18]

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. cite web|url=http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/DGLX3/DGLX3A.HTM |title=Leica Digilux 3 Preview |accessdate=2008-03-02 |work=Imaging Resource ]

The Lumix DMC-L1 was succeeded by the Lumix DMC-L10, announced in August, 2007.

References

*cite web |url=http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/DMCL1/DMCL1A.HTM |title=Full Review: Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1|date=May 19, 2007 |publisher="Imaging Resource" |last=Barnett |first=Shawn |accessdate=2007-02-21 — Another review from a high quality photography review site.

*cite web |url=http://www.cameralabs.com/reviews/PanasonicL1/ |title=Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 |month=October | year=2006 |publisher="Camera Labs" |last=Laing |first=Gordon |accessdate=2007-02-21 — A review of the DMC-L1 by Camera Labs.

External links

* [http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/lumix/l1/specifications.html specifications]
*cite web |url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojWGzf-JTJs |title=Panasonic Lumix DMC L1 video tour |date=October 25, 2006 |publisher=Camera Labs |last= |first= |accessdate=2007-02-21 — A YouTube hosted video tour of the DMC-L1 by Camera Labs (also posted on their site).