Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10

Infobox Digicam
model = Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10

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kind = Digital single-lens reflex
sensor = 17.3 x 13.0 mm Four Thirds System RGB Live MOS sensor 2x FOV crop
res = 3648 x 2736 (10.1 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) 25 zones metering (EVF)
farea = 3-point TTL Phase Difference Detection System, Contrast AF system: 9-point
fmode = AFS / AFC / MF
cont = 2 or 3 fps up to 3 RAW images or ∞ JPEG (depending on memory card size, battery power, picture size, and compression)
viewfinder = 95% Field of View, Optical 0.92x Magnification, 14mm Eyepoint Penta Mirror Optical Viewfinder
speedRange = 100 - 1600
flash = Built in Pop-up, GN11 (ISO100,m), hotshoe TTL Auto with FL360 / FL500 (Optional)
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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, 1320 mAh) DMW-BLA13PP
weight = approx. 480g
obp =

The Lumix DMC-L10 is Panasonic's second digital single-lens reflex camera (DSLR), a follow-up to the previous Lumix DMC-L1 model. It was announced in August 2007, and, like the Lumix DMC-L1, this model uses the Four Thirds System lens mount standard and contains some basic parts provided by Olympus.cite web|url=http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/panasonicdmcl10/|title= Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 Review|author=Simon Joinson|date=14 Dec. 2007|work=Digital Photography Review] (Its siblings are the Olympus E-410 and E-510, all three cameras sharing some of the same basic internals.)

A new kit lens bearing the Leica label was introduced with this camera, the Leica D Vario-Elmar 14–50mm/F3.8–5.6/ASPH MEGA OIS. As the name implies, it features optical image stabilization. Panasonic also announced a new Leica-labeled 14-150 mm superzoom lens for the Four Thirds standard, also with optical image stabilization. cite web|url=http://www.cameralabs.com/reviews/Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-L10/ |title=Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 |accessdate=2008-02-24 |last=Laing |first=Gordon |date=November 2007 |work=Camera Labs ]

The Lumix DMC-L10 is perhaps most notable for the improvements to the live view facility, permitting the image to be previewed on the LCD screen when composing the shot. The Lumix DMC-L10 features a second-generation live view function that allows autofocus with live view turned on, and without the mirror moving up and down, although only with certain lenses. Even more important, the Lumix DMC-L10 is the first DSLR camera with a fully articulating LCD monitor and live view system, allowing the user to hold the camera at pretty much any angle while still being able to see the LCD. cite web|url=http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/DMCL10/DMCL10A.HTM |title=Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 - Full Review|accessdate=2008-02-24 |last=Etchells |first=Dave |coauthors=Siegfried Weidelich, Rob Murray, and Shawn Barnett |date=2007-12-12 |work=Imaging Resource ]

Other features provided in live view mode (and only in live view mode) are face detection and automatic adjustment of the ISO and shutter speed if motion is detected in the subject to be photographed.

Like all other Four Thirds DSLRs, the Lumix DMC-L10 employs a Supersonic Wave Filter (SSWF) system to combat dust entering the body. This system is rated by some as the best dust reduction system currently available on DSLRs.

References

*cite web |url=http://www.news.com/Panasonic-broadens-SLR-ambitions-with-L10/2100-1041_3-6205276.html |title=Panasonic broadens SLR ambitions with L10 |last=Shankland |first=Stephen |date=August 30, 2007 |publisher="CNET News" |accessdate=2007-02-24 — News article form CNET.

*cite web |url=http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/panasonic/dmc_l10-review/ |title=DCRP Review: Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 |last=Keller |first=Jeff |date=November 7, 2007 |publisher="Digital Camera Resource Page" |accessdate=2007-02-24 — Another review from camera review website.

*cite web |url=http://fourthirds-user.com/2007/08/panasonic_launches_lumix_dmcl10.php |title=Panasonic launches Lumix DMC-L10 |date=30th August 2007 |publisher=Four Thirds User |accessdate=2008-07-13 News analysis and product photo gallery at Four Thirds User]

External links

* [http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/lumix/l10/index.html Product Page]
* [http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/lumix/l10/specifications.html Specifications]