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Top Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 Camera Reviews
Bios Magazine wrote a review of the
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
and said: "This new digital SLR also features a shutter speed
dial on top of the camera body, to enhance the sense of camera
control. These features, combined with a classic design that
will remind users of traditional analogue cameras, ensure the
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 is distinct in both design and
operation."
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 News Release Summary:
Having announced our entry to the digital SLR market in 2005,
Panasonic is pleased to update you on the development of the
state-of-the-art Lumix DMC-L1 - our first interchangeable-lens
digital SLR camera, distinguished from conventional digital SLRs
by combining the operating feel of an analogue camera with
innovative features unique to digital cameras.
An entirely new kind of digital SLR
The DMC-L1 benefits from a new LEICA D VARIO-ELMARIT
14-50mm/F2.8-3.5 lens, equipped with an aperture ring, focus
ring and zoom ring, for easy, direct aperture setting. This new
and inspiring digital SLR also features a shutter speed dial on
top of the camera body, to enhance the sense of camera control.
These features, combined with a classic design that will remind
users of traditional analogue cameras, ensure the Panasonic
Lumix DMC-L1 is distinct in both design and operation.
Outstanding image quality at low energy consumption
Panasonic has proudly developed the new Live MOS sensor using
its original Maicovicon technology. The 4/3 type Live MOS sensor
with 7.5 million pixels helps capture the beautiful images of a
CCD sensor with delicate gradation and a wide dynamic range,
whilst suppressing energy consumption as only a CMOS sensor can
do. Noise is also minimised thanks to a special processing
technology that runs on voltage as low as 5V.
The power of the Venus Engine III LSI
The Venus Engine III is an image processing LSI, newly developed
to maximise the performance of the Live MOS sensor. Offering
high resolution, superior colour reproduction and detailed
gradation, the Venus Engine III also reduces noise to the level
expected from a digital SLR, thus achieving stunning picture
quality. The Venus Engine III also improves camera
responsiveness supporting high-performance consecutive shooting
and a short shutter interval. Despite offering superior
performance, the Venus Engine III consumes only 80% as much
power as its predecessor, the Venus Engine II. This combines
with the Live MOS sensor's low energy consumption to provide
longer battery life.
Full-time Live View for a whole new style of Digital SLR
shooting
The heart of a digital SLR is the mirror box unit, which
integrates a quick-return mirror, viewfinder, and AE sensor.
This, combined with the full-time image output function of the
Live MOS sensor, achieves a full-time Live View function that
displays the image on the LCD directly from the sensor signal.
This incredibly useful function can be selected in both Auto
Focus and Manual Focus modes. In Manual Focus, photographers can
enlarge an image within the frame and then select the area
focusing, making it easier to check the focusing condition on
the large 2.5inch, high resolution, 207,000 pixel LCD. It is
also possible to check the depth of field by pressing the
Aperture button.
Shake off dust with the Supersonic Wave Filter system
The most critical and annoying problem with digital SLRs with
interchangeable lenses is the possibility of dust getting inside
the camera during the lens changes, thus contaminating the image
sensor. If this happens, professional cleaning is often
required. The ingenious DMC-L1 effectively manages this problem
by incorporating a Supersonic Wave Filter dust reduction, which
uses supersonic vibration to instantly shake off dust that might
otherwise affect the image.
A Digital SLR offering home networking capabilities
Consistent with all Panasonic Lumix cameras, the DMC-L1 is
compatible with the SD memory card. It is also compatible with
mass-storage SD standard based on FAT32, including the upcoming
super-high-capacity SD Memory Cards of more than 2GB (SDHC).
The SD memory card opens up a world of home networking
opportunities. Photographers can take photos with the Lumix, and
view the images on a Panasonic Viera flatpanel; save them onto
disk with a Panasonic DIGA DVD Recorder, and print them with a
photo printer connected to your television.
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 is a finely crafted camera designed
to give beginners and professionals alike a powerful tool for
creating truly outstanding photographic masterpieces. Following
additional development efforts, Panasonic plans to shake the
market with the DMC-L1 later this year. The best in the digital
SLR market is clearly yet to come.
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