Panasonic DMC-L1 7.5MP Digital SLR Camera with Leica 14-50mm Mega O.I.S. Lens
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| Product DescriptionThe ability to shoot while viewing the LCD monitor is an advantage offered only by digital cameras. With a viewing angle that approaches 100%, the LCD monitor makes it easy to frame shots and gives you a wealth of information at a glance. Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 is, in partnership with Leica, a pro-grade camera that's easy to use for everyday and toward creative potential. Focusing Area - 0.29m at all focal lengths; Focus Type - TTL Phase Difference Detection System; Modes - AFS / AFC / MF AF Assist Lamp ISO Sensitivity Auto / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 White Balance - Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Halogen / Flash / White Set 1,2 / Color Temperature Setting 2500k to 10,000K in 31 steps Exposure - Program AE / Aperture Priority AE / Shutter Priority AE / Manual Exposure Compensation - 1/3 EV Step, +- 2 EV Auto Bracketing (AE) 1/3 - 1EV Step +2EV, 3 or 5 Frames TTL Full Aperture Light Metering by 49 Zone Multi-Pattern Sensing System (optical viewfinder) / 256 Zone Multi-Pattern Sensing System (Live View Mode) Shutter Speed 1/400th to 60 and bulb (up to approximately 8 minutes) Self Timer 10 seconds / 2 seconds Recording Format JPEG (Design rule for camera file system based on Exif 2.21 standard); DPOF corresponding; RAW Electronic-Flash - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced On/Off / Shoe for external unit 2.5 LCD Power Supply - Lithium-ion Battery Pack (7.2V, 1500mAh) (Included) / Battery Charger/AC Adaptor (Input - 110-240V AC) (Included) PictBridge USB and NTSC/PAL interface Uses SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, Multimedia Card for recording images Unit Dimensions (H x W x D) 3.42'' x 5.74'' x 3.15'' / Weight 1.17 lbs - 7.5-megapixel Live MOS sensor captures enough detail for photo-quality 16 x 21-inch prints
- 2.5-inch LCD display with unique Live View functionality
- Film-camera body layout, with shutter-speed dial and on-lens aperture adjustment
- Leica 14-50mm Mega OIS lens included (equivalent to 28-100mm in 35mm photography) with 100 percent view-field coverage
- Supersonic Wave Filter system for dust reduction; Venus Engine III processing engine
Customer ReviewsReviewed on 2008-05-20 
in love
I love this camera. I've used Canons and Nikons in the past, especially D30s and D40s, and I much prefer using the L1. I almost always shoot manual, and find the actual, physical controls on this to be a great improvement over all the buttons on the Canon. The design/navigation of the menu is also the nicest I've seen on a digital camera (have also owned Sony and Fuji). Picture quality is outstanding. Plus, I admit I really like walking past people carrying their omnipresent Canons and Nikons, while I'm sporting a much rarer Lumix.
The single biggest flaw with this is the viewfinder. It really is too dark - a problem common to many dSLRs which don't use pentaprisms like film SLRs. It can be worked around, but it's a real annoyance.
Also, be aware that this is not a small, inconspicuous camera. |  | Reviewed on 2008-05-19 
Poor lowlight performance, great for landscapes!
I bought this camera when Amazon had them for $799. I thought it would be a good camera to re-familiarize myself with manual controls and a higher degree of involvement with photography. I was also in love with the design and layout of the controls and the body.
I will not get into an analysis of the pros and cons of this camera; there is enough information out there to provide anyone with a sense of how the L1 measures against the competition. I will however, contribute a few observations.
Even though the viewfinder is dark and small, you adapt to it fairly well. I used the camera on a 4 day trip to Colorado and found it a lot better to manage than I initially thought.
This camera requires patience and a willingness to try different things. If you just stick it in Auto, you miss the whole point of using this unique instrument. A tweak here, an adjustment there, and you are rewarded with rich, detailed and well balanced images.
You will be stunned at the quality of images this camera produces. Outdoor shots are beautifully rendered, bokeh is quite good, and the 14-50mm Leica lens is a joy to use, albeit a tad unforgiving when the wrong settings are used.
7 megapixels is more than most people need.
Low light performance is really poor. The AF hunts and hunts, high ISO performance is relatively noisy (But why would anyone shoot above ISO800 anyway?) and the built in flash only works well at close range. One cool feature is the bounce-flash feature, which returns well lit and not washed out portraits, but only at a reasonable distance.
I have a Nikon D300 SLR that I use for more professional applications. I however prefer to use the L1 as a walk around, fun camera. It behaves very much like an analog camera.
Perhaps one shouldn't think of this camera's challenges as shortcomings, but of how far digital photography has advanced and even gone beyond film in performance and flexibility.
As long as lighting conditions are good, this camera shines!
| | Reviewed on 2008-04-28
Wonderful
I 've been taking pictures for 25 years with different cameras (OM 1O, EOS 10, LUMIX dmc-fz20, EOS 400d...) and I wanted something special for my 40's. This machine is absolutly perfect. Actually, this was design and created with Leica (this is exactly the same camera as the Leica Digilux 3). Some will say it's only a 7.5MP SLR camera! Indeed, but perfectly "adjusted". You can use Zuiko lenses which are great.
I do recommand this Panasonic dmc-L1! | | Reviewed on 2008-04-21
Great camera!
considering that you can get the camera for much cheaper than what it originally was priced its a great bargain. You first get a DSLR with a live view, bounce flash and great analog controls then the 2.8 14-50mm (28-100mm equivalent) Leica lens with Mega OIS. And with the four-thirds system that is steadily gaining popularity you really cant go wrong. | | Reviewed on 2008-04-10
Fantastic camera
I was lucky enough to get this camera from Amazon in December for $800. I don't understand people who say the picture quality is not superb because the lens is sharp as a tack. I have been shooting mostly HDR images on a tripod, the depth of field is incredible. The only things I have found lacking are the battery compartment door is flimsy, the shutter speed dial should have a lock, auto-bracketing should go to +/- 2 EV not just one and finally the RAW capture should not include JPEGS, it is a memory hog. Other than that, the controls, the fit and finish, everything about this camera is great. Until I can afford the Leica M-8, I am sticking with this. | |
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