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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 high- and low-angled shots when it is uncomfortable or not feasible for the user to bring the eye to the viewfinder.[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 has a shape that looks more like a rangefinder camera than an SLR, and the camera and lens feature an aperture ring on the lens, like older 35mm 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.

References

  1. ^ Askey, Phil (2007). "Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 Review". Digital Photography Review. Retrieved 2008-03-02. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)
  2. ^ a b Reichmann, Michael (2006). "Panasonic Lumix DMC L1 — A First Field Report". The Luminous Landscape. Retrieved 2008-02-21. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)
  3. ^ Pogue, David (2006-08-31). "Bulky Boxes That Can Take Great Photos". New York Times. Retrieved 2008-02-21.
  4. ^ Burian, Peter K. (2007). "Panasonic's Lumix DMC-L1; High-Tech Digital SLR with Conventional Controls and Traditional Style". Shutterbug. Retrieved 2008-02-21. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)
  5. ^ Pogue, David (December 28, 2006). "Brilliant Ideas That Found a Welcome". The New York Times. Retrieved 2007-02-18.
  6. ^ "Leica Digilux 3 Preview". Imaging Resource. Retrieved 2008-03-02.
  • Laing, Gordon (2006). "Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1". Camera Labs. Retrieved 2007-02-21. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help); Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help) A review of the DMC-L1 by Camera Labs.

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