This is my first SLR camera and I chose Panasonic because my first digital camera I ever owned was a Panasonic FX9.
I'm happy to report that I'm not disappointed and in fact quite delighted with the overall package. With the old school looks and easy to get to features such as shutter speed, ... Read review
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Advantages: Easy interface, Great Lens with focus and aperture ring, Shutter Speed on top dial Disadvantages: Can't see out of lens without power, can't pause when shooting action
...SLR camera and I chose Panasonic because my first digital camera I ever owned was a Panasonic FX9.
I'm happy to report that I'm not disappointed and in fact quite delighted with the overall package. With the old school looks and easy to get to features such as shutter speed, aperture and focus, I take pictures alot faster and better than say someone using say the Canon Rebel.
However, thats an unfair comparison since the ... .../> So basically, if you like the old school look with the DMC-L1 reminiscent of the Rangefinder bodies, easy to get to main features, such as aperture, focus, and shutter speed, and of course a Leica lens, then you just might to pick up the new Panasonic DMC-L1. ... more
This is my first SLR camera and I chose Panasonic because my first digital camera I ever owned was a Panasonic FX9.
I'm happy to report that I'm not disappointed and in fact quite delighted with the overall package. With the old school looks and easy to get to features such as shutter speed, aperture and focus, I take pictures alot faster and better than say someone using say the Canon Rebel.
However, thats an unfair comparison since the value of the two cameras is at two different price points. A fairer comparison would be the DMC-L1 with say, the Canon EOS 30D. The EOS doesn't have built in Dust Reduction System or a Leica Lens out of the box. However, besides those two things, its hard to figure out what other advantages there are to the Panasonic.
The Canon 30D has 8.2 Megapixels, while the DMC-L1 has 7.5 Megapixels. The 30D has a slightly faster start up time, I don't even notice since both are so fast. But the big thing is, is that the 30D is priced at $1,399 US while the DMC-L1 is at $1,999.
So basically, if you like the old school look with the DMC-L1 reminiscent of the Rangefinder bodies, easy to get to main features, such as aperture, focus, and shutter speed, and of course a Leica lens, then you just might to pick up the new Panasonic DMC-L1.
Product Information for "Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1" »
Connections
Connector Type
1 x USB
1 x composite video output
1 x remote control
1 x DC power input
Expansion Slot(s)
1 x SD Memory Card
Manufacturer's product description
State-of-the-art digital and optical technologies have been crystallized to make LUMIX DMC-L1 a top camera while helping establish a new photographic culture for the digital age. The DMC-L1 is an entirely new kind of digital SLR camera. It is operated much like a traditional film camera but provides a variety of innovative features that increase the fun of shooting photos. While the DMC-L1 is digital, it has a classic design that will remind users of traditional analog cameras. Because it is digital, the DMC-L1 can offer features such as a full-time Live View function through the large 2.5" high-resolution LCD, which offers a shooting style different from conventional digital SLRs that have only an optical viewfinder. The full-time Live View is made possible by the new Live MOS sensor, developed using Panasonic's original Maicovicon technology. Used in the DMC-L1, the 4/3-type Live MOS sensor with 7.5 million pixels provides both the outstanding image quality of a CCD and the low energy consumption for which CMOS sensors are known. The DMC-L1 also incorporates the Venus Engine III image processing LSI, which teams up with the Live MOS sensor to achieve stunning picture quality and responsive performance, with features such as rapid consecutive shooting. The LUMIX DMC-L1 is a state-of-the-art digital SLR camera that maintains the intuitive control and operability of familiar analog cameras, unlike digital SLRs that simply offer extended functions and specifications. The DMC-L1 is a finely crafted, truly satisfying camera that makes it easy for people who have never even used a digital single lens reflex camera to take beautiful shots and gives professionals a powerful tool for creating photographic masterpieces that visually express the emotions of their subjects.
