Panasonic has announced the launch date of the DMC-L1, the first digital single-lens reflex (SLR) camera with interchangeable lenses. As of July 22, 2006, this camera will be available in Japan and already looking like a favorite.
Leica D lens provides superior optical performance and matches perfectly with the body SLR Digital Camera
The DMC-L1 is a new Leica D Vario-Elmarit 14-50mm/F2.8-3.5 lens with an aperture ring, focus and zoom ring, for easy,direct aperture setting. The focal length is equivalent to 28 mm (wide) to 100mm (telescopic) on a 35mm film and produces great results.
The lens also provides outstanding macro shots due to a 29cm minimum shooting distance (0.32x maximum magnification, 35mm equivalent) throughout the zoom range.
Excellent image with MEGA OIS
The DMC-L1 is equipped with the Panasonic's optical image stabilizer that vibrations from shaky hands is minimized. Thank youGyrosensors and LSI Venus Engine Plus built into the lens, the system detects camera movement at a rate of 4,000 times per second
OIS has two modes of correction. A constant and continuous fashion to compensate for the movement to ensure that the image on the LCD and the viewfinder is always clear. Two methods of stabilizing the image when the shutter is pressed. Both ways of working with consumers DMC-L1, with excellent benefits. Mode will be available forOlympus users if they use the new Leica D lens.
Refined design makes the camera comfortable to use and maintain
This new device has a top shutter speed of the camera, increasing the sense of camera control. Combined with a classic design that offers the Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 is distinct in design and operation. The housing and handle are covered with leather-textured to ensure a secure grip and comfortable.
On the Four Thirds (TM) *Standard
The DMC-L1 incorporates a Live MOS sensor that conforms to the Four Thirds standard and offers 7.5 megapixels. It can be used with lenses of different manufacturers, giving users a range of equipment options. Noise is minimized by a special processing technology of the tension mounts as low as 5V.
* Four Thirds? is a registered trademark.
The power of LSI Venus Engine III
The Venus Engine III is a new image processing LSI, which maximizesthe implementation of the Live MOS sensor. With a high resolution, excellent color reproduction and detailed gradation, the Venus Engine III also reduces noise level expected from a digital SLR, thus achieving the image quality. The Venus Engine III also improves the responsiveness of shoot camera support high-performance consecutive and short shutter interval. The Venus Engine III only requires 80% more energy than its predecessor and with the Live MOS sensor with lowconsumption results in longer battery life.
Full-time Live View for a whole new style of Digital SLR
The heart of a digital SLR is the mirror box, a quick-return mirror, viewfinder, integrates, and AE sensor. This, combined with the function of full-time image output from the Live MOS sensor, achieves a full-time Live View function that the image on the LCD directly from the sensor signal. This useful feature can be selected in both AutoFocus modes and manual focus. In Manual Focus, photographers can enlarge an image in the frame, then select the target area, which facilitates the development is on the large 2.5-inch high-resolution, 207,000 pixel LCD. It is also possible to check the depth by pressing the release button.
Shake the dust with the system of supersonic wave filter
A major problem with digital SLRs with interchangeable lenses is the possibility of dust in thecamera during lens exchange and contamination of the image sensor. If this happens, professional cleaning is often required. The DMC-L1 manages this problem by incorporating a dust reduction Supersonic Wave Filter, which uses supersonic vibration to shake off dust that may tarnish the image.
A digital SLR offering home networking ready
Like all Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 uses SD memory and is also compatible with standard SD mass Storage based onFAT32. This includes an SD memory card coming super-high capacity cards for more than 2 GB (SDHC).
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