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A Digital SLR that feels the way a camera should
Panasonic's first digital SLR camera with Leica Interchangeable lens
creates a new photographic culture for the digital age.
LEICA D Lens — The first Leica Lens designed
especially for a digital SLR
•Provides F2.8-3.5 brightness from 28mm wide-angle to 100mm
telephoto (35mm equivalent)
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The lens system including two dual-sided aspherical lenses minimizes
distortion in wide-angle shots and suppresses the loss of peripheral resolution
•A superior multi-coating process helps reduce ghosts and flaring
•MEGA O.I.S in the lens unit helps minimise hand-shake to ensure
that photos are sharp
7.5-megapixel, 4/3-type Live MOS sensor
•Offers image quality comparable to a CCD sensor with the low power
requirements of a CMOS sensor
•Low Noise thanks to a dedicated processing technology run on
voltage as low as 5 V
Protecting the digital SLR image sensor:
Dust Reduction System
Incorporates a Supersonic Wave Filter that uses supersonic vibration
(around 30,000 per second) to shake off any dust clinging to the sensor
Venus Engine III reproduces even nuances
in texture and atmosphere
•Precisely reproduces the images captured by the Leica D lens and
sent to the Live MOS sensor
•Quick startup time of one second and improved consecutive shooting
performance
•Low power consumption for more shots and longer shooting sessions
Film Mode: choose the imaging mode that best suits your
creative intent
Just as photographers can switch film brands to change the imaging
characteristics, the L1 provides a total of seven "film" modes to choose
from, including four color settings (Standard, Dynamic, Natural and
Smooth) and three monochrome settings (Standard, Dynamic and Smooth).
Intuitive form and function
•Aperture ring equipped with the LEICA D lens for easy, direct aperture
setting (F2.8 - F22 in 1/3 EV steps)
•Shutter speed dial positioned on the camera top lets you set the
shutter speed from 1/2000 to 2 seconds in 1/3 EV steps
•In manual mode, you can set the shutter speed from 1/4000 to 60
second, or you can select bulb (time lapse) shooting
Full-time Live View on the large, high-resolution LCD
• 2.5" LCD offers 100% field of view and the clarity of 207,000 pixels
•More shooting flexibility and greater convenience by composing while
viewing the LCD
•In focusing manually, you can magnify a part of the image by10x for
greater focusing precision
•Precise preview of the depth of field, as the display is bright and easy
to see, without darkening
Complies with Four Thirds* standard The DMC-L1's lens mount system adopts the open format of the Four-Thirds system, developed as a common standard for digital cameras. In the Four
Thirds system, the lens diameter is larger than the image circle, making it possible to design the lens so that the light passes on a straight path to the image sensor. As a result, lenses for
digital cameras can be created in a size smaller than those that complied with 35mm film SLR camera standards, meeting the needs of today's digital age. *Four Thirds is a registered trademark.
The L1 can be used with Four Thirds lenses and other
accessories made by a variety of manufacturers (e.g.
Zuiko and SIGMA), giving you a host of equipment options.
•Battery Charger/AC adaptor •Battery Pack •Eyepiece Cap •Body Cap
•Video Cable •USB Cable •AC Cable •DC Cable •Strap •CD-ROM
Standard Accessories
•Battery Pack CGR-S003 •Remote Shutter DMW-RSL1 •MC
Protector DMW-LMCH72 •PL Filter DMW-LPL72 •External
Flash (GN50) DMW-FL500 •External Flash (GN36) DMW-FL360
Optional Accessories*
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* Leica is a registered trademark of Leica Microsystems IR GmbH.
The Leica D lenses are manufactured using measurement instruments and quality assurance systems that have been certified by Leica Camera AG based on the company’s quality standards.
* Not all accessories are available in all countries
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