Specifications

DIGITAL SLRs
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LUMIX DMC-L1
PHOTO - VIDEO - PRO AUDIO
The Digital SLR that Feels the Way a Camera Should
Live View LCD
The full-time Live View system is well suited to the coming generation of digital still cameras that
pursue the true “joy of shooting”. The DMC-L1’s full-time Live View makes it easy to focus and
frame precisely on the 2.5˝ LCD monitor, which has superb 207,000-pixel image quality and a
virtually 100% field of view.
In this system, a mirror flips up, directing the same light to both the Live MOS sensor and the
LCD monitor. Full-time Live View operates for auto focusing. When you’re focusing manually,
full-time Live View lets you magnify a part of the image by 10x for greater focusing precision.
The DMC-L1’s large, high-image-quality LCD gives you a precise preview of the depth of field
without darkening , as the display is bright and easy to see. Checking the results of the 2-axis
white balance adjustment on the full-time Live View screen also assures more precise adjustment
before shooting. These versatile functions bring forth completely new shooting styles for SLR
cameras, and expand the possibilities for photo expression.
Venus Engine III
◆ The DMC-L1 features the Venus Engine III.
This image-processing LSI precisely repro-
duces the magnificent images that are
captured by the Leica D lens and sent to the
Live MOS sensor. Its color expression
maximizes the beauty of the original image
to produce highly natural picture quality.
This superb performance makes the Venus
Engine III an ideal match for the DMC-L1.
– The noise-reduction system distinguishes
luminance noise from the chromatic noise
that diminishes image quality, and selectively
targets the chromatic noise. Even when
shooting at a high ISO setting (ranges from
standard ISO 100 to very sensitive ISO
1600), you can capture abundant detail and
get smooth, clear shots with minimal noise.
– The L1 is built for spectacular high-speed
shooting, with a startup of only 0.8 second
and burst shooting at 3 frames per second.
The shutter works as fast as you do. The L1
has unlimited consecutive shooting. You can
keep shooting until the memory card is full,
and choose the best shots later.
– The Venus Engine III combines superb speed
and precision with low power consumption.
Together with the Live MOS sensor’s low
power consumption, this means more
shooting time between battery charges.
Enjoy extended shooting sessions without
worrying about the battery, even while
taking advantage of the L1’s many functions.
Light Metering
◆ Three light metering methods let you read
delicate lighting differences and accurately
match shooting conditions.
– Use Intelligent Multiple light metering to
divide the image frame into 49 blocks for
multiple-zone light measurement.
– Or choose either Center Weighted or Spot
light metering. As for the focusing area, the
auto focus system employs a TTL phase
difference detection system with three
measuring points across a wide image area.
You can also specify a particular point as the
focal point. This can be useful in certain
shooting situations or shooting techniques.
◆ Auto Bracket mode permits up to 5 pictures
to be recorded in the selected exposure
compensation range each time the shutter
button is pressed.
Choose the Mode that Best Suits your Creative Intent
The DMC-L1’s Film mode function lets you select from several different image looks according to
the subject you're shooting and your creative intent. When shooting in color, you can choose from
Standard, Dynamic, Nature, and Smooth. With black and white, you can choose from Standard,
Dynamic, and Smooth. You can also adjust the contrast, sharpness, saturation and noise reduction
levels, to reproduce exactly the mood and atmosphere you want. With these functions, the
DMC-L1 is a digital camera that gives you the same kind of flexibility and satisfaction you enjoy
when choosing film for a film camera.
Built-In Flash for Lighting Versatility
Choose from five flash settings, or use Bounce Lighting or 1st Curtain/2nd Curtain Sync.
Exposure can be adjusted ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps. A hot shoe is provided. Optional compatible
flashes allow TTL auto adjustment. The new FP Lighting function also synchronizes the flash at
the lightning shutter speed of 1/4000 sec. This greatly expands shooting possibilities by allowing
more versatile and precise lighting control.
Records To SD Cards
The DMC-L1 is compatible with Secure Digital (SD) Memory Cards, and is compatible with the
mass-storage SD standard based on FAT32 and SDHC super-high-capacity SD Memory Cards
with capacities of more than 2 GB.
An operating feel that is both perfectly intuitive
and deeply satisfying. A level of responsiveness
to capture even the most fleeting moment.
An expressive ability that inspires creativity.
Panasonic developed the Lumix L1 by delving
into the essence of the single lens reflex
camera and image creation. They combined
the first interchangeable lens designed by Leica
specifically for the digital SLR camera with the
advanced technologies that make Panasonic a
world leader in digital imaging. They ended
with a ground-breaking digital SLR that stands
apart from all the others.