Specifications

DIGITAL SLRs
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LUMIX DMC-L1
PHOTO - VIDEO - PRO AUDIO
Photographic Tool
Designed to be a tool that photographers will
find both comfortable in their hands and a joy
to use – a camera that looks, feels and works
the way a finely crafted camera should. The
DMC-L1 is designed to deliver total satisfac-
tion – in operation, performance and results.
The DMC-L1 features analog-like controls that
feel comfortable and instantly familiar. Easily
adjust settings with the touch of a fingertip,
check them with a quick glance, and set the
exposure intuitively. Turn the aperture ring with
your left hand (which supports the lens) and
operate the shutter speed dial with your right
hand (holding the camera body). These two
controls adjust the exposure, which is critical in
picture quality. For photographers who consider
the way a camera feels an important part of
photo shooting, the DMC-L1 is a revolutionary
digital camera. It's easy to use and feels just
right in your hands. Each time you make a
1/3-EV step adjustment of either the shutter
speed or the aperture, the camera responds with
a reassuring click.
Responsive Aperture Ring
Photographers who appreciate the feeling of
creating photo images place top priority on
the camera's operation. The DMC-L1 takes
operation a big step beyond conventional
digital SLR lenses by adding an aperture ring
to the lens barrel, alongside the zoom ring and
wide focus ring. You can set the aperture from
2.8 to 22 in 1/3 EV steps. This combines with
the shutter speed dial to give you quick,
precise, intuitive control over the exposure
setting. You'll feel a distinct click as you turn
the aperture ring. This not only enhances your
sense of control, it lets the photographer and
camera become one.
Familiar Shutter Speed Dial
The shutter speed dial and shutter button are
positioned along the same axis on the camera
top. They feel instantly familiar to your fingers
and provide comfortable, intuitive operation.
In manual mode, you can use the shutter
speed dial and cursor button to set the speed
from 1/4,000 to 60 seconds, or you can select
bulb shooting. The 1/160-sec X-sync speed
provides a wide response to flash shots.
Because the dial is right there for you to see,
operation is quick and easy.
Dust Reduction System—Protecting the Image Sensor
One of the risks with a digital SLR camera is that, during a lens change, dust or dirt could make
its way into the camera and adhere to the image sensor. This would show up as a flaw in the same
location of every photo you shoot. Even worse, the foreign matter could damage the image sensor.
The only remedy would be to have the image sensor replaced – a costly undertaking. The L1
solves this problem with a supersonic wave Dust Reduction System. Each time the camera is
turned on, a filter positioned between the low pass filter and shutter vibrates around 30,000 times
a second to shake away dust or dirt. The loosened dust is collected by a dust adhesion section lo-
cated under the filter. Because the area between sensor and filter is completely airtight, no dust
adheres to the low pass filter or image sensor. This advanced supersonic wave filter requires no
maintenance. If you use a digital SLR camera with interchangeable lenses, this kind of advanced
protection against dust is absolutely essential.
Bundled Software
LUMIX Simple Viewer:
This software is used to upload JPEG images taken by the
DMC-L1 to a PC, and easily manage, edit or correct them. It
also makes it easy to upload images to a Web site, create slide
shows, and print images.
PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer:
This image viewing software lets you upload image data to a
PC, then organize the images into categories, process them,
and print them. It can also be used to convert RAW files to
JPEG format.
SILKYPIX Developer Studio 2.0 SE:
This software lets the user process RAW data images in a
variety of ways to match the original shooting intent. Its
advanced developing capabilities suppress problems like
unnatural edges at color borders and color noise, while its
high resolution and superb color separating performance
lend beautiful expression to details. Image Adjustment
Menu includes Exposure bias, Tone adjustment, Color adjustment, Sharpness adjustment ,
White balance and more.
• Leica D Vario-Elmarit 14-50mm f/2.8-3.5
MEGA O.I.S. Aspherical Lens
• Lithium-Ion Battery Pack (CGR-S603A)
• Battery Charger/AC Adaptor (DE-972A)
• AC Power Cable (K2CA2EA00002)
• DC Power Cable (K2GJ2DZ00028)
• USB Cable (K1HA05CD0004)
• Video Cable (K2KJ2CB00001)
• Body Cap (VKF4091)
• Eyepiece Cap (VGQ8990)
• Front Lens Cap (VYF3089)
• Rear Lens Cap (VFC4185)
• Lens Hood & Adaptor (VYC0949)
• Lens Storage Bag (VFC4206)
• Camera Strap (VFC4189)
• Software CD-ROM Lumix Simple Viewer,
Photo Fun Studio, USB Driver, SILKYPIX
Developer Studio)
In the Box