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LUMIXDMC-L1 Digital SLR TopL10L1LEICA D LensSample Images

Taking LUMIX to the next level. The L1 and Leica D lens debut.

Analog-like Operation LEICA D VARIO-ELMARIT Live MOS Sensor / Venus Engine III Full-time Live View Control Functions Playback Functions / HD Photo

Specifications

DMC-L1

TYPE Type Interchangeable Lens Digital SLR Camera
Recording Media SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, Multimedia Card
Image Sensor Size 17.3 x 13.0 mm
Mount Four Thirds mount
IMAGE SENSOR Type Live MOS sensor
Total Pixels 7.9 - Megapixels
Camera Effective pixels 7.5 - Megapixels
Aspect Ratio 3:4 (Vertical: Horizontal)
Color Filter Primary color filter
Dust Reduction System Supersonic Web Filter
RECORDING SYSTEM Recording File Format JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.21 standard),
DPOF corresponding, RAW
Aspect Ratio 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 (3:2, 16:9 with Live view only)
File Size 4:3 Aspect Ratio: 3136 x 2352 pixels, 2560 x 1920 pixels, 2048 x 1536 pixels
3:2 Aspect Ratio: 3136 x 2080 pixels, 2560 x 1712 pixels, 2048 x 1360 pixels
16:9 Aspect Ratio: 3136 x 1760 pixels, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Color Space sRGB, Adobe RGB
VIEWFINDER Type Eye level Porro Mirror type Optical View Finder
Field of View apporox. 95%
Magnification apporox. 0.93x
Eye point approx. 18 mm (-1[m-1])
Diopter Adjustment -3.0 - +1 [m-1]
Focusing Screen Fixed type
Mirror Quick Return Mirror
Depth-of-Field Preview Enabled with Aperture Preview button (with Live view only)
Eyepiece Shutter Detachable
AUTO FOCUS Type TTL Phase Difference Detection System
Focusing Mode AFS / AFC / MF
Focusing Area 3 points
Focusing Area Selection Auto / 1fixed point, left / 1fixed point, center / 1fixed point, right
AF Detective Range EV0-19 (ISO100)
AF Assist Lamp YES
AF Lock AFL / AEL button or Shutter button halfway pressed in AFS mode
EXPOSURE CONTROL Light Metering System TTL Full Aperture Light Metering by
49 Zones Multi-pattern Sensing system (Optical view finder )
256 Zones Multi-pattern Sensing system (Live view mode)
Light Metering Mode Intelligent Multiple / Center Weighted / Spot
Metering Range 0 - 20EV with Optical view finder, 0 - 16EV with Live view mode (with F2.0 lens, ISO 100)
Exposure Mode Program AE / Aperture Priority AE / Shutter Priority AE / Manual
ISO Sensitivity
(Standard Output Sensitivity)
Auto / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600
Exposure Compensation 1/3 EV step ±2 EV
AE Lock AFL / AEL Button or Shutter button halfway pressed
AE Bracket 3 frame, 5 frame 1/3-1 EV step ± 2 EV
WHITE BALANCE White Balance Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Halogen / Flash / White Set 1,2 / Color temperature setting
White Balance Adjustment blue / amber bias, magenta / green bias
Color temperature setting 2,500 K to 10,000 K in 31 steps
SHUTTER SYSTEM Type Focal-plane shutter
Shutter Speed 1/4,000 - 60 and Bulb (up to approx. 8 minutes)
Self Timer 10 sec / 2 sec
Remote Control Remote control with bulb function by DMW-RSL1 (Optional)
BURST SHOOTING Burst Speed 3 frames / sec or 2 frames / sec
Number of Recordable 6 pictures (when there are RAW file),
Unlimited consecutive shooting (when there are no RAW file)
(depending on memory card size, battery power, picture size, and compression)
BUILT-IN-FLASH Type TTL Built-in-Flash, GN10 (ISO100,m), Built-in Pop-up, Bounce flash
Built-in Flash Auto, Auto / Red-eye Reduction, Forced On / Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. / Red-eye Reduction, Forced On / Off
X-Sync speed Less than 1/160 second
Flash output adjustment 1/3 EV step ± 2 EV
Flash synchronization 1st. Curtain Sync. and 2nd Curtain Sync. (Selectable)
Hot Shoe TTL Auto with FL360 / FL500 (Optional)
LCD MONITOR Type Low temperature Polycrystalline TFT LCD
Monitor Size 2.5 inch
Total Number of dots 207,000 dots
Filed of view approx. 100% in Live view mode
OSD language English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Chinese(Traditional), Chinese(Simplified), Russian, Japanese
*Varies according to the models of your sales area.
LIVE VIEW Type YES (LCD monitor can be used as view finder, with Live MOS sensor set to monitor mode.)
Digital zoom 2x, 4x (with Live view only)
Extra Optical zoom Max. 1.5x
(with Live view only. Not effective with full pixel recording.
Magnification ratio depends on the recording pixels.)
FILM MODE Color Standard / Dynamic / Nature / Smooth Color
Black and White Standard / Dynamic / Smooth Color
PLAYBACK Playback Mode Single / 9, 25-thumbnail display, Calendar display,
Zoomed playback (16x max.), / image rotation (except for RAW)
Slide show (duration is adjustable, also manual controllable),
Playback of favorite pictures / Resizing (selectable number of pixels)
Trimming / Protection / Aspect conversion / DPOF print setting
PROTECTION / ERASE Protection Single / Multi or Cancel
Erase Single / Multi / All
DIRECT PRINT Print PictBridge (Print size, Layout, Date setting is selectable)
INTERFACE Digital USB 2.0 (High speed)
Analog Video NTSC / PAL Composite (Switched by menu)
POWER Battery Li-ion Battery Pack (7.2 V, 1500 mAh) (Included)
Battery Charger / AC Adaptor (Input: 110-240 V AC) (Included)
Battery Life approx. 450 images with LEICA D VARIO-ELMARIT lens (CIPA standard*)
DIMENSIONS / WIGHT Dimensions (W x H x D) 145.8 x 86.9 x 80 mm
Weight approx. 530 g (Body only)
OPERATING CONDITION Operating temperature 0 °C to 40 °C
Operating humidity 10% to 80%
STANDARD ACCESSORIES Software

Operating Environment
LUMIX Simple Viewer, PHOTOfunSTUDIO -viewer-
SILKYPIX® Developer Studio 2.0 SE
Quick Time
USB Driver
Accessories Battery Charger/AC adaptor, Battery Pack, Eyepiece Cap, Body Cap, Video Cable, USB Cable, AC Cable, DC Cable, Strap, CD-ROM

LEICA D VARIO-ELMARIT 14-50mm/F2.8-3.5 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.

LENS Lens Construction 16 elements in 12 groups (2 Aspherical lenses)
Mount Four Thirds mount
Optical Image Stabilizer YES
On / Off (selectable Mode1 / 2 with only DMC-L1)
Focal Length f = 14 mm to 50 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent 28 mm to 100 mm)
Aperture Type 7 diaphragm blades / iris diaphragm
Aperture Range F2.8 (wide) - F3.5 (Tele)
Minimum Aperture F22
Closest Focusing Distance 0.29 m at all focal lengths
Maximum magnification apporox. 0.32x (35 mm Equiv)
Diagonal Angle of View 75°(W)-24°(T)
Filter Size 72 mm
Max.Diameter φ78.1
Overall Length Approx. 97.4mm / 3.83 inch (from the tip of the lens to the base side of the lens mount)
Weight 490 g
Standard Accessory Lens Cap, Lens Hood, Lens Rear Cap, Lens Storage Bag

SDHC*/SD Memory Card Data Capacity

*Note: This card can be used only with SDHC equipment.

The SDHC Memory Card can be used only if the SDHC logo is indicated on the equipment or in the operation manual. It cannot be used with equipment that supports only the SD Memory Card.

System Chart

*Shooting conditions: 23°C with 50% humidity; LCD on**; using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (128MB); Using the supplied battery; Using the supplied lens; Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on(When the optical image stabilizer is set to [Mode1]) ; Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second recording; Turn the camera off every 10 recordings.

**The number of recordable pictures decreases in Auto Power LCD mode or Power LCD mode.
CIPA is an abbreviation of “Camera & Imaging Products Association”.

•The battery life differs depending on the condition stored or used or environment. •The number of recordable pictures varies depending on the recording interval time. If the recording interval time becomes longer, the number of recordable pictures decreases. •Operating Temperature: 59°F–77°F(15°C–25°C) •Operating Humidity: 40%–60%

•Weight and dimensions shown are approximate. •Design, functions, and specifications are subject to change without notice. •Some sample images are simulated. •Some accessories are not available in some countries. •The use of recorded or printed materials that are protected by copyright for any purpose other than personal enjoyment is prohibited, as it would infringe upon the rights of the copyright holder. •Leica is a registered trademark of Leica Microsystems IR GmbH. •Elmarit is registered trademarks of Leica Camera AG. •The LEICA D VARIO-ELMARIT 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. •All other company and product names are trademarks of their respective corporations.

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