Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
Review Date : Mon, 2 Oct 2006
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Hot on the heels of the Sony Alpha, Panasonic introduces its first DSLR.............
| Pros: | Fun handling - especially for the more traditional user; build quality; cracking lens; lovely image tonality; useful set of film modes |
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| Cons: | Price; still limited system at the moment; live view has limitations to its usefulness; small number of AF points |
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 is/was the company’s first DSLR. This camera is the result of a collaboration with Olympus, in as much as it uses the Four-Thirds standard, which Olympus launched as an open standard. Panasonic is the first company after Olympus to launch a Four-Thirds SLR. The company has also collaborated on the sensor, which is the same as that found on the E-330. Panasonic has further strengthened its ties with Leica, the kit including a Leica-designed and badged lens and more are set to appear.
Verdict
As it offers a significantly different feature set from most other DSLRs, the L1 is worth considering ? particularly if you are new to automated cameras, maybe coming from older analogue models, or if you're enough of a traditionalist to miss the operation of those cameras.<br> Certainly I enjoyed going back to the days of shutter dials and aperture rings, and I think as a I result I took more care in my photography, which isn't a bad thing. I also had fun with it, and if photography is your hobby, then fun should play a big part. The camera isn't going to suit all subjects, but for most enthusiast purposes, it will.<br> Of course, image quality is the most important consideration and the results from the L1 are very pleasant with a great tonality. Shame about the price, though.
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