Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1

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Model Name:	Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
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Device Forum URL:	Forum
Manufacturer URL:	Mfr. Website
General
Model Number:	DMC-L1
Camera Format:	SLR
Currently Manufactured:	No
Retail Price:	$1999.00
Street Price:
Date Available:	2006-09-30
Tripod Mount:	Yes (Metal)
Weight:	18.7 oz (530 g)
Weight With Batteries?	No
Weight Includes Kit Lens?	No
Size:	5.7 x 3.4 x 3.1 in. (146 x 87 x 80 mm)
Waterproof:	No
Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	N-MOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Panasonic
Total Megapixels:	7.9
Effective Megapixels:	7.5
Sensor Format:	Four Thirds
Sensor Size (dia.):	0.85"
Focal Length Multiplier:	2.0
Color Filter Type:	RGBG
Self-Cleaning:
Sensor-shift Stabilized:	No
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	3136 x 2352 (7.4 MP, 4:3), 3136 x 2080 (6.5 MP, 3:2), 3136 x 1760 (5.5 MP, Other), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 2560 x 1712 (4.4 MP, Other), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1360 (2.8 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.21), Raw
Video Capture
Movie Mode:
Movie Resolution:	n/a
Movie Frame Rate:
Movie Audio:	n/a
Movie File Format:	n/a
Optics
Lens Mount:	Four Thirds
Kit Lens:	Panasonic Leica D VARIO-ELMARIT ASPH
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	28 - 100 mm
Zoom Ratio:	3.57x
Aperture Range:	f/2.8 (W) / f/3.5 (T) - f/22
Normal Focus Range:	29 cm to Infinity 11.4 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:
Optical Image Stablization:	No
Digital Zoom:	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	2x, 4x (live view mode only)
Filter Thread:	72mm
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	3 point TTL Phase Difference Detection
Face Detection:
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	Yes
Viewfinder Type:	Eye level Porro Mirror type optical viewfinder
Display
LCD Viewfinder:	Yes
LCD Size (inches):	2.5
LCD Resolution:	207,000 dots
Touchscreen:
Articulating LCD:	No
Max Playback Zoom:	16.0x
Exposure
ISO Settings:	Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto ISO Mode:	No
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Halogen, Flash, White Set 1, White Set 2, Color temperature setting
Shutter Speed Range:	60 - 1/4000
Bulb Mode:	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	Intelligent Multiple (256-zone in live view, 49-zone with optical viewfinder), Center Weighted, Spot
Program AE:	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:
Self Timer:	2 or 10 seconds
Time Lapse:
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes
Flash Modes:	Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced On/Off
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	10.0 m / 32.8 ft.
Flash Range Description:	10 meters at ISO 100
Max Flash Sync:	1/160
Flash Exp Compensation:	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Ext Flash Connection:	Hot Shoe for FL360/FL500
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC
Memory Included (MB):
File System:	FAT32
DCF Compliant:
Connectivity
Composite Video Out:	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable:	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
HD Video Out:
HD Video Connection:
Built-In Wi-fi:	No
Computer/Printer:	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes
Remote Control Type:	DMW-RSL1 (Optional)
Other Connection:	Wired Remote
Power
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium Ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included:	Yes
CIPA Rating:	450
Software
Included Software:	LUMIX Simple Viewer, PhotofunStudio Viewer, Silkypix Developer Studio
OS Compatibility:	Windows, Mac OS
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	Comes with bundled LEICA D VARIO-ELMARIT 14-50mm/F2.8-F3.5 ASPH. lens

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