Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1

The Lumix DMC-L1 is Panasonic's first digital single-lens reflex camera, and was announced in February 2006. This camera adheres to the Four Thirds System lens mount standard, making it the first non-Olympus Four Thirds camera, and thus confirming that the Four Thirds System is a semi-open standard such that compatible camera bodies can be built by different companies. The Lumix DMC-L1, together with the Olympus E-330 (with which it shares some t... more

The Lumix DMC-L1 is Panasonic's first digital single-lens reflex camera, and was announced in February 2006. This camera adheres to the Four Thirds System lens mount standard, making it the first non-Olympus Four Thirds camera, and thus confirming that the Four Thirds System is a semi-open standard such that compatible camera bodies can be built by different companies. The Lumix DMC-L1, together with the Olympus E-330 (with which it shares some technology), were the first DSLRs that featured live view, a capability later copied by other manufacturers. Live view makes it possible to preview the image on the LCD screen while composing the picture, and is particularly useful for high- and low-angled shots when it is uncomfortable or not feasible for the user to bring the eye to the viewfinder. The camera was introduced with a new Leica D Vario-Elmarit 14–50mm f/2.8–3.5 lens, the first Leica lens for the Four Thirds System, and the first Four Thirds lens with image stabilization. The... less