Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 Hands-on

Lumix DMC-L1The folks over at Digital Photography Review were able to get some time with the Lumix DMC-L1 from Panasonic. This camera is better known as the first Digital SLR from Panasonic, and many people have been wondering if it is going to be any good.

As it turns out while the DMC-L1 shares some components with the E-330 it is going to be very much a Panasonic camera with their own ‘backend’ image processing, features and user interface. The only components shared between the E-330 and the DMC-L1 are the lens mount, mirror box, viewfinder assembly (which also includes the AE and AF sensors, see below), SSWF (dust filter) and of course the ‘Live MOS’ sensor which is a Panasonic component (developed in conjunction with Olympus). The camera we saw was an early pre-production unit but was already functioning relatively well in all areas.

We asked a few of the questions raised in the forums over the last couple of days, and though many of the answers can’t yet be published (because the details haven’t been finalised or are embargoed),…

So their hands-on look did not get them too deep into the functioning of the camera, but they seemed rather pleased with it. Hopefully, more details on the camera will be out soon, as well as some great reviews, as I am anxious to see how this camera performs.

March 2nd, 2006 Posted by David in Uncategorized at 7:57 am Comment Now! »
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