Panasonic LUMIX L1 Imaging Expression, Rich, Life-like Colors, Normal Lighting Bounce Lighting

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Imaging Expression

Venus Engine III: Extraordinary Processing Power to Reproduce Even Nuances in Texture and Atmosphere

Built-In Flash for Lighting Versatility

Rich, Life-like Colors

The L1 features the Venus Engine III LSI. This new image-processing LSI precisely reproduces the magnificent images that are captured by the Leica D lens and sent to the Live MOS sensor. Its color expression maximizes the beauty of the original image to produce

highly natural picture quality. This superb level of performance makes the Venus Engine III an ideal match for the digital SLR camera.

Smooth, Expressive Photos with Less Noise

Low Power Consumption for More Shots and

Longer Shooting Sessions

The Venus Engine III combines superb speed and precision with low power consumption. Together with the Live MOS sensor's low power consumption, this means more shooting time between battery charges. Enjoy extended shooting sessions without worrying about the battery, even while taking advantage of the L1's many digital functions.

Film Mode: Choose the Imaging Mode that Best Suits Your Creative Intent

Choose from five flash settings, or use Bounce Lighting or 1st Curtain/2nd Curtain Sync. Exposure can be adjusted ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps. A hot shoe is provided. L1 compatible flashes (sold separately) allow TTL auto adjustment. The new FP Lighting function also synchronizes the flash at the lightning shutter speed of 1/4000 sec. This greatly expands shooting possibilities by allowing more versatile and precise lighting control.

Normal Lighting

Bounce Lighting

The L1 noise-reduction system distinguishes luminance noise from the chromatic noise that diminishes image quality, and selectively targets the chromatic noise. Even when shooting at a high ISO setting*, you can capture abundant detail and get smooth, clear shots with minimal noise.

the standard ISO 100 level to the ultra high-sensitive ISO 1600.

The Quick Response You Need to Catch Every Moment

The L1 is built for spectacular high-speed shooting, with a startup of only 0.8 second and burst shooting at 3 frames per second. The shutter works as fast as you do. The L1 has unlimited consecutive shooting. You can keep shooting until the memory card is full, and choose the best shots later.

The L1 introduces a new Film mode function that lets you select from several different image looks according to the subject you're shooting and your creative intent. When shooting in color, you can choose from Standard, Dynamic, Nature, and Smooth. With black and white, you can choose from Standard,

Dynamic, and Smooth. You can also adjust the contrast, sharpness, saturation and noise reduction levels, to reproduce exactly the mood and atmosphere you want. With these functions, the L1 is a digital camera that gives you the same kind of flexibility and satisfaction you enjoy when choosing film for a film camera.

A Variety of Light Metering Methods and Focusing Areas to Match Your Shooting Needs

Three light metering methods let you read delicate lighting differences and accurately match shooting conditions. Use Intelligent Multiple light metering to divide the image frame into 49 blocks for multiple-zone light measurement. Or choose either Center Weighted or Spot light metering. As for the focusing area, the auto focus system employs a TTL phase difference detection system with three measuring points across a wide image area. You can also specify a particular point as the focal point. This can be useful in certain shooting situations or shooting techniques.

Program AE (shutter speed: 1/100 sec, aperture: F3.5)

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Color: Standard Color: Dynamic Color: Nature Color: Smooth Black and White: Standard Black and White: Dynamic Black and White: Smooth

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