Panasonic L1 User Manual

LUMIX L1 Digital SLR Camera

Introducing the first Leica lens designed especially for a digital SLR camera

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Digital Renaissance

Right in Your Hands: The Digital SLR that Feels the Way a Camera Should-An operating feel
that is both perfectly intuitive and deeply satisfying. A level of responsiveness to capture even the
most fleeting moment. An expressive ability that inspires creativity. The LUMIX L1, from Panasonic.
In developing the L1, we began by delving into the essence of the single lens reflex camera and
image creation. We combined the first interchangeable lens designed by Leica specifically for
the digital SLR camera with the advanced technologies that make Panasonic a world leader in
digital imaging. We ended with a ground-breaking digital SLR that stands apart from all the others.
The LUMIX L1. A camera that aims to create a new photographic culture for the digital age.

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Extending the Leica Evolution

The LEICA D VARIO-ELMARIT 14-50mm/F2.8-3.5 ASPH. Lens

The Leica D Lens - The First Leica Lens with
Optical Image Stabilizer
Especially for a Digital SLR

Leica Camera AG, renowned as the maker of lenses that have
captured some of the world's most memorable photographs,
has now created its first interchangeable lens exclusively for
the digital SLR. The new Leica D lens series (''D'' for digital)
derives from an entirely new design concept. Developed jointly
by Leica Camera AG and Panasonic specifically for digital
photography, this advanced lens fuses leading-edge optical and
digital technologies at an uncompromisingly high level. As it
joins the digital SLR arena, Panasonic has also chosen to adopt
the Four Thirds™* system in order to maximize the advantages
of both image sensor and lens. The new D lens inherits the
smooth tonal expression and rich shading that make Leica
lenses the choice of both professional and amateur
photographers the world over. Anxiously awaited by true
photography aficionados, the new lens helps the LUMIX L1
reach a new stage in the evolution of digital SLR cameras.

Program AE (shutter speed: 1/50 sec, aperture: F3.4) *Four Thirds™ is a trade mark. **The Modulation Transfer Function (MTF) chart shows how faithfully the contrast of the subject is reproduced in the image, using spatial frequency characteristics.

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Designed

The LEICA D VARIO-ELMARIT Lens: Dual-Sided
Aspherical Lenses and a Maximum Aperture of F2.8

This wide-aperture zoom lens provides F2.8-3.5 brightness from
28mm wide-angle to 100mm telephoto (35mm film camera
equivalent). With 16 lens elements in 12 groups, including two glass­molded dual-sided large diameter aspherical lenses, the LEICA D
VARIO-ELMARIT lens delivers a superb optical performance. It
minimizes distortion in wide-angle shots and suppresses the loss of
peripheral resolution. An excellent multi-coating process helps reduce
ghosts and flaring. The lens provides the sharpness, high resolution
and superb color reproduction that convey even the ambience around
a subject. The lens barrel is fitted with an aperture ring for a new level
of easy, intuitive operation. With the new LEICA D VARIO-ELMARIT
lens, the L1 has an entirely different feel from other digital SLR
cameras, and lets you go as far as your creativity will take you.

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Contrast (mm)

14mm

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Image Height (mm)

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20M 20S 40M 40S

100

50

50mm

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011

11

Dual-Sided Aspherical Lenses

MTF Chart

100

Minimal Hand-Shake with MEGA O.I.S.

The new D lens features Panasonic's MEGA O.I.S., an
advanced optical image stabilizing system that makes it possible
to take clear, sharp macro and low-light shots. With MEGA O.I.S.,
the Venus Engine operates 4,000 times per second to detect the
amount and direction of hand-shake, and then shifts a corrective
lens accordingly. Light entering the camera is kept on a straight
path as it passes through the lens to the image sensor. Because
the shake is corrected entirely within the lens, the image is
preserved with original quality intact. Built into the lens, the
Venus Engine provides quick, precise image processing for
superb image stabilizing control. With these advanced features,
the L1 can shoot beautiful shots, without a tripod, in situations
where you cannot use a flash or in evening light. You get easier
shooting and a wider range of expressive possibilities to explore.

Mode 1 Mode 2

Image is corrected continually, so
you can see the image clearly on
the LCD monitor.

Correction occurs at the instant you
press the shutter button, so the
corrective effect is greater.

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