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January 17, 2007

The New Panasonic DMC-LT

The Panasonic DMC-LT’s has rich features, but at more than rich price tag.  Panasonic has teamed up with Leica and Olympus to create the DMC-L1.  The 7.5 megapixel camera features SLR for live monitor view; a super fast f/2.8-3.5 Leica-branded lens.  It’s fitted with the Mega OIS, Panasonic’s proprietary optical image stabilization system.

Though the DMC-L1 was created to mimic the classic 35mm rangefinder camera, there are some obvious variances.  The camera body measures 145 x 86.9 x 80mm, and with the lens attached weighs a hefty 1080g.


Even though it’s designed to look like a rangefinder, the L1 neither light weight nor slim.  Beyond the retro-styled shutter speed dial, aperture ring, and the huge price tag of £1,349.99 (2,661.65 US)  it bears no relation to a rangefinder camera at all.  The good news is there’s a possibility that you can find online for around £1,150 (2,266.90 US).

Via Trusted Reviews

Posted by eric at January 17, 2007 9:39 PM