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Lumix DMC-L1 THX
What do you guys think?
>> Anonymous
LEICA??>?

FUCK YEAH
>> Anonymous
Conclusion - Pros

* Excellent control layout; proper shutter speed and aperture dials
* Very fast access to aperture and shutter priority modes
* Very good build quality; magnesium alloy frame
* Supersonic Wave Filter ensures no dust on sensor
* Metering available in viewfinder and live view modes
* Good dynamic range, very similar to Canon EOS 30D
* Natural color and tone response, not over saturated or over contrasty
* Adjustable noise reduction level (although default is 'zero')
* Very good automatic white balance across the board (all light sources)
* Better noise reduction algorithm than we've seen from Panasonic (mostly chroma NR)
* Noise only becomes an issue at ISO 1600
* Unique on-board flash can be positioned for bounce or direct illumination
* Dedicated AF assist lamp (doesn't require flash to be raised)
* Unlimited continuous shooting with a fast card
* Fairly good SD card throughput and USB 2.0 transfer speed
* Support for both SD and SDHC cards
* Live view feature useful for certain subject types (and for manual focus)
* Excellent 'kit' lens (although accounts for more than half of the kit price)
* Very effective Optical Image Stabilization in lens
* Two customizable FUNC buttons
* Large, bright and detailed 2.5" LCD monitor (although not tilting)
* Powerful, lightweight Lithium-Ion battery
* Orientation sensor
>> Anonymous
No. It was a mediocre autofocus DSLR that failed by trying to be an old manual focus film SLR trying to be a Leica M.
>> Anonymous
Conclusion - Cons

* Small and dark viewfinder view (difficult to see fine detail, difficult to check focus)
* Auto-focus in live view requires display freeze and mirror flip down / up
* Image processing algorithm not 'crisp' in appearance (although artifact free)
* Live view becomes dark in low light / DOF preview (doesn't adjust gain)
* Shutter release delay in live view
* Image parameter adjustments don't offer enough latitude of change
* Auto focus provides just three focus points, although AF performance good
* No record review delete / cancel
* Some dials are too easily knocked (metering mode, drive mode, focus mode)
* Lack of status LCD can mean shorter battery life (LCD monitor takes more power)
* Artifacts in SilkyPix images from RAW
* RF interference artifacts (one off incident?)
* Size / weight (especially with provided lens)
* Price, competition
>> Anonymous
>>198975
>>198977
You forgot to mention it uses the four-thirds system.
>> Anonymous
>>199005
Now where would that go?
>> Anonymous
>>199008
I'd put it as a pro, but I'm bias. Olyfag reporting in.
>> Anonymous
Camera = Fail
Kit lens = Massive win
>> Serenar !m827jEgWi.
Great idea (control scheme) marred by terrible execution (fuck 4/3rds)
>> Serenar !m827jEgWi.
>>199044
What consumer is psycho enough to buy a camera that only manually focuses? (okay I suppose a digital Contax G is possible but still)

I'm the only one here dumb enough to blow enough money for a 5D on a camera that doesn't have AF, and this place is full of gear nerds already. What makes you think it's a practical product to pitch to soccer moms?
>> Anonymous
>>199044


they won't.

most camera companies make most of their money from P&S, not from their huge fast SLRs.

You'd have to convince the average P&S user very throughly that using a manual focus screen is fun.
>> Anonymous
>>199050
>I'm the only one here dumb enough to blow enough money for a 5D on a camera that doesn't have AF

No you're not. You're the only one with the cash who's dumb enough.

Also, it's not dumb. AF can go fuck itself.

Also, when are we getting pics?
>> Anonymous
>>199049
On the level of DSLRs. Autofocus + manual focus.
>> washer
i love my lumix lx-2
>> Haddock !!xREx2m9lgBs
>>199050
Oh Hai.
>> Serenar !m827jEgWi.
>>199073
Wait, what? You have an RD-1/M8 as well? Because I meant I was dumb enough to actually do it, not just a "yeah I'd totally pay for a manual focus digital camera".
>> Haddock !!xREx2m9lgBs
>>199077
No, but I'd rather have one over any AFS dSLR.

btw, I was replying to your exact quote: "What consumer is psycho enough to buy a camera that only manually focuses?"

I own 4 cameras, only one has AF.
>> okto
>>198956
Try holding one before you buy one. The ergonomics are TERRIBLE imho. There's a reason all SLRs now have handgrips. Also, the Panasonic DSLRs are heavy as shit.

Overall opinion: diamond mounted in tinfoil with flecks of food on.
>> okto
>>199077
I'd pay for a manual focus digital camera with interchangeable lenses. Prefocus & hyperfocals are faster than any AF system, and work in any light.