DIWA member and Norwegian website Digit.no have published their review of the new Panasonic DMC-L1 DSLR camera.

“Considering that the Lumix DMC-L1 is a digital SLR camera, its appearance is quite unique. Behind its classic design that resembles an “old-fashioned” rangefinder camera, the L1 combines traditional camera controls with the latest digital technologies in a masterly fashion. Built on the stainless steel base of the Olympus E-330, strengthened with a magnesium alloy exterior shell, it is indeed a robust camera that meets professional requirements. Add to this a top-ranked Leica Vario-Elmarit zoom lens with optical stabiliser, a Live View NMOS image sensor with 7.5 MP resolution, a 2.2” LCD screen and a multitude of manual overrides, together making the L1 a desirable camera for many experienced photographers. Unfortunately, Panasonic has overlooked a few quite annoying details, and some useful features from the E-330 are missing. Despite of this, the Lumix L1 is a “one of the kind” camera that it is easy to fall in love with, if not by first sight, certainly after getting acquainted with its many good qualities.”

Website: Digit.no - Panasonic DMC-L1 Review

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