Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
Introduced as an alternative to the traditional digital SLR camera systems that are far too big and bulky the Panasonic LUMIX G Micro System Digital Camera GF1 is the world’s smallest, lightest interchangeable lens camera with artistic flat design and built-in flash created by using the Micro Four Thirds System standard. The system uses the same size 17.3 x 13mm Four Thirds sensor as found Olympus’ full sized digital SLRs, without the bulky reflex mirror and optical viewfinder.
Following the original Lumix G1 and the HD-video equipped Lumix GH1 this new-generation system camera features Full-Time Live View, high-speed Contrast AF, HD movie recording, and more. Its compact design enhances it portability without compromising its functionalities for photography and movies. The DMC-GF1 occupies less volume and is lighter than the G1.
The DMC-GF1′s 4/3-type Live MOS sensor with 12.1-megapixel produces high image quality that is maintained by a Dust Reduction System which places a Supersonic Wave Filter in front of the sensor. It also adds high-speed readout for HD movie recording. An image processing LSI, Venus Engine HD, incorporates two CPUs increasing image processing speed, and enhancing noise-reduction performance. Also, it allows long-time movie recording of 720P in AVCHD Lite while maintaining low power consumption.
Motion JPEG format is available in 1,280 x 720 pixels whilst the 3.0-inch 460,000-dot LCD offers a Full-time Live View of the subject, with approximately 100% field of view. Creative versatility exists with My Color Mode making it easy to customize color effects, the Peripherical Defocus Mode which automatically adjusts the focus to match the AF area while gently defocusing to emphasize the subject, and the iA Mode, featuring Face Recognition function and serves as a combination of functions that makes it easy for anyone to take beautiful photos.
Key Specifications
- Digital interchangeable lens system camera
- SD memory card, SDHC memory card
- Micro Four Thirds mount
- Live MOS Image Sensor
- 13.1 Megapixels (12.1 effective megapixels)
- Recording Format – Still Image: JPEG(DCF, Exif 2.21), RAW, DPOF compatible / Still Image with Audio: JPEG(DCF, Exif 2.21) + QuickTime / Motion Image: AVCHD Lite / QuickTime Motion JPEG
- Contrast Auto Focus system
- AF Detective Range – EV 0-18 (F3.5 lens, ISO 100)
- 144-zone multi-pattern sensing system
- Focal-plane shutter with Still Image speed: 1/4000 ~ 60 and Bulb (up to approx. 4minutes)
- TTL Built-in-Flash, GN6.0 equivalent (ISO 100 ・m), Built-in Pop-up
- Low temperature Polycrystalline TFT LCD
- Weight – Approx. 285g / 10.05 oz （Body only）
- Playback Mode
- Movie and Still Images SCN Modes
