Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 SLR Digital Camera with Leica 14-50mm Lens
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Contrary to the B&H print catalog, this camera is NOT compatible with ANY Pentax lenses. It is ONLY compatible with the Four Thirds lens system.
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 SLR Digital Camera features an advanced 2.5-inch free angle LCD with full-time Live View, and a 10.1-megapixel Live MOS image sensor that provides beautiful images with delicate gradation and wide dynamic range. There is also a dust reduction system that utilizes a Supersonic Wave Filter to prevent dust from attaching to the sensor and degrading the pictures. Plus the latest Panasonic image processor - Venus Engine III - provides for high quality image rendering and the camera's high speed response. Like its predecessor, the DMC-L10 utilizes the open format of the Four Thirds system for its lens mount, and includes a Leica D Vario-Elmar 14-50mm f/3.8-5.6 MEGA O.I.S. aspherical lens which supports the camera's Live View feature and is designed specifically for use with a digital SLR camera.
The full-time Live View further gives users more shooting flexibility and greater convenience than a conventional digital SLR camera, providing users with the ability to utilize the 2.5" Free Angle LCD Display as a viewfinder - this is particularly useful when shooting at unusual angles, and lets the user check the outcome image in advance after compensating the exposure or adjusting the white balance. Furthermore, the DMC-L10 incorporates a Face Detection function that detects human faces and sets focus and exposure to capture faces clearly. It also has an Intelligent ISO Control function that detects and meters the movement of the subject and sets a suitable ISO setting and the shutter speed to suppress motion-blur in the picture. Other unique functions of the DMC-L10 include Film Modes where users can select the mode that takes the best advantage of the scene, and users can set the image aspect ratio to 4:3, 3:2 or 16:9.
Even with all of these incredible features, the DMC L10 is very easy to use with intuitive controls and a comfortable yet sturdy body. The Mode Dial on top of the camera provides direct access to frequently used settings including P/A/S/M modes, five frequently-used scene modes (Portrait, Scenery, Macro, Sports and Night Portrait) and one custom mode that you can pre-set for your own preference.
Altogether, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 incorporates a variety of functions that build a bridge for the potential user of digital SLR to take a first step into a world of real creative photography or for existing users who have not been able to take best advantage of their conventional digital SLR cameras to do so now.
- 10.1 Megapixel Live MOS Sensor
- The Live MOS sensor used in the DMC-L10 provides the beautiful images with delicate gradation and wide dynamic range that only a CCD image sensor can provide while achieving low energy consumption which is a feature of CMOS sensors. By incorporating the 2.2ÿ¿ÿµm pixel technology, Panasonic succeeded in the mass production of a miniaturized circuit that sustains the same light receiving area as the sensor of 7.5-megapixels in the same image area. Also, photodiodes embedded deeply in the silicon layer create a structure that suppresses noise generated on the substrate surface.
- Four Thirds Standard Designed Especially for the Digital Camera
- Panasonic adopted the Four Thirds standard for the DMC-L10's lens system, which means you can use lenses made by other manufacturers, providing you with an extensive range of interchangeable lenses.
- Includes World-Class Leica Lens
- Panasonic's sophisticated LEICA D VARIO-ELMAR 14-50mm/F3.8-5.6 ASPH. lens unit features 15 lens elements in 11 groups, including two aspherical lenses to lower spherical aberration, and two extra-low dispersion lenses to suppress chromatic aberration. The focal length is equivalent to 28 to 100 mm on a 35mm camera.
- Venus Engine III
- The Venus Engine III is an image processing LSI developed by Panasonic to maximize the performance of the Leica D lens and Live MOS sensor. This advanced LSI not only helps reproduce images with outstanding resolution, superior color and detailed gradation, it also distinguishes chromatic noise from luminance noise and selectively reduces the chromatic noise, one of the chief sources of image quality problems.
- Face Detection Function
- The Face Detection system helps the camera to recognize a human face to capture it bright and clear. Up to 15 human faces can be detected simultaneously. The detection keeps working on the faces even if subjects are moving so that the time for AF is minimized before you click away the shutter.
- Advanced Hybrid AF System
- Conventionally, only phase difference AF is believed to be the method of AF for digital SLRs, but Panasonic dares to add the contrast AF method to make the L10's AF one of the most advanced hybrid AF system in industry. A TTL phase difference detection system works for shooting through a viewfinder while contrast AF system best supports the shooting using the live view. This is also the case with AE. A high speed, high precision TTL full aperture light metering by 49 zones multi-pattern sensing system is available for shooting through the viewfinder. On the other hand for the shooting with live view, exposure can be metered and set using the Live MOS sensor for light metering to take the whole picture information and evaluate it by 256 zones multi-pattern sensing system to give a well-balanced exposure as a whole image.
- 2.5" Free-Angle LCD
- The camera's 2.5" free-angle LCD gives you even greater flexibility with a screen that rotates 180° left and right and 270° front and back for shots at both high and low angles. In addition, the auto-focusing area can be chosen from as many as nine points while viewing the LCD before you take the shot so you can focus on your subject with exceptional accuracy. You can also use the LCD to check how any white balance or exposure compensation adjustments affect the shot before you take it, while Film Mode lets you adjust the photo characteristics.
- 2.5" Free-Angle LCD Display
- The camera's 2.5" free-angle LCD gives you even greater flexibility with a screen that rotates 180° left and right and 270° front and back for shots at both high and low angles. In addition, the auto-focusing area can be chosen from as many as nine points while viewing the LCD before you take the shot so you can focus on your subject with exceptional accuracy. You can also use the LCD to check how any white balance or exposure compensation adjustments affect the shot before you take it, while Film Mode lets you adjust the photo characteristics.
- Full-Time Live View
- With conventional digital SLR cameras, you never know exactly how the photo is composed until after you shoot. The Lumix DMC-L10 changes all that with full-time Live View. When you look at the LCD screen, you see what the camera sees, making it easy to adjust and compose your shot just the way you want it.
- Compact and Lightweight
- Featuring a compact design and weighing just a little over a pound, the DMC-L10 is a camera you can carry around easily and use comfortably. The grip is designed to give you a sure, stable hold, leaving you free to concentrate on the shooting.
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| Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens SLR Digital Camera |
| Image Quality | |
|---|---|
| Image Sensor | 4/3 type (17.3 x 13mm) 11.8 Megapixels Live MOS Sensor with Primary Color Filter and Supersonic Wave Filter |
| Effective Resolution | 10.1 Megapixels |
| Color Depth | 36-Bit RGB (sRGB or Adobe RGB) |
| Color Modes | Standard, Dynamic, Nature, Smooth, Vibrant, Nostalgic |
| Image File Formats |
JPEG (Fine, Standard) RAW (RAW+Fine, RAW+Standard) |
| Recorded Resolution |
4:3 Aspect Ratio 3648 x 2736 2816 x 2112 2048 x 1536 3:2 Aspect Ratio 16:9 Aspect Ratio |
| Video Recording | No (Quick Time Motion JPEG for Live View) |
| Audio Recording | No |
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Four Thirds Mount |
| Focal Length Multiplier |
2x Camera also provides 2x Digital Zoom(4x in live view only) and up to 1.8x Extended Optical Zoom |
| Optical Image Stabilization | Supports Leica Optical Image Stabilization System (Mega O.I.S.)Lenses |
| Focus Control | |
|---|---|
| Focus Type |
TTL phase difference detection system (3-point AF) Contrast AF system - live view mode (9-point, Multi-point, 3-point, 1-point, Spot, Face) ASF assist lamp |
| Focus Modes | AFS, AFC, MF, AF Lock, Face Detect (live view only) |
| Exposure Control | |
|---|---|
| Sensitivity |
Auto ISO Selectable ISO (100, 200, 400, 800, 1600) Intelligent ISO (Live view mode) |
| Shutter Type | Focal-plane shutter |
| Shutter Speed |
60 - 1/4000 seconds Bulb (up to 8 minutes) |
| Mirror Lock-Up | No |
| Exposure Metering |
TTL Full Aperture Light Metering by 49 Zone Multi-Pattern Sensing System (optical viewfinder) 256 Zone Multi-Pattern Sensing System (Live View Mode) Metering Modes includes Intelligent Multiple, Center-Weighted Average, and Spot) |
| Exposure Modes | Program AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual, Exposure Compensation (±2 EV in 1/3 EV Step), Auto Bracketing (1/3~2EV Step + 2EV, 3 Frames) |
| White Balance Modes | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Halogen, Flash, White Set 1/2, Color Temperature Setting (2500-10000K in 100K increments), White Balance Adjustment (Blue/Amber Bias Magenta/Green Bias) |
| Scene Modes | Portrait, Scenery, Macro, Sports, Night Portrait, Baby 1, Baby 2, Pet, Sunset, Food |
| Flash | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | Built-in Pop-up (Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off) |
| Effective Flash Range | 36' (11m) @ ISO 100 |
| External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe |
| External Flash Control |
TTL Flash Control with DMW-FL500 dedicated flash Simple Synchro with other flash units |
| Maximum Flash Synchronization Speed | 1/160 second |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Start-Up Time | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Shutter Lag | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Time Between Shots | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Burst Capability | 2 fps or 3 fps up to 3 images in RAW (up to capacity in JPEG only) |
| Self Timer | 2 seconds, 10 seconds, 10 seconds (3 images) |
| Interval Recording | No |
| Date & Time Stamp | No (recorded onto image data) |
| Memory & Power | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Memory | No |
| Compatible Memory Cards |
Secure Digital (SD/SDHC) Card MultimediaCard (MMC) |
| File Size | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Battery Type | DMW-BLA13 Lithium-Ion Battery Pack (7.2V, 1320mAh) |
| Power Adapter |
Battery Charger/AC Adaptor (110-240V AC) (included) Optional DC cable (DMW-DCC1) is required to power camera directly |
| Input/Output | |
|---|---|
| Computer Interface | USB 2.0 (High Speed) |
| Direct Print Capable | Yes (PictBridge) |
| Remote Control | DMW-RSL1 (Optional) |
| Video Output | Yes (NTSC & PAL) |
| System & Software Requirements |
Windows 98SE, 2000, ME, XP, Vista Macintosh OS X (10.2 or later) |
| Display | |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Optical Eye-level Penta Mirror Viewfinder with Diopiter Adjustment: (-3.0 - +1), and Fixed type focus screen |
| Viewfinder Info | AF frame, AF-LED, AE lock, Exposure compensation value, Manual exposure assistance, Auto bracket compensation range, Exposure compensation, Auto bracket, Flash setting, Number of recordable pictures, Card access, Focus, Shutter speed, Aperture value |
| Depth-of-Field Preview | Yes |
| LCD Display | 2.5" Free-Angle Polycrystaline TFT color LCD (207,000 pixels) with 100% Field of view in Live View Mode |
| Information Display | Displayed on Color LCD: Recording mode, Aperture value, Shutter speed, AF frame setting, Metering mode, Exposure compensation, Flash output adjustment, Custom set, Number of recordable pictures, Card access, Quality, Picture size, Battery indication, Flash setting, ISO sensitivity, White balance, Film mode, Program shift, AF lock, AE lock, Current date and time, Manual exposure assistance, Optical image stabilizer, Burst, Auto bracket, Self-timer, 2nd curtain synchro, White balance fine adjustment, |
| Language Options | English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Russian, Chinese (Traditional), Chinese (Simplified), Netherlandic, Thai, Korean, Turkish, Portuguese, Arabic, Persian, Japanese |
| Playback Options | Single, thumbnail display (9 or 25 up), Calendar display, Zoomed playback (16x max), image rotation (except for Raw), Slide Show, Favorite Pictures, Resizing, Trimming, Protection, Aspect Conversion, DPOF Print Setting |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 3.8" x 5.3" x 3.1" (96 x 135 x 78mm) camera body only |
| Weight | 16.5 oz. (480g) camera body only |
| Other Features |
Includes Leica D Vario-Elmar 14-50mm f/3.8-5.6 MEGA O.I.S. Aspherical Lens (supports Live View) Lens Specifications
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Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Great Image Quality
Cons
- Loud
Best Uses
- Fun
- Portraits
- Sports
Comments about Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 SLR Digital Camera with Leica 14-50mm Lens:
This four thirds camera has a significant advantage over the Olyupus cameras. The Focus assist indicator in the viewfinder still works when you put a Leica R manual focus lens with the Leica four thirds adaptor. Albeit it focuses best when you open the aperture wide open to focus using the focus assist indicator but once focused you set the aperture to the desired setting and the camera to Aperture priority (or Manual) and the camera does the rest. the Focus indicator doesn't always work. In low light it can struggle but in reasonable light, it works. That allows you then to use the whole Leica R lens range on this camera with a reasonable chance of manually focussing the lens accurately.
The LCD assisted focus is also very handy for manual focus lenses. No Olympus camera in the range provides any assistance with manual focus Leica R Lenses (I also own an E 330 and tried a Leica R Lens on an E 3. No focus assist so it is a matter of guess work and how clear you can see through the viewfinder with Olypus cameras).
Image quality side, this camera produces a digital image akin to the Panasonic Compact cameras with similar colour and saturation. Noise though is an issue at low light at all ISO settings if you photgraph dark colours. You have to rely on Silkypix's noise reduction adjustments to remove the noise (if you shoot in RAW mode) but the process is manageable.
I think My E 330 has better colour but that doesn't mean that the L10 takes a bad photo. It can take some spectacular photos in good light and can exceed the image quality of the E330 in good light. The E330 is better in lower light with less noise straight out of the camera. That said, my sucess rate with Leica R lenses is much better and I get fewer out of focus shots.
I think this is the better camera to choose from over the E 420 and E 520. I never placed much stock in image stabilsation always try to use fast lenses and mono pods to steady the camera in low light. Those of view wondering whether this camera is a flop, relax. I think it is not bad at all especially now since it has been discounted from it's original price. It's worth trying. This camera can produce some great shots with Leica R lenses as well as the kit lens that comes with it.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Quiet
- Small Lag Time
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Art
- Landscape
Comments about Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 SLR Digital Camera with Leica 14-50mm Lens:
I love the tilt out screen that lets me get thoes low angle shots. The camera getes fantastic, clear, in depth pictures that match the natural colors. I use several cameras, but the DMC-L10 is by far my first choice for all shots.
Chuck Harkins
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What's in the Box
- Leica D Vario-Elmar 14-50mm/ F3.8-5.6 MEGA O.I.S. Aspherical Lens
- DMW-BLA13 Lithium-Ion Battery Pack
- Battery Charger/AC Adaptor
- AC Cable
- USB Connection Cable
- Video Cable
- Front Lens Cap
- Rear Lens Cap
- Lens Hood & Adaptor
- Lens Storage Bag
- Eyepiece Cap
- Magnifier eyecup
- Body Cap
- Strap
- Software CD-ROM (LUMIX Simple Viewer, PhotofunStudio Viewer, SilkyPix Developer Studio, USB Driver)
- User Manual
- 1 Year Parts/90 Days Labor U.S.A. Limited Warranty
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