Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 12.1MP Micro Four-Thirds Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera with 14-45mm Lens
- Filed under: Digital Cameras
- Date: Dec 31,2009
- 4/3-type 12.1-megapixel Live MOS sensor; clear images even when taken at high ISO sensitivity
- Elegant, compact design; includes Lumix G Vario 14 – 45 mm F3.5 – F5.6 ASPH.Mega OIS lens
- Capture 1280 x 720 HD video in AVCHD Lite format for longer recording time
- Full-time Live View; new My Color mode
- Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)
Product Description
The GF1 adopts the micro four thirds system standard, which was developed as an extended version of the four thirds system standard for digital camera systems. By using this standard and developing a camera body that eliminates the mirror box and optical viewfinder unit, Lumix was able to achieve a dramatic reduction in both size and weight compared with conventional digital SLR cameras, to create a new-generation system camera that features full-time live view, high-speed, high-precision contrast AF, HD movie recording, and more. The GF1 is small enough to take anywhere yet sophisticated enough to take you as far into photography and movies as you want to go.The 4/3-type 12.1-megapixel live MOS sensor featured in the GF1 offers the best of both worlds the superior image quality of a CCD sensor, and the lower power consumption of a CMOS sensor. This sensor is also advantageous for photo and movie recording with its high S/N, thanks to a circuit structure that is unaffected by the noise generated in each of the circuits. It results in clear images even when taken at high ISO sensitivity.The hybrid GF1 lets you take both high-quality photos and HD movies. You can shoot breathtaking HD movies in AVCHD Lite format (MPEG-4/H.264) backed by the high sound quality of Dolby Digital Creator. And you can record for a longer time without running out of memory because AVCHD Lite stores data more efficiently than Motion JPEG while maintaining stunning image clarity and detail. A dedicated “movie record” button on the top lets you instantly start recording movies while shooting photos, so you don’t miss a second of the action.
5 Responses for "Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 12.1MP Micro Four-Thirds Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera with 14-45mm Lens"
i got this camera about two weeks ago and i was playing with it every day trying to convins my self that i am wrong if i would return it.i was so excited when i received it.but i was very disapointed after the first shot.but here they are…do not know where to start first.i own a canon sd 550 is a nice piece of work for more than four years.Very NICE LOOKING CAMERA beautiful still pictures and outstanding video.I use my camera more for shuting small videos if i am on a trip,or party etc.The only complaint i have is that in night time if i try to take a picture of a building everything is very dark…#2 very often red eye when using the flash…#3 sometimes bluered picture…other than that my camera is very good.So i am looking for a new camera to replace my old one.I decided to try the GF1 after reading the above reviews.FIRST THE PICTURE QUALITY IS POOR COMPARING WITH MY CANON.(I AM USING THE AUTO SETTING TO COMPARE THE TWO CAMERAS)PICTURES LOOK UNDER EXPOSED THEY ARE DARKER THAN CANON, NO SHARPNESS THEY DO NOT LOOK NATURAL.I CAN SAY IF YOU REED THE REVIEWS FOR PANASONIC ZS3 IS THE SAME COMPLAINT ABOUT THE PICTURE.SECOND THERE ARE NOT ANY ADJUSTMENTS FOR THE LCD SCREEN SO THERE IS NOT CONTROL OVER YOUR SCREEN.IN BRITE SUN IS HARD TO SEE WHAT YOU SHOOTING.MORE,CAMERA IS HEVY, MANUAL ZOOMING IS RETARDED.IN NIGHT TIME IF YOU TAKE PICTURES INSIDE A BIG ROOM IF YOU USE THE FLASH PICTURES ARE DARKER WITH A TINT OF ORANGE PURPULISH.TURN OFF THE FLASH AND THEY COME OUT GOOD BUT AGAIN UNDER EXPOSED.ALSO PROBLEMS WITH BLUERED PICTURES.I WANT TO TELL YOU THAT I AM NOT A PERSON THAT LIKES TO TRASH PRODUCTS ON THE MARKET I NEVER WROTE A REVIEW IN MY LIFE BUT,I DO NOT WANT OTHER PEOPLE TO MAKE AN EXPENSIVE MISTAKE.I AM NOT A PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER I AM JUST A REGULAR GUY LOOKING FOR NORMAL PICTURES AND MOVIE.NOW THE VIDEO HAS ITS PROBLEMS TO…HD GOOD FOR YOU TUBE…AGAIN NO SHARPNESS AND DARK…USLESS.SO I AM GIVING IT ONE STAR AFTER PLAING WITH IT OR BETTER SAYING AFTER CAREFOOL TESTING IT JUST BECAUSE LOOKS LIKE GOOD QUALITY AND GOOD LOOKING.BUT I AM TRYING TO BUY A CAMERA NOT A GOOD LOOKING TOY.MY OLD CANON GOT LUKY AGAIN.
Rating: 1 / 5
Nice Camera. I love it. you will not regret buying this but you can get this camera at Panasonic website for $899 with FREE Shipping!
Rating: 4 / 5
It is just great!
Everybody wants to take a picture with it.
Just perfect for a beginner or anyone.
Though a little expensive yet.
Rating: 4 / 5
Very good picture quality even at low light. I like the Pancake Lens, makes it very portable. I’ll probably end up buying the viewfinder for video shooting.
Rating: 4 / 5
Excellent, highly functional camera and easy to use. Amazing colors! It seems to me it is close to, if not, professional quality while not too complicated for beginners. I have yet to use the HD video option and this is one reason I chose to purchase this camera.
Rating: 5 / 5
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