Panasonic LUMIX DMC-G1

The Panasonic LUMIX DMC -G1 is the first camera system of the Micro Four Thirds standards. It was introduced in September 2008.

In contrast to digital SLR cameras, the DMC -G1 has no optical viewfinder, for image composition are the photographer an electronic viewfinder ( EVF) and a 3 -inch LCD display with rotating and pivoting ability and Live View is available. This type of camera is expected to become a new class, the so-called " EVIL " cameras ( = Electronic Viewfinder, Interchangeable Lens = Electronic Viewfinder, Interchangeable Lens ). For the auto-focus setting, the DMC -G1 uses a procedure with contrast measurement.

Features

  • According to the Micro Four Thirds standard
  • Electronic viewfinder with 1.44 million pixels instead of an optical viewfinder
  • No mirror, thus more compact dimensions than an SLR
  • Lens changeable; through the small back focus for many other lenses can be easily adapted
  • Vari-angle 3 -inch display
  • Ultrasonic dust filter
  • 12.1 million pixel sensor resolution
  • No video function

Development

The Micro Four Thirds G- series of Lumix cameras from Panasonic was further developed and divided after some time into sub-groups:

  • G Series: entry-level models with electronic viewfinder
  • GF Series: ultra compact models without built- seekers
  • GH series: semi-professional cameras with high resolution video functions
  • GX series: with motor-driven zoom lenses and high video resolution

Four years after the G1 was presented at photokina with the Panasonic LUMIX DMC- GH3 especially with regard to the suitability video a much more advanced model.

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