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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1K
The LUMIX G1 is as easy to use as a compact digital camera,with the stunning photo quality of a digital SLR camera. It's a new-generation digital interchangeable lens camera that does away with the mirror box and complies with the new Micro Four Thirds System standard.

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Features
Full-time Live ViewIt lets you see in the LCD how adjusting the exposure, white balance, aperture and even the shutter speed will affect the photo.

Micro Four ThirdsThe G1 adopts the Micro Four Thirds System standard, developed as an extended version of the Four Thirds System standard for digital camera systems.

iA ModeIntelligent Auto mode activates 6 detection and compensation functions that work automatically, leaving you free to just aim and shoot.

Shake detection - MEGA O.I.S.Helps prevent blurring when the camera shakes.

Motion detection - Intelligent ISO ControlHelps prevent blur caused by subject motion.

Light detection - Intelligent ExposureAdjusts the brightness of dark areas in the image.

Advanced Face - Detection Face Detection AF/AEHelps deliver clear portraits.

Scene detection - Intelligent Scene SelectorSelects the optimal scene mode for the situation.

Subject detection - AF TrackingAF Tracking follows moving subjects and adjusts accordingly.

3.0-inch free-angle LCDThe large 3.0-inch LCD rotates 180 horizontally and 270 vertically, making it easy for you to capture dynamic shots from extreme angles without getting into an awkward position.

My Color mode puts you in control of the colorIn My Color mode you can freely adjust the color, brightness and saturation of an image, while checking it with Full-time Live View.

Film modeMuch like changing the film type in a film camera, you can enjoy a wide range of expression based on six color modes and three monochromatic modes.

1920 x 1080-pixel HD (high-definition) photo recordingThe G1 shoots wide-screen, 16:9, full-HD images. These images are simply breathtaking when displayed on an HDTV, which handles about four times the data of a standard-definition TV.

HD output-ready for the HDTV ageJust connect your G1 to an HDTV and you're ready for high definition viewing. If your TV is HDMI compatible, a single HDMI mini cable (optional) is all you need.

Specifications
Camera TypeDigital Interchangeable Lens Camera

Intelligent Auto (iA) ModeMEGA O.I.S. Intelligent ISO Control Face Detection Intelligent Scene Selector Light Detection AF Tracking

Camera Effective Pixels12.1 Mega Pixels

Optical Image StabilizerMEGA O.I.S

Image Sensor13.1 Total Mega Pixels Live MOS Sensor Primary Color Filter

Image Sensor Size17.3 x 13.0mm

Dust Reduction SystemSupersonic wave filter

Focal Lengthf=14mm to 45mm (35mm film camera equivalent 28mm to 90mm)

Lens Construction12 elements in 9 groups (1 Aspherical lens)

Aperture Type7 diaphragm blades / Circular aperture diaphragm

Aperture RangeF3.5 (Wide) - F5.6 (Tele) Minimum Aperture F22

Standard Features
Protection/EraseProtection: Single / Multi or Cancel Erase: Single / Multi / All / Except FAVORITE

Built-in Flash Type/ModeType: TTL Built-in-Flash, GN11 (ISO100,m), Built-in Pop-up Mode: Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off

X-Sync SpeedLess than 1/160 second

Flash Synchronization1st. Curtain Sync. , 2nd Curtain Sync

External FlashHot shoe (TTL Auto with FL360/FL500/FL220 (Optional))

ViewfinderLive View Finder(1,440,000 dots equiv) Magnification: Approx. 1.4x/0.7x(35mm film camera equiv) w/50mm lens at infinity; -1.0 m-1 Field of view: approx. 100% Eye point: approx. 17.5mm Diopiter Adjust: -4.0 ~ +4.0 [m-1]

LCD MonitorFree-angle 3.0? Low temperature Polycrystalline TFT LCD (460K dots) 3:2 Aspect/Wide viewing angle Field of view: approx. 100%

Live ViewDigital zoom: 2x, 4x Extra optical zoom: Max. 2x (Not effective with full pixel recording. Magnification ratio depends on the recording pixels.) Other functions: Highlight Display, Guide Lines (3 patterns), Real-time Histogram

Film ModeStandard, Dynamic, Natural, Smooth, Vibrant, Nostalgic, WB/Standard, WB/Dynamic, WB/Smooth, My Film1, MyFilm2, Multi Film

OSD LanguageEnglish, French, Spanish, Portuguese

Recording MediaSD Memory Card SDHC Memory Card Multimedia Card

InterfaceDigital: USB 2.0 (High Speed) Digital Video: MiniHDMI TypeC (1.3b corresponding) Analog Video: NTSC/PAL Composite (switched by menu)

Direct PrintPictBridge Print size, Layout, Date setting is selectable

Battery LifeUp to 330 images (LCD), up to 350 images (LVF) (CIPA Standard with with LUMIX G VARIO 14-45mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.)

Power SupplyLi-ion Battery Pack (7.2V, 1250mAh)(Included) Battery Charger/AC Adaptor (Input: 110-240V AC) (Optional DC cable (DMW-DCC3) is required)

Lens
MountMicro Four Thirds mount

Closest Focusing Distance0.30m at all focal lengths

Maximum MagnificationApprox. 0.17x / 0.34x (35mm film camera equivalent)

Diagonal Angle of View75° (W)~27° (T)

Filter Sizef52mm / 2.05 in

Max. DiameterØ60mm / 2.36 in

Overall Length (Lens only)Approx. 60mm / 2.36 in (from the tip of the lens to the base side of the lens mount)

Weight (Lens only)Approx. 195g / 6.88oz

Performance Features
FocusType: Contrast AF system Mode: AFs/AFc/MF AF Detective Range: EV 0-18 (ISO100) AF mode: Face detection AF Tracking/23-area-focusing/1-area-focusing

AF/AE LockYes (AF/AE LOCK button or Shutter button halfway pressed in AFs mode)

AF Assist LampYes

ISO SensitivityAuto / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 / Intelligent ISO

White BalanceAuto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Halogen / Flash / White Set 1,2 / Color temperature setting

White Balance AdjustmentBlue/Amber Bias Magenta/Green Bias

Color Temperature Setting2500-10000K in 100K

White Balance Bracket3 exposures in blue/amber axis or in magenta/green axis

ExposureProgram AE Aperture Priority AE Shutter Priority AE Manual

Exposure Compensation1/3 EV Step, ± 2 EV

Auto Bracketing (AE)3,5,7 frame, in 1/3 or 2/3 EV Step, ±2 EV

Light Metering System144-zone multi-pattern sensing system

Light MeteringIntelligent Multiple / Center-weighted / Spot

Metering RangeEV 0-18 (F2.0 lens, ISO 100)

Scene ModesSCN (Sunset / Party / Baby 1, 2 / Pet)

Shutter Speed/Shutter SystemType: Focal-plane shutter, Speed: 1/4000 ~ 60 and Bulb (up to approx. 4 minutes), Remote control with bulb function by DMW-RSL1 (Optional)

Self Timer2 seconds / 10 seconds / 10 seconds / 3 images

Recording FormatStill Image: JPEG(Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.21 standard), RAW, DPOF corresponding image with audio: JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.21 standard)

Image QualityFine / Standard / RAW / RAW+Standard JPEG / RAW+Fine JPEG

Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB

Accessories Supplied
Included SoftwarePHOTOfunSTUDIO -viewer- 2.1 E, SILKYPIX® Developer Studio 3.0 SE, USB Driver

Standard AccessoriesBattery Charger/AC Adapter, Battery Pack, Body Cap, Video Cable, USB Connection Cable, AC Cable, Shoulder Strap, CD-ROM

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Amazon.com 4.4
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