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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 12.1MP Digital Camera with Lumix G Vario 14-45 mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH Mega OIS Lens (Blue) |  | Brand: Panasonic
Category: Photography
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as of 9/4/2010 06:20 CDT details
New (6) Used (5) from $453.99
Seller: Electronics Expo
Rating:  65 reviews
Sales Rank: 30353
Color: Blue
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Optical Zoom: 3.2
Display Size: 3
Maximum Focal Length: 45
Minimum Focal Length: 14
Maximum Resolution: 12
Has Red Eye Reduction: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 5
Dimensions (in): 6 x 9 x 7
MPN: DMC-G1 Blue
Model: DMC-G1 Blue
UPC: 037988988334
EAN: 0037988988334
ASIN: B001FSKDX0
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Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 12.1-megapixel 4/3-type MOS sensor; world's first Micro Four Thirds camera | | • | Includes Lumix G Vario 14 - 45 mm F3.5 - F5.6 ASPH.Mega OIS lens | | • | Live View Finder and bright 460,000-dot resolution, 3.0-inch LCD | | • | New Contrast AF (Auto Focus) function; Face Detection and Intelligent Auto (iA) mode | | • | Capture images to SD/SDHC/Multimedia cards (not included) |
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Product Description
The Panasonic Lumix G1 is the world's first camera to employ the new Micro Four Thirds System standard. Together with an innovative mirror-less structure that also dramatically downsizes the camera body, the LUMIX G Micro System achieves a dramatic portability and ease of use by an adoption of electronic Full-time Live View Finder instead of conventional optical viewfinder. Despite the G1's ultra-compact design, it comes fully equipped with features that assure outstanding ease of use, made possible by the contrast AF system. The G1 also boasts iA (Intelligent Auto) mode, a feature that took the world by storm in Lumix digital compact cameras. iA mode brings together a full range of functions - led by AF Tracking , Face Detection, Intelligent ISO Control and Intelligent Exposure - that together let users take strikingly beautiful photos with maximum ease every time they shoot. The G1 breaks new ground in styling too, overturning SLR camera conventions by giving users a variety of body colors to choose from. For people who have been hesitant about moving up to an SLR camera, the G1 is a perfect fit. It is a small, sophisticated, easy-to-use camera that will greatly expand any user's photographic capabilities.
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 65
 Wish I Had This Camera A Year Ago! September 3, 2010
Richard Karlin (Phoenix)
I love this camera! It's controls seem very natural to me and I took great photos with it right out of the box (after charging the battery of course)!
not to shabby August 25, 2010
willyvanworm
I bought this as an alternative to the larger bulkier DSLR cameras. Was not really looking for a micro 4/3 type camera just one that was a step above point and shoot and without the annoying heft of the rest of the DSLR market. I found the perfect camera with the DMC-G1. It is built rock solid. Has a great screen that swings out and rotates to open and then close to protect the screen. Also helps when taking low down macro shots or when holding the camera up high over a crowd.
The picture quality is terrific. The "iA" or Intelligent Automatic mode is great when you do not feel like adjusting settings or when you pass the camera to a lesser techno-savvy friend. I am not a good photographer at all but this thing seems to make most of my shots look I must know what I am doing. To be honest I have been getting great compliments on my pictures, however, I am not doing anything different than when I used my old crappy camera. If upgrading from a point and shoot this camera will make you want to study how to improve your skills. I found myself many a night up late on [...] learning new tips and tricks.
This camera comes with some pretty good software also. "PhotoFunStudio" to import and manage and "Silky-pix" to optimize and develop your RAW images. Yes this camera does shoot in RAW format as well as JPEG. It takes some practice to get good at Silky-pix but you can do some pretty cool stuff with it.
Check out my flickr page to view photos taken with my G1.
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Overall VERY happy with my choice. great price on amazon too.
Very pleased thus far August 19, 2010
dianne.s
I have been shooting with Panasonic's FZ superzooms (FZ20, FZ28) and have been pleased enough with the photos to exhibit them locally. Having decided to begin doing wedding photography and having found the G1 kit and the 45-200 zoom on sale, I decided to purchase them for that purpose. In my experience the Panasonics produce very flattering portraits, but can also be adjusted for increased contrast.
I took the G1 with me to Alaska this month to put it to the test. I shot in aperture mode exclusively using the "standard film" setting and exposure auto-bracketing. My ISO settings varied between 100 and 400.
All of the shots of my traveling companions look great. Alaska summers are mostly cloudy, resulting in dull pictures before editing; however, the photos cleaned up nicely with minimal editing. The photos show no evidence of digital noise and far less clipping of highlights than my FZ28.
Pros: The camera powers up very quickly and the lenses zoom quicly and smoothly. With the kit lens I was able to hand hold shots at shutter speed 1/10" and at 1/40" with the 45-200 even on the water (traveling at slow speeds). The OIS system more than compensates for the somewhat slow lenses. The camera was easy on the battery; I purchased one spare, which was enough, but I also used the viewfinder rather than the LCD and turned off the features I don't use. The G1 is light and small but feels nice in the hand. It is good in low light; I used the flash less than ten times. I changed the lenses over and over with no sign of dust on the sensor. The camera is equipped to accomodate a hot-shoe flash. I was able to turn off the auto-focus assist lamp and didn't miss it.
Cons: The electronic viewfinder shows noise when being used near other electronic equipment and in low light, which is not a problem with my FZ 20 or 28. The built-in flash is minimally useful, but then it's rarely needed.
Before digital photography I spent 20 years shooting with an Olympus OM10 and have sorely missed it after weating it and the lenses out. I finally feel completely at home with this camera; I just ignore the features I don't use. This is what I've been waiting for.
WHAT A CAMERA! August 17, 2010
Elizabeth A. Matarese
CAMERA THAT I REALLY WANTED! I WAITED FOR IT TO BE AVAILABLE THROUGH AMAZON!
AND FINALLY, I HAVE IT! DELIVERED AS PROMISED, PROMPTLY, AND WITH ALL THE CURRENT SOFTWARE
VERSIONS...YES, I LOVE IT!
Great Pictures August 14, 2010
Jack
In the price range of this camera, I do not believe anyone can top it. I especially like the different aspect ratios that are provided, features not found in any other camera in this category that I know of. I take a lot of scenery shots and the 16x9 aspect ratio is perfect. I also use that ratio for panoramic shots, works great!! I also purchased the 45~200mm lens, there again was quite happy with it, really reaches out there, and the stability is very good. I get good results, hand held, clear out to the 200mm range!
I own a Lumix FZ-28, so learning this camera was a snap. Most of the features are very similar.
In summary in the price range of this camera it is a very good choice. I'm sure there are cameras that will take better pictures, but you are going to pay a whole lot more!! The only real drawback I can think of is there are not many choice's for lens.
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