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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 Micro Four Thirds Digital Camera with 14-45mm - 12 Megapixel

The Panasonic Lumix G1 is simply a revolutionary camera – based on the Micro Four Thirds System standard for interchangeable lenses it promises the image quality of a DSLR in a compact sized body. The camera does away with the mirror box and optical viewfinder of an SLR and instead uses a 1,440,000-dot electronic viewfinder with 100% field of view, plus full-time Live View on its high resolution free-angle 3” LCD monitor screen. RRP $1429. This kit includes the 14-45mm Lens. NO LONGER AVAILABLE.

Combining a 12 megapixel 17.3 x 13.0mm Live MOS sensor with the newly-developed Venus Engine HD image processor the G1 will capture and output high quality, high resolution images. The G1 features a fast and accurate contrast-detect autofocus system with up to 23 focus points, high quality RAW file format, 3 fps burst shooting at full resolution plus a host of other great features.

There are two new Micro Four Thirds lenses to suit the G1 – a 14-45mm and 45-200mm. Also with an optional adapter (sold separately) you can use Four Thirds mount lenses with this camera*.

* Lenses that are not compatible with the Contrast AF function can be used with manual focusing. There are also some limitations to other functions. For details, see the following customer support site: http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/index.html

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Specifications 

*Shooting conditions: 23°C with 50% humidity; LCD on; using SD Memory Card; starting to shoot 30 seconds after turning on the power; shooting once every 30 seconds with the flash in full operation for every other shot; changing the zoom setting from telephoto to wide, or wide to telephoto, for each shot; and temporarily turning the power off after each 10 shots (long enough to lower the battery temperature). The DMW-BLB13 comes with a function to check whether the battery and unit can be safely used together. ·Batteries made by other companies which have been certified by Panasonic may be used with these units, but we offer no guarantee as to the quality, performance or safety of such batteries. ·Exercise care when purchasing batteries. Many fake or imitation batteries have been found among those sold at unusually low prices and those which customers cannot check for themselves before purchasing. ·Please confirm the latest information about batteries on the following website. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/info/battery.html(This website is in English only.)

*Some accessories are not available in some countries.

*The use of recorded or printed materials that are protected by copyright for any purpose other than personal enjoyment is prohibited, as it would infringe upon the rights of the copyright holder.

*Four Thirds, Micro Four Thirds are trademarks or registered trademarks of Olympus Imaging Corporation.

*All other company and product names are trademarks of their respective corporations.

*This unit is compatible with both SD Memory cards and SDHC Memory cards. You can only use SDHC Memory cards on devices that are compatible with them. You cannot use SDHC Memory cards on devices that are only compatible with SD Memory cards. (When using a SDHC Memory card on another device, be sure to read the operating instructions for that device.)

Panasonic says:

Panasonic introduces an entirely new-concept

digital camera – LUMIX DMC-G1

The world’s smallest and lightest Digital Interchangeable Lens Camera

Sydney, 15 September, 2008 – Panasonic Australia has announced the upcoming release of the world’s first Micro Four Thirds System Camera - the LUMIX DMC-G1 – the world’s smallest and lightest digital interchangeable lens camera, weighing around 385 grams[i].

The new G1 features an innovative mirror-less design, allowing the development of an ultra-compact, light-weight body. With the mirror-less system, the G1’s flange back, which is the distance between the mount and the image sensor, has been reduced from 40mm – as specified in the Four Thirds System – to approximately 20mm.  The camera also incorporates advanced Intelligent Auto functionality and Full-time Live View for point-and-shoot simplicity.

This groundbreaking new camera breaks with the tradition of conventional digital SLR cameras, as it is neither bulky, heavy or hard to use.  With the superior picture quality made possible by a 4/3-type 12.1-megapixel Live MOS image sensor (the same physical-sized sensor as used in Panasonic’s digital SLR cameras); and the choice of three colours – black, blue and red - to suit the user’s personal style, the new-generation LUMIX G1 is unlike conventional digital interchangeable lens cameras.

Alistair Robins, Panasonic Australia Category Manager, Mobile AV, said: “The LUMIX DMC-G1 writes an entirely new chapter in the evolution of photography. It offers the best of both worlds – combining the high image-quality of an SLR sensor with the ease-of-use of Intelligent Auto and small form factor of a compact camera, thanks to its innovative design.”

Robins continued: “With the G1, photographers will enjoy the advantages of Full-time Live View when using both the LCD and the electronic viewfinder, giving them the ultimate viewing and playback ease. This is one of the ways Full-time Live View uses digital technology to give the photographer valuable and user-friendly new features and functions.”

“For people who have been hesitant about moving up to an SLR camera, the G1 is a perfect fit. The G1 offers the performance of a digital SLR without the weight and bulk. This small, sophisticated, easy-to-use camera will greatly expand any user's photographic capabilities and will open the door to a world of fun and unlimited creative possibilities,” Robins said.

The DMC-G1 will be available in Australia in November.  Pricing will be announced closer to the release date.

The LUMIX G Micro System achieves ultra-portability and ease of use by the adoption of a high-resolution electronic Full-time Live View Finder, instead of a conventional optical viewfinder. The G1 incorporates a high-performance 1.4 million-dot-equivalent electronic viewfinder system that reproduces the outstanding characteristics of an optical viewfinder (as the viewfinder receives its signal direct from the Live MOS sensor) and boasts 100% field of view, like the viewfinders on professional digital SLR cameras. It also has the added advantage of displaying information about camera settings that the user can see without taking their eye from the subject. A clever built-in eye sensor automatically switches on the viewfinder when the user looks into it, then switches it off and turns on the LCD when the user looks away from the viewfinder.

The G1's Live MOS sensor also gives users the benefits of Full-time Live View when viewing the Free-Angle 3.0-inch LCD.  The Live MOS sensor sends signals continuously at 60 frames-per-second to the LCD for real time Live View. Like the viewfinder, the LCD also provides a 100% field of view, allowing accurate, corner to corner framing. Its sharp 460,000-dot resolution lets the photographer check fine details when composing an image or viewing a shot just taken. When using the G1 in manual focus mode, the frame will automatically enlarge by around 5x or 10x for easy viewing in the Live View Finder or high-resolution LCD with Manual Assist function.  You can use either auto focus or manual focus with Full-time Live View.

Additionally, the LCD can swivel 180 degrees horizontally and 270 degrees vertically, giving the user the flexibility to take low-angle and high-angle shots easily and comfortably. When the ambient light changes, the Auto Power LCD function intuitively changes too, automatically boosting brightness by as much as 40%, depending on the lighting conditions, so the screen is easy to see at all times.

With the G1, Panasonic has developed an entirely new-concept digital camera. The versatile G1 accepts both Micro Four Thirds System interchangeable lenses and conventional Four Thirds System lenses[ii] (when an optional adaptor is mounted) made by a variety of manufacturers, greatly expanding the range of lens options available. The G1's ground-breaking structural design means interchangeable lens cameras no longer need to be big and heavy – a drawback that's deterred many potential users.       

The LUMIX DMC-G1 incorporates Panasonic’s Intelligent Auto (iA) Mode – a popular feature of Panasonic’s successful LUMIX compact camera range. Intelligent Auto is a significant evolution from standard auto modes, making complex decisions for the user so they don't have to change settings every time shooting conditions change.

Once iA is selected, the camera activates simultaneous features to optimise the camera’s settings. iA Mode incorporates Mega O.I.S (Optical Image Stabiliser), Intelligent ISO Control, Intelligent Scene Selector, Face Detection, Intelligent Exposure and AF Tracking, for beautiful photos every time. This leaves the user free to simply compose the shot and take the photo, with the assurance that the image will be clear and correctly exposed. 

Another attractive feature that separates the G1 from conventional digital SLR cameras is the choice of body colours. While traditionalists can choose the standard black body, those who wish to stand out from the crowd may choose either blue or red coloured camera bodies.

The G1 introduces a new Contrast AF[iii] function that is not only accurate and easy to use, but also very fast. New features made possible by the G1’s new Contrast AF function include multiple-area AF with up to 23 focus areas, selectable 1-area AF and AF Tracking. The G1 also has a Quick AF function that begins focusing as soon as the user aims the camera – no waiting for the shutter button to be pushed halfway. Quicker focusing can help capture the subject in sharp focus before the crucial moment passes, while the camera’s Continuous AF and AF Tracking modes keep the subject in focus at all times. 

Behind the G1's exceptional image quality is a 4/3-type 12.1-megapixel Live MOS sensor which produces a wide dynamic range and has the lower power consumption of a CMOS sensor, plus Panasonic's new Venus Engine HD imaging processor, with its superb noise reduction performance.

Because dust entering the body is a concern with all interchangeable lens cameras, Panasonic has equipped the G1 with a Supersonic Wave Filter as part of a Dust Reduction System designed to prevent dust and other foreign matter from adhering to the image sensor. Vibrating around 50,000 times per second, the filter repels dust and other particles.

My Colour Mode is a special option that allows the user to explore their creativity and control the colour. In My Colour mode the user can freely adjust the colour, brightness and saturation of an image, while checking the Full-time Live View image to see how those adjustments affect the picture.

The DMC-G1 provides further creative options with the function called Film Mode. Much like changing the film type in a film camera, Film Mode allows you to choose one of nine expressive film modes including Standard, Dynamic, Nature, Smooth, Nostalgic, Vibrant, Standard B/W, Dynamic B/W and Smooth B/W, with fine adjustment of contrast, sharpness, saturation and noise reduction. Users can also shoot the same scene in three different films using the new Multi-film mode. All these settings can be confirmed before you take the picture.

The G1 can also shoot wide-screen 16:9 High Definition (1920 x 1080) images which are simply breathtaking when displayed on a HDTV. The G1 has an HDMI output terminal, allowing it to connect to an HDMI-compatible TV via an HDMI mini cable (purchased separately), so the user can easily enjoy a high-definition slideshow of photos taken with the G1.

The LUMIX DMC-G1 accepts SD and SDHC memory cards.

Included accessories: Li-ion battery, battery charger, USB connection cable, AV cable, software CD, AC Adapter and shoulder strap.

Optional Accessories:

·         External Flash: DMW-FL360 / DMW-FL500

·         PL Filter: DMW-LPL52

·         ND Filter: DMW-LND52

·         MC Protector: DMW-LMC52

·         Mount Adaptor: DMW-MA1

·         Battery Pack: DMW-BLB13

·         DC Cable: DMW-DCC3

·         Carrying Case: DMW-CG1

·         Carrying Case: DMW-BAG1

·         Remote Shutter: DMW-RSL1

·         HDMI mini Cable: RP-CDHM15 (1.5m), RP-CDHM30 (3.0m)