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Page 9 of 11  Panasonic Although Panasonic is relatively new to D-SLRs, it’s definitely a force to be reckoned with. The popular 7.5-megapixel DMC-L1 now has been followed up with the 10.1-megapixel DMC-L10. Both cameras have live-view LCDs for easier framing of shots and Live MOS image sensors that harness the benefits of both CMOS and CCD sensors. A Venus Engine III image processor helps reproduce pictures with superior color, better detail and minimal noise, while a Supersonic Wave Filter keeps the sensor clear of dust and particles.  Lenses. The DMC-L1 comes with a Leica D Vario-Elmar 14-50mm ƒ/2.8-3.5 ASPH lens. The DMC-L10 comes with a slower 14-50mm ƒ/3.8-5.6 ASPH lens. Each lens provides an angle of view equivalent to 28-100mm because of the camera’s smaller Four-Thirds image sensor, which is physically half the size of a 35mm piece of film. Currently, the only other lens in the lineup is the Leica D Summilux 25mm ƒ/1.4 wide-angle (with a 50mm 35mm equivalent). But not to worry—Zuiko Digital lenses from Olympus use a Four-Thirds mount and some of Sigma’s 46 lenses can be purchased with one.  Flash. Both Panasonic D-SLRs have built-in flash units and accept hot-shoe-mounted units like the DMW-FL500. Linked with the camera’s light-metering functions, the FL500 uses a TTL light adjustment system that measures the amount of light that actually strikes the Live MOS sensor, then adjusts the flash intensity accordingly so exposures are more natural looking.  Accessories. A battery charger, battery pack, AC adapter, interface cables, lens hood and other basic accessories come with LUMIX D-SLRs. Panasonic offers additional accessories, such as a wired remote control, memory cards and an SD/SDHC card reader on its Website.  Software. RAW-development software, SILKYPIX Developer Studio, comes with either camera, so you can adjust RAW image files and save them as either JPEG or TIFF. PhotoFunStudio software is also included.
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