It isn't very often that a camera system comes along that supercedes technical specifications. In this age of "melted blobs" all looking the same with the name-tag being the only significant difference, a classic-shape camera will stand out among the rest. But the question is whether being different is enough or will other design flaws cause it to be nothing more than a foot-note in photographic equipment history. Click on "Read More" to see the full article.

Panasonic DMC-L1 with the Leica 14-50 Zoom Lens - Front View

My recent acquisition, the Panasonic L1, has continued to impress me. Although it is weak in overall pixel count, as compared to the latest/greatest wonderbrick, it is not weak in overall performance or handling. The Leica 14-50 lens is such an integral part of the handling of this camera, yet is such an impressive optic as to almost be considered a must-have for any FourThirds system.

Flower Closeup 1, Panasonic L1, Leica 14-50 at 50mm and F3.5 with Polarizer.

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The Panasonic L1 and Leica/Panasonic 14-50 F2.8-3.5 lens is a very decent performer. A full review of this camera and lens will be forthcoming, but consider the following photograph.

The Eyes Have It, Panasonic L1, Leica 14-50 F2.8-F3.5 at 50mm, F10 and 1/125.

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