Panasonic announced, today, the newest in their LUMIX G Series – the DMC-GF1. They’re calling this latest addition to the lineup “the world’s smallest and lightest interchangeable lense digital camera with built-in flash.” And, in fairness, the body does only weigh 285 grams.
It packs powerful DSLR-like and HD video capabilities into a sleek and easy-to-use compact body. And its 12.1-megapixel live MOS sensor can capture images up to 4000 x 3000 pixels.
Features include: Full-time Live View, high-speed, high-precision Contrast AF, Built-In Flash, an on-screen Exposure Meter and an iAuto Mode with “Peripheral Defocus” to prevent shooting errors. There are also more than 20 available Leica M/R lenses or 30 Four Thirds lenses that can be used with the standard GF1, simply by mounting a separately purchased lens adaptor.
The GF1 can record 1280 x 720 High Definition video in AVCHD Lite, a format that enables longer recording times and has a unique Movie Program Mode that lets you adjust the depth-of-field while you’re shooting in HD. Very cool.
Available now for pre-order (and in stores Oct. 15), the GF1 will also be available in two kit versions — one with the LUMIX G VARIO 14-45mm / F3.5-5.6 ASPH. / MEGA O.I.S. Lens and one with the LUMIX® G 20mm / F1.7 ASPH. Lens.
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I’d like the white bodies version. will Vistek carry it?
Hi Joseph,
I’ve passed along your question to our websales department. I’ll let you know as soon as they inform me one way or the other.
Cheers!
Hi again Joseph,
We’ve heard back from Panasonic and, unfortunately, the white version isn’t going to be available in Canada. Sorry about that.
Not what I wanted to hear, but thanks very much for your reply.