The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 is at present the smallest and lightest system camera with built in flash in the whole world. It boasts of the lens interchangeability option among compact cameras. It employs a new and innovative system called the micro four thirds systems. This Panasonic model uses the conventional model sensors itself however it allows the designers of slimmer cameras by removing the optical viewfinder and mirror box. Therefore this Panasonic lumix model shows off with its compact and user friendly design and is very light in weight when compared to other DSLR cameras.
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 is an ideal choice for professional photographers and also has high definition video capturing features. It bears a 12.1 mega pixel effective resolution thus offering elegant and crystal clear pictures with less work. The numerous modes and options featured in this model of Panasonic allow you to redefine the art of still photography's. Other added advantages of this camera are the light weight and its design that specially suits the professionals in photography. A 3.0 inch, 60 frames per second LCD screen is available thus providing a very user friendly environment.
The high picture clarity is guaranteed by means of a MOS sensor employed in it. Even under heavy and low lighting conditions, it consumes very less power. For the beginners, there is an iA mode that helps them in avoiding the most common mistakes while clicking the photos. AF Tracking, Intelligent Exposure, Intelligent ISO Control, MEGA O.I.S (optical image stabilizer), Selector Face Detection AF/AE and Face Recognition are some of the other major features in this Panasonic model. With these major features, one can capture images of very high quality with proper timing.
Similar to other system cameras, this model ensures high definition videos of 1280x720 resolutions in AVCHD Light and excellent clarity of pictures. There is also a button to record video that lets you record videos instantly. There is a MyColor Mode that has seven presets such as expressive, pure, retro, elegant, dynamic art, monochrome, custom and silhouette.. There is also a Live View function that allows you to realize how these settings will work even before you capture a video. If you enjoy a particular setting of yours, you can customize it and also save it as your own custom setting. The only drawback is that it is priced slightly higher than its counterparts and the availability of the system is not guaranteed everywhere.
