Panasonic’s launches Digital SLR DMC-L10 Camera

One of the most critical issues with digital SLR cameras with interchangeable lenses is the possibility of dust entering the camera body during lens changes. This dust can adhere to the image sensor and show up as spots on photos taken. Panasonic has solved this problem by equipping the DMC-L10 with a Supersonic Wave Filter system that uses supersonic vibration to shake off any dust clinging to the sensor. This simplifies camera maintenance and eliminates worries about dust entering the camera body when lenses are being changed outdoors or the dust that may be generated by the movement of mirror or shutter, so users can enjoy themselves and just concentrate on shooting.

Pursuit of Usability

Panasonic drew on its cutting-edge lens technology to invent Mega O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer), a system that prevents blurring from shaky hands and has been incorporated in all Lumix compact cameras. This high-precision image stabilizing lens system is now incorporated into the LEICA D VARIO-ELMAR 14-50mm/F3.8-5.6/MEGA O.I.S. With Mega O.I.S., it is easier than ever to capture clear, sharp, beautiful images when shooting indoor portraits, illuminated night scenes or even the scenery you see from a train window.

Another problem is the motion blur that can occur when a subject moves as the shot is being snapped but the DMC-L10 detects whether or not the subject is moving with the Intelligent ISO Control function as mentioned above. Many useful and convenient features, such as AF and image stabilization system, have been transplanted from the compact camera development to that of digital SLR and Panasonic dares to integrate these ideas because they are sure to broaden the world of digital SLR photography.

A total of nine scene modes also supports the pursuit of usability for any photographer to enjoy taking beautiful pictures with ease, while more advanced photographers can make finer adjustments with the Advanced Scene Mode and with frequently-used Portrait, Sports, Landscape and Night portrait being directly activated with the mode dial.

Select the Portrait or Sports mode and you’ll have further options to define whether it is in outdoor or indoor. Selecting Landscape mode gives, you options to specify if you’re going to take nature or architecture. Thus more suitable compensation for the scene will be available on the picture to get the best results. On the other hand, you can simply select the original mode without any further adjustment or select Creative mode that even allows manual controls over an aperture or a shutter speed.

Keeping its design as a sophisticated digital SLR, the exterior design of DMC-L10 has ingenious touches - such as the ergonomic grip assure steady and comfortable hold in any shooting position. Two dials under the index finger and the thumb allows the photographer to adjust shutter speed and the aperture directly smoothly.

Other Advanced Functions

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