What is it: Digital SLR with a 7.5-megapixel sensor
What we think: A good first attempt at a dSLR by Panasonic, but it has a clunky design and noise at higher ISOs
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Reviewed on: 29 November 2006
Tags: panasonic, rotate, placed, ring
We like:
Fast, image stabilised kit lens; built-in bounce flash; can preview shots on LCD
We don't like:
Expensive kit is your only option; very noisy at higher ISOs; somewhat clunky design
CNET UK judgement:
Panasonic's Lumix DMC-L1 is a good first attempt at a dSLR, but a clunky design and noise at higher ISOs destroy its chances of dSLR superstardom
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