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Panasonic's DMW-TA1 tripod adapter for the Lumix DMC-GF1 digital camera. Photo provided by Panasonic. Tripod adapter for Panasonic GF1
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(Friday, November 13, 2009 - 17:24 EST)

Panasonic has today announced the release of an accessory for its most compact Micro Four Thirds format, the Lumix GF1.

Billed as the world's smallest and lightest digital interchangeable lens camera. the Panasonic GF1 features a twelve megapixel Panasonic N-MOS image sensor, 3.0-inch LCD with 460,000 dot resolution, optional external electronic viewfinder, burst shooting at three frames per second, a maximum ISO sensitivity of 3,200 equivalent, 23-point AF and a 144-zone metering system. The Panasonic Lumix GF1 also offers 720p high-def movie recording with the choice of both AVCHD Lite or MotionJPEG compression..The Lumix GF1 stores data on SD / SDHC cards, draws power from a proprietary lithium ion rechargeable, and provides the trio of HDMI high-def, NTSC/PAL standard-def and USB 2.0 High Speed connections.

The new accessory offered for the camera is a tripod adapter, which raises its diminutive body from the head of the tripod, providing more clearance for large diameter lenses. This should allow use of the GF1 tripod-mounted with the 45-200mm and 14-140mm Lumix G Vario lenses, even on tripods with larger pedestals

Pricing and availability for the accessory haven't been announced. For more details on the camera itself, read our Panasonic GF1 review.

Original Source Press Release:

New Tripod Adaptor for DMC-GF1 Supports Attachment of Large Diameter Lenses

Panasonic is announcing the release of a Tripod Adaptor for the stylish DMC-GF1, the world's smallest and lightest digital interchangeable lens camera*.

The DMW-TA1 Tripod Adaptor makes it possible to use tripods comfortably without being interfered by the pedestal of tripod even when large-diameter lens** is attached with GF1.

With the release of the new Tripod Adaptor, Panasonic is responding to the wide-ranging needs of GF1 users, and helping to enhance the world's new photographic culture.

*As of September 3, 2009 for a body unit of digital interchangeable lens system camera with built-in flash.
**Interchangeable lenses such as LUMIX G VARIO 45-200mm/F4.0-5.6/MEGA O.I.S. (H-FS045200) or LUMIX G VARIO HD 14-140mm/F4.0-5.8 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S. (H-VS014140)

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