Panasonic Lumix DMC-LC20

Photos by Howard Patterson text by Howard Patterson. From the collection of Howard Patterson. Last update 2020-11-09 par Michel Rochevalier.

Manufactured or assembled in China from 2002 to (After) 2002.
Index of rarity in France: Frequent (among non-specialized garage sales)
Inventory number: 8854

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Chronology of cameras Panasonic

This camera has a very clear optical viewfinder, useful when the sun is behind the photographer. The "Leica Elmarit" lens, made by Panasonic under licence from Leitz, has exactly the same specifications as "Lumix" branded lenses of the same period. 'Elmarit' lenses can be very expensive, but the name does not relate to its' type, its' construction, its' focal length or its' price.

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About Panasonic and Matsushita

Panasonic, originally founded in 1918 by Konosuke Matsushita, is a diversified conglomerate that encompasses a wide range of businesses. Today, it comprises 680 companies involved in electrical equipment, including battery production, household appliances, and electronics such as radios, TVs, video cameras, and DVD players. Its success initially began with the introduction of an innovative double socket and other simple electrical equipment by its founder.

It appears that optical and purely photographic equipment was never a primary focus of the Matsushita Group, as their strength primarily lay in electronics. Alongside numerous other brands, including National, Technics, JVC, and Panasonic, the latter brand now serves as the name of the holding company. This well-known label, particularly in the United States, allowed them to enter the photographic product market. In the late 1980s and early 1990s, they introduced some consumer-level film cameras alongside more sophisticated video cameras.

Today, the group produces Lumix digital cameras (APNs), which are highly regarded in their class.

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