The Panasonic DMC FZ1 is a vintage 2MP digital camera that was released in 2002. By todays digital camera standards, the FZ1 features are pretty limited, but the camera's UI and optics make it a perfect candidate for experimental glitch modifications. Having manual settings and an EVF opens up a lot of control. This camera is perfect for taking lo-fi glitch photography.
The FZ1 is equipped with a Super-Mod control board. The Super-mod is a glitch-camera hack that I created for certain older cameras whose pixel-data lines can be bypassed rather than simply combined. It is usually only possible on older camera models like the FZ1. For more info on the Super-Mod, view this post(coming soon).
The Super-Mod control board is broken up into two separate 'channels' for creating unique glitch combinations. Each channel has:
2-position Data-input select switch
2-position Data-invert switch
Data-filter(bit-crush) slide potentiometer
5-position Data-output select switch(4+off)
The added circuitry, and carefully selected switch matrix opens up the camera's glitch capabilities far beyond typical glitch cameras, while maintaining stability and fine control over intensity and range. The Super-Mod interface makes it fast and easy to find a multitude of 'useful' glitch combinations in different lighting and shooting environments.
