Leica Announces C-Lux 2 Digital Camera
Leica Announces C-Lux 2 Digital Camera
CameraTown.Com (press release), NH
March 25, 2007 — Leica this month has announced the ultra compact LEICA C-LUX 2 Digital Camera in either black or silver metal body. Measuring only 3.5″x2.0″, the C-LUX 2 fits into the smallest of pockets yet features a wide-angle 28mm zoom lens, 7.2-megapixel image sensor, a large 2.5″ color LCD display, as well as optical image stabilization and intelligent exposure control to help prevent camera shake and ensure optimum detail.
The extra large 2.5″ display, the image stabilization and short shutter delay of the LEICA C-LUX 2 all guarantee carefree photography with high-quality results. Fast, discreet snapshots captured on the fly, or pictureperfect compositions at twilight or in other tricky conditions – everything is possible with the LEICA C-LUX 2. The VARIO-ELMARIT zoom lens retracts entirely into the camera body at the flick of the ‘off’ switch. Whether you’e a partygoer, beachcomber, city stroller or nature lover, the LEICA C-LUX 2 is always a dependable companion – any time, any place, you’ll never miss another photo op.
Specifications
Image Sensor: 1/2.5″ CCD with 7.38 million pixels (7.2m pixels effective in 4:3 format)
4:3 Resolution: 3072 x 2304, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200
16:9 Resolution: 3072 x 1728, 1920 x 1080 (corresponds to hDTV standard)
Video Sequences: In 16:9 format with 848×480 pixels, in 4:3 format with 640×480 pixels or in 4:3 format with 320×240 pixels at either 30fps or 10fps, duration of recording limited by the capacity of the memory card. Recording with sound.
File formats: JPEG (Fine/Standard), Video QuickTime Motion JPEG
Storage Media: SDHC memory card, SD memory card and Multimedia card
Standard Memory: 64MB is supplied with the camera
ISO Settings: Auto, Intelligent ISO, Manual (100, 200, 400, 800, 1250) or 3200 (in high sensitivity mode)
White Balance: Automatic, Daylight, Overcast Sky, Haolgen Light, Manual Setting, Fine admustment of white balance in a range of -1500k to +1500k in 150 k steps (not available for auto settings)
Lens: LEICA DC VARI-ELMARIT f/2.8 – 5.6 / 4.6 – 16.4mm ASPH (28-100mm is the 35mm equivalent). 3.6x optical zoom.
Optical Image Stabilizer: 2 modes: either for exposure only or for monitor image and exposure
Focus Range: Normal: 50 cm (20 in) – Infinity, Macro/Smple/Motion Picture : wide-angle 5cm (2 in.) / telephoto 30cm (12 in.) – Infinity
Focusing: Autofocu, either normal or macro. Multi-field metering, Exposure bracketing +/- 2 EV in 1/3 EV steps
Shooting rate: 3fps or 2fps at full resolution. Max 7 pictures with JPEG standard, max 5 pictures with JPEG fine
Shutter Speeds: 8 – 1/2000s. Starry sky mode: 15, 30, 60s. Video mode: 1/30s – 1/6400s
Flash: Auto with or without pre-flash (to reduce red-eye), manual flash, fill flash, slow sync flash. Flash range 0.6 – 5.0 m (wide), 0.3 – 2.0m (telephoto), and high sensitivity mode: 0.8 – 5.7 m (wide angle), 0.8 – 2.8m (telephoto) with ISO set to Auto.
Scene modes: Portrait, Soft Skin, Landscape, Sport, Night Portrait, Night Landscape, Starry Sky, Fireworks, Food, Party, Candlelight, Baby 1, Baby 2, Pets, Sunset, High Sensitivity, Beach, Snow, Aerial, Underwater.
LCD Monitor: 2.5″ polycrystalline TFT color display with 207,000 pixels. Field of view: almost 100 Power LCD mode, wide-angle viewing modes
Live Histrogram: yes
Printer Compatibility: PictBridge
Ports: USB 2.0, DC in, and AV Out
Battery capacity: 300 frames (CIPA Standard)
Dimensions (wxhxd): 3.7 x 2.0x 9.0 inches
Weight: 4.6 ounces without battery and memory card. 5.4 oz with.
Includes: Battery charger, battery, 64MB SD memory card, AV cable, AC cable, wrist strap, CD-ROM with software (Adobe Photoshop Elements 3/4/5, Quicktime Movieplayer)
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