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Product DetailTech Specs
You ultra-slim, go anywhere photographic companion
If you want a stylish, slim compact camera but don't want to sacrifice picture quality then you’ll love the ultra compact LEICA C-LUX 2! Sporting a classic black metal body , it's a design classic - which can fit into even the smallest pocket. In fact it's the slimmest Leica digital camera ever made!
That elegant exterior design - unmistakably Leica - is matched by an impressive array of precision optics and digital technology inside. If you want to take the style even further, then you can also compliment your LEICA C-LUX 2 with its own exclusive tan leather case & carry strap (including a handy spare SD card holder)
The high-speed wide-angle 28 mm zoom lens enables you to take stunning, space-grabbing shots. The optical image stabiliser and intelligent exposure control prevent camera shake and the 7.2 megapixel CCD sensor enables you to take superlative prints you can enlarge - even up to poster size.
The extra large 2.5" display, the image stabilisation and short shutter delay of the LEICA C-LUX 2 all combine to guarantee carefree photography with high-quality results. Fast, discreet snapshots captured on the fly, or picture perfect compositions at twilight or in other tricky conditions – all are possible with this elegant compact.where the VARIO-ELMARIT zoom lens also retracts entirely into the camera body at the flick of the ‘off’ switch.
So whether you’re a partygoer, city stroller or nature lover, the LEICA C-LUX 2 is always your dependable companion – any time, any place, you need never miss another photo opportunity.
| Image type/format | 1/2.5" CCD sensor with 7.38 million pixels (7.2 m pixels effective in 4:3 format). | | Resolution | In 4:3 format either 3,072 x 2,304 pixels, 2,560 x 1,920 pixels, 2,048 x 1,536 pixels, 1,600 x 1,200 pixels, 1,280 x 960 pixels or 640 x 480 pixels. In Leica 3:2 format either 3,072 x 2,048 pixels or 2,048 x 1,360 pixels. In 16:9 format either 3,072 x 1,728 pixels or 1,920 x 1,080 pixels (corresponds to HDTV standard). | | Video recording | In 16:9 format 848 x 480 pixels ; In 4:3 format with 640 x 480 pixels, or in 4:3 format with 320 x 240 pixels at either 30fps or 10fps, duration of recording limited by the capacity of the memory card. Recordings with sound.
(Duration of recordings for UK/EU/ES-SCAN versions max. 15 min) | | Data recording | File formats Still : RAW, JPEG (Fine/Standard), Movie : QuickTime Motion JPEG. | | Storage media | SDHC memory card, SD memory card and multimedia card (64 MB SD card included in scope of supply). | | Sensitivity setting | Either automatic, Intelligent ISO or manual ISO 100, ISO 200, 400, 800 or ISO 1250 (in high-sensitivity mode : 3200). | | White balance | Either automatic, for daylight, overcast sky, halogen light, two manual settings, fine adjustment of white balance in a range of –1500 to +1500 K in 150 K steps (not available for automatic setting). | | Lens | LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT f/2.8–5.6/4.6–16.4 mm ASPH. (corresponds to 28–100 mm in 35 mm photography in 4:3 picture format), 3.6 x optical zoom. Change of focal length by conveniently located zoom lever. 7 elements in 6 groups (5 aspherical lens elements/6 aspherical surfaces) with optical image stabilization. | | Aperture | F 2.8–F 5.6 (wide angle) F 4.6–F 16.4 (tele) | | Digital zoom | 4 x | | Optical Image stabilizer | 2 modes: either for exposure only or for exposure and monitor. | | Distance adjustment range | Normal mode : 50 cm (20 in) – infinity, Macro/Simple/Motion Picture : wide-angle 5 cm (2 in)/telephoto 30 cm (12 in) – infinity. | | Focus setting | Autofocus, either normal or macro. Autofocus mode/measurement range either 5 fields (full image area), faster autofocus with 3 fields (across the center) or with 1 central field, 1 field, or spot. | | Exposure | Exposure modes Either simple mode, normal image or macro. Exposure metering multi-field measurement, Exposure bracketing +/- 2 EV in 1/ 3 EV steps. | | Shutter speed range | In fully automatic mode: 8–1/2000 sec. Starry sky mode : 15, 30, 60 s. Video mode : 1/30 s –1/6400 s. | | Flash | Flash modes either automatic flash on with or without pre-flash (to reduce red-eye), manual flash on (fill-in flash), SLOW for slower shutter speeds (with pre-flash), flash off. Flash range (ISO set at Auto) : 0.6–5.0 m (wide-angle), 0.3–2.0 m (telephoto), in high-sensitivity mode : 0.8–5.7 m (wide-angle), 0.8–2.8 m (telephoto). | | Scene programs | 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. |
| Function Key | For direct control of : image stabilizer, bracketing speed, white balance, ISO setting, picture size, compression. |
| Toning Effects | Natural, standard, lively, blueish, reddish, black-and-white or sepia. |
| Monitor | 2,5" polycrystalline TFT color display with 207,000 pixels. Field of view : almost 100 % Power LCD mode, wide-angle viewing mode. | | Automatic timer | 2 s or 10 s self-timer. |
| Live Histogram | Yes |
| Connections | USB 2.0 (Full speed), DC in (power supply) and AV out. |
Printer compatibility | PictBridge | | Power supply | Lithium-ion battery (LEICA BP-DC6), 3.6 V, 1000 mAH or optional mains unit (LEICA ACA-DC4). |
| Battery capacity (approx.) | 300 pictures (CIPA Standard) |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | approx. 94.9 x 51.9 x 22 mm (3.7 x 2 x 0.9 inches) | | Weight | approx. 132 g (4.6 oz) without battery and memory card ; approx. 154 g (5.4 oz) with battery and SD memory card. |
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