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.