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Product DetailTech Specs
The roots of today’s photography can be traced back to Oskar Barnack’s passion for the world of nature. Thanks to his role in the invention of the 35 mm negative format a century ago, photography is now mobile. Instead of the enormous and heavy large-format cameras of the period, Barnack’s new, convenient cameras offered photographers an unprecedented level of freedom.
Barnack set people’s curiosity free, enabling them to fulfi ll their passion for capturing new experiences. This passion remains just as strong today. For contemporary explorers, Leica has created the Leica V-Lux 2. Born of the desire to develop a perfect companion for globetrotters and nature lovers. It’s a fl exible, compact, high-performance tool. Its super-zoom lens lets you capture both close-ups and distant objects, in brightly lit environments or at night. The enormous focal-length range in just one zoom lens eliminates the need to switch lenses and means less weight to carry. The Leica V-Lux 2 is simply the perfect companion for adventurers.
Ultra-wide focal length range
Just like every other Leica lens, the Leica DC Vario-Elmarit 1:2.8-5.2/4.5-108 mm ASPH. on the V-Lux 2 is a true optical masterpiece. The equivalent focal lengths of this 24x super zoom for photo and video range from a super-wide-angle 25 mm to an extreme telephoto of 600 mm. This makes the Leica V-Lux 2 a true all-round genius – and the perfect camera for any situation. Its super-zoom lens ensures tack-sharp pictures, whether finely detailed macro close-ups, breathtaking wide-angle vistas, or super-telephoto shots. It is the ideal camera for travel and nature photography. Thanks to its enormous zoom range, the V-Lux 2 opens up almost infinite photographic opportunities without any need to change a lens, and makes it an attractive alternative to comparable SLR systems with interchangeable lenses.
In addition to its enormous range of focal lengths, another compelling feature of the compact V-Lux 2 is its high-performance 14.1 megapixel, CMOS image sensor. The combination of this sensor and the excellence of a Leica super-zoom lens ensures the unmistakably brilliant picture quality one expects from a Leica.
Continuous shooting at high-speed
The ultra-fast consecutive burst capability of the Leica V-Lux 2 is more than impressive. With 11 frames per second at the full resolution of 14.1 MP, or 60 frames per second with a resolution of 2.8 MP, the Leica V-Lux 2 is one of the world’s fastest consecutive shooting cameras. This means that you won’t miss the crucial moment – even when shooting the fastest-moving subjects in the worlds of sport and nature. What’s more, the V-Lux 2 can even reveal the details of motion sequences otherwise invisible to the human eye. This is made possible by its newly designed 14.1 MP, CMOS sensor. An integrated electronic Live-View monitor makes the V-Lux 2 perfect for use in bright surroundings, too. It’s the perfect travel companion for any situation.
Fold-out LCD display
The Leica V-Lux 2 offers entirely new viewing perspectives when taking photographs. The reason is its 3" LCD screen that can be twisted and turned in almost any direction, making it so easy to compose pictures taken from unusual angles. If you need to shoot stills or video from over your head or down close to the ground – using the V-Lux 2, you are in full control whatever the situation. And its high-resolution display with 460,000 dot resolution guarantees a finely detailed and brilliant viewing image. Creative freedom has a new name –
the Leica V-Lux 2.
Videos in full HD quality
Another highlight of the Leica V-Lux 2 is its ability to shoot videos in 1080i AVCHD full HD. This feature is often found only in high-quality digital camcorders, and in contrast to the usual M-JPEG format, it uses about 50% less memory – without any compromises in terms of brilliant image quality.
Video capture can be started quickly and easily by simply pressing a button on the camera’s top deck. The entire 24x zoom range is available during video recording, and an integrated stereo microphone with an electronic wind-noise filter guarantees crystal-clear sound. What’s more, the V-Lux 2 also features an option for taking still pictures in video capture mode. It’s convenient and user-friendly – you can delete unwanted scenes and save individual photos while reviewing the results. With its extensive range of video functions, the V-Lux 2 is more than a match for true camcorder systems. All this makes the Leica V-Lux 2 the best choice for anyone looking for a camera to take still pictures and video footage without compromising on quality.
Compact Design
The Leica V-Lux 2 is packed with a fantastic range of compelling features in a handy and compact form. Its integrated handgrip keeps it rock-steady in your hands and its light weight means you can even take pictures with one hand. Its combination of an enormous zoom range and ergonomic design makes it the ideal companion for travel and wildlife photography. Thanks to its compact construction, the V-Lux 2 is considerably easier to handle and carry than an SLR camera with comparable features.
Versatile software options
ADOBE® PHOTOSHOP® ELEMENTS 8
The V-Lux 2 package includes the powerful image processing software Adobe® Photoshop® Elements 8. This amazingly versatile and easy-to-use full-image-processing solution lets you view, organize, archive and process both photos and videos. A wide range of options enables intuitive image processing of both compressed and RAW image data files. And the convenient Before and After feature lets you compare your processing results with the original image at any time.
ADOBE® PREMIERE® ELEMENTS 8
The V-Lux 2 package also includes the high-quality software Adobe® Premiere® Elements 8, especially designed for video processing. This easy-to-use software offers optimum features for processing videos recorded by the V-Lux 2 in AVCHD Format, and also enables users to create animated videos, as well as professional audio and video effects. For people who like to have everything under control, the Media
Manager offers powerful and effective data administration.
The combination of these two high-quality image-processing software packages from the Adobe family of products opens up almost infinite options for the creative manipulation of still and video images. Never before has it been so easy to make such incomparable pictures for printing, online galleries, and mobile devices.
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Leica DC Vario-Elmarit 4.5–108 mm f/2.8–5.2 ASPH. (wide-angle f2.8–f8, telephoto f5.2–f8 ), corresponds to 25–600 mm, 35 mm equivalent focal length |
Zoom (Optical/digital) |
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24 x/4 x |
Focusing Modes |
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Normal/Macro, Macro zoom, Continuous focusing (on/off), AF tracking |
Metering modes |
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Face detection, AF tracking, 23 field, 1 field, Spot (flexible/scalable) |
Focusing range |
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P/A/S/M |
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30 cm (wide-angle)/2 m (tele) |
Macro/intelligent/auto/movie |
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1 cm (wide-angle)/1 m (tele) |
Scene Modes |
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May differ from the ranges above |
Sensor |
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1/2.33" CMOS with 15.1 MP (effective 14.1 MP) |
Resolution |
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Still pictures |
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4:3 format: |
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4320 x 3240 pixels (14 MP), 3648 x 2736 pixels (10 MP), 3072 x 2304 pixels (7 MP), 2560 x 1920 pixels
(5 MP), 2048 x 1536 pixels (3 MP), 640 x 480 pixels (0.3 MP) |
3:2 format: |
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4320 x 2880 pixels (12.5 MP), 3648 x 2432 pixels (9 MP), 3072 x 2048 pixels (6 MP), 2560 x 1712 pixels (4.5 MP), 2048 x 1360 pixels (2.5 MP), 640 x 424 pixels (0.3 MP) |
16:9 format: |
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4320 x 2432 pixels (10.5 MP), 3648 x 2056 pixels (7.5 MP), 3072 x 1728 pixels (5.5 MP), 2560 x 1440 pixels (3.5 MP), 1920 x 1080 pixels (2 MP), 640 x 360 pixels (0.2 MP) |
1:1 format: |
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3232 x 3232 pixels (10.5 MP), 2736 x 2736 pixels (7.5 MP), 2304 x 2304 pixels (5 MP), 1920 x 1920 pixels (3 MP), 1536 x 1536 pixels (2 MP), 480 x 480 pixels (0.2 MP) |
Movies |
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4:3 format: |
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VGA: 640 x 480 pixels, 30 fps (Motion JPEG), QVGA: 320 x 240 pixels, 30 fps (Motion JPEG) |
16:9 format: |
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848 x 480 pixels, 30 fps (Motion JPEG), 1280 x 720 pixels, 30 fps (Motion JPEG) |
Full HD video |
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1920 x 1080 pixels, 60i (AVCHD) |
High speed |
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320 x 240 pixels, 220 fps (Motion JPEG) |
Recording file format |
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Still pictures |
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RAW/JPEG (based on Exif 2.3 standard)/DPOF-compatible |
Still pictures with sound |
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RAW/JPEG (based on Exif 2.3 standard) + QuickTime |
Video |
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AVCHD/QuickTime Motion JPEG |
Video recording time |
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Max. 29 min. (only E version) |
Exposure control |
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Exposure modes |
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Program mode (P), Aperture priority (A), Speed priority (S), Manual setting (M), Snapshot |
Exposure compensation |
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Increments: 1/3 EV steps, setting range: ±3 EV |
Scene modes |
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Portrait, Soft Skin, Transform, Self-Portrait, Scenery, Panorama Assist, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Food, Party, Candle Light, Baby 1, Baby 2, Pet, Sunset, High Sensitivity, High-Speed Movie, Flash Burst, Starry Sky, Fireworks, Beach, Snow, Aerial Photo, Pinhole, Film Grain, High Dynamic (Standard, Artistic, BW) Photo Frame |
My Color Mode |
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Expressive, Retro, Pure, Elegant, Monochrome, High Dynamic, Dynamic Art, Dynamic B&W, Silhouette, Pinhole, Film Grain, Custom, Happy (only in iA mode) |
Metering modes |
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Multi-field, Center-weighted, Spot |
White balance |
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Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shadow, Tungsten, Manual setting, Manual measurement |
Sensitivity |
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Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 |
Shutter speeds |
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60 s–1/2000 s, (Starry Sky mode: 15 s, 30 s, 60 s) |
Continuous shooting mode |
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(max. number of pictures/max. resolution) |
Series frequency |
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2 B/s: 100/14 MP, 5 B/s: 100/14 MP, 11 B/s: 15/14 MP |
Number of recordable pictures |
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40 B/s: 50/5 MP, 60 B/s: 60/3.5 MP |
Video Mode |
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2/5/10 B/s: 40/3.5 MP |
Flash |
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Modes |
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Auto, Auto with pre-flash (to reduce red-eye effect), Auto with slower shutter speeds and pre-flash, On, On with
pre-flash, Off |
Range (with ISO AUTO and maximum wide-angle setting) |
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Approx. 30 cm–9.5 m |
Selftimer |
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2/10 s delay |
Monitor |
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3.0" TFT LCD, approx. 460,000 pixels, field of view: approx. 100%, automatic brightness adjustment |
Viewfinder |
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Color LCD, approx. 202,000 pixels, field of view: approx. 100%, adjustable to ±4 diopter |
Microphone/speaker |
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Stereo/mono |
Recording media |
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Internal memory |
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Approx. 40 MB |
Memory cards |
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SD, SDHC, SDXC |
Interface |
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Digital: USB 2.0 (High speed), Data cannot be transferred from PC to the camera (only E version). Mini HDMI cable (type C)
Analog video/audio: NTSC/PAL FBAS (switchable in menu), audio line-out (mono). Dedicated jack (14-pin) MIC/REMOTE: 2.5mm Ø jack
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Printer compatibility |
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PictBridge |
Operating temperature/humidity |
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0–40°C/10–80% |
Battery |
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Voltage/capacity |
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7.2 V/895 mAh (410 pictures according to CIPA standards) |
Dimensions (W x H x D) |
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124 x 80 x 95 mm (45/6 x 31/6 x 35/7 in) |
Weight |
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520 g (18.34 oz) with memory card and battery |
Scope of delivery |
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Camera with lens cap, battery charger (Leica BC-DC 9), battery (Leica BP-DC 9), lens hood, carrying strap, AV cable, USB cable, CD with long instructions (PDF) |
Software |
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Adobe® Photoshop® Elements 8, Adobe® Premiere® Elements 8 |
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