Leica C-Lux 2 Digital Camera Kit

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With its large zoom range of 28 to 100 mm in 35mm format, the powerful LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT f/2.8-5.6/4.6-16.4 mm ASPH. lens of the LEICA C-LUX 2 delivers stunning photos in true-to-life color from wide-angle to telephoto. Starting at a focal length of 28mm, the high-speed optics offer a virtually unique wide angle for this class of camera which is particularly useful for capturing whole groups or interior views. It is the ideal tool for recording precious memories, allowing the photographer the necessary spontaneity to capture life’s unique moments.

Extra bright Power LCD
With a resolution of 207,000 pixels, the 2.5“ camera display of the LEICA C-LUX 2 shows a brilliant image which helps the photographer compose the picture and accurately assess the result. Due to its generous size, the display can be viewed by several people at the same time. In wide-angle mode, the display can still be optimally seen even at a difficult viewing angle such as over a crowd of people, and can be switched to extra bright Power LCD mode for visibility in extremely bright ambient light.

Powerful Leica Zoom Lens
The powerful 3.6x zoom lens LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT f/2.8-5.6/4.6-16.4 mm ASPH. consists of seven lens elements in six groups, of which five elements are aspherical. The newly designed optics are individually matched to the camera sensor. Thanks to the skilful combination of optics, electronics and software, the user can enjoy high color fidelity, excellent definition and vivid contrast. With respect to the matching of color, contrast and definition, Leica Camera AG has developed its own profile around the image properties familiar to customers of Leica system cameras in their use in combination with professional film material and development.

Leica optical stabilizer
A further key to successful photography is the integrated optical stabilizer (O.I.S.) that can be activated for exposure only or for both exposure and the camera display. Through consistent compensation of small hand movements, the image stabilization reliably prevents camera shake in any situation. The LEICA C-LUX 2 also features “Intelligent ISO“ automatic exposure control, first used in the high-end compact camera LEICA V-LUX 1. Thanks to “Intelligent ISO“, the camera automatically detects movements of the subject and raises the film speed up to max. ISO 800 to ensure a fast exposure time. The highest ISO sensitivity can be preset by hand. With this and the MEGA O.I.S. image stabilization, sharply focused pictures are always guaranteed - even in difficult light situations such as twilight or interiors, and in the telephoto range.

Leica C-Lux 2 Camera
The LEICA C-LUX 2 has a strikingly clear and concentrated design. The reduction of design elements to the essential makes the camera a typical Leica with a timelessly elegant form that is comfortable to handle. Thanks to the clear layout of the controls and the intuitive operation concept, the LEICA C-LUX 2 is easy to use. The LEICA C-LUX 2 has a metal body and great attention has been paid to manufacturing detail. The exclusive use of high-quality materials, for instance, guarantees a reliable and robust product.

Leica Software
The LEICA C-LUX 2 comes with a 64 MB SD memory card, a charger, a powerful battery, AV, USB and AC cables as well as an extensive software package (Adobe Photoshop Elements 5.0 [for PC], 4.0/3.0 [for Mac] and Quicktime Movie Player).

  

Sensor	• 1/2.5 " Type CCD • 7.38 million pixels total • 7.2 million effective pixels
Image sizes	• 3072 x 2304 • 2560 x 1920 • 2048 x 1536 • 1600 x 1200 • 1280 x 960 • 640 x 480 • 3072 x 2048 (3:2) • 2048 x 1360 (3:2) • 3072 x 1728 (16:9) • 1920 x 1080 (16:9)
Movie clips	• 640 x 480 @ 30/ 10fps • 320 x 240 @ 30 / 10fps • 848 x 480 @ 30 / 10fps (16:9)
File formats	• JPEG Exif v2.21 • DPOF • QuickTime Motion JPEG
Lens	• 28-100mm (35mm equiv) • LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT • 3.6x optical zoom • Extra Optical Zoom (4:3: 4.3x for 5MPa, 5.3x for 3, 2, 1, 0.3MP, 3:2: 5.3x for 2.5MP, 16:9: 5.3x for 2MP
Image stabilization	MEGA O.I.S. (Mode1/ Mode2)
Conversion lenses	No
Digital zoom	up to 4x
AF area modes	1-point/ 1-point high speed/ 3-point high speed/ 5-point/ Spot
AF assist lamp	Yes
Focus distance	• Normal: 50cm - infinity • Macro / Simple mode / Intelligent ISO / Motion image : 5cm - infinity (wide) 30cm - infinity (tele)
Metering	Intelligent Multiple
ISO sensitivity	• Auto • ISO 100 • ISO 200 • ISO 400 • ISO 800 • ISO 1250 • High Sensitivity mode ISO 3200
Exposure compensation	+/- 2EV in 1/3EV step
Exposure bracketing	+/- 1/3 EV -1EV step, 3 frames
Shuttter speed	• 8-1/2000 sec • Starry Sky Mode : 15, 30, 60sec
Aperture	F2.8 / F8.0 (Wide: 2 steps) F5.6 / F16 (Tele: 2 steps)
Modes	• Program AE • Simple • Normal Picture • Macro • Scene • Intelligent ISO
Scene modes	• Portrait • Soft Skin • Scenery • Sports • Night Portrait • Night Scenery • Self Portrait • Food • Party • Candle • Fireworks • Starry Sky • Beach • Aerial photo • Snow • High Sensitivity • Baby 1 & 2 • Underwater • Sunset • Pet
White balance	• Auto • Daylight • Cloudy • Shade • Halogen • White Set
White balance fine tune	+/- 10steps, except for auto set
Self timer	2 or 10 sec
Continuous shooting	Full-Resolution: 3 frames/sec or 2 frames/sec, max. 7 images (Standard mode), Max 5 images (Fine Mode)
Image parameters	Black & White, Sepia, Cool, Walm, Natural, Standard, Vivid
Flash	• Auto • Auto / Red-eye reduction • Forced On • Slow Sync / Red-eye reduction • Forced Off • Range: 0.6 - 5.0m (wide) 0.3 - 2.5m (tele)
Viewfinder	No
LCD monitor	• 2.5-inch Polycrystalline TFT • 207,000 pixels
Connectivity	• DC in • AV out • USB
Print compliance	PictBridge
Storage	• SD / SDHC / MMC card compatible • 27 MB built-in memory
Power	• Li-ion battery pack • Optional AC adapter
Weight (no batt)	132 g (0.29lb)
Dimensions	94.9 x 51.9 x 22.0 mm (3.74 x 2.04 x 0.87 in)