High Image Quality-with 10.1 Mega-pixel CCD.

The LX3 features a large, 1/1.63", 10.1 Mega-pixel, ultra high sensitivity CCD.

This newly developed CCD helps capture beautiful images with outstanding dynamic range and minimal noise. By optimising the use of space within individual photo cells to allow larger photodiodes this CCD has exceptional sensitivity & saturation performance. The LX3 faithfully reproduces colours even in high contrast or low-lit situations.

High Quality Optics

Equiped with a large aperture F2.0, 24mm MEGA Wide Angle LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMICRON Lens, the LX3 features 8 lens elements in 6 groups including 4 aspherical lenses. This LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMICRON lens offers a large aperture F2.0 at 24mm MEGA Wide Angle that is helpful when shooting at higher shutter speeds in low-lit situations or for giving backgrounds a gentle soft focus.

Providing a focal length of 24mm - 60mm (35mm equiv), the LX3 is a handy partner for shooting expansive wide angle to telephoto shots. The crystal clear rendering & rich gradation of the lens also reproduces extremely fine details.

The high-resoltuion 460k dot, 3.0" Intelligent LCDhas a wide viewing angle and varies the brightness according to ambient light conditions. This assists smooth shooting even in high & low-angle shooting positions. The aspect ratio of this LCD screen is 3:2, familiar to those used to shooting with DSLR.

24mm MEGA Wide Angle Lens with Multiple Aspect Ratios

A switch on hte top of the lens barrel lets you choose the aspect ratio -normal 4:3, wide 16:9, or the 3:2 used in film cameras. The 16:9/3:2 images are obtained using the 24mm MEGA Wide-Angle lens and large CCD, instead of cropping a 4:3 image.

Selectable Focusing Areas

IN 1-area AF (normal/high-speed) or Spot AF mode, you can set the AF area to any location within the frame. Various group area patterns can also be selected in multi-point AF mode. When using manual focus, you can enlarge a part of the image to assist in focusing.

Film Mode For Creative Versatility

Much like changing the film type on a film camera, you can enjoy a wide range of expression based on six colour modes and three monchromatic modes. When the multi-film mode is selected, you can record pictures having up to three different effects with each press of the shutter button.

High Definition Motion Recording

The LX3 can record motion pictures with sensational 1280 x 720p HD resolution at 30 frames per second. You can use the zoom too and capture some truly dramatic shots. When you're done shooting for the day, just connect* the camera to an HDTV and you're ready to view your still shots and motion pictures in highdefinition beauty.

Sensor	• 1/1.63" sensor • 11.3 million total pixels CCD • 10.1 million effective pixels • Primary Color Filter
Image stabilization	• Lens-shift • MEGA O.I.S. (Auto/Mode1/ Mode2)
Image sizes	4:3 Aspect Ratio: • 3648x 2736 pixels • 3072 x 2304 pixels • 2560 x 1920 pixels • 2048 x 1536 pixels • 1600 x 1200 pixels • 640 x 480 pixels • 3:2 Aspect Ratio: • 3776 x 2520 pixels • 3168 x 2112 pixels • 2656 x 1768 pixels • 2112 x 1408pixels • 2048 x 1360 pixels • 16:9 Aspect Ratio: • 3968 x 2232 pixels • 3328 x 1872 pixels • 2784 x 1568 pixels • 2208 x 1248 pixels • 1920 x 1080
Movie mode	• QuickTime Motion JPEG • 4:3 Aspect Ratio: 640 x 480 pixels 30 fps or • 320 x 240 pixels 30 fps/10 fps • 16:9 Aspect Ratio: 848 x 480 pixels 30 fps • HD（16:9 Aspect Ratio）: 1280x720 pixels 24fps"
Output formats	• JPEG ( Exif 2.21 standard) • RAW
Image processor	Venus Engine IV
Lens	• 2.5x zoom • f=5.1-12.8mm (35mm Equiv.: 24-60mm) • F2.0 - F2.8 • LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMICRON • 8 elements in 6 groups • 4 Aspherical Lenses / 4 Aspherical surfaces)
Focus modes	• Normal • Macro • Quick AF • Continuous AF • Manual Focus (Joystick) • One Shot AF • AF Area Select • AF Tracking
AF assist lamp	Yes
Shooting modes	• Intelligent AUTO • P(Program) mode • A(AperturePriority) mode • S(Shutter Priority) mode • M(Manual) mode • Motion Picture • Custom1 • Custom2 • Scene mode
Scene modes	• Portrait • Soft Skin • Self-Portrait • Scenery • Sports • Night Portrait • Night Scenery • Food, Party • Candle Light • Baby1 • Baby2 • Pet • Sunset • High sensitivity • Starry Sky • Fireworks • Beach • Snow • Aerial photo • Hi-Speed Burst • Flash-Burst • Film Grain • Pin Hole
Metering	• Intelligent Multiple • Center Weighted • Spot
AE Bracketing	+/- 0.3/0.5 EV
Exposure compen.	• +/-2 EV • 0.3 EV increments
Sensitivity	• Auto • 80 • 100 • 200 • 400 • 800 • 1600 • 3200 • High Sensitivity Mode : Auto(1600 - 6400)
Shutter speed	• P: 1-1/2000sec (Selectable minimum shutter speed) • A/S: 8-1/2000sec • M: 60-1/2000sec • Starry Sky Mode : 15, 30, 60sec.
Aperture values	• Wide: F2.0 - F8.0 Tele: F2.8 - F8
White balance	• Auto • Daylight • Cloudy • Shade • Flash • Halogen • Color Temperature • White Set 1 • White Set 2 • White Balance Adjustment
Drive modes	• Single • Continuous
Burst speed	• 2.5 frames/sec Max. 8 images (Standard), Max 4 images (Fine), Max 3images (RAW) • High-speed Burst Mode: approx. 6 frames/sec (recorded in 3M for 4:3, 2.5M for 3:2, 2M for 16:9)
Self-timer	10 sec. / 2 sec.
LCD monitor	• 3.0", 3:2 Polycrystalline TFT LCD Display • 460K dots • Field of View : approx. 100% • AUTO Power LCD mode
Viewfinder	Optional
Flash	• Auto • Auto/Red-eye Reduction • Forced On • Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction • Forced Off • Flash Synchro 1st / 2nd • Flash output Adjustment (1/3EV step, -2 - +2 EV) • Hotshoe
FLash coverage	0.8 - 8.3m (Wide/Macro/ISO Auto), 0.3 - 5.9m (Tele/ISO Auto)
Connectivity	• DC Input • AV Output (NTSC/PAL) • HD AV Output (Component) • USB2.0 High speed
Storage	• SD Memory Card • SDHC Memory Card • MultiMediaCard (Still image only) • Internal Memory (approx. 50 MB)
Power	• Li-ion Battery Pack (3.7V, 1150mAh) • Battery life: 380 pictures (CIPA standard) • AC Adaptor (Input: 110-240V AC) (Optional)
Dimensions	108.7 x 59.5 x 27.1 mm
Weight (with battery)	Approx. 265 g