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In addition to the new M8 Digital and DigiLux 3, Leica Camera has expanded its line-up of digital cameras with two additional new models: the D-LUX 3 and V-LUX 1.
The Leica D-LUX 3 is a compact digital camera with a resolution of 10-megapixels. The camera incorporates a Leica DC Vario-Elmarit 1:2.8-4.9/28-112 ASPH zoom lens, and offers a variety of manual settings as well as automatic picture modes. The D-LUX 3 features a large 2.8-inch LCD to review images, and can display images in the 16:9 format. Users can choose to shoot in three different formats: 10MP 16:9, 8MP 4:3, and 7MP in the classic 3:2 Leica format. Other features of the camera include the option to shoot in raw or JPEG, video recording, optical camera shake compensation, and recording to SD media.
The high-performance Leica DC Vario-Elmarit 1:2.8-4.9/6.3-25.2 ASPH zoom lens on the Leica D-LUX 3 permits a wide range of focal lengths from 28 to 112 millimeters in small picture format, allowing creative scope in picture composition from wide-angle through to the telephoto range. The integral picture stabilizer gives the user additional protection against camera shake in all photography situations, even under difficult lighting conditions. A total of three picture formats (16:9, 3:2 and 4:3) in different resolutions are available. The display on the Leica D-LUX 3 has been increased to 2.8-inches, allowing for the first time the full extent of a picture to be displayed in 16:9 format. The image signal processor has also been improved in comparison to its predecessor model, delivering even faster image processing and saving within the camera. This allows the Leica D-LUX 3 to be used quickly, reliably and spontaneously at any moment.
With its technical features, the Leica D-LUX 3 is also optimally suited for use in digiscoping – photography through a scope. A Leica digital adapter allows the compact camera to be attached to the eyepiece of a Leica TeleVid scope and thus becomes a camera with an extremely long focal length range for keen birdwatchers and naturalists. The event being watched can be captured in a digital picture that fills the format in impressive quality without vignetting. The 2.8-inch monitor of the Leica D-LUX 3 is suitable for assessing the section whilst digiscoping – even for several people - and also for assessing the picture composition. The optical picture stabilization gives shake-free pictures of the natural world even in poor lighting and extreme conditions. This combined with the quick response time of the shutter are just what are required for a spontaneous picture.
The Leica D-LUX 3 is characterized by its clear and concentrated design. The straight-line layout and the reduction to the essentials show the camera’s typical Leica lineage. The LeicaA D-LUX 3 offers clear functions and is intuitive and secure in use, thanks to the simple operating concept. A joystick on the rear of the camera simplifies manual focussing.
The Leica D-LUX 3 has a metal body of aluminium. The quality of machining lays great emphasis even on small details. The exclusive use of high-quality materials is the basis for a reliable and robust product in use. It is supplied with a 64 MB SD card, a battery charger, a powerful rechargeable battery and a comprehensive software package (Adobe Photoshop Elements 4.0 (PC)/3.0 (Mac), Quicktime Movie Player). Further accessories available include a mains adapter (for direct power supply to the camera from the mains), a spare rechargeable battery and two types of high-quality camera case. The sporty Cordura case is particularly hard-wearing, whist the real leather classic moulded case looks very smart. Both camera cases securely protect the products against damage. The Leica D-LUX 3 is available in silver or black finish.
The Leica V-LUX 1 is also a digital compact camera which combines high-performance optics and outstanding picture quality in a compact camera body. The camera offers 10 million pixels and a Leica DC VARIO-Elmarit 1:2.8-3.7/7.4-88.8 ASPH lens with an extremely wide range of focal lengths from 35 to 420 millimeters, thus commanding universal capability for the small picture system. From spacious landscape shots, filigree macro close-up shots through to photos of far distant objects in super telephoto mode, the lens with its 12 times zoom creates outstanding picture results in all photographic situations. The integral picture stabiliser gives the user additional protection against camera shake, even under difficult lighting conditions. The Leica V-LUX 1 has a tilting 2.0-inch TFT display for optimum picture checking. Thus the photographer is assured of secure control even in difficult situations for photography and gains additional possibilities for picture composition by means of unusual camera perspectives. A variety of manual settings, including a diverse subject program for many photographic situations, round out the creative composition possibilities of the LeicaV-LUX 1.
The V-LUX 1offers a 12x zoom, and incorporates an integral picture stabilizer to protect against camera shake. Other features include a variety of manual settings in addition to automatic modes, video recording, raw and JPEG file format recording, and shooting in 4:3, 3:2 Leica format, and the 16:9 format. The camera records images to SD media, and comes with a 512MB card.
For views of these two new models as well as the DigiLux 3, check out our photo galleries.
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