Leica C-LUX 2
Compact Digital Camera
If you value style but not weight when you're searching for great images, you'll love the ultra compact Leica C-LUX 2! It sports a classic metal body and measures just 3-1/2 x 2 in, it fits into even the smallest pocket. The elegant exterior design is unmistakably Leica and is matched by an immaculate standard of optics and digital technology inside.
- 7.2 Megapixel Resolution
With a resolution of 7.2 Megapixels, you'll be able to produce high resolution images that can yield photo quality 16 x 20" prints. - Leica DC Vario-Elmarit Lens
The powerful Leica DC Vario-Elmarit Lens consists of seven elements (four of which are aspherical) in six groups. - Optical Image Stabilizer
The C-LUX 2 produces exquisitely sharp photos even when shooting under candlelight or when shooting moving objects thanks to the built-in optical image stabilizer and the high-sensitivity setting of up to ISO 3200.
- Striking Compact Design
The striking design, and clearly arranged controls gives the camera the timeless elegance typical of a Leica camera, and makes operation simple and intuitive. - Durable and Ergonomic Construction
The all metal body with slightly rounded sides along with great attention to small details ensures a reliable and robust camera that is comfortable to handle. - Superb Performance
Thanks to its extremely short shutter delay and precise autofocus, The C-LUX 2 can be relied upon to capture spur-of-the-moment snapshots; and the powerful battery provides power for up to 300 photos on a charge for carefree photography. - Three Picture Formats
Choose from three picture formats - 16:9, 3:2, or 4:3 - of which the 16:9 format is HDTV-ready for viewing. - 2.5" Color LCD Display
The 2.5" High resolution LCD display features a resolution of 207,000 pixels, and gives a brilliant preview of the photograph, allowing accurate assessment before and after it is taken. - Optional Televid Scope Adapter
The optional Digital Adapter 2 makes the camera capable of producing fantastic nature photographs through a Leica Televid series spotting scope. - Direct Print Capable
Print directly to any PictBridge Capable Printer without a computer, and the on camera image editing features assure that you be able to make just the right picture easily and quickly.
| Image Type/Format | 1/2.5" CCD sensor with 7.38 million pixels (7.2 m pixels effective in 4:3 format). |
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| 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 Sequences | 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) |
| File formats | Still pictures JPEG (Fine/Standard) ; Video QuickTime Motion JPEG. |
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| Storage Media | SDHC memory card, SD memory card and MultiMedia card (a 64 MB SD card is supplied with the camera). |
| Film Speed 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. |
| Optical Image Stabilizer | 2 modes: either for exposure only or for exposure and monitor. |
| Focus Range | Normal mode : 50 cm (20 in) - infinity |
| Macro/Simple/Motion Picture | wide-angle 5 cm (2 in)/telephoto 30 cm (12 in) - infinity. |
| Focusing 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 Modes | 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 |
| LCD Monitor | 2.5" polycrystalline TFT color display with 207,000 pixels. Field of view : almost 100 % Power LCD mode, wide-angle viewing mode. |
| Self Timer | Either 2 s or 10 s countdown. |
| Live Histogram | Yes |
| Color | Black |
| Power Supply | Lithium-ion battery (LEICA BP-DC6), 3.6 V, 1000 mAH or optional mains unit (LEICA ACA-DC4). |
| Ports | USB 2.0 (Full speed), DC in (power supply) and AV out. |
| Printer Compatibility | PictBridge |
| Battery Capacity (Approx.) | 300 pictures (CIPA Standard) |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | Approx. 94.9 x 51.9 x 22 mm (3.7 x 2 x .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. |