April 20, 2010: Leica Camera AG has announced the LEICA V-LUX 20, a 12.1 effective megapixel digital compact camera with a powerful 12x optical zoom lens and built-in GPS tagging*, making it ideal for recording special memories when travelling \u2013 wherever you are in the world.![\"\"](\"\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/alc_images\/article12483_0.jpg\")
The integrated, high-performance LEICA DC-VARIO-ELMAR 4.1-49.2mm f\/3.3-4.9 ASPH. zoom lens with a focal range of 25-300mm (35mm equivalent) means the V-Lux 20 is perfect for any photographic situation. Whether shooting expansive landscapes, detailed close-ups or shots of distant subjects using the super-telephoto setting, the V-Lux 20 captures them all in breath-taking quality.<\/p>\n
The V-Lux 20 is the first Leica camera to feature GPS tagging. For anyone travelling regularly \u2013 whether on exotic safaris, family beach holidays or even those important business trips \u2013 this innovative feature allows photographers to record the exact geographical co-ordinates of their location (in the Exif data of each photo) automatically, as well as the local time for every shot, ensuring the user always has a useful and accurate record of their trip. In addition, the V-Lux 20 can display the names of interesting sightseeing locations from a total of 500,000 \u2018points of interest\u2019 across 73 countries.<\/p>\n
The built-in GPS feature also makes archiving and organising photos quick and easy, during or after a trip. Furthermore, for photographers posting images on social networks, image portals or map sites such as Google Maps or Google Earth, the data automatically reveals exactly when and where the photos were taken.*<\/p>\n
For those who want to make movies as well as still images, the LEICA V-LUX 20 enables movie recording in HD quality. Its intelligent automatic features, such as face recognition, automatic scene modes and smart exposure, are all available in movie mode, together with the camera\u2019s zoom functions.<\/p>\n
The V-Lux 20\u2019s generous three inch LCD display has a diagonal of 7.5cm and a resolution of 460,000 pixels, and offers an extremely bright, sharp view for precise composition and framing of shots, as well as accurate quality control for captured shots in playback mode.<\/p>\n
Beautifully styled in a matt black finish, the V-Lux 20 has been designed with simple, ergonomic controls and user-friendly menus, and offers fully automatic functions for those who prefer to \u2018point and shoot\u2019. It also provides a complete range of manual shutter speed and aperture settings for more creative freedom and image control. In addition, the integrated image stabilisation assists the photographer by reducing the chance of blurred pictures, whether due to camera shake or difficult lighting conditions. The compact dimensions and light weight of the camera also make it easy to pack into a bag or rucksack, or simply carry in a pocket, so users can ensure the LEICA V-LUX 20 is with them on every trip.<\/p>\n
Accessories and software
\nThe LEICA V-LUX 20 includes Adobe Photoshop Elements 8 for quick and easy image editing. A high quality brown leather case for the camera is available as an optional accessory from authorised Leica dealers.<\/p>\n
Pricing and availability
\nThe LEICA V-LUX 20 will be available in the UK from May 2010 from authorised Leica dealers including the Leica Store Mayfair: www.leica-storemayfair.co.uk, tel: 020 7629 1351. A full list of authorised Leica dealers is available at www.leica-camera.co.uk. The suggested retail price of the LEICA V-LUX 20 is \u00a3495. The optional brown leather case has an SRP of \u00a370.<\/p>\n
* GPS tagging may not function in China and neighbouring regions. Strength of satellite signal reception depends on location, and when restricted, positioning data may be recorded inaccurately or not at all.<\/p>\n
LEICA V-LUX 20 specifications<\/p>\n
Sensor
\n\u2022 1\/2.33″ Type CCD
\n\u2022 14.5 million pixels total
\n\u2022 12.1 million effective pixels<\/p>\n
Image sizes
\n\u2022 4:3 Aspect Ratio: 4000 x 3000, 3264 x 2448, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480
\n\u2022 3:2 Aspect Ratio: 4176 x 2784, 3392 x 2264, 2656 x 1768, 2048 x 1360, 640 x 424
\n\u2022 16:9 Aspect Ratio: 4320 x 2432, 3552 x 2000, 2784 x 1568 , 1920 x 1080, 640 x 360<\/p>\n
Movie clips
\n\u2022 1280×720 pixels @ 60fps
\n(QuickTime Motion JPEG)
\n\u2022 848 x 480 pixels @ 30 fps
\n(Motion JPEG)
\n\u2022 640 x 480 pixels @ 30 fps
\n(Motion JPEG)
\n\u2022320 x 240 pixels @ 30 fps
\n(Motion JPEG)<\/p>\n
File formats
\n\u2022 Still Image: JPEG(DCF\/Exif2.21)
\n\u2022 Motion picture: QuickTime Motion JPEG<\/p>\n
Lens
\n\u2022 12x optical zoom
\n\u2022 25 – 300mm (35mm equiv.)
\n\u2022 f=4.1-49.2mm
\n\u2022 F3.3 – 4.9
\n\u2022 LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR
\n\u2022 10 elements in 8 groups<\/p>\n
Image stabilization: Lens
\nDigital zoom: Yes, up to 4x<\/p>\n
Focus
\n\u2022 Normal
\n\u2022 Macro
\n\u2022 Zoom Macro
\n\u2022 Pre-focusing (On\/Off)
\n\u2022 Continuous AF On\/Off
\n\u2022 AF Tracking<\/p>\n
Metering
\n\u2022 Face \/ AF tracking
\n\u2022 11-point
\n\u2022 1-point high speed
\n\u2022 1-point
\n\u2022 Spot<\/p>\n
Focus distance
\n\u2022 Normal: Wide 50cm – infinity, Tele 2m – infinity
\n\u2022 Macro \/ Intelligent AUTO\/ Movie: Wide 3 cm \/ Tele 1 m – infinity<\/p>\n
ISO sensitivity
\n\u2022 Auto
\n\u2022 80
\n\u2022 100
\n\u2022 200
\n\u2022 400
\n\u2022 800
\n\u2022 1600<\/p>\n
Exposure compensation: \u00b1 2EV, 1\/3EV steps<\/p>\n
Shutter speed
\n\u2022 60-1\/2000 sec
\n\u2022 Starry Sky Mode : 15, 30, 60sec<\/p>\n
Aperture
\n\u2022 F3.3 – 4.9\/ Multistage Iris Diaphragm (F3.3 – 6.3 (W) \/ F4.9 – 6.3 (T)<\/p>\n
Modes
\n\u2022 Intelligent AUTO
\n\u2022 Program AE
\n\u2022 Aperture Priority AE
\n\u2022 Shutter Priority AE
\n\u2022 Manual
\n\u2022 Custom
\n\u2022 SCN
\n\u2022 My SCN 1
\n\u2022 My SCN 2
\n\u2022 Clipboard<\/p>\n
Scene modes
\n\u2022 Portrait
\n\u2022 Soft Skin
\n\u2022 Transform
\n\u2022 Self-Portrait
\n\u2022 Scenery
\n\u2022 Panorama Assist
\n\u2022 Sports
\n\u2022 Night Portrait
\n\u2022 Night Scenery
\n\u2022 Food
\n\u2022 Party
\n\u2022 Candle Light
\n\u2022 Baby1
\n\u2022 Baby2
\n\u2022 Pet
\n\u2022 Sunset
\n\u2022 High sensitivity
\n\u2022 Hi-Speed Burst
\n\u2022 Flash Burst
\n\u2022 Starry Sky
\n\u2022 Fireworks
\n\u2022 Beach
\n\u2022 Snow
\n\u2022 Aerial photo
\n\u2022 Pinhole
\n\u2022 Film Grain
\n\u2022 High Dynamic (Standard, Art, B&W)
\n\u2022 Photo Frame
\n\u2022 Underwater<\/p>\n
White balance
\n\u2022 Auto
\n\u2022 Daylight
\n\u2022 Cloudy
\n\u2022 Shade
\n\u2022 Halogen
\n\u2022 White Set<\/p>\n
Self timer: 2, 10 sec<\/p>\n
Continuous shooting
\n\u2022 Full-Resolution Image
\n2.3 frames\/sec Max. 5 images (Standard mode), Max 3 images (Fine Mode)
\n\u2022 High-speed Burst Mode:
\nApprox. 6.0 frames\/sec (image priority)
\nApprox. 10 frames\/sec (speed priority)
\n(recorded in 3M for 4:3, 2.5M for 3:2, 2M for 16:9)<\/p>\n
Image parameters: Standard, Black & White, Sepia, Cool, Warm, Happy (only in iA Mode)<\/p>\n
Flash
\n\u2022 Auto, Auto with pre-flash (red-eye reduction), Auto with slower shutter speeds and pre-flash, On, Off
\n\u2022 0.6 – 5.3m (Wide\/ISO Auto), 1.0 – 3.6m (Tele\/ISO Auto)<\/p>\n
Viewfinder: No<\/p>\n
LCD monitor
\n\u2022 3.0″ TFT LCD Display
\n\u2022 460,800 dots
\n\u2022 Field of View : approx. 100%
\n\u2022 AUTO Power LCD mode, Power LCD mode<\/p>\n
Connectivity
\n\u2022 USB2.0 High speed
\n\u2022 AV Output (NTSC\/PAL)
\n\u2022 miniHDMI
\n\u2022 DC Input<\/p>\n
Print compliance
\n\u2022 PictBridge
\n\u2022 DPOF<\/p>\n
Storage
\n\u2022 SD\/SDHC\/SDXC Memory Card
\n\u2022 15MB internal memory<\/p>\n
Power
\n\u2022 Li-ion battery
\n\u2022 Charger included
\n\u2022 AC adaptor (optional)<\/p>\n
Weight (no batt): 196 g<\/p>\n
Weight (with batt): 218g<\/p>\n
Dimensions: 103 x 62 x 33 mm<\/p>\n
The above is an unedited press release provided by Leica AG (Germany).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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