Leica C-LUX-1 Silver 6.0MP Point & Shoot Digital Camera, with DC VArio Elmarit 3.6x Optical, 4x Digial Zoom Lens, 2.5" LCD - USA 2 Year Warranty

The smallest Leica digital compact camera to date, the LEICA C-LUX 1 sports a powerful LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT f/2.8- 5.6/4.6-16.8 ASPH zoom lens with a wide focal length range of 28-102 mm in 35mm format for brilliant photographs with accurate color rendering from wide angle all the way to telephoto.

The LEICA C-LUX 1 offers a generous selection of modes to suit different photographic situations, giving the photographer the flexibility he needs to take successful pictures. An optical image stabilizer is integrated to counteract camera shake even in difficult light conditions.

The camera's 2.5" display enables sharper picture composition before the photograph is taken and allows a quick assessment of the results immediately afterwards. With its ultra compact dimensions of only 2 x 4 inches, the LEICA C-LUX 1 easily fits into any bag or pocket and is therefore the ideal companion for everyday use, leisure pursuits, travel or any other occasion.

Thanks to its extremely short shutter delay and precise autofocus measurement, it can be relied upon to capture valuable, unique moments and above all, spur-of-the-moment snapshots. The powerful battery provides power for up to 320 photos, supporting the concept of carefree photography.

Featuring a resolution of 207,000 pixels, the camera display gives a brilliant preview of the photograph, allowing accurate assessment before and after the photograph is taken. The large monitor enables several people to look at the image together and the high quality resolution allows a crisp, unblurred image even from angle. To spare the battery, the display can also be switched to a darker, low-energy mode without sacrificing the exceptional image quality.

The powerful LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT 1:2.8-5.6/4.6-16.8 ASPH. triple zoom lens consists of 7 elements (four of which are aspherical) divided into six groups. With a maximum aperture of 2.8 and a wide focal length range of 28 to 102mm in 35mm format.

In the wide-angle range, interior shots or group photos can be captured in their entirety at the shortest focal length setting of 28mm, an almost unique feature for this class of camera. The optics have been individually tuned to the camera sensor.

Together with the electronics and software they are designed for natural color rendering, excellent definition and high brilliance. The integrated image stabilizer can be switched to photograph only or can be set to both the photograph & display image.

The image stabilization feature effectively prevents blurred photos. This and the high-sensitivity mode with up to ISO 1600 ensure that pictures are always sharply defined, whether in twilight, indoors or in the zoom range.