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2008-12-29T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Great Camera

The clarity and detail are great. The camera does equally well as a point-and-shoot and a custom setting machine. [...]

Basil n.

2007-12-31T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Best deal for this price

The V-Lux 1 is an outstanding camera,and has all the necessary compensations any experienced digital camera user may want. Lens is superb, and the user options are plenty. Flash performance is exceptional, even lighting and clear results. Its menue is very easy to understand, and offers many choices. The only drawback I found is that the stabilizer function is somewhat limited. At 12x zoom, you need a tripod.

Henri e.

2007-12-28T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Almost perfect!

Almost perfect, the main LCD is good but for us that still prefer to use the old school analog view finder this LCD version on the Leica V lux is not the best choice.

Riesenschnauzer

2007-11-01T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent camera

Very nice camera to work with. External flash photography is great using the camera in Aperture priority or manual, even with flashes with auto sensors (if You really know how to use the classic flashes with auto sensors) using a Hotshoe to pc converter such as the Nikon AS-15. Used it successfully with the Sunpak 555 or the Metz 45 CT-4, both in auto mode not TTL mode, specially using the bounce attachments. It has the LEICA feel, sturdy, elegant and easy to use. Accessories to buy along with the camera: Extra battery, the DIGILUX Electric cable release CR-DC1 (which fits on the camera, it´s in the manual) to avoid vibrations when camera is in the tripod. The manual could be improved a bit but if You are a reader like me, I would download a couple of manuals from other cameras and clear a couple of functions that are not well addressed on the manual (read it first from front to back and from the back to the front, some doubts will be clear that way). Still need to go to a concert to see how it performs in very low light. Photos of the Full moon turned out great, even using the 4x digital zoom (for a total of 1,680mm) Bottom line: Great camera...

YS1EJ

2007-08-03T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

excellent travel camera

a couple of comments have mentioned that "not good in low light". I would like to recomment you to try use ISO AUTO and Aperture Priority. Secondly, buy a Nikon SB-28 or SB-80DX. They work out perfectly to me.

tom j.

2006-12-28T19:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

Grainy Night And Indoor Shot!

Night and indoor suck unless you have sufficiant illumination. But, it looks really good outdoors in day time. Anyone know what flash is compatible with this model. I need it for indoor shots from now on.

Happy B.

2006-11-23T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

poor users manual

I've used the v-lux for three weeks and I agree that its a poor night time/indoors camera. The view finders (lcd and eye finder ) turn orange. Its not clear

carl

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Leica V-Lux 1 10mp Digital Camera, with DC Vario-Elmarit 12x Optical Zoom, Optical Image Stabilizer, Rotatable 2.0" LCD Specifications

  • Camera Effective Pixels

    10.1 Megapixels

  • CCD (Image Sensor)

    1/1.8"
    10.4 Total Megapixels
    CCD Primary Color Filter

  • Resolutions (Still Images)

    4:3 Aspect Ratio 3648 x 2736 3264 x 2448 2560 x 1920 2048 x 1536 1600 x 1200
    3:2 Aspect Ratio 3600 x 2400 3248 x 2160 2560 x 1712 2048 x 1360
    16:9 Aspect Ratio 3584 x 2016 3072 x 1728 1920 x 1080

  • Resolutions (Movie)

    4:3 Aspect Ratio 640 x 480, 320 x 240
    16:9 Aspect Ratio 848 x 480

  • Optical Zoom

    12x

  • Digital Zoom

    2x/4x

  • Focal Length

    7.4-88.8 mm
    (35 equivalent: 35-420 mm)

  • Leica DC Vario-Elmarit Lens

    14 elements in 10 groups
    (3 Aspherical Lenses/3 Aspherical Surfaces, 1 ED Lens)

  • Aperture Range

    Wide: f/2.8 - f/11
    Tele: f/3.7 - f/11

  • Focusing Area

    AF: Wide: 11.81" (30 cm)/Tele: 6'' 6" (200 cm) - infinity
    Macro/MF: Wide: 1.96" (5 cm) /Tele: 6'' 6" (200 cm) - infinity

  • AF Metering

    1 point
    1 point high speed
    3 points high speed
    9 points Spot

  • Focus

    AF
    AF Macro
    MR Switchable
    Manual Focus (Ring)
    Continuous AF On/Off

  • ISO Sensitivity

    Auto/Daylight/Cloudy/Shade/Halogen/Flash/ White Set 1,2
    White Balance Adjustment (150 K step, -1500 + 1500K) (except for auto WB)

  • Exposure

    Auto
    Program AE
    Aperture Priority AE
    Shutter Priority AE
    Manual

  • Exposure Compensation

    1/3 EV Step, + or - 2 EV

  • Backlight Compensation

    Yes (at auto mode)

  • Auto Bracketing (AE)

    + 1/3 EV-1EV Step, 3 Frames

  • Light Metering

    Intelligent Multiple/Center-weighted/Spot

  • Shutter Speed

    8-1/2,000 sec.: Program AE, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority AE
    Manual: 60 - 1/2000 sec.

  • Self Timer

    10 seconds/2 seconds

  • Auto Review

    1 second/3 seconds/zoom

  • Review

    1x/4x/8x

  • Picture Adjustment

    Contrast, Sharpness, Saturation, Noise Reduction

  • Color Effect Mode

    Cool, Warm, Black & White, Sepia

  • Recording Format

    Still Image: JPEG (design rule for camera file system),
    DPOF corresponding StillImage with Audio,
    JPEG (design rule for camera file system) + QuickTIme
    Motion Images: QuickTime Motion JPEG

  • Image Quality

    RAW/Fine/Standard

  • Burst Shooting Mode

    Full-resolution image: Standard Mode: Up to 5 images at 2 or 1 frame/second
    FineMode: Up to 3 images

  • Unlimited Consecutive Shooting

    Yes

  • Still Image Recording with Audio

    5 seconds

  • Real-time Histograms

    Yes

  • Composition Guide Lines

    Yes (2 patterns)

  • Built-in Flash Mode

    Auto Red-Eye Reduction: Auto, Slow-sync, Forced Off,Forced On/Off

  • External Flash

    Hot Shoe

  • Viewfinder

    0.44" diagonal Color EVF (235K pixels)
    Field of view: approximately 100%

  • LCD Monitor

    Free angle 2.0" Diagonal Polycrystalline TFT LCD Display (207K pixels)
    Field of view: approximately 100 %
    Power LCD Mode

  • Playback Mode

    Single/9, 25-thumbnail display,
    Calendar display,
    Zoomed playback (16x max),
    image rotation (except for RAW),
    Slide Show,
    Favorite Pictures,
    Resizing,
    Trimming,
    Protection,
    Aspect Conversion,
    DPOF Print Setting

  • OSD Language

    English, Spanish, Japanes, Chinese (Traditional), German, Italian, French

  • Recording Media

    SD Memory Card
    SDHC Memory Card
    Multimedia Card

  • Interface

    DC Input, A/V Output (NTSC/PAL), USB

  • Direct Print

    PictBridge

  • Power Supply

    Lithium-ion Battery Pack (7.2V, 710 mAh) (Included)
    AC Adaptor (Input:110-24-V AC) (Optional)

  • Battery Life

    Up to 360 Pictures (CIPA Standard)

  • Dimensions (H x W x D)

    3.37" x 5.54" x 5.59"
    85mm x 141mm x 142 mm

  • Weight

    1.47 lbs / 668 g

  • Warranty

    Leica

About Leica V-Lux 1 10mp Digital Camera, with DC Vario-Elmarit 12x Optical Zoom, Optical Image Stabilizer, Rotatable 2.0" LCD

FEATURED REVIEWS

Excellent camera

By YS1EJ

Very nice camera to work with. External flash photography is great using the camera in Aperture priority or manual, even with flashes with auto sensors (if You really know how to use the classic flashes with auto sensors) using a Hotshoe to pc converter such as the Nikon AS-15. Used it successfully with the Sunpak 555 or the Metz 45 CT-4, both in auto mode not TTL mode, specially using the bounce attachments. It has the LEICA feel, sturdy, elegant and easy to use. Accessories to buy along w...

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Best deal for this price

By Henri e.

The V-Lux 1 is an outstanding camera,and has all the necessary compensations any experienced digital camera user may want. Lens is superb, and the user options are plenty. Flash performance is exceptional, even lighting and clear results. Its menue is very easy to understand, and offers many choices. The only drawback I found is that the stabilizer function is somewhat limited. At 12x zoom, you need a tripod.

Simply Beautiful:
The Leica V-LUX 1 is a digital compact camera with 10 Megapixels that combines the performance of a reflex camera & the advantages of a compact camera. This camera has a LEICA DC VARIO ELMARIT 1:2.8-3.7/7.4-88.8 ASPH lens with an equivalent focal length range from 35 to 420 mm. The 12x optical zoom gives the photographer the opportunity to take a range of pictures without having to change lenses

The image stabilizing technology O.I.S ensures sharpness without a flash or tripod in critical light situations. The rotatable 2.0 TFT Display with 207,000 pixels gives the photographer a reliable & precise evaluation both while recording & replaying

The built-in flash unit is either activated automatically or manually for fill-in lighting & is neatly concealed within the camera body when not in use. The possibilities of the manual adjustments offers the photographer unlimited creative opportunities

A number of programmed motive modes as well as the manual setting options allow both fast as well as creative photography. The high resolution EVF (235,000 pixels) ensures that the results regarding composition, perspective & sharpness is reliable

Display: Rotatable:
The swiveling TFT display allows the photographer to have full control on framing & perspective even in difficult situations & creates additional options for surprising perspectives. The 207, 000 pixel display ensures an extremely brilliant image. It also offers the best playback for a reliable & precise judgment of the picture result. The high resolution electronic viewfinder is a reliable tool for precision focusing & shows great results even in extremely bright sunlight

Leica Lens:
The V-LUX 1 is a compact camera which offers a built-in 12x optical zoom. This allows the photographer to be ready from nearly all photographic situations. As there is no need to change the lens, the risk of pollution the image sensor is reduced to zero

Every Picture Comes Out Fine:
An Optical Image Stabilization System that can be switched on or off at any time provides the user with the security in all sorts of situations that the pictures will turn out sharp. The O.I.S. will ensure that the pictures are almost always sharp be it a picture taken at dusk, an indoor shot, quick snapshots or when using longer focal lengths• The V-LUX 1 achieves an image processing at lightning speed with the highest image quality. It possesses an image engine that processes & stores the picture data very fast. With its efficient power management, the V-LUX 1 reaches a higher number of images with 1 battery charge & pictures with a low noise level because of clever image processing algorithms

Operating Ease:
The V-LUX 1 is a compact digital camera with the creativity of a professional digital SLR camera. It gives the user a high level of mobility & flexibility without compromise in performance & image quality. It is easy to operate, fast & intuitive.

Leica V-Lux 1 10mp Digital Camera, with DC Vario-Elmarit 12x Optical Zoom, Optical Image Stabilizer, Rotatable 2.0" LCD Features

  • 10 Megapixels
  • LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT 1:2.8-3.7/7.4-88.8 ASPH Lens (=35 - 420 mm)
  • Wide-angle to super-tele
  • 12x optical zoom
  • High resolution electronic viewfinder
  • Optical Image Stabilizer
  • Rotatable, brilliant 2.0" TFT display with 207,000 pixels
  • Built-in flash

What's in the box:

  • Battery
  • Box
  • CD-Rom
  • Charger
  • Caps
  • Hood
  • Instruction Manual
  • Strap