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2008-04-01T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

a Nice compact DC

It is really a cool compact DC!! I have paid my attention on Dlux 3 for few months, I just looking for something have short lug time, and here it is ! The 16:9 ratio picture is so much fun, buy it you wont regret!

Wayfarer

2008-02-24T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Leica hits a bullseye with this camera

The quality of the camera is hard to beat. Strong construction, excellent lens. I have other camera's of this type but I find myself using this camera more often than the others. I highly recommend this Leica.

Carl s.

2007-11-17T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Jedi Kid listen to me.

[...] should go for a SLR camera and not a point and shoot. This is the best point and shoot camera in the world. Leica amazes me daily.Cheers leica lovers, another notch in their belt, calls for a party...bring this camera.

Samuel L.

2007-09-18T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Small but mighty

A bit expensive for a point and shoot, and not exactly a "pocket" camera. In any case it takes amazing pictures and has a lot of flexible parameters. The 19:6 format is a nice touch and makes for a great addition to a portable camera.

Inaki

2007-09-01T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Good so far

I have has this camera for a few days now and i must say that i am pretty happy with it. Small, silent and good image quality makes this a keeper. I am going to primarily shoot this for BW output so the higher grain in higher ISO works for me just fine. But for color i probably would not want to shoot over 800. I only shoot RAW and it writes rather quickly..around 1.5-3 sec (havent timed it) but the file size is huge..about 20mb, which fills up my 2gb SD card quickly (85 images). Other than that i must say that i will have to shoot more in order to realize the cameras potential and capabilities.

PJVJ

2007-07-09T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Great little camera

I love this camera. I do find in bright light it is hard to see the LCD. I do miss having a view finder.

kelly

2007-07-09T21:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

not simple to use

in bright outdoor light difficult to focus. so small that not easy for a guy's hand to really use very much. not a simple point and shoot camera. will need to move up a notch to actually get the total camera I prefer

Luke J.

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Leica D-Lux 3 Compact Digital 10mp Camera - Black Specifications

  • Sensor:

    1:1.65 CCD Sensor with 10.4 MP & 10.1 MP effective (with aspect ratio 16:9)

  • Resolutions (Still Images):

    16:9 Format: 4224 x 2376 Pixel
    3840 X 2160 Pixel
    3072 x 1728 Pixel
    1920 X 1080 Pixel (HDTV-Standard)
    Leica 3:2 Format: 3568 x 2376 Pixel
    3248 x 2160 Pixel
    2560 x 1712 Pixel
    2048 X 1360 Pixel
    4:3 Format: 3168 x 2376 Pixel
    2880 x 2160 Pixel
    2304 x 1728 Pixel
    2048 x 1536 Pixel
    1600 x 1200 Pixel
    1280 x 960 Pixel

  • Resolutions (Movies):

    16:9 Format: 1280 x 720 Pixel 15 F/s
    848 x 480 Pixel 30 F/s or 10 F/s
    4:3 Format: 640 x 480 Pixel 30 F/s or 10 F/s
    320 X 240 Pixel 30 F/s or 10 F/s
    Limited through capacity of memory card with audio

  • Recording format:

    Still pictures: RAW, JPEG (Fine/Standard)
    Movie: Quick Time Motion JPEG

  • Recording media:

    SD-Memory Card, SDHC memory card and MultiMedia Card (64 MB-SD Card included)

  • ISO Sensitivity

    Auto or manual ISO 80, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800 (ISO 1600)

  • White Balance

    Auto/Daylight/Cloudy/Shade/Halogen/Flash/White Set ½ White Balance Adjustment in2 axis including for auto WB

  • Lens

    LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT 1:2.8-4.9/6.3-25.2 ASPH (equivalent 28-112 for 35 mm), 4xoptical zoom

  • Aperture

    F2.8 - F8.0 (WA) F4.9 F 8.0 (Tele)

  • Digital Zoom

    4x

  • Optical Image Stabilizer

    MEGA O.I.S. (Mode 1/Mode 2)

  • Focusing Area

    Normal: Wide 1' 7" (50 cm)/Tele 3'11" (120 cm) - infinity
    Macro/Auto mode: Wide 1.96" (5 cm)/Tele 11.81"(30 cm) - infinity

  • Focusing Mode

    Auto Focus System:
    Normal/Macro
    , Continuous AF: On/Off, Manual Focus 1 point/1 point high speed/3 points high speed/9 points/Spot

  • Exposure

    Light metering: Intelligent Multiple/Center Weighted/Spot
    Exposure Modes: Program AE (w Program shift), Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual
    Exposure compensation: +/- 2 EV in 1/3 EV steps

  • Shutter Speed

    Auto: ¼ - 1/2000 second
    Program AE: 1-1/2000 second
    Aperture Priority AE/ShutterPriority AE: 8 - 1/2000 second
    Manual 60 - 1/2000 second

  • Flash

    Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced On/Off
    Flash Output Adjustment (1/3 EV step, -2- +2EV) Wide: 1' 11' - 16' (0.6 m - 4.9 m), Tele: 11" - 7' 2" (0.3 m - 2.2 m)(ISO Auto)

  • Scene Modes

    (Portrait, Sports, Scenery, Night Scenery, Night Portrait, Fireworks, Party, Snow, Self-portrait, Soft Skin, Food, High Sensitivity, Baby 1, Baby 2, Starry Sky, Candle Beach, Aerial), Auto mode, Moving-image, Print

  • Color Effects

    Cool, Warm, Black & White, Sepia

  • Monitor

    2.8" wide Polycrystalline TFT LCD (207 K Pixels) Field of View: approximately 100% Power LCD Mode, High angle mode

  • Self Timer

    2s/10s

  • Interface

    USB 2.0 Full speed, DC in and AV out

  • Picture Adjustment

    Contrast, Sharpness, Saturation, Noise Reduction

  • Picture Compatibility

    PictBridge, DPOF

  • Power Supply

    Li-ion Battery Pack (3.7 V, 1,150 mAh) (included) AC Adaptor (Input: 110 240 VAC) (Optional)

  • Dimensions (W x H x D)

    4.16" x 2.29" x 1" (105.7 mm x 58.3 mm x 25.6 mm)

  • Weight

    Approx. 0.41 lbs. (185 g)
    Approx 0.49 lbs. (220 g) with battery and SD Memory Card

About Leica D-Lux 3 Compact Digital 10mp Camera - Black

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Leica hits a bullseye with this camera

By Carl s.

The quality of the camera is hard to beat. Strong construction, excellent lens. I have other camera's of this type but I find myself using this camera more often than the others. I highly recommend this Leica.

Good so far

By PJVJ

I have has this camera for a few days now and i must say that i am pretty happy with it. Small, silent and good image quality makes this a keeper. I am going to primarily shoot this for BW output so the higher grain in higher ISO works for me just fine. But for color i probably would not want to shoot over 800. I only shoot RAW and it writes rather quickly..around 1.5-3 sec (havent timed it) but the file size is huge..about 20mb, which fills up my 2gb SD card quickly (85 images). Other than t...

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The Leica D-LUX 3 is a compact digital camera with 10 megapixels, & has a LEICADC VARIO-ELMARIT 1:2.8-4.9/6.3-25.2 ASPH lens with a focal range from 28 to 112mm. The optical image stabilizer (O.I.S.) ensures that sharp pictures are obtained without a flash or tripod in critical light situations. The 2.8" display gives the photographer a reliable, precise evaluation while recording & playing

The CCD 16:9 sensor shows the image in the format filling 16:9 ratio. The built-in flash unit is activated manually for fill-in lighting & is neatly concealed within the camera body when not used. There are a number of programmed motive modes as well as the manual setting options for fast as well as creative/individual photography. There is no viewfinder because of the large display

Simply Beautiful:
The Leica D-LUX 3 is a compact but powerful companion. Available in black or silver finish, the 10 megapixels D-LUX 3 is an attractive companion with its clean-cut lines. Once again, Leica has combined quality optics and high-grade materials. It will appeal to existing customers & new groups

Leica Lens:
From wide-angle to telephoto The D-LUX 3 offers superior image quality not only based on a high resolution. A decisive factor is the LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT 6.3-25.2 mm f/2.8-4.9 ASPH. With a fast maximum aperture of f/2.8 & an interesting focal length range of 28-112 mm (35 mm format equivalent), there are hardly any limits to photographic creativity. The lens comprises of 9 high-quality lens elements in 8 groups. The joystick on the back of the camera allows for manual focusing

Every picture comes out fine:
An optical image stabilization (O.I.S) system that can be switched on or off at any time provides the user with the security in all sorts of situations that th pictures will turn out sharp. Dusk, indoor shots, quick snapshots, when using the longer focal lengths, the pictures always turn out sharp because of the O.I.S.

Leica D-LUX 3, pre-destined for Digiscoping with Digital Adapter 2 The topic photography through a high quality scope also known as Digiscoping is still of great interest for all interested in the demanding world of nature & bird watching. Through the ever-increasing rise in the quality of digital cameras, it is now possible to take fantastic pictures, whereas in the past more elaborate & expensive camera systems were needed

The D-LUX 3 is well suited for Digiscoping because:
•It has a large 2.8" display ideal to immediately evaluate shots of rare birds or other subjects in nature
•The optical image stabilizer allows for clear pictures even in low light or other critical situation
•The quick shutter release means that no more precious moments will be missed

The digital adapter 2 combines the compact form of the Leica D-LUX 3 with the eyepiece on the Leica Televid. This turns a compact digital camera into a camera with with extreme focal lengths for the ambitious nature lovers.

Leica D-Lux 3 Compact Digital 10mp Camera - Black Features

  • 10 megapixels
  • LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT 1:2.8-4.9/6.3-25-2 ASPH (=28-112 mm equivalent)
  • Optical Image Stabilizer allows brilliant, razor sharp images
  • 2.8" LCD Display with over 207,000 pixels and a wide screen ratio of 16:9
  • Built-in flash
  • High quality metal casing
  • Available in black and silver