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Review Summary
1/2.5" CCD sensor with 7.38 million pixels (7.2 m pixels effective in 4:3 format).
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).
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.
SDHC memory card, SD memory card and MultiMedia card (a 64 MB SD card is supplied with the camera).
Either automatic, Intelligent ISO or manual ISO 100, ISO 200, 400, 800 or ISO 1250 (in high-sensitivity mode : 3200).
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).
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.
2 modes: either for exposure only or for exposure and monitor.
Normal mode : 50 cm (20 in) - infinity
Macro/Simple/Motion Picture : wide-angle 5 cm (2 in)/telephoto 30 cm (12 in) - infinity.
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 modes Either simple mode, normal image or macro.
Exposure metering multi-field measurement
Exposure bracketing +/- 2 EV in 1/ 3 EV steps.
In fully automatic mode: 8-1/2000 sec. Starry sky mode : 15, 30, 60 s. Video mode : 1/30 s -1/6400 s.
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).
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.
For direct control of : image stabilizer, bracketing speed, white balance, ISO setting, picture size, compression.
Natural, standard, lively, blueish, reddish, black-and-white or sepia
2,5" polycrystalline TFT color display with 207,000 pixels. Field of view : almost 100 % Power LCD mode, wide-angle viewing mode.
Either 2 s or 10 s countdown.
Yes
Silver
Lithium-ion battery (LEICA BP-DC6), 3.6 V, 1000 mAH or optional mains unit (LEICA ACA-DC4).
USB 2.0 (Full speed), DC in (power supply) and AV out.
PictBridge
300 pictures (CIPA Standard)
Approx. 94.9 x 51.9 x 22 mm (3.7 x 2 x .9 inches)
Approx. 132 g (4.6 oz) without battery and memory card ; approx. 154 g (5.4 oz) with battery and SD memory card.
• 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.
The high-speed wide-angle 28 mm zoom lens takes stunning, space-grabbing shots. The optical image stabilizer and the intelligent exposure control prevent camera shake and ensure optimum definition. The 7.2 megapixel CCD sensor enables superlative prints up to poster size.
The extra large 2.5" display, the image stabilization and short shutter delay of the Leica C-LUX 2 all guarantee carefree photography with high-quality results. Fast, discreet snapshots captured on the fly or picture perfect compositions at twilight or in other tricky conditions - everything is possible with the Leica C-LUX 2.
The VARIO-ELMARIT zoom lens retracts entirely into the camera body at the flick of the 'off' switch. Whether you're a partygoer, beachcomber, city stroller or nature lover, the Leica C-LUX 2 is always a dependable companion - any time, any place, you'll never miss another photo.