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  • Lens

    LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT 4.4-22 mm/f2.8-5.9 ASPH 7 elements in 6 groups 4 elements with a total of 6 aspherical surfaces with integrated optical image stabilizer

  • Optical zoom

    5x

  • Digital zoom

    Max 4x

  • Focal Distance

    f = 4.4 - 22 mm (35 mm equivalent: 25 - 125 mm)

  • Aperture

    Wide: F2.8/F8.0 (2 steps) Tele: F5.9/F8.0 (2 steps)

  • Focusing Area

    Normal: 20 inches (50 cm) (W) / 3 feet (100 cm) (T) - infinity Macro
    Snapshot mode: Wide 2 inches (5 cm) /Tele 3 feet (100cm) - infinity

  • AF Metering

    Face detection/AF Tracking/11-point/1-point high speed/1-point/spot

  • AF Assist Lamp

    Yes

  • Image Sensor

    1 / 2.33 inch CCD with 10.7 megapixels in total, primary color filter

  • Camera Effective Pixels

    10.1 Megapixels

  • ISO Sensitivity

    Auto/100/200/400/800/1600 (High sensitivity mode: ISO 1600-6400)

  • White Balance

    Auto/Daylight/Cloudy/Shade/Halogen/White Set White balance adjustments (+/- 10 steps, except for auto set)

  • Exposure Control

    Program AE

  • Exposure Compensation

    +/-2EV in 1/3 EV steps

  • Auto Bracketing

    Yes (3 frames, selectable exposure steps from 1/3 to 1EV)

  • Light Metering

    Intelligent multiple field

  • Scene Mode

    Dial allows selection between Still Picture and Motion Image Scene Menu: Snapshot, Program, Portrait, Soft Skin, Transform, Self Potrait, Scenery, Sports, Night Potrait, Night Scenery, Food, Party, Candle Light, Baby 1, Baby 2, Pet, Sunset, High Sensitivity, High speed burst shooting, Flash Burst, Starry Sky, Fire Works, Beach, Snow, Aerial Photo, Pin Hole, Film Grain

  • Shutter Speed

    80 - 1 / 2,000s Starry Sky Mode: 15, 30, 60 sec

  • Self Timer

    2 s / 10 s

  • Auto Review

    1s / 2s / zoom / hold

  • Color Mode

    Standard, Natural, Vivid, Black & White, Sepia, Cool, Warm

  • Recording Format

    Still Image:JPEG (Design rule for Camera File System, based on Exif 2.21 standard), DPOF corresponding Image with audio: JPEG (Design rule for Camera File System, based on Exif 2.21 standard) + QuickTime Motion Images: QuicktTime Motion JPEG, recording time limited to 15 min

  • Resolution Still Image

    4:3 Aspect Ratio 3,648 x 2,736 pixels (10M) 3,072 x 2,304 pixels (7M) 2,560 x 1,920 pixels (5M) 2,048 x 1,536 pixels (3M) 1,600 x 1,200 pixels (2M) 640 X 480 pixels (0.3M) 3:2 Aspect Ratio 3,648 x 2,432 pixels (9M) 3,072 x 2,048 pixels (6M) 2,560 x 1,712 pixels (3.5M) 2,048 x 1,048 pixels (2.5M) 16:9 Aspect Ratio 3,648 x 2,056 pixels (7.5M) 3,072 x 1,728 pixels (5.5M) 1,920 x 1,080 pixels (2M)

  • Compression Rates

    Fine/Standard

  • Motion Picture

    4:3 Aspect Ratio

  • QuickTime Motion JPEG

    640 x 480 pixels 30fps 320 x 240 pixels 30fps, 10 fps Recording time limited to 15 minutes 16:9 Aspect Ratio 1280 x 720 pixels 30 fps 848 x 480 pixels 30 fps

  • Continuous Exposures

    2.5 fps JPEG FINE:Max 5 frames JPEG Standard:Max 3 frames

  • High Speed Continuous Exposures

    6 fps available in 3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) 2M (16:9)

  • Unlimited Consecutive Shooting

    2 fps

  • Still Image Rec. With Audio

    5 sec

  • Intelligent Exposure

    YES (contrast & exposure will be automatically adjusted to record the image the way you saw it)

  • Audio Dubbing

    Max. 10s

  • Built-in-Memory

    Approx. 50 MB

  • Built-in-Flash

    Auto, Auto/Red-eye reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./ Red-eye Reduction, Forced off

  • LCD

    2.5 inch LCD (230,000 Pixels) Wide angle view Field of View: Approx. 100% Auto Power LCD

  • Playback Mode

    Slide show with BGM, 30 - thumbnail display, 9 - thumbnail display, Calendar display, Category Play, Zoomed playback (16x Max.), Image rotation, Leveling, Playback of favorite pictures, Creating still pictures from motion image, Resizing (selectable number of pixels), Protection, Aspect Conversion, DPOF print setting, Title edit

  • Recording Media

    Built-in Memory, SD & SDHC Memory Card, MultiMedia Card (only for still picture recording)

  • Microphone

    Yes

  • Speaker

    Yes

  • Interface

    Input: DC
    Outputs: AV (NTSC/PAL), USB (USB 2.0 Full Speed, Mass Storage, PTP), Component video

  • Direct Print

    PictBridge

  • Power

    Li-Ion Battery Pack Ac Adaptor (Input:110-240 V AC) Available as accessory

  • Battery Life (Approx.)

    280 pictures (CIPA standard)

  • Battery Charging Time

    130 minutes

  • Dimensions (H x W x D) (approx.)

    2.05 x 3.78 x 0.87 inches

  • Weight (approx.)

    4.4 ounces (1/4 lbs)

  • Warranty

    Leica 2 year warranty

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About Leica C-LUX 3 Compact Digital Camera, 10.1MP, with 5x LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT Zoom Lens, 2.5" LCD Display, Glossy Black

The Leica C-LUX 3 Compact Digital Camera features powerful lens, the intelligent automatic mode and the simple operation make it easy to take successful spontaneous pictures. The automatic scene recognition feature means great 'no preparation' shots. Depending on the subject, it selects the appropriate settings for macro, landscape, portrait, or night portrait, as well as moving pictures in film mode.

The MEGA O.I.S. image stabilization system also provides added reliability. There need be no more shaky pictures. The new large sensor with 10.1 million effective pixels and the optimized processor guarantee excellent picture quality. The powerful zoom lens LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT 1:2.8-5.9/4.4-22 ASPH delivers brilliant pictures with true-to-life color reproduction.

You can capture the full scope of the city, life, friends and unforgettable moments. The large focusing range - from 25mm to 125 mm (both 35mm format) - and the 5x optical zoom significantly expand the capabilities of the LEICA C-LUX 3. Anyone can use the LEICA C-LUX from the very start. To change between capture and viewing mode, you just flick a switch. An extra knob lets you choose between photo and film mode.

The large, readable lines make the clear menu structure easy to understand. The automatic face recognition system automatically adjusts focus and exposure to the faces in the scene. Now portraits and group photos come out even better.

Leica C-LUX 3 Compact Digital Camera, 10.1MP, with 5x LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT Zoom Lens, 2.5" LCD Display, Glossy Black Features

  • Carefree spontaneous photographs
  • Powerful zoom lens
  • Newly developed LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT 4.4-22mm f/2.8-5.9 ASPH
  • 25 mm to 125 mm equivalent focal length with 5x zoom
  • 10.1 megapixels with a 1 / 2.33 inch low noise CCD
  • Snapshot mode that automatically selects the most appropriate scene mode including face detection
  • 2.5 inch, 230,000 pixels LCD monitor with extremely wide viewing angle
  • 2 positions in mode dial for easy use