Leica CLux 2 Compact Camera
The Leica C-Lux 2 digital camera is ultra compact and available in colors like black or silver metal body. Measuring only 3.5″x2.0″, the digicam includes a 7.2-megapixel image sensor and has been equipped with a large 2.5″ color LCD display. With the name Leica behind it, you can bet this one would be a winner when it comes to performance!
The Leica C-Lux 2 includes a 3.6x optical zoom LEICA DC VARI-ELMARIT f/2.8 - 5.6 / 4.6 - 16.4mm ASPH (28-100mm is the 35mm equivalent) lens. One also comes across an optical image stabilization and intelligent exposure control which helps in combatting camera shake and ensures enhanced performance.
Other features on the camera include; SDHC memory card, SD memory card and Multimedia card support, 8 - 1/2000s shutter speeds, video recording including 16:9 format with 848x480 pixels, in 4:3 format with 640x480 pixels or in 4:3 format with 320x240 pixels at either 30fps or 10fps and 64MB internal memory. No word on pricing or availability.
Image Sensor: 1/2.5" CCD with 7.38 million pixels (7.2m pixels effective in 4:3 format)
* 4:3 Resolution: 3072 x 2304, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200
* 16:9 Resolution: 3072 x 1728, 1920 x 1080 (corresponds to hDTV standard)
* Video Sequences: In 16:9 format with 848x480 pixels, in 4:3 format with 640x480 pixels or in 4:3 format with 320x240 pixels at either 30fps or 10fps, duration of recording limited by the capacity of the memory card. Recording with sound.
* File formats: JPEG (Fine/Standard), Video QuickTime Motion JPEG
* Storage Media: SDHC memory card, SD memory card and Multimedia card
* Standard Memory: 64MB is supplied with the camera
* ISO Settings: Auto, Intelligent ISO, Manual (100, 200, 400, 800, 1250) or 3200 (in high sensitivity mode)
* White Balance: Automatic, Daylight, Overcast Sky, Haolgen Light, Manual Setting, Fine admustment of white balance in a range of -1500k to +1500k in 150 k steps (not available for auto settings)
* Lens: LEICA DC VARI-ELMARIT f/2.8 - 5.6 / 4.6 - 16.4mm ASPH (28-100mm is the 35mm equivalent). 3.6x optical zoom.
* Optical Image Stabilizer: 2 modes: either for exposure only or for monitor image and exposure
* Focus Range: Normal: 50 cm (20 in) - Infinity, Macro/Smple/Motion Picture : wide-angle 5cm (2 in.) / telephoto 30cm (12 in.) - Infinity
* Focusing: Autofocu, either normal or macro. Multi-field metering, Exposure bracketing +/- 2 EV in 1/3 EV steps
* Shooting rate: 3fps or 2fps at full resolution. Max 7 pictures with JPEG standard, max 5 pictures with JPEG fine
* Shutter Speeds: 8 - 1/2000s. Starry sky mode: 15, 30, 60s. Video mode: 1/30s - 1/6400s
* Flash: Auto with or without pre-flash (to reduce red-eye), manual flash, fill flash, slow sync flash. Flash range 0.6 - 5.0 m (wide), 0.3 - 2.0m (telephoto), and high sensitivity mode: 0.8 - 5.7 m (wide angle), 0.8 - 2.8m (telephoto) with ISO set to Auto.
* Scene modes: 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.
* LCD Monitor: 2.5" polycrystalline TFT color display with 207,000 pixels. Field of view: almost 100 Power LCD mode, wide-angle viewing modes
* Live Histrogram: yes
* Printer Compatibility: PictBridge
* Ports: USB 2.0, DC in, and AV Out
* Battery capacity: 300 frames (CIPA Standard)
* Dimensions (wxhxd): 3.7 x 2.0x 9.0 inches
* Weight: 4.6 ounces without battery and memory card. 5.4 oz with.