The Leica D-Lux 2 is a rebranding
of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX1 -- with different
software, a larger starting memory card and some
extra optional accessories. It has 8.4MP resolution
in a compact and elegantly designed silver body
-- minus the add-on clip that serves as a handgrip
on the Panasonic LX1. It features a 4x optical
zoom with a 28 to 112mm wide-angle capability
(35mm equivalent) that should allow capturing
more of a scene (or group shot) than standard
35mm lens is capable of.
The Leica D-Lux 2 has a 60-1/2,000
sec. shutter speed range (depending on exposure
modes), Scene Modes to automate exposure setting
in various situations, an extra large 2.5 in.
high resolution (207K pixels) LCD monitor (no
viewfinder, but an optional Digiscoping viewfinder
is available), and of course the image stabilized
Leica lens all the Panasonic digital cameras have
popularized. Macro focus is at 5 cm (2 in.).
The Leica D-Lux 2 has full exposure
flexibility with Program AE, Program Shift (P
mode), Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority
AE, and full Manual. A long shutter speed of 60
sec. is available in Manual mode for night photography.
It can save images in the RAW file format.
Extra accessories include:
- Crumpler Case:
in red or anthracite, padded case to hold camera,
SD Card and extra battery
- Charger/Mains Cable:
ACA-DC4 with mains cable (replacement)
- Lithium ion Battery:
LEICA BP-DC4
- Digital Adapter 2 (Digiscoping):
Digital Adapter 2 for LEICA TELEVID
The Leica D-Lux 2 is targeted
to serious amateur photographers desiring a compact
digital camera, yet packed with professional features
such as full exposure flexibility, a wide-angle
lens, fast operations, and image stabilization.
1:1.65” CCD sensor
with 8.6 megapixels and 8.4 effective megapixels
in the 16:9 format
Resolution
In 16:9 format:
3840 x 2160, 3072 x 1728, (1920 x 1080 pixels
is the HDTV standard). In 3:2 Leica format: 3248 x 2160, 2560
x 1712, or 2048 x 1360 pixels. In 4:3 format 2880 x 2160, 2304 x 1728,
2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, or 1280 x 960 pixels
Video sequences
In 16:9 format:
848 x 480 pixels; In 4:3 format: 640 x 480 pixels, or
still in 4:3 format select 320 x 240
pixels at either 30 fps or 10 fps (frames
per second).
Video length is only limited by storage card
capacity.
Video recorded with sound
SD Memory Card
and MultiMedia Card (64 MB SD Card supplied
with camera)
Sensitivity setting
Automatic
or manual: ISO 80, 100, 200, or 400
White balance
Choice of: automatic
for daylight, overcast sky, halogen light;
2 manual settings. Fine calibration of the
white balance from –1500 to +1500K in 150K
steps (not available in automatic mode)
Lens
LEICA
DC VARIO-ELMARIT 6.3 - 25.2 mm f/2.8-4.9 ASPH.
zoom lens (35 mm equivalent is 28-112 mm),
4x optical zoom
2 operating modes:
available for exposure only, or for exposure
and monitor
Focusing range
Normal
mode: 50 cm (19 ¾”) to infinity for wide-angle;
120 cm (47”) to infinity for telephoto. Macro mode: 5 cm (2”) to infinity for
wide-angle and 30 cm (12”) to infinity for
telephoto
Focusing Methods
Autofocus
(entire focusing range and macro), or manual
with joystick; the setting can be stored Autofocus fields: Choice of: 9 fields (full image area),
faster autofocus with 3 fields across the
center or with 1 central field, 1 field or
spot Focusing range: Normal mode: 50 cm (19 ¾”) to infinity
for wide-angle and 120 cm (47”) to infinity
for telephoto;
Macro mode: 5 cm (2”) to infinity for wide-angle
and 30 cm (12”) to infinity for telephoto
Exposure
Exposure modes:
Programmed automatic, shutter-speed priority,
aperture priority, and manual Exposure metering: Multi-field metering,
center-weighted integral metering, spot metering;
settings can be stored Exposure bracketing: +/- 2 EV in 1/3
EV steps
Shutter speed range
Full
automatic mode: ¼ - 1/2000 sec; in program
mode: 1 – 1/2000 sec; in shutter speed and
aperture priority modes: 8 – 1/2000 sec; manual
settings: 60 – 1/2000 sec
Flash
Flash exposure
modes: Automatically activated flash with
or without pre-flash (to prevent red-eye);
manual fill-in flash with or without pre-flash;
SLOW for longer exposure times (with pre-flash);
flash off Flash range: (ISO set at Auto) 0.6
- 4.1 m (2 – 13 ½ ft) for wide-angle, and
0.3 – 2.3 m (1 – 7 ½ ft) for telephoto Flash exposure bracketing: +/- 2 EV
in 1/3 EV steps
Monitor
2.5” TFT color display with 207,000 pixels
Selftimer
With 2 or 10 second
time delay
Connectors
USB
2.0, DC IN (power supply), and AV OUT
Image parameters
Adjustable parameters:
Contrast, color saturation, sharpness, and
noise suppression
Printer compatibility
PictBridge, DPOF
Power supply
Lithium-Ion
battery, 3.7 V, 1150 mAH, or optional direct
mains connector
Dimensions (W x
H x D)
105.7 x 58.3 x
25.6 mm /
4 5/32” x 2 9/32” x 1”
Weight (camera
body only)
185 grams / 6 ½
ounces
220 grams / 7 ¾ ounces (with battery, storage
card and lens cap)
MSRP
US
$
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