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Leica D-LUX4

10.1-megapixel Digital Still Camera

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What's in the box

BP-DC4 Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Battery
Battery Charger
USB Cable
A/V Cable
Neck Strap
Lens Cap with Strap
Software CD-ROM (Image Editor, Raw File Converter, Video Player)
User Manual
2-Year Manufacturers Limited Warranty

Leica D-LUX4

The compact nature of the D-Lux 4 means it can be with you all the time. But despite its compact size, it offers top Leica quality and gives the photographer plenty of artistic freedom. The D-Lux 4 is ideal, whether for subjects composed with lots of forethought or for spontaneous reportage.

Manufacturer's Description

The high-aperture professional lens
The LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMICRON lens 1:2.0-2.8/5.1-12.8 ASPH is a high-aperture lens for digital compact cameras that allows the real enthusiast to work with an open shutter. Its high speed makes the LEICA D-LUX 4 ideal for available light exposures. Whether in poor light or for selective use of field depth, the lens of the LEICA D-LUX 4 gives the photographer scope for highly individual picture composition. The aspherical zoom lens with a focusing range of 24-60 mm opens up new creative options in reportage photography.
The lens design consists of eight elements, of which four are aspherical. These are matched individually to the camera sensor, working in harmony with the electronics and software, to produce stunningly brilliant pictures in true-to-life colours.

Powerful sensor
At a standard resolution of 10.1 megapixels, the overlarge size of the 1/1.63" CCD image sensor increases image quality distinctly. The smallest details of the subject are reproduced exactly. The D-Lux 4 can take photos in all three formats (4:3/3:2/16:9) to suit the particular recording or playback situation. On the 3" LCD monitor with a resolution of 460,000 pixels, pictures can be viewed and assessed in excellent quality before and after they are taken. Leica Camera AG has developed its own unique colour matching, contrast and picture definition profile which produces digital characteristics complimentary to Leica M film photography.

More creative possibilities
The ergonomic layout of controls and intuitive operating system make it a pleasure to handle the D-Lux 4. Focus, shutter speed, stops and exposure override can all be set manually with the joystick giving the real enthusiast scope for highly individual picture composition. Of course you can also use the intelligent automatic mode: Depending on the subject and photographic situation, the camera automatically selects the best mode from Scene Select, either macro, landscape, portrait, night portrait, or night scene. The professional software Capture One 4 (RAW data converter) makes sure that the RAW data supplied by the CCD sensor is "processed" in optimum quality. Data recording can be in Fine, Standard, RAW or combinations. The D-Lux 4 is also prepared for photos in HDTV format with a HD port for TV connection.

Expandable, just like a small system camera
The D-Lux 4 is a real Leica, not just in its design, its looks, and its performance, but also its being the first digital compact camera that can be used with an extensive range of accessories - just like a system camera.

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Avg. Customer Rating:

(based on 17 reviews)

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Bright LCD (8), Easy setup (11), Comfortable controls (9), Easy to keep clean (7), Great picture quality (12), Strong construction (12), Easy to use (10)

Cons:

Short battery life (3)

Best Uses:

Art (11), Family photos (12), Fun (12), Travel (15), Photojournalism (7)

Describe Yourself:

Casual photographer (4), Pro photographer (4), Semi-pro photographer (4), Photo enthusiast (5)

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Leica prooves it self again!

By Ziggy

from Tampa, FL, Vilnius, Lithuania on 10/11/2009

Pros:

Great Picture Quality, Comfortable Controls, Easy Setup, Easy To Use

Best Uses:

Fun, Travel

Describe Yourself:

Photo Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

For point and shoot camera it is just outstanding!

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Black Magic ...

By Erkut

from Turkey on 10/8/2009

Pros:

Lightweight, Great Picture Quality, Very good Macro, Easy To Use, Strong Construction

Cons:

Slow focus

Best Uses:

Travel, Art, Fun, Low Light

Describe Yourself:

Photo Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

A great backup camera when you don't want to carry SLR and lenses...

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Great Camera

By Dick

from Rhode Island on 10/6/2009

Pros:

Easy To Use, Strong Construction, Comfortable Controls, Great Picture Quality, Easy to Keep Clean, Easy Setup

Best Uses:

Family Photos, Fun, Photojournalism

Describe Yourself:

Photo Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This camera's only drawback for me is lack of a view finder. There is of course one available as an accessory, but the cost is outrageous. I am looking forward to the possible purchase of the new X1 when it comes out.

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Leica D-LUX 4

By CFB

from Maryland on 10/5/2009

Pros:

Bright LCD, Easy Setup, Easy To Use, Strong Construction, Comfortable Controls, Great Picture Quality

Best Uses:

Photojournalism, Travel, Family Photos, Fun

Describe Yourself:

Semi-pro Photographer

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Love it!

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Very happy with this device

By sean

from washington, dc on 9/16/2009

Describe Yourself:

Casual Photographer

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I love its low light photo taking abilities! It's opened up a whole new world of photo taking for me.

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General Features

Aperture

f/2-f/8.0

Compatible Battery

BP-DC4

Exposure Modes

Shutter-Priority AE, Manual, Auto, Aperture-Priority AE

Focus Modes

Spot, Face Detection, Auto Tracking AF

Movie Mode

848x480, 640 x 480, 320x240, 1280 x 720

Scene Modes

Sports, Self-Portrait, Portrait, Party, Night portrait, Night Landscape, Landscape, Gourmet, Fireworks, Candle, Beach/Snow

Still Image Resolution (Max.)

3648 x 2736

White Balance

White Set, Sun, Shade, Overcast, Halogen, Flash, Auto

Digital Zoom

Effective Megapixel Count

10.1

Flash

Slow Synchro, On, Off, Built-in with Red Eye Reducer, Automatic

LCD Display Size (Inches)

3.0

Optical Zoom

2.5

Removable Memory Type

Secure Digital, SDHC, MultiMedia Card

Sensitivity

ISO 80-3200

Shutter Speed

60-1/2000

Inputs / Outputs

Analog Audio / Video (Mini)

Yes

USB Port

Mini-B

Built-Ins

Built-in Memory

50MB

Dimensions

Weight (Pounds)

0.5

Depth (Inches)

1.06

Height (Inches)

2.3

Width (Inches)

4.3

Detailed Specifications:

Lens: LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMICRON 5.1–12.8 mm f/2.0–2.8 ASPH.; 8 elements in 6 groups, 4 aspherical elements/4 aspherical surfaces, 2.5x optical zoom, digital zoom max. 4x, integrated optical image stabilizer.

Focal length: 5.1–12.8 mm (= 24–60 mm in 35 mm photography).

Aperture: Wide-angle f2/f8.0 (1/3 EV steps), Telephoto f2.8/f8.0 (1/3 EV steps).

Focusing: AF: Face recognition, AF tracking, 11-field, 1-field-high-speed, 1-field, 1-spot.

Image sensor: 1:1.63” CCD sensor with 11.3 million total pixels.

Effective pixels: 10.1 million

Sensitivity setting: Auto/80/100/200/400/800/1600/3200

White balance: Auto, sun, overcast sky, shade, flash lighting, halogen lighting, White Set 1, White Set 2.

Exposure: Automatic program, shutter speed priority, aperture priority, manual; manual override ±2 EV in 1/3 steps, automatic bracketing (3 exposures with ± 1/3 to 1 EV steps).

Exposure metering: Choice of multi-field metering, center-weighted averaging, spot metering.

Programs: P/A/S/M/Custom 1/Custom2/iA/Scene/Video; Scene modes Portrait, soft skin, self-portrait, landscape, sport, night portrait, night landscape, food, party, candlelight, baby1, baby 2, sunset, high-sensitivity, starry sky, fireworks, beach, snow, aerial photo, high-speed series, flash series, film grain, pinhole camera.

Shutter speed range: 60–1/2000 s

Self-timer: 2 s or 10 s countdown.

Film modes: Standard, dynamic, natural, soft, decorative, nostalgic, b/w standard, b/w dynamic, b/w soft, My film 1, My film 2, Multi Film.

Auflösung: 4:3 format (max. 10 MP) 3648 x 2736, 3072 x 2304, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480.; 3:2 format (max. 9.5 MP) 3776 x 2520, 3168 x 2112, 2656 x 1768, 2112 x 1048, 2048 x 1360.; 16:9 format (max. 9 MP) 3968 x 2232, 3328 x 1872, 2784 x 1568, 2208 x 1248, 1920 x 1080.

Video recording: 16:9 format HD 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps).; 4:3 format 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps, 10 fps).

Quality grades: Fine/Standard; RAW/RAW + standard/RAW + fine

Series exposures: 2.5 fps. Max. 8 images (standard), 4 images (fine), 3 images (RAW).

High-speed series mode: Approx. 6 photos (3 MP with 4:3), (2.5 MP with 3:2), (2 MP with 16:9).

Flash: Auto/Auto+Anti-red-eye/Long-time Synchro+Anti-red-eye/ Flash always/Flash off, 1st /2nd shutter curtain.

Monitor: 3" TFT-LCD (3:2), 460,000 pixel, wide-angle field of view approx. 100 per cent.

Monitor playback: Overview (12/30 images, calendar), zoom, favorites, categories, slide show, picture rotation, alteration of resolution and cropping, deletion protection, photo from video, double image, larger focus field, horizon correction.

Storage media: Built-in memory (50 MB), SD memory card, SDHC memory card and MultiMedia card.

Microphone/Loudspeaker: Built-in

Ports: DC input/AV output (NTSC/PAL), USB 2.0 high-speed, mains unit.

Printer compatibility: PictBridge

Power supply: Lithium-ion battery or optional mains unit/charger.

Battery capacity: 380 photos (as per CIPA standard).

Dimensions (W x H x D): 108.7 x 59.5 x 27.1 mm

Weight: 228 g

In The Box: Camera with lens cap (incl. loop) and wriststrap, battery charger, lithium-ion battery, battery case, A/V cable, USB cable, DVD with comprehensive software package.

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Leica D-LUX4

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