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Leica World News
L E I C A C - L U X 1 : A N E L E G A N T A L L - R O U N D E R
In terms of pure enjoyment value, Leica Camera AG’s new ultra compact high-perform-
ance digital camera is hard to beat. Equally suitable for everyday use, leisure and sports,
the LEICA C-LUX 1 is a high-tech product that’s also exudes fashionable elegance, and
makes a statement about its owner.
CONSIDER ITS
petite but practical dimen-
sions: 3
11
⁄
16
inches wide, 2
1
⁄
8
inches high.
15
⁄
16
inches front to back. A camera like this
really does fit into any jacket pocket, brief-
case or handbag. And the sartorially sophis-
ticated will even be able to accommodate
the new ultra compact digital Leica camera
Leica behind their breast pocket handker-
chief! In any case, the LEICA C-LUX 1 is the
ideal companion at home and on holiday, at
social events, or when you suddenly discov-
er something visually memorable while
walking to your destination, shopping, or
simply strolling down the street. The LEICA
C-LUX 1 is always at hand, easy to use,
compact and unobtrusive. When we say
it’s compact however, we mean that it’s
still large enough to hold and operate in
comfort. After all, even the trend towards
miniaturization has its sensible limits.
This new fun-to-use camera proves its
worth in so many different situations that
you’ll want to take it everywhere you go.
Incidentally, the new LEICA C-LUX 1 is at
the cutting edge of the incredibly rapid
technological advances in digital products.
Equipped with a 6 megapixel sensor, it fea-
tures extremely short shutter delay, precise
autofocus measurement, and an optical
image stabilizer for carefree photography
whatever the occasion. The exquisite LEICA
DC-VARIO-ELMARIT lens further enhances
the camera’s versatility by offering a focal
length range equivalent to 28–102 mm in
35 mm format, providing an unusually
broad choice of subjects. It covers typical
wide-angle situations with the focal length
of 28 mm (a unique feature for this class
of camera), but the LEICA C-LUX 1 also
has no problem capturing more distant
subjects at the telephoto settings. As
you’d expect, the cameras optic’s based
on state-of-the-art aspherical technology.
In short, if you choose the new LEICA
C-LUX 1, you know you’re benefiting from
the legendary optical expertise of Leica
Camera AG.
And that’s not all. The longlife battery is
supported by the outstanding Venus Plus
processor, renowned for high performance
and low energy consumption. The high-res-
olution 2.5-inch 207,000-pixel display pro-
vides a brilliant, high-resolution viewing
image. High-sensitivity settings of up to ISO
1600 combined with the optical image sta-
Photography type/format
1:1/2.5" CCD sensor with 6.37 m effective pixels
(for aspect ratio 4:3)
Dimensions (WxHxD)
approx. 94 x 51 x 24 mm (3
11
⁄
16
x 2
1
⁄
8
x
15
⁄
16
in)
Weight
approx. 160 g/5.6 oz (with battery and SD card)
Lens
LEICA DC VARIO ELMARIT f/2.8-5.6/4.6-16.8 ASPH.
(corresponds to 28–102 mm for the 35 mm system)
Film speed setting
Automatic or manual ISO 80, 100, 200 or 400
(in high-sensitivity mode 800–1600)
Scene modes
Simple mode, normal image, macro, SCN modes (portrait,
soft skin, landscape, sport, night portrait, self-portrait, food,
party, candlelight, fireworks, starry sky, snow, baby1, baby2,
high sensitivity), moving image, replay
Monitor
2.5" polycrystalline TFT color display with 207,000 pixels
Storage medium
SD memory card, MultiMedia card (still pictures only)
Scope of delivery
Battery charger, battery, 64 MB SD memory card, AV cable,
USB cable, AC cable, wrist strap, CD-ROM with software
(Adobe Photoshop Elements 4.0, Quicktime Movie Player)
Warranty
2 years
SPECIFICATIONS OF THE LEICA C-LUX 1
bilizer guarantee sharply focused, blur-free
photos even in dim light. A candlelight din-
ner is just as easy for the LEICA C-LUX 1 to
handle as the fast-moving subjects en-
countered in sports, games and other
leisure activities. For all those unexpected
encounters and photo oppourtunities, the
C-LUX 1 is instantly ready for action. It can
even capture exciting video movies in VGA
quality. To sum it up, this little digital Leica
is a true all-rounder for taking an incredible
variety of photographs, for hobbies or work,
at home or away.
