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Top Leica C-Lux 1 Camera Reviews
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Leica C-Lux 1 News Release Summary:
The LEICA C-LUX 1 from Leica Camera AG, Solms is the first model
in a new line of Leica digital compact cameras. Complementing
the established LEICA D-LUX series, the new LEICA C-LUX line
features an ultra compact design and fully retractable optics.
The smallest digital compact camera to date, the LEICA C-LUX 1
sports a powerful LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT f/2.8-5.6/4.6-16.8 ASPH.
zoom lens with a wide focal length range of 28 – 102 mm in 35mm
format for brilliant photographs with accurate color rendering
from wide angle all the way through to telephoto. The LEICA C-LUX
1 offers a generous selection of modes to suit different
photographic situations, giving the photographer the flexibility
he needs to take successful pictures. An image stabilizer is
also integrated to counteract camera shake even in difficult
light conditions. The camera’s 2.5“ display facilitates picture
composition before the photograph is taken and allows a quick
assessment of the result immediately afterwards.
“With its ultra compact dimensions of only 5 x 10 centimeters,
the LEICA C-LUX1 easily fits into any bag or pocket and is
therefore the ideal companion for everyday use, leisure
pursuits, travel or any other occasion. Thanks to its extremely
short shutter delay and precise autofocus measurement, it can be
relied upon to capture valuable, unique moments and above all,
it’s instantly ready to take spur-of-the-moment snapshots. The
powerful battery provides power for up to 320 photos, supporting
the concept of carefree photography,“ says Marius Eschweiler,
Product Manager for Compact Cameras at Leica Camera AG.
Featuring a resolution of 207,000 pixels, the camera display
gives a brilliant preview of the photograph, allowing accurate
assessment before and after it is taken. The large monitor
enables several people to look at the image together — the view
of the display is just as good from an angle. To spare the
battery, the display can also be switched to a darker,
low-energy mode without sacrificing the excellent image quality.
The powerful LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT 1:2.8-5.6/4.6-16.8 ASPH.
triple zoom lens consists of seven elements (four of which are
aspherical) in six groups. With a maximum aperture of 2.8 and a
wide focal length range of 28 to102 mm in 35mm format, the LEICA
C-LUX 1 offers myriads of possibilities of image composition. In
the wide-angle range, for example, interior shots or group
photos can be taken in their full width at the shortest focal
length setting of 28mm — an almost unique feature for this class
of camera. The optics have been individually tuned to the camera
sensor. Together with the electronics and software they are
designed for natural color rendering, excellent definition and
high brilliance.
Another feature contributing to successful photography is the
integrated image stabilizer (O.I.S) which can be switched on
either for the photograph only or for both the photograph and
the display image. The image stabilization feature effectively
prevents blurred photos whatever the photographic situation by
consistently compensating for small hand movements. This and the
high-sensitivity mode with up to ISO 1600 ensure that pictures
are always sharply defined — whether in twilight, indoors or in
the zoom range.
The LEICA C-LUX 1 has a strikingly clear and concentrated
design. The reduction to the essentials gives the camera the
timeless elegance typical of a Leica, with slightly rounded
sides for comfortable handling. Intuitive use is encouraged by
clearly arranged controls and a simple operation concept.
The LEICA C-LUX 1 has a metal body. A great deal of attention
has also been paid to small details: to ensure a reliable and
robust product, only high-quality materials have been used.
The LEICA C-LUX 1 comes with a 64 MB SD memory card, a battery
charger, a powerful battery, an AV, USB and AC cable and an
extensive software package (Adobe Photoshop Elements 4.0 and
Quicktime Movie Player). An AC adapter (for connecting the
camera directly to the mains), spare battery and three different
camera cases made of high-quality leather are also available as
accessories.
The LEICA C-LUX 1 also offers a simple solution for digiscoping
(photography through a scope) in the form of the Leica digital
adapter. Instead of the extensive and expensive equipment that
is often necessary for such applications, this solution requires
only the compact digital camera connected to the eyepiece of a
LEICA TELEVID scope with the adapter. The LEICA C-LUX 1 then
becomes a camera with an extremely large focal length range for
ambitious bird and nature watchers, producing frame-filling
digital pictures of impressive, unvignetted quality. The large
2.5“ display of the LEICA C-LUX 1 is superb for assessing the
picture area and composition when digiscoping. The optical image
stabilization facility ensures shake-free nature photos even in
poor light and extreme conditions.
The LEICA C-LUX 1 will be on sale from the end of May 2006 at
Leica stockists‘. Customers will be able to choose between a
black and a silver chrome finish.
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