1. Leica C Lux 2 Review

Product Information. If you want a stylish, slim compact camera but don't want to sacrifice picture quality then you'll love the ultra compact Leica C-LUX 2! Sporting a classic black metal body, it's a design classic - which can fit into even the smallest pocket. In fact it's the slimmest Leica digital camera ever made!

That elegant exterior design - unmistakably Leica - is matched by an impressive array of precision optics and digital technology inside. If you want to take the style even further, then you can also compliment your LEICA C-LUX 2 with its own exclusive tan leather case and carry strap.The high-speed wide-angle 28 mm zoom lens enables you to take stunning, space-grabbing shots. The optical image stabilizer and intelligent exposure control prevent camera shake and the 7.2 megapixel CCD sensor enables you to take superlative prints you can enlarge - even up to poster size.The extra large 2.5' display, the image stabilization and short shutter delay of the Leica C-LUX 2 all combine to guarantee carefree photography with high-quality results. Fast, discreet snapshots captured on the fly, or picture perfect compositions at twilight or in other tricky conditions - all are possible with this elegant compact.

Where the Vario-Elmarit zoom lens also retracts entirely into the camera body at the flick of the ‘off’ switch.So whether you're a partygoer, city stroller or nature lover, the Leica C-LUX 2 is always your dependable companion - any time, any place, you need never miss another photo opportunity. Product Features.

Ultra-wide focal-length range Just like every other Leica lens, the Leica DC Vario-Elmarit 1:2.8-5.2/4.5-108 mm ASPH. On the V-LUX 2 is a true optical masterpiece.

The equivalent focal lengths of this 24x super zoom for photo and video range from a super wide-angle 25mm to an extreme telephoto of 600mm in 35mm format. This makes the Leica V-LUX 2 a true all-round genius - and the perfect camera for any situation. Its super zoom lens ensures pin-sharp pictures from finely detailed macro close-ups and breathtaking wide-angle vistas to super telephoto shots - and ideal camera, particularly for travel and nature photography. Thanks to its enormous zoom range, the V-LUX 2 opens up almost infinite photographic opportunities without any need to change a lens, and makes it an interesting alternative to comparable SLR systems with interchangeable lenses. Bakugan mechtanium surge episode 38. In addition to its enormous range of focal lengths, another compelling feature of the compact V-LUX 2 is its newly developed high-performance, 14.1-megapixel, CMOS image sensor. Continuous shooting at high speed The ultra-fast consecutive burst capability of the Leica V-LUX 2 is more than impressive - with 11 frames per second at the full resolution of 14.1-megapixel or 60 frames per second with a resolution of 2.8-megapixel, the Leica V-LUX 2 is one of the world's fastest consecutive shooting cameras.

This means that you just won't miss the decisive moment - even when shooting the fastest-moving subjects in the worlds of sport and nature. What's more, the V-LUX 2 can even reveal the details of motion sequences otherwise invisible to the human eye. Fold-out LCD display The V-LUX 2 offers viewing perspectives when shooting. The reason is its 3' LCD screen that can be twisted and turned in almost any direction making it easy to compose pictures taken from the most unusual or challenging angles. When shooting stills or video from over their head or down close to the ground - photographers using the V-LUX 2 are in full control. And its high-resolution display with 460,000 pixel resolution guarantees a finely detailed and brilliant viewing image.

Videos in Full-HD-quality Another highlight of the V-LUX 2 is its ability to shoot videos in 1080i-AVCHD Full HD. This feature is often found only in high-quality digital camcorders and, in contrast to the usual M-JPEG format it uses about 50% less memory - without any compromise in terms of brilliant image quality.

The entire 24x zoom range is available during video recording, and an integrated stereo microphone with an electronic wind-noise filter guarantees a crystal-clear soundtrack. What's more, the V-LUX 2 also features an option for shooting still pictures in video capture mode. Compact design Characterized by a compact design and extremely simple handling, the V-LUX 2's integrated handgrip and light weight allow photgraphers to shoot one-handed with ease. The camera controls are clearly laid out, ensuring fast and simple operation. For instance, video recording can be started quickly and easily at the touch of a button on the top deck of the camera. Leica quality A great point-and-shoot camera with DSLR-quality results. Great refinement in the pictures with 14.1MP sensor, and quite fast focusing.

Leica C Lux 2 Review

The 16X zoom is great fun and quite stable at all lengths, except in the lowest light conditions. The quality one expects from Leica. Great videos, too, with dedicated start button right on top. I only down-graded to four stars because it is larger than some people want in a P&S, and because it is virtually the same camera as the Panasonic FZ100 which costs less. Awesome Camera The Leica Digilux 2 was released jointly by Leica and Panasonic in 2004. The Panasonic version was the Lumix DMC LC1. The cameras were distinguishable in appearance by virtue of the outer case and color.

The Leica inherited the classic silver and black Leica rangefinder styling, while the Panasonic came in all black. There are few differences in the contours of the case but for the most part, they're the same. In this arrangement, Leica took responsibility for the optics while Panasonic (via some Sony technology) managed the electronics. But make no mistake about it, the business end of this camera, the lens, is all Leica.

In many respects, the lens is the heart of this beast. In addition to cosmetic differences, there is a difference in how the two cameras handle the image interpretati on when shooting in JPEG mode. Just like you and I might 'tweak' our images differently in Photoshop or post processing, camera manufacturers each have their own 'recipe' for how the camera's image processing software creates the JPEG output from the camera's RAW file. The folks at Leica claim their software offers a look more suited to the Leica owner's tastes. In other words it looks more like film.:) Panasonic, on the other hand, will probably have a bit more saturation and punch to the colors. However, if you're shooting in RAW, it's a moot point. Magical lens; something about the software Leica uses.

I've owned a Leica Digilux 1 for years, and am always amazed at the photos it takes compared to people with Canon/Nikon taking the same shots. Something about how they match the sensor to the lens to the software. Leica cameras, if you can afford them, really are worth it. I don't mind the fixed lens, although that is what most people don't like about it. It keeps the cost down, and the range of this zoom is more than adequate for a take-anywhere camera. I love my Digilux 2!!