Product Details

Leica D-Lux 4

Camera Overview and Features

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.

That means even more photographic possibilities with the camera that can claim to be "son of M8".

Contents:

• DLux 4 Camera
• Lens cap
• Wrist strap
• Lith Ion Battery
• Battery Charger
• Mains Lead
• AV/USB Cable
• DVD
• Comprehensive Software Package
• Instruction Book

More Information:

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

Image sizes per format

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