The Leica V-Lux 1 is a digital compact camera which combines high-performance optics and outstanding picture quality in a compact camera body. The camera offers 10 million pixels and a Leica DC Vario-Elmarit lens with an extremely wide range of focal length from 35 to 420mm (equivalent), thus commanding surprisingly universal capability. From spacious landscape shots, filigree macro close-up shots through to photos of far distant objects in super telephoto mode, the lens with its 12 times zoom creates outstanding picture results in all photographic situations. The integrated picture stabilizer gives the user additional protection against camera shake, even under difficult lighting conditions. The Leica V-Lux 1 has a tilting 2.0" TFT display for optimum picture checking. Thus the photographer is assured of secure control even in difficult situations for photography and gains additional possibilities for picture composition by means of unusual camera perspectives. Furthermore, a variety of manual settings, including a diverse subject program for many photographic situations, round out the creative composition possibilities of the Leica V-Lux 1.

• 12x Zoom Leica Vario-Elmarit Lens

The Leica Vario-Elmarit Lens lens delivers top-quality pictures as well as offering maximum flexibility, from the wide-angle to the super-telephoto range. It consists of 14 lens elements in 10 groups, including 3 aspherical lenses and an ED (extra-low dispersion) lens. The ED lens is manufactured from special optical glass to compensate for chromatic aberration, preventing color fringing and loss of focus, resulting in clear sharp images. The aspherical lenses further enhance the outstanding performance of the lens and are also a key factor for the remarkably compact dimensions of the camera.

• Compact and Powerful

As a true alternative to a digital SLR - which is often cumbersome and costly, the compact V-Lux 1 leaves nothing to be desired. The camera provides superb picture quality thanks to its high quality 12x zoom lens and with 10 megapixel picture resolution, you'll be able to produce poster size enlargements with incredible detail. The camera is also remarkably compact considering it's capabilities, and the ergonomically designed body makes camera use practical and comfortable.

• Automatic and Creativity Photography

The Leica V-Lux 1 offers completely intuitive, fast and reliable operation for taking quick snapshots. However the camera also offers a full range of manual controls including exposure and focus controls for more creative image applications. Furthermore, the focusing and zoom ring on the lens allows you to concentrate fully on the scene, without having to delve into camera menus.

• Razor-sharp Images

The integrated image stabilizer (MEGA O.I.S.) prevents camera shake from blurring your images. This is especially important when shooting in the super-telephoto range, Shooting interiors or when taking twilight hand-held shots. The MEGA O.I.S system means that your pictures will always be razor-sharp and precise without using a tripod.

• Integral flash

The Leica V-Lux 1 is equipped with a built-in multifunctional flash which offers functions such as Auto, Auto/SlowSync or red-eye reduction. Manual adjustment of the flash power is possible in a range of ±2 aperture stops. External TTL flash units can also be used on the flash shoe of the Leica V-Lux 1. Such versatility makes the V-Lux 1 a true "high-end" camera in the compact camera class.

• Faster and More Accurate

With the V-Lux 1 you will be ready for action at all times. The autofocus is very fast with extremely precise focusing, and the image data acquired is processed and stored by the image signal processor in a flash so you'll capture those unique moments with spontaneous shots.

• 2.0" Swiveling Display and Electronic Viewfinder

The high resolution 2.0 inch LCD can swivel through 180° both horizontally and vertically. This makes framing your images much easier - even when shooting at a worm's or bird's eye view. The Leica V-Lux 1 is also equipped with a high resolution electronic viewfinder. The advantage this electronic viewfinder has over the optical viewfinder is that key functions such as white balance, depth of field and even a real-time histogram appear directly in the field of vision before taking the picture.