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Leica D-LUX 3, 10.0 Megapixel, 4x Optical/4x Digital Zoom, Digital Camera (Silver) USA
The high-performance Leica D-LUX 3 Digital Camera incorporates a DC Vario-Elmarit lens with a focal length from 28 to 112mm, allowing creative scope in picture composition from wide-angle through to the telephoto range; while the 10 Megapixel resolution ensures superb image detail. The integral picture stabilizer gives the user additional protection against camera shake in all photography situations, even under difficult lighting conditions. A total of three picture formats (16:9, 3:2 and 4:3) in different resolutions are available, and the 2.8" LCD display provides full coverage for a picture to be displayed in 16:9 format. The image signal processor has also been improved in comparison to its predecessor model, delivering even faster image processing within the camera. This allows the D-LUX 3 to be used quickly, reliably and spontaneously at any moment.
- Stylish Design
- The clean minimalist design of the D- LUX 3 is totally in keeping with Leica tradition: pure, discreet, timeless - in a housing of high-quality aluminum. The D-Lux 3 is so light, compact and unobtrusive that there's no reason why you should leave it at home.
- 4x Wide Angle Zoom Lens
- The high-quality Leica DC Vario-Elmarit lens with 4x optical zoom is composed of lens elements made of complex optical glass and it features an ideal range of focal lengths that extends from 28mm - 112 mm (35mm equivalent). That enables you to cover practically everything from the wide-angle to the telephoto range.
- Optical Image Stabilizer
- The legendary Leica image quality is enhanced even further with the optical image stabilizer (O.I.S.) that effectively compensates for camera shake to ensure razor-sharp pictures at all times, even in the telephoto range, in low light conditions and when you take quick snapshots.
- Widescreen Image Format
- The 16:9 picture format with the full resolution of over 10 megapixels produces fantastic images for frame-filling viewing on HDTV equipment. The more traditional 4:3 and 3:2 formats are also selectable.
- Records RAW File Format
- The D-LUX 3 records images as common JPEG files, or in a professional RAW format - which is rarely offered in this class of camera - to ensure optimum image quality for further processing to obtain professional photographic results.
- Automatic and Manual Functions
- The Manual setting options give you full freedom when creating your own pictures. But motif programs and automatic functions for every application also provide you with optimum picture results quickly and easily. Alone 16 scene modes are selectable.
- Very Large Display
- The brilliant 2.8" display with 207,000 pixels renders a brilliant image for sure evaluation of your composition and reproduction, and also has the aspect ratio 16:9 for frame-filling presentation.
- Direct Print Capable
- Print Directly to any PictBridge Capable Printer without a computer - the on camera image editing features assure that you be able to make just the right picture easily and quickly.
- Optional Televid Scope Adapter
- The Digital Adapter 2 makes the camera ready for digiscoping - fantastic nature photographs through a spotting scope.
Go To
| Camera Type | Ultra Compact Point-and-shoot Digital Camera |
| Image Quality | |
|---|---|
| Image Sensor | 1/1.65" 10.2 Megapixel CCD |
| Effective Resolution | 10.0 million pixels |
| Color Depth | 24-Bit RGB |
| Color Modes | Normal, Cool, Warm, B&W, Sepia |
| Image File Formats |
RAW JPEG (Fine/Standard) |
| Recorded Resolution |
4:3 format 3168 x 2376 2880 x 2160 2304 x 1728 2048 x 1536 1600 x 1200 1280 x 960 3:2 format 16:9 format
|
| Video Recording |
QuickTime Motion JPEG with sound 4:3 format 640 x 480 @ 30 fps 640 x 480 @ 10 fps 320 x 240 @ 30 fps 320 x 240 @ 10 fps 16:9 format 1280 x 720 @ 15 fps 848 x 480 @ 30 fps 848 x 480 @ 10 fps Clip length limited only by available memory |
| Audio Recording | Yes |
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Leica DC Vario-Elmarit Aspherical Zoom lens |
| Optical Zoom | 4x |
| Lens Focal Length | 6.3mm - 25.2mm (28mm - 112mm equivalent) |
| Digital Zoom | 4x |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 2.4" (5cm) |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8-4.9 |
| Optical Image Stabilization | Yes |
| Accessory Lens/Filter Mount | No |
| Focus Control | |
|---|---|
| Focus Type | 9 area AF (entire picture field), Fast AF with 3 areas (middle transverse), Fast AF with 1 area, spot AF |
| Focus Modes | Autofocus, Manual (using joystick) |
| Focus Range |
Normal: 19.2" (50cm) - infinity Macro: 2.4" (5cm) - infinity wide |
| Exposure Control | |
|---|---|
| Sensitivity |
Automatic ISO Manual ISO (100, 200, 400, 800, 1600) |
| Shutter Type | Not Specified |
| Shutter Speed |
Full auto: 1/4 - 1/2000 seconds Program auto: 1 - 1/2000 seconds Aperture and time auto: 8 - 1/2000 seconds Manual setting: 60 - 1/2000 seconds |
| Aperture Range | f/2.8-4.9 - f/8.0 |
| Exposure Metering | TTL-AE (multiple field measurement, middle integral measurement, spot measurement) |
| Exposure Modes | Program Automatic, Aperture Automatic, Time Automatic, Manual, Exposure compensation ±2 EV in 1/2 EV steps) |
| White Balance Modes | Automatic, Daylight, Cloudy skies, Shadow, Halogen light, Flash, 2 manual settings, White balance fine tuning (-1500 to +1500 K in 150 K steps) |
| Scene Modes | Portraits, Sport, Night scenes, Night portraits, Fireworks, Parties, Snow, Self-portraits, Food, High-sensitivity mode, Baby 1, Baby 2, Soft skin, Candlelight, Starry skies, Landscapes, Print |
| Flash | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | Yes (automatic ON, Red-eye reduction, Manual ON (fill-in flash), Slow sync, Flash OFF, Flash Compensation) |
| Effective Flash Range | 2.0' (0.6m) - 13.5' (4.1m) |
| External Flash Connection | No |
| External Flash Control | Not Applicable |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Start-Up Time | Not Specified |
| Shutter Lag | Not Specified |
| Time Between Shots | Not Specified |
| Burst Capability | 1 fps continuous |
| Self Timer | 2 seconds or 10 seconds |
| Interval Recording | No |
| Date & Time Stamp | Yes |
| Memory & Power | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Memory | No |
| Compatible Memory Cards |
Secure Digital (SD) Card MultiMediaCard (MMC) |
| Recording Capacity | Not Specified |
| Battery Type | BP-DC4 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery |
| Power Adapter | ACA-DC4 Power Adapter |
| Input/Output | |
|---|---|
| Computer Interface | USB 2.0 |
| Direct Print Capable | Yes (PictBridge) |
| Remote Control | No |
| Video Output | Yes (NTSC & PAL) |
| Web-Cam Capable | No |
| System & Software Requirements | Windows 2000, XP; Mac OS X (10.2.8 - 10.3.x) |
| Display | |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder | No |
| LCD Display | 2.8" TFT color LCD display in 16:9 format (207,000 pixels) |
| Language Options | English, Spanish, French, German, Italian |
| Playback Options | Single Image, Single Image with sound playback, Index (9 images), Video Playback, Delete & Protect Functions, Print Order (DPOF) Settings, Image Adjust (Contrast, color saturation, sharpness, noise suppression) |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 2.3 x 4.2 x 1.0" (59 x 106 x 26 mm) |
| Weight | 6.5 oz (185g) without battery |
Memory Cards
Sufficient memory is not included so be sure to have enough storage capacity.
- Price: $6.00
Batteries & Power
Always keep a spare battery handy so you won't get caught without power.
- Price: $5.95
Bags & Straps
Carry, store, and protect all your equipment with a bag or a strap.
- Price: $17.56
Screen Protectors
Protect your LCD screen from scratches and finger prints.
- Price: $9.95
Card Readers
Download your pictures faster and save battery life.
- Price: $9.95
Tripod & Support
Place your camera on a tripod for the support and stability you need.
- Price: $19.95
Books & Tutorials
Learn all that your new camera can do.
- Price: $13.65
What's in the Box
- 64MB Secure Digital (SD) Card
- Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Battery
- Battery Charger
- USB Cable
- A/V Cable
- Lens Cap
- Hand Loop
- Software CD-ROM (Adobe Photoshop Elements 4.0 (PC)/3.0 (Mac), Quicktime Movie Player)
- User Guide
- 2-Year Leica Limited Warranty
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