Pairing beautiful made-in-Germany digital technology with an artistic flair, Leica has teamed up with world-renowned Italian fashion label Moncler to produce the Leica X (Typ 133) "Edition Moncler" Digital Camera with a distinctive premium quality and finish that thoroughly embraces the values of both brands. It most obviously shows off Moncler's French history with a red, white, and blue leather trim that clearly calls to mind the French flag and pairs it with a matching camera case and a white padded pouch that emulates the appearance of a Moncler down jacket. Also, on the tech side of things, this compact camera squeezes in a large 16.2MP APS-C CMOS sensor and pairs it with a fixed Leica Summilux 23mm f/1.7 ASPH. Lens that provides a classic 35mm field of view. Furthering the camera's capabilities is a physical control ring located on the lens barrel, offering tactile manual focusing during shooting. The wide f/1.7 aperture then adds more creative possibilities by allowing photographer's to take control of their depth-of-field and take in more light for low-light shooting.
Merging a variety of different technologies, this camera is able to capture remarkable stills at up to 5 fps in the raw DNG file format as well as Full HD 1080p video at up to 20 fps. On top of this, it can utilize sensitivities of up to ISO 12500 for sharp, clear photos in less-than-ideal lighting conditions. In addition to manual focus, this camera does come equipped with an 11-point AF system that will quickly and accurately lock onto your subjects.
Composing and reviewing images is done via the rear 3.0" 920k-dot TFT LCD screen. This display has a wide viewing angle and 100% coverage so shooters will know exactly what they are going to capture and will not be misled when shooting at angles. Users can also pick up an optional optical or electronic viewfinder to further their comfort during use.
The camera records images and video to an SD, SDHC, or SDXC card. Also, the compact lightweight magnesium and aluminum body is reminiscent of their classic M rangefinders.
- Color settings Standard, Dynamic, Natural, B&W Natural, and B&W High Contrast are available for creating ready-to-go JPEG files for sharing and viewing.
- Manual exposure control is available along with full auto and aperture priority so everyone from beginners to experienced professionals can get started shooting.
- A built-in flash and hot shoe are available for adding some light to your scene.
- Exposure compensation from -3 to +3 in 1/3 stop increments.
- Optional optical and electronic viewfinders are available for more natural viewing.
- Records images to SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards.