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Leica C-Lux Digital Camera (Midnight Blue)

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Leica C-Lux Digital Camera (Midnight Blue)
Key Features
  • 20.1MP 1" MOS Sensor
  • Leica DC Vario-Elmar 15x Zoom Lens
  • 24-360mm (35mm Equivalent)
  • 0.21" 2.33m-Dot Electronic Viewfinder
Sleek, stylish, and versatile, the midnight blue Leica C-Lux is a multimedia digital camera well-suited for everyday shooting. Revolving around a 20.1MP 1" MOS sensor, both high-resolution stills and UHD 4030p video can be recorded. The sensor's design affords a top sensitivity of ISO 25600 to enable working in low light, and a top 10-fps shooting rate is also available for photographing moving subjects. Complementing the sensor's versatility is a 15x optical zoom Leica DC Vario-Elmar lens, which covers a 24-360mm equivalent focal length range for photographing in a broad variety of situations. This lens's reach is benefited by 5-axis optical image stabilization, which minimizes the appearance of camera shake for sharper imagery when working handheld.
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Leica C-Lux Overview

Sleek, stylish, and versatile, the midnight blue Leica C-Lux is a multimedia digital camera well-suited for everyday shooting. Revolving around a 20.1MP 1" MOS sensor, both high-resolution stills and UHD 4030p video can be recorded. The sensor's design affords a top sensitivity of ISO 25600 to enable working in low light, and a top 10-fps shooting rate is also available for photographing moving subjects. Complementing the sensor's versatility is a 15x optical zoom Leica DC Vario-Elmar lens, which covers a 24-360mm equivalent focal length range for photographing in a broad variety of situations. This lens's reach is benefited by 5-axis optical image stabilization, which minimizes the appearance of camera shake for sharper imagery when working handheld.

Beyond its performance, the C-Lux is also distinguished by its physical design that incorporates both a 2.33m-dot electronic viewfinder, for bright eye-level shooting, and a 3.0" 1.24m-dot touchscreen LCD. Additionally, built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth LE connectivity permits wirelessly sharing photos and movies to your mobile devices via the dedicated Leica C-Lux app.

20.1MP 1" MOS Sensor
Utilizing a large 20.1MP 1" MOS sensor, high-resolution stills and video can be captured within with a wide sensitivity range up to ISO 25600 to suit working in a variety of lighting conditions. The sensor and processor combination also affords a quick full-resolution continuous shooting rate of up to 10 fps, UHD 4K30p video recording at 100 Mb/s, and the ability to save 8MP stills from 4K video.
Leica DC Vario-Elmar 15x Zoom Lens
A long-reaching 15x Leica DC Vario-Elmar zoom offers a wide-angle to super-telephoto 24-360mm equivalent focal length range to suit photographing in a wide variety of situations. The lens is benefited by a fast 49-point autofocus system along with face detection focusing for working with different subject types. Also complementing the lens's reach is 5-axis optical image stabilization, which compensates for the effects of camera shake to produce sharper imagery when shooting handheld.
Body Design and Wireless Connectivity
  • Eye-level shooting is supported via the built-in 0.21" 2.33m-dot electronic viewfinder, which is ideal for working in bright, sunlit conditions.
  • Rear 3.0" 1.24m-dot LCD monitor features a touchscreen design to support intuitive image playback and menu navigation. The screen's design also has an oleophobic coating to prevent marks and fingerprints.
  • Both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth LE are available to facilitate wirelessly sharing imagery to iOS and Android smartphones or tablets via the dedicated Leica C-Lux app.
  • Slim and sleek camera design features an attractive midnight blue finish.
  • Built-in pop-up flash is available for working in low-light situations.

Leica C-Lux Specs

Imaging
Sensor Resolution
Actual: 20.9 Megapixel
Effective: 20.1 Megapixel
Lens
Focal Length
8.8 to 132mm (35mm Equivalent: 24 to 360mm)
Optical Zoom
15x
Digital Zoom
4x Maximum (60x Combined Zoom)
Maximum Aperture
f/3.3 to 6.4
Minimum Aperture
f/8
Focus Range
1.64' to Infinity / 50 cm to Infinity (Wide)
3.28' to Infinity / 1 m to Infinity (Telephoto)
Macro
1.18" to Infinity / 3 cm to Infinity (Wide)
3.28' to Infinity / 1 m to Infinity (Telephoto)
Exposure Control
Shutter Speed
Electronic Shutter
1/16000 to 1 Second
Electronic Front Curtain Shutter
0 to 120 Seconds
Mechanical Shutter
1/2000 to 60 Seconds
Exposure Modes
Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
Exposure Compensation
-5 to +5 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
Image File Format
JPEG, Raw
Broadcast Output
NTSC
Interface
Media/Memory Card Slot
Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
Monitor
Display Size
3.0"
Resolution
1,240,000 Dot
Display Type
Fixed Touchscreen LCD
Viewfinder
Resolution
2,330,000 Dot
Coverage
100%
Diopter Adjustment
-4 to +3
Flash
Built-In Flash/Light
Yes, Flash Only
External Flash Connection
No
Battery
1x BP-DC15 Rechargeable
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.425 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
6.55 x 5.55 x 3.6"

Leica C-Lux Reviews

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question

Can the screen on the back flip forward, so that I can see myself in the display if standing in front of the camera?
Asked by: William
The 3 LCD with touch screen functionality is fixed with no tilt/swivel feature.
Answered by: Leica Expert
Date published: 2018-08-27

question

What is the image processor on Leica C-Lux?
Asked by: Julian
Leica does not say anywhere in the information we have what processor it is. However, since this is a twin of the Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 and has the Venus Engine Image Processor, we will say that it is most likely that one.
Answered by: Dennis A L.
Date published: 2019-08-25

question

CLux Do Timelapses?
Asked by: Eduardo L.
The camera is not capable of timelapses.
Answered by: Reuben
Date published: 2019-08-01

Battery life?

Battery life?
Asked by: Juan Carlos
I bought the C-Lux for a recent trip to Southeast Asia. I was on the go alot and did not want to deal with a bulky bag and lenses. I purchased an extra battery and charger but most of the time I was able to go a couple of days between charges. I usually take between 75 - 100 shots a day.
Answered by: Anonymous
Date published: 2021-10-24

I have a con tax 167 mt body and several zeiss ...

I have a con tax 167 mt body and several zeiss lenses. macro to telephoto I am interested in acquiring a new con tax digital body. one which would accommodate my lens group. Any thougts?
Asked by: Robert
Contax no longer is in business and there are no digital cameras that accept your lenses, however you can get a lens adapter and adapt your lenses to a Nikon, Canon, Leica, and several other digital cameras. Click the link below to view the adapters; https://bhpho.to/3oMWhG6
Answered by: Rob
Date published: 2021-01-14

question

Can this camera make use of screw on filters (like CPL or ND)?
Asked by: Robert
The Leica C-Lux does not have a filter thread.
Answered by: Leica Expert
Date published: 2020-02-11

What is the lowest ISO? ISO 100?

What is the lowest ISO? ISO 100?
Asked by: John
It has an ISO range of 125-12800 (expands to 80-25600)
Answered by: Luis L
Date published: 2020-12-03

question

How is it different from Panasonic ZS-200 ? (besides some of the button shapes).
Asked by: Julian
It does have an international warranty, if that makes a difference to you. I bought mine for a trip to southeast Asia and the C-Lux provided coverage in case I had problems with the camera while out of the USA
Answered by: Michael K
Date published: 2020-02-11
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