The compact nature of the D Lux 4 means it usually is in hand continuously. But despite its compact size, it gives you top Leica quality and give the photographer quite a lot of artistic freedom. The D Lux 4 is ideal, whether for subjects composed for lots of forethought or spontaneous reportage.

The high aperture professional lens

The Leica DC Vario Summicron lens 1:2.0 2.8/5.1 12.8 ASPH is often a high aperture lens for digital compact cameras that permits the real enthusiast to do business with a shutter. Its broadband internet makes the Leica D LUX 4 perfect available light exposures. Whether in poor light and selective us going for field depth, the lens on the Leica D LUX 4 affords the photographer scope for highly individual picture composition. The aspherical zoom lens having focusing choice of 24 60 mm starts up new creative options in reportage photography.

The lens design is made up of eight elements, that four are aspherical. Many are matched individually for the camera sensor, employed in harmony aided by the electronics and software, to make stunningly brilliant pictures in true to life colors.

Powerful sensor

At a common resolution of 10.1 megapixels, the overlarge measurements the 1/1.63" CCD image sensor increases image quality distinctly. The littlest specifics of this issue are reproduced exactly. The D Lux 4 usually takes photos in every one three formats (4:3/3:2/16:9) to fit the store's recording or playback situation. Around the 3" LCD monitor by using a resolution of 460,000 pixels, pictures can be seen and assessed in excellent quality before these are taken. Leica Camera AG has continued to develop unique 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 computer turn it into a pleasure to take care of the D Lux 4. Focus, shutter speed, stops and exposure override can all be set manually along with the joystick giving the authentic enthusiast scope for highly individual picture composition. No doubt you can utilize the intelligent automatic mode: Based on the subject and photographic situation, your camera automatically selects the most effective 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 furnished by the CCD sensor is "processed" in optimum quality. Data recording are generally in Fine, Standard, RAW or combinations. The D Lux 4 is usually prepared for photos in HDTV format along with a HD port for TV connection.

Expandable, similar to a small system camera

D Lux 4 with optional viewfinder

The D Lux 4 is often a real Leica, not only on included in the design, its looks, with its performance, but also its being the best digital compact camera which they can display using an extensive collection of accessories similar to a system camera. Actually far more photographic possibilities considering the camera which will tell you he is "son of M8".

What's inside Box

Camera with lens cap (incl. loop) and wriststrap, wall charger, lithium ion battery, battery case, A/V cable, USB cable, DVD with comprehensive application.