Leica C-Lux 3 (black)

Description: The Leica C-Lux 3 is a 10.1-megapixel, ultra-compact camera.Compared to other ultra-compact digital cameras on the market, it is expensive at around $485.

Pros: Has a 5x optical zoom, which is somewhat more powerful than some similarly priced digital cameras.Also, this digital camera has a 10.1-megapixel resolution, which is considerably higher than some similarly priced digital cameras.Weighing only 4.5 ounces without battery or media, this digital camera is very light for a compact camera.

Cons: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: Built for capturing everyday surprises, since it easily slips into your pocket or purse.A recommended use, based on key features, is semi-professional photography.The largest recommended print size, estimated from the camera's resolution, is 12x16 or larger.

Value: In general, this digital camera's price seems a bit steep, with respect to its features.

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• Manufacturer: Leica Camera, Inc.
• Part Number: 018-334

• General

• Product Type Digital camera - Compact
• Width 3.8 in
• Depth 0.9 in
• Height 2 in
• Weight 4.4 oz
• Enclosure Color Black
• Body Material Metal

• Main Features

• Resolution 10.1 megapixels
• Color Support Color
• Optical Sensor Type CCD
• Total Pixels 10,700,000 pixels
• Effective Sensor Resolution 10,100,000 pixels
• Light Sensitivity ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800, ISO 1600
• Digital Zoom 4 x
• Shooting Modes Frame movie mode
• Shooting Programs Food, Snow, Baby1, Baby2, Beach, Candle, Sunset, Pin hole, Fireworks, Landscape, Soft skin, Film grain, Starry sky, Sports mode, Aerial photo, Party/indoor, Portrait mode, Self-portrait, Night portrait, Night landscape, High sensitivity
• Special Effects Soft, Sepia, Vivid, Neutral, Black & White
• Image Stabilizer Optical (MEGA O.I.S.)
• Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec
• Min Shutter Speed 8 sec
• Exposure Metering Multi-segment
• Exposure Modes Program, Automatic
• Exposure Compensation ±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
• Auto Exposure Bracketing 3 steps in 1/3 EV step
• Face Detection Yes
• White Balance Custom, Presets, Automatic
• White Balance Presets Shade, Halogen, Overcast, Sunlight
• Digital Video Format QuickTime
• Still Image Format JPEG
• TV Tuner None
• Video Capture QuickTime - 1280 x 720, QuickTime - 848 x 480, QuickTime - 640 x 480, QuickTime - 320 x 240, QuickTime - 320 x 240

• Memory / Storage

• Supported Flash Memory MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card
• Integrated Memory 50 MB
• Floppy Drive None
• Digital Storage Media None
• Image Storage JPEG 3648 x 2736, JPEG 3648 x 2432, JPEG 3648 x 2056, JPEG 3072 x 2304, JPEG 3072 x 2048, JPEG 3072 x 1728, JPEG 2560 x 1920, JPEG 2560 x 1712, JPEG 2048 x 1536, JPEG 2048 x 1360, JPEG 1920 x 1080, JPEG 1600 x 1200, JPEG 640 x 480

• Camera Flash

• Camera Flash Built-in flash
• Flash Modes Auto mode, Fill-in mode, Slow synchro, Flash OFF mode, Rear curtain sync, Red-eye reduction
• Red Eye Reduction Yes

• Lens System

• Type Zoom lens - 4.4 mm - 22 mm - F/2.8-5.9
• Focal Length 4.4 mm - 22 mm
• Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 25 - 125 mm
• Focus Adjustment Automatic
• Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
• Auto Focus Points (Zones) 11
• Lens Aperture F/2.8-5.9
• Optical Zoom 5 x
• Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
• Lens Construction 6 group(s) / 7 element(s)
• Features Aspherical lens, Built-in lens shield

• Additional Features

• Self Timer Yes
• Self Timer Delay 2 sec, 10 sec
• Additional Features AE lock, AF lock, DPOF support, Audio recording, Date/time stamp, Built-in speaker, Cropping an image, Histogram display, Resizing an image, PictBridge support, USB 2.0 compatibility, Digital image rotation, Digital noise reduction, Camera orientation detection

• Viewfinder

• Viewfinder Type None

• Display

• Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5 in - Color
• Display Form Factor Built-in
• Display Format 230,000 pixels

• Digital Player (Recorder)

• Type None

• Microphone

• Type Microphone - Built-in
• Microphone Technology Electret condenser
• Microphone Operation Mode Mono

• Connections

• Connector Type 1 x USB, 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x DC power input
• Expansion Slot(s) 1 x SD Memory Card

• Miscellaneous

• Included Accessories Wrist strap, Battery case
• Cables Included USB cable, A/V cable

• Power

• Power Device Battery charger - External

• Battery

• Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )

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  Leica C-Lux 3 (white)

  Price: $499.00

  Manufacturer: Leica Camera, Inc.

  Specs: Ultracompact, 10.1 megapixels, 5 x, 2.5 in LCD display

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  Leica C-Lux 3 (black)

  Price: $479.00 - $499.00

  Manufacturer: Leica Camera, Inc.

  Specs: Ultracompact, 10.1 megapixels, 5 x, 2.5 in LCD display

Leica Camera, Inc.

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.leica-camera.us/home/
• Address: 1 Pearl Court, Unit A, Allendale, NJ. 07401
• Phone: 800-222-0118
• Email: literature@leicacamerausa.com
• Fax: 201-767-8666