Leica C-LUX 1 Manuals

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Elegant and robust metal body available in black or silver finish. High resolution 2.5-inch display pro- vides a clear view of critical details. Exquisitely sharp photos even in candlelight or of moving objects thanks to the built-in optical image stabilizer and the high-sensitivity setting of up to ISO 1600. The extended focal length range of the Leica wide- angle lens is equivalent to a 28-102 mm in the 35 mm format. Leica Camera AG / Oskar-Barnack-Straße 11 / D-35606 Solms www.leica-camera.com / [email protected] Telephone +49 (0) 6442-208-0 / Fax +49 (0) 6442-208-333 Illustrations in original size LEICA C-LUX 1 Camera Image type/format Resolution Video sequences Data recording Storage media Film speed setting White balance Lens Optical image stabilizer Focus range Focusing Exposure Series exposures Shutter speed range Flash Scene modes Toning effects LCD monitor Self-timer Power supply Ports Printer compatibility Battery capacity (approx.) Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight Scope of delivery Accessories Case Direct mains connector Lithium-Ion-Battery Digital Adapter LEICA C-LUX 1 1/2.5" CCD sensor with 6.37 million pixels (6 m pixels effective in 4:3 format). In 4:3 format either 2816 x 2112, 2048 x1536, 1280 x 960 or 640 x 480 pixels, 2816 x 2112, 2048 x1536, 1600 x 1200 pixels. In Leica 3:2 format either 2816 x1880 or 2048 x1360 pixels. In 16:9 format either 2816 x1584 or 1920 x1080 pixels (corresponds to HDTV standard). In 16:9 format with 848 x 480 ; in 4:3 format with 640 x 480 or in 4:3 format with 320 x 240 pixels at either 30 fps or 10 fps, duration of recording only limited by the capacity of the memory card. Recordings with sound. Data formats : Still pictures JPEG (Fine/Standard) ; Video QuickTime Motion JPEG. SD Memory Card and MultiMedia card (a 64 MB-SD card is supplied with the camera). Either automatic or manual ISO 80, ISO 100, ISO 200 or ISO 400 (in high sensitivity mode 800 – 1600). Either automatic, for daylight, overcast sky, halogen light, two manual settings, fine adjustment of white balance in a range of –1500 to +1500K in150 K steps (not available for automatic setting). LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT f/2.8 – 5.6 / 4.6 – 16.8 ASPH. (corresponds to 28 – 102 mm in 35 mm format), 3.6 x optical zoom. Change of focal length by conveniently located zoom lever. 2 modes : either for exposure only or for exposure and monitor. Normal : 50 cm – infinity ; Macro/Simple/Motion Picture : wide-angle 5 cm/ telephoto 30 cm infinity. Autofocus, either normal or macro ; Autofocus modes/measurement range either 5 fields (full image area), faster autofocus with 3 fields (across the center) or with 1 central field, 1 field, or spot. Exposure modes either simple mode, normal image or macro. Exposure metering Multi-field measurement. Exposure bracketing ± 2 EV in 1/3 EV steps. Either 3 fps or 2 fps at full resolution, max. 8 pictures with JPEG standard, max. 6 pictures with JPEG fine. In fully automatic mode : 8 – 1/2000 sec. Starry sky mode : 15, 30, 60 sec. Flash modes either automatic flash on with or without pre-flash (to combat red-eye), manual flash on (fill-in flash) with or without pre-flash, SLOW for slower shutter speeds (with pre-flash), flash off. Flash range (ISO set at Auto) 0.6 – 4.0 m (wide-angle), 0.3 – 2.0 m (telephoto), in high-sensitivity mode : 0.8 – 5.7 m (wide-angle), 0.8 - 2.8 m (telephoto). Flash exposure bracketing ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps. Portrait, soft skin, landscape, sport, night portrait, night landscape, self-portrait, food, party, candlelight, fireworks, starry sky, snow, baby1, baby2, high sensitivity. Blueish, reddish, black and white or sepia. 2.5" polycrystalline TFT color display with 207,000 pixels. Field of view : almost 100 % Power LCD mode, wide-angle viewing mode. Either 2 s or 10 s countdown. Lithium ion battery, 3.7 V, 1150 mAH or optional mains unit. USB 2.0 (Full speed), DC in (power supply) and AV out. PictBridge 320 pictures (CIPA Standard) approx. 3 11/16 x 2 1/8 x 15/16 in approx. 4.6 oz without battery and memory card ; approx. 5.6 oz with battery and SD memory card. Battery charger, battery, 64 MB SD memory card AV cable, USB cable, AC cable, wrist strap, CD ROM with software (Adobe Photoshop Elements 4.0, Quicktime Movieplayer). real leather case with micro-velour lining. Cognac-brown Order No. 18 651, Black Order No. 18 652, Red Order No. 18 653 ACA-DC4 with mains cable (replacement) LEICA BP-DC4 (replacement) Digital Adapter 2 for all Leica Televid Order No. 42 303 Trademark of the Leica Camera Group / “Leica” and product names = ® Registered trademarks / © 2006 Leica Camera AG / All rights to change construction, design and range reserved / Concept and Design : Heine/Lenz/Zizka, Frankfurt am Main / Image indication : Product photography Tom Vack, Alexander Göhr / Photostory : Frank Rothe / Brochure order number : German 91249 / English 91250 / US-English 91251 / French 91252 / Italian 91253 / Dutch 91254 / Japanese 91255 / Danish 91256 / Norwegian 91257/ Spanish 91258 / Portuguese 91259 / 04/06/CGLW/B Elegance that’s more than skin deep The LEICA C-LUX 1 is an engagingly attractive companion with a fashionably compact form factor. Offered in smart black or lustrous silver and having a basic outline of only 5 x10 cm, it’s a camera you’ll want to take with you wherever you go. And its elegant exterior is complemented by cutting-edge techno- logy : 6-megapixel capture, ultra short shutter delay, precise autofocus measurement, and a generous selection of scene modes make it ideal for taking great pictures effortlessly. Whether you’re on the beach, on a stroll through narrow streets, or in your favorite restaurant – the C-Lux 1 will capture all those precious moments you want to remember in stun- ning, true-to-life color and detail. Fast stylish, compact, fl exible, versatile fl exible, versatilee, brilliant apixel capture, ultra short shutter delay, precise autofocus apixel capture, ultra short shutter delay, precise autofocus measurement, and a generous selection of scene modes make it ideal measurement, and a generous selection of scene modes make it ideal for taking great pictures effortlessly. 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LEICA C-LUX 1 Instructions

LEICA C-LUX 1 Technical Data Camera Image type/format Resolution Video sequences Data recording Supported operating system Storage media Film speed setting White balance Lens Optical Image Stabilizer Focus range Focusing Exposure Shutter speed range Flash Scene modes Toning effects LCD monitor Selftimer Power supply Ports Printer compability Battery capacity Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight Scope of delivery Accessories Case Direct mains connector Lithium-Ion Battery Digital Adapter 2 LEICA C-LUX 1 1/2.5" CCD sensor with 6.37 million pixels (6 m pixels effective in 4:3 format). In 4:3 format : either 2816 x 2112 pixels, 2048 x 1536 pixels, 1280 x 960 pixels or640 x 480 pixels, 2816 x 2112 pixels, 2048 x 1536 pixels, 1600 x 1200 pixels. In Leica 3:2 format : either 2816 x 1880 pixels or 2048 x 1360 pixels. In 16:9 format : either 2816 x 1584 pixels or 1920 x 1080 pixels (corresponds to HDTV standard). In 16:9 format 848 x 480 pixels ; In 4:3 format 640 x 480 pixels, or still in 4:3 format select 320 x 240 pixels at either 30 fps or 10 fps, duration of recording limited by the capacity of the memory card. Recordings with sound. Data formats : Still pictures JPEG (Fine/Standard) ; Video QuickTime Motion JPEG. PC: Windows 2000 SP4 / XP / XP SP1-2 Macintosh: OS 9 / OS X v10.2 - 10.3 (G3/G4/G5 Processor) SD Memory Card and MultiMedia Card (a 64 MB-SD Card supplied with the camera). Either automatic or manual ISO 80, ISO 100, ISO 200 or ISO 400 (in high sensitivity mode 800–1600). Either automatic, for daylight, overcast sky, halogen light, two manual settings, fine adjustment of white balance in a range of –1500 to +1500 K in 150 K steps (not available for automatic setting). LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT 1/2.8-5.6/4.6-16.8 ASPH. (corresponds to 28–102 mm in 35 mm format), 3.6 x optical zoom. Change of focal length by conveniently located zoom lever. 2 modes: either for exposure only or for exposure and monitor. Normal mode : 50 cm (19 3⁄ 4") – infinity Macro/Simple/Motion Picture : wide-angle 5 cm (2") / telephoto 30 cm (12") – infinity. Autofocus, either normal or macro. Autofocus mode/measurement range : either 5 fields (full image area), faster autofocus with 3 fields (across the center) or with 1 central field, 1 field, or spot. Exposure modes : either simple mode, normal image or macro, Exposure metering : Multi-field measurement, Exposure bracketing : +/- 2 EV in 1⁄ 3 EV steps. In fully automatic mode: 8-1/2000 sec. Starry sky mode: 15, 30, 60 sec. Flash modes either automatic flash on with or without pre-flash (to combat red-eye), manual flash on (fill-in flash) with or without pre-flash, SLOW for slower shutter speeds (with pre-flash), flash off. Flash range (ISO set at Auto) 0.6–4.0 m (wide-angle), 0.3–2.0 m (telephoto), in high-sensitivity mode: 0.8–5.7 m (wide-angle), 0.8–2.8 m (telephoto). Flash exposure bracketing ±2 EV in 1⁄ 3 EV steps. Portrait, soft skin, landscape, sport, night portrait, night landscape, self-portrait, food, party, candlelight, fireworks, starry sky, snow, baby1, baby2, high sensitivity. Bluish, reddish, black and white or sepia. 2,5" polycrystalline TFT color display with 207,000 pixels. Field of view: almost 100 %. Power LCD mode, wide-angle viewing mode. Either 2 s or 10 s countdown. Lithium ion battery, 3.7 V, 1150 mAH or optional mains unit. USB 2.0 (Full speed), DC in (power supply) and AV out. PictBridge approx. 320 pictures (CIPA Standard) approx. 94.1 x 51.1 x 24.2 mm (3 11⁄ 16 x 2 1⁄ 8 x 15⁄ 16 in) approx. 132 g (4.6 oz) without battery and memory card ; approx. 160 g (5.6 oz) with battery and SD memory card Battery charger, battery, 64 MB SD memory card, AV cable, USB cable, AC cable, wrist strap, CD ROM with software (Adobe Photoshop Elements 4.0 (PC), 3.0 (Mac), Quicktime Movieplayer). Real leather case with micro-velour lining. Cognac-brown Order No. 18 651, Black Order No. 18 652, Red Order No. 18 653 ACA-DC4 with mains cable LEICA BP-DC4 (replacement) Digital Adapter 2 for all Leica Televid Order No. 42 303 Page 1 of 1 / As at June 2006 / Specifications are subject to change without notice Leica Camera AG / Oskar-Barnack-Straße 11 / D-35606 Solms / Telephone +49 (0) 6442-208-0 / Telefax +49 (0) 6442-208-333 / [email protected] / www.leica-camera.com