The LEICA D-LUX 2 at a glance

* High-class lens:
LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT 6.3- 25.2 mm f /2.8-4.9 ASPH. with 4x optical zoom is composed of lens elements made of high-quality optical glass and it features an ideal range of focal lengths that extends from 28 to 112 mm (35 mm equivalent). That enables you to cover practically everything from the wide-angle to the telephoto range.

* Optical image stabilizer:
The legendary Leica image quality is enhanced even further with the optical image stabilizer (O.I.S.) that effectively compensates for camera shake to ensure razor-sharp pictures at all times, even in the telephoto range, in low light conditions and when you take quick snapshots.

* Three picture formats:
There is a choice of following formats: 16:9 (8 MP); 3:2 (7 MP); 4:3 (6 MP) – of which the 16:9 format is HDTV-ready for viewing.

* Very large display:
The large 2.5-inch display with 207,000 pixels renders a brilliant image for sure evaluation of your composition and reproduction.

* Control over the shutter speed and aperture:
The option of manually setting the aperture and the shutter speed gives you creative freedom.

* 14 different scene modes:
However, optimal images are also quick and easy with the scene programs and automatic controls.

* Digiscoping:
The new Digital Adapter 2 makes the camera ready for digiscoping – fantastic nature photographs through a spotting scope.

Technical Data
* Image type and format:
1:1.65” CCD sensor with 8.6 megapixels and 8.4 effective megapixels in the 16:9 format.

* Resolution:
In 16:9 format: 3840 x 2160, 3072 x 1728, (1920 x 1080 pixels is the HDTV standard). In 3:2 Leica format: 3248 x 2160, 2560 x 1712, or 2048 x 1360 pixels. In 4:3 format 2880 x 2160, 2304 x 1728, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, or 1280 x 960 pixels.

* Video sequences:
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 (frames per second).
Video length is only limited by storage card capacity.
Video recorded with sound.

* Data recording:
File formats:
Still pictures: RAW, TIFF, JPEG (Fine / Standard);
Video: QuickTime Motion JPEG.

* Storage media:
SD Memory Card and MultiMedia Card (64 MB SD Card supplied with camera).

* Sensitivity setting:
Automatic or manual: ISO 80, 100, 200, or 400.

* White balance:
Choice of: automatic for daylight, overcast sky, halogen light; 2 manual settings. Fine calibration of the white balance from –1500 to +1500K in 150K steps (not available in automatic mode).

* Lens:
LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT 6.3 - 25.2 mm f/2.8-4.9 ASPH. zoom lens (35 mm equivalent is 28-112 mm), 4x optical zoom. Zoom via a handy rocker switch.

* Digital zoom:
4x

* Optical Image Stabilizer:
2 operating modes: available for exposure only, or for exposure and monitor.

* Focusing range:
Normal mode: 50 cm (19 ¾”) to infinity for wide-angle; 120 cm (47”) to infinity for telephoto.
Macro mode: 5 cm (2”) to infinity for wide-angle and 30 cm (12”) to infinity for telephoto.

* Focusing Methods:
Autofocus (entire focusing range and macro), or manual with joystick; the setting can be stored. Autofocus fields Choice of: 9 fields (full image area), faster autofocus with 3 fields across the center or with 1 central field, 1 field or spot. Focusing range Normal mode: 50 cm (19 ¾”) to infinity for wide-angle and 120 cm (47”) to infinity for telephoto;
Macro mode: 5 cm (2”) to infinity for wide-angle
and 30 cm (12”) to infinity for telephoto.

* Exposure:
Exposure modes: Programmed automatic, shutter-speed priority, aperture priority, and manual.
Exposure metering: Multi-field metering, center-weighted integral metering, spot metering; settings can be stored.
Exposure bracketing: +/- 2 EV in 1/3 EV steps.

* Shutter speed range:
Full automatic mode: ¼ - 1/2000 sec; in program mode: 1 – 1/2000 sec; in shutter speed and aperture priority modes: 8 – 1/2000 sec; manual settings: 60 – 1/2000 sec.

* Flash:
Flash exposure modes: Automatically activated flash with or without pre-flash (to prevent red-eye); manual fill-in flash with or without pre-flash; SLOW for longer exposure times (with pre-flash); flash off.
Flash range: (ISO set at Auto) 0.6 - 4.1 m (2 – 13 ½ ft) for wide-angle, and 0.3 – 2.3 m (1 – 7 ½ ft) for telephoto.
Flash exposure bracketing: +/- 2 EV in 1/3 EV steps

* Scene programs:
Portrait, sport, night-time landscape, night-time portrait, fireworks, party, snow, self-portrait, food, baby, soft-focus for skin, candlelight, starry sky, landscape.

* Toning effects:
Bluish, reddish, black and white or sepia.

* Monitor:
Monitor 2.5” TFT color display with 207,000 pixels.

* Selftimer:
With 2 or 10 second time delay.

* Connectors:
USB 2.0, DC IN (power supply), and AV OUT

* Printer compatibility:
PictBridge, DPOF

* Power supply:
Lithium-Ion battery, 3.7 V, 1150 mAH, or optional direct mains connector

* Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth):
105.7 x 58.3 x 25.6 mm (4 5/32” x 2 9/32” x 1”)

* Weight:
185 grams (6 ½ ounces) without- or
220 grams (7 ¾ ounces) with battery, storage card and lens cap