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The Digilux 1 offers five alternatives for
exposure control: fully automatic mode, programmed automatic mode,
aperture priority, speed priority, and a setting for manual mode. It's
also equipped with a ring for manual focusing so that you can get the best
results from close-ups.
Camera Display
The 2.5-inch LCD screen on the back of the Digilux 1 is 50 to 90 percent
larger than those on comparable cameras. Its size is ideal for meticulous
picture evaluation and its 205,000 resolution makes manual focusing much
easier. The attachable monitor hood makes good picture evaluation possible
even in daylight. The Digilux 1 also features an optical viewfinder with
diopter compensation.
Camera Speed
On many digital cameras, there are delays between the switching on of the
camera and its readiness to shoot, as well as between the activation of
the shutter release and the actual exposure. The Digilux 1 has been
optimized for speed, enabling you to photograph spontaneously and be ready
to shoot continuously. You can also make exposure sequences of up to eight
pictures at a rate of approximately four exposures per second.
Movie Mode
Video sequences are recorded in the Apple QuickTime format in a size of
320 x 240 pixels. The length of the video recordings is limited only by
the capacity of the memory card. With the 64 MB Secure Digital card that
is supplied with the camera, the video recording time lasts for
approximately six minutes.
Storage and Transfer
The 64 MB SD card can store 32 images with the highest resolution and
lowest compression or up to 484 pictures with low resolution at the
highest compression.
Power
The Digilux 1 features a powerful rechargeable lithium-ion battery. The
included AC adapter/battery charger can charge the Digilux 1 in about two
hours. With the monitor display switched on, the Digilux 1 can be operated
for approximately two hours, or for approximately three hours with the
monitor display turned off.
Size
The Digilux 1 measures 5 by 2.25 by 2.6 inches and weighs 16 ounces with
battery.
Contents
This package comprises the Digilux 1 digital camera, a 64 MB Secure
Digital card, a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, a hood for the LCD, AV
and USB cables, a carrying strap, Adobe Photoshop Elements 1.0, and USB
drivers for Windows and Mac.
Product Description
What does the LEICA DIGILUX1 have in common with the LEICA I of 1925? With
its outstanding optical quality, high speed and mobility, the first Leica
soon became a successful reportage camera and it paved the way for the
enormous growth of 35 mm photography. Outstanding optical quality, high
speed and mobility are also the characteristics of the digital reportage
camera LEICA DIGILUX1. The result of intensive technological cooperation
with Panasonic, it combines modern digital technology with the optical
know-how of Leica. Classic elements of design and operating convenience
make the LEICA DIGILUX1 a synthesis of experience and innovation. It is an
extraordinary, fast and easy-to-use digital camera with outstanding
imaging quality that gives photographers many new creative possibilities.
And that, above all and in every respect, makes it a typical Leica.
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Product Reviews:
Insane quality in a
timeless package, January 8, 2003
Reviewer: Terry
First point worth mentioning: If you're looking for a pocket camera, look
elsewhere. Check the dimensions on this, and then check your pockets. On
the other hand, if you don't mind carrying the camera around with you, it
will reward you IMMENSELY for the effort.
Designed as a reportage camera, the response is incredibly fast. It
reminds me of the time I traded in my 133MHz computer for a 2.4GHz. I
can't stress enough how fast this thing is. And not only that, but it's
PRECISE. The optics are about as crisp as they get, and the CCD captures
the image very well.
For me, the camera is completely automatic. For later, it has a manual
override on everything. For the transition (while I learn more), it has
shutter or aperture priority. This includes the best manual focus on any
non-SLR digital camera on the market, by the way. It also has a macro
focus that allows you to take wide-angle shots within 6cm of the subject.
Also, the LCD is a massive 2.5in.
With automatic everything, manual overrides on everything, unlimited video
(it'll fill your memory card if you let it), crisp and detailed images
with no artifacts, a superior LCD viewfinder/replayer, classically
gorgeous styling, absolute blazing adjust/focus/write/refresh/everything
speed, and all of the other features I haven't time to mention, this is
THE camera to have.
I shopped for several months, and after learning about this one, my
interest in ALL other cameras just disappeared. The ONLY thing I could
possibly agree is worth considering is Sony's latest top-end camera. It
has excellent Carl Zeiss optics and both 5MP and 5X zoom (which outmatch
the Leica by a small margin). It also has infrared night shots, which
could be a fun feature to play with. It just lacks the speed of the Leica
and costs noticably more (shop around and see). Not to mention it requires
memory sticks, where the Leica has SecureDigital memory, which is smaller
in size but still as large in capacity and is becoming more prevalent in a
number of manufacturers.
You don't have to take my word for it, though. Read the rest of the
reviews and check Leica's website for really detailed specs. Then shop
around for the best price and GET the camera. Enjoy.
Addendum: The more I use the camera, the more I love it. A few features
I've uncovered: Adjustable flash brightness (I illuminated an entire
auditorium with it. Amazing), camera saves preview image with every video
for easy reference, manual is VERY comprehensive, Leica partnered with
Panasonic (to provide the digital aspects) which in turn means Leica
provides optics on Panasonic's cameras - if you don't want to pay this
much, check out Panasonic's cams.
Finally, I found a great program for organizing and editing pics as well
as creating several types of albums. PhotoMeister. Check it out.
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