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Basic Specifications
Resolution: 7.20 Megapixels
Lens: 3.60x zoom
(28-100mm eq.)
Viewfinder: LCD
LCD Size: 2.5 inch
ISO: 100-3200
Shutter: 60-1/2000
Max Aperture: 2.8
Mem Type: SDHC / SD
Battery: Custom LiIon
Dimensions: 3.7x2.0x0.9in
(95x52x22mm)
Weight: 5.4 oz
(154 g)
MSRP: $389
Availability: 05/2007
7.20
Megapixels
3.60x zoom
2.5 inch
LCD
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The new Leica C-LUX 2 is the equivalent of Panasonic's Lumix DMC-FX30 digital camera, a compact seven megapixel model with image stabilized 3.6x optical zoom lens. Changes between the two models are mostly in terms of the product bundle, where Leica's variant ships with a 64MB Secure Digital card while Panasonic does not include a card, and Leica includes Adobe's Photoshop Elements 5.0 software in place of the ArcSoft bundle provided by Panasonic. The camera body is essentially identical other than product logos, and the absence of the oval trim piece on the front of the Panasonic which serves to provide a grip for your fingers.

As with the DMC-FX30, the C-LUX 2 lens is branded as a Leica DC Vario-Elmarit, and offers a useful 28mm wide angle to 100mm telephoto. There's no optical viewfinder, with a large 2.5" 207k pixel LCD display being provided as the sole method of framing and reviewing images instead. ISO sensitivity ranges from 100 to 1600, with the ability to extend to a maximum of ISO 3200 in high sensitivity mode. Other features include an 848x480 movie mode (plus a choice of lower resolutions), SD / MMC card storage with SDHC compatibility, Lithium Ion battery, and a generous selection of scene modes.

The Leica C-LUX 2 ships from May 2007 in black or silver. Pricing is unknown at this time.

 


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