Leica V-LUX 30

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V-LUX 30 Overview
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Optics
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Model Name:	Leica V-LUX 30
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General
Model Number:	V-LUX 30
Camera Format:	Compact
Currently Manufactured:	Yes
Retail Price:	$749.00
Street Price:	$770.24
Date Available:	2011-06-01
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Weight:	7.7 oz (219 g) includes batteries
Weight With Batteries?	Yes
Size:	4.1 x 2.3 x 1.3 in. (105 x 58 x 33 mm)
Waterproof:	No
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4320 x 3240 (14.0 MP, 4:3), 4320 x 2880 (12.4 MP, 3:2), 4320 x 2432 (10.5 MP, 16:9), 3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3), 3648 x 2432 (8.9 MP, 3:2), 3648 x 2056 (7.5 MP, 16:9), 3072 x 2304 (7.1 MP, 4:3), 3072 x 2048 (6.3 MP, 3:2), 3072 x 1728 (5.3 MP, 16:9), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 2560 x 1712 (4.4 MP, Other), 2560 x 1440 (3.7 MP, 16:9), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1360 (2.8 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 3232 x 3232 (10.4 MP, 1:1), 2736 x 2736 (7.5 MP, 1:1), 2304 x 2304 (5.3 MP, 1:1), 1920 x 1920 (3.7 MP, 1:1), 1536 x 1536 (2.4 MP, 1:1), 480 x 480 (0.2 MP, 1:1)
Continuous-mode frames/second:	10.0
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080, 1280x720, 640x480, 320x240
Movie Frame Rate:	60i from 60p sensor output, 60/30, 30, 30
Movie Audio:	Yes
CMOS Sensor (Megapixels):	15.10
CMOS Size (inches):	1/2.33"
Focal Length Multiplier:	n/a
Aspect Ratio:	4:3, 16:9
Sensor Type:	CMOS
Effective Megapixels:	14.10
Lens
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	24 - 384 mm
Zoom Ratio:	16.00x
Digital Zoom:	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	Up to 4x (Max. 135 x total combined with Extra Optical Zoom)
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes
Manual Focus:	No
Normal Focus Range:	50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:	3 cm to Infinity 1.2 in to Infinity
Aperture Range:	f/3.3 - 6.3 (W) / f/5.9 - 6.3 (T) Multistage Iris Diaphram
Lens Thread:
Lens Thread Type:
Display
Optical Viewfinder:	No
LCD Viewfinder:	Yes
LCD Size (inches):	3.0
LCD Resolution:	460,800 dots
OLED Screen:
Touchscreen:
Max Playback Zoom:	16.0x
Exposure
ISO Settings:	Auto, iISO, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600; High Sensitivity mode (ISO 1600-6400)
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Halogen, Manual
Shutter Speed Range:	60 - 1/4000
Exp Adj Range (EV):	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	Multi-zone, Center-weighted, Spot
Program AE:	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Portrait, Soft Skin, Transform, Self Portrait, Scenery, Panorama Assist, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Handheld Night Shot, Food, Party, Candle Light, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Sunset, High Sens., High-Speed-Burst, Flash Burst, Starry Sky, Fireworks, Beach, Snow, Aerial Photo, Pin Hole, Film Grain, Photo Frame, High Speed Movie
Self Timer:	2 or 10 seconds
Flash
Internal Flash:	Yes
Flash Modes:	Auto, Auto with pre-flash (to reduce red-eye effect), Auto with slower shutter speeds and pre-flash, On, Off
Flash Guide Number (Meters):	n/a
Flash Range Description:	0.6 - 5.0m (Wide/ISO Auto), 1.0 - 2.8m (Tele/ISO Auto)
Ext Flash Connection:	n/a
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC
Memory Included (MB):	18.0
Uncompressed Format:
CCD Raw Format:	No
Movie File Format:	AVCHD, QuckTime Motion JPEG
Connectivity
Video Out:	Yes
Video Mode (NTSC/PAL):	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed
Other Connection:	Mini HDMI (type C), DC input
Included Software:	Adobe Photoshop Elements 9, Adobe Premiere Elements 9
OS Compatibility:
Power
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary BP-DC7
Usable Battery Types:	3.6V, 895mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary BP-DC7 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included:	Yes
CIPA Rating:	260
Notes & Features:	Optical image stabilization, 3-inch touchscreen LCD, built-in GPS, 1080i and 720p HD movies, 10fps burst mode at full resolution, 3D photo mode.