Leica V-LUX 4

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V-LUX 4 Overview
Design
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Optics
Exposure
Performance
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Model Name:	Leica V-LUX 4
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General
Model Number:	V-LUX 4
Camera Format:	EVF
Currently Manufactured:	Yes
Retail Price:
Street Price:	$892.44
Date Available:	2012-11-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Weight:	20.8 oz (590 g) includes batteries
Weight With Batteries?	Yes
Size:	4.9 x 3.4 x 4.3 in. (125 x 87 x 110 mm)
Waterproof:	No
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4000 x 3000 (12.0 MP, 4:3), 3264 x 2448 (8.0 MP, 4:3), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 4000 x 2672 (10.7 MP, Other), 3264 x 2176 (7.1 MP, 3:2), 2560 x 1712 (4.4 MP, Other), 2048 x 1360 (2.8 MP, 3:2), 640 x 424 (0.3 MP, 3:2), 4000 x 2248 (9.0 MP, 16:9), 3264 x 1840 (6.0 MP, 16:9), 2560 x 1440 (3.7 MP, 16:9), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 640 x 360 (0.2 MP, 16:9), 2992 x 2992 (9.0 MP, 1:1), 2448 x 2448 (6.0 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:
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080, 1280x720, 640x480, 1280x720, 640x480
Movie Frame Rate:	60p/60i/30p, 60p/30p, 30p, 120p, 240p
Movie Audio:	Yes
CMOS Sensor (Megapixels):	12.80
CMOS Size (inches):	1/2.3"
Focal Length Multiplier:	n/a
Aspect Ratio:	16:9, 4:3
Sensor Type:	CMOS
Effective Megapixels:	12.10
Lens
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	25 - 600 mm
Zoom Ratio:	24.00x
Digital Zoom:	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	Up to 4x
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes
Normal Focus Range:	30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:	1 cm to Infinity 0.4 in to Infinity
Aperture Range:	f/2.8 (wide/tele) - f/8.0; Multistage Iris Diaphragm
Lens Thread:
Lens Thread Type:
Display
Optical Viewfinder:	Yes
LCD Viewfinder:	Yes
LCD Size (inches):	3.0
LCD Resolution:	460,000 dots
OLED Screen:	No
Touchscreen:	No
Max Playback Zoom:	16.0x
Exposure
ISO Settings:	Auto, iISO, High Sensitivity (1600-6400), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400* (* Extended ISO)
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Flash, Incandescent, Color Temperature (2-axis adjustable), White Set 1, White Set 2
Shutter Speed Range:	60 - 1/4000
Exp Adj Range (EV):	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	Intelligent Multiple, Center-Weighted, Spot
Program AE:	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Scene: Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Panorama Shot, Sports, Panning, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Handheld Night Shot, HDR, Food, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Sunset, High Sensitivity, Glass Through, 3D photo; Creative Control: Expressive, Retro, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Dynamic Monochrome, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Toy Effect, Miniature Effect, Soft Focus, Star Filter, One Point Color
Self Timer:	2, 10, 3 shots in 10 seconds
Flash
Internal Flash:	Yes
Flash Modes:	Auto, Auto/Red- eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red- eye Reduction, Slow Sync./Red- eye Reduction, Forced Off; Flash Synchro; 1st / 2nd
Flash Guide Number (Meters):	n/a
Flash Range Description:	0.3 - 13.5m (Wide/ISO Auto), 1.0 - 13.5m (Tele/ISO Auto)
Ext Flash Connection:	Hot Shoe
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC
Memory Included (MB):	70.0
Uncompressed Format:	RAW, RAW+JPEG
CCD Raw Format:	Yes
Movie File Format:	AVCHD or MP4 with stereo sound
Connectivity
Video Out:	Yes
Video Mode (NTSC/PAL):	No
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed
Other Connection:	Mini-HDMI, Microphone Jack
Included Software:	Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 4
OS Compatibility:
Power
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary
Usable Battery Types:	7.2v 1200mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included:	Yes
CIPA Rating:	540
Notes & Features:	Leica-branded version of Panasonic FZ200.