Leica Digilux 3 w/14-50mm f2.8-3.5 ASPH Digital Camera
Pricing: $1,795.00Leica Digilux 3 w/14-50mm f2.8-3.5 ASPH Digital Camera Overview
The new Leica D system gives ambitious amateurs and professional photographers a whole new range of possibilities. The LEICA DIGILUX 3 is the first Digilux camera with an interchangeable lens and therefore forms the basis for the Leica D system, a completely independent digital SLR system. The clear design of the camera housing and the operating concept of the Digilux are in keeping with the best Leica tradition. The shutter speed, focal length, aperture and focus can be set by hand on the camera and the lens - a fast, precise and creative solution in comparison with conventional SLR cameras. The interplay of Leica's legendary performance and the latest technology is almost revolutionary: the newly designed lens LEICA D VARIO-ELMARIT f/2.8-3.5/14-50 ASPH. combined with state-of-the-art optical image stabilization and a 7.5 megapixel LiveMos sensor result in a magnificent standard of imaging. High-quality materials and precision craftsmanship ensure that the LEICA DIGILUX 3 will work reliably for many years, even under the tough conditions of reportage photography. The Leica D system is a valuable companion made to last.
Innovative system camera with classic design
Leica stands for photographic tools that concentrate on the essentials and encourage creative users to capture their own view of the world. The LEICA DIGILUX 3 is a fusion of the latest digital technology with the traditional values of superlative image quality, intuitive operation and a timelessly beautiful design. The intuitive operation of this system camera is partly the result of designing all the controls to suit photographers' needs. No nested menus, no complicated technology.
Razor-sharp images
A real première: For the first time, Leica has combined outstanding optical imaging performance with state-of-the-art image stabilization in a D lens. Whenever you want to avoid camera shake, just switch on the image stabilizer (O.I.S.). Integrated in the lens, it ensures sharply focused images in all situations - in twilight, for indoor exposures or in the zoom range. The image stabilizer is a reliable help for exposures taken without a tripod, too.
Excellent overview
You won't miss a thing with the LEICA DIGILUX 3 - whether you look through the optical viewfinder or at the RealtimePreview, which enables real-time assessment of the entire subject and the exposure in the display. Thanks to the ultra fast and highly precise action of the autofocus and the image processing and storage, all important moments can be captured and assessed on the brilliant high-resolution 2.5" display.
All-round cover - inclusive
Accidents can happen - a careless moment, and your valuable camera equipment is ruined. This is no problem with the new LEICA DIGILUX 3: thanks to Leica's Additional Risk Warranty, any damage to the camera and your high-quality lens is insured for the first six months after the purchase date. We repair or replace your equipment with no questions asked. After that you benefit from the manufacturer's warranty which has been extended to three years. The extra guarantee is all part of Leica service. Where else can you find such a good deal?
The new Leica D system gives ambitious amateurs and professional photographers a whole new range of possibilities. The LEICA DIGILUX 3 is the first Digilux camera with an interchangeable lens and therefore forms the basis for the Leica D system, a completely independent digital SLR system. The clear design of the camera housing and the operating concept of the Digilux are in keeping with the best Leica tradition. The shutter speed, focal length, aperture and focus can be set by hand on the camera and the lens - a fast, precise and creative solution in comparison with conventional SLR cameras. The interplay of Leica's legendary performance and the latest technology is almost revolutionary: the newly designed lens LEICA D VARIO-ELMARIT f/2.8-3.5/14-50 ASPH. combined with state-of-the-art optical image stabilization and a 7.5 megapixel LiveMos sensor result in a magnificent standard of imaging. High-quality materials and precision craftsmanship ensure that the LEICA DIGILUX 3 will work reliably for many years, even under the tough conditions of reportage photography. The Leica D system is a valuable companion made to last.
Innovative system camera with classic design
Leica stands for photographic tools that concentrate on the essentials and encourage creative users to capture their own view of the world. The LEICA DIGILUX 3 is a fusion of the latest digital technology with the traditional values of superlative image quality, intuitive operation and a timelessly beautiful design. The intuitive operation of this system camera is partly the result of designing all the controls to suit photographers' needs. No nested menus, no complicated technology.
Razor-sharp images
A real première: For the first time, Leica has combined outstanding optical imaging performance with state-of-the-art image stabilization in a D lens. Whenever you want to avoid camera shake, just switch on the image stabilizer (O.I.S.). Integrated in the lens, it ensures sharply focused images in all situations - in twilight, for indoor exposures or in the zoom range. The image stabilizer is a reliable help for exposures taken without a tripod, too.
Excellent overview
You won't miss a thing with the LEICA DIGILUX 3 - whether you look through the optical viewfinder or at the RealtimePreview, which enables real-time assessment of the entire subject and the exposure in the display. Thanks to the ultra fast and highly precise action of the autofocus and the image processing and storage, all important moments can be captured and assessed on the brilliant high-resolution 2.5" display.
All-round cover - inclusive
Accidents can happen - a careless moment, and your valuable camera equipment is ruined. This is no problem with the new LEICA DIGILUX 3: thanks to Leica's Additional Risk Warranty, any damage to the camera and your high-quality lens is insured for the first six months after the purchase date. We repair or replace your equipment with no questions asked. After that you benefit from the manufacturer's warranty which has been extended to three years. The extra guarantee is all part of Leica service. Where else can you find such a good deal?
Camera
LEICA DIGILUX 3
Image type/format
Digital single-lens reflex system camera with lens bayonet complying with Four Thirds standard.
File formats
RAW, JPEG (based on Exif 2.21 standard), DPOF
Aspect ratio
4:3, 3:2, 16:9 (3:2, 16:9 only in Live View mode)
Image sensor
LiveMOS sensor, size : 17.3 x 13.0 mm with pixels 7.9 million total pixels and 7.5 million effective pixels ; aspect ratio 4:3 (horizontal:vertical ) ; color filterRGB primary color filter ; dust reduction systemultrasonic protective filter.
Image sizes
4:3 format3136 x 2352 pixels, 2560 x 1920 pixels, 2048 x 1536 pixels, 3:2 format3136 x 2080 pixels,
2560 x 1712 pixels, 2048 x 1360 pixels, 16:9 format3136 x 1760 pixels, 1920 x 1080 pixels.
Viewfinder
optical
Color display
2.5" TFT LCD monitor with 207,000 pixels, image field approx. 100 % in Live View mode, depth of field controlled via depth of field lever (only with Live View via monitor) ; menu languagesGerman, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Japanese.
ISO speeds
Auto/100/200/400/800/1600
Color space
sRGB, Adobe RGB
Lens
LEICA D VARIO-ELMARIT 14-50 mm f/2.8-3.5 ASPH.
Lens bayonet
Four Thirds bayonet
Close-up limit
29 cm over entire focal length range
Extended optical zoom
max. 1.5 x (with reduced resolution)
Digital zoom
2 x/4 x (only in Live View mode)
Storage medium
SD memory card, SDHC memory card, multimedia card
Reproduction modes
Single/9 or 25 thumbnails/calendar zoom (16 x max.)/image rotation (not for RAW), Slide show (duration adjustable, also manual control possible) Favorites function/resizing (number of pixels selectable) trimming/ protection/aspect conversion/ DPOF print settings.
Realtime Preview
Monitor viewfinder image shows picture, exposure (with histogram) and white balance before picture-taking.
Shutter
Slotted shutter, shutter speed 1/4000–60, bulb (up to approx. 8 minutes), automatic self-timer 10 s/2 s, Remote shutter release with remote cable shutter release CR-DC1 (optional).
Exposure
Exposure control Program automatic, aperture automatic, time automatic and manual setting ; meteringTTL open aperture metering 49-zone (with optical viewfinder), 256-zone (in Live View mode) ; metered valuestorage AFL/AEL button or shutter button pressed halfway in AFS mode ; exposure compensation±2 EV in 1⁄3 EV stages ; automatic exposure series 3 or 5 pictures, ±2 EV in 1⁄3–1 EV stage.
Frame rate
3 or 2 i/s
Exposure series
6 images (RAW), unlimited (other formats, depending on memory card, picture resolution, image compression, battery performance).
Flash
Integral flashunit LZ 10 (ISO 100, m) pop-up direct/indirect, off, auto, daylight fill-in flash ; Slow syncchoice between red-eye reduction ; TTL flash metering control ; X-sync times1/160 s and longer ; exposure compensation±2 EV in 1⁄3 EV stages ; synchronizationchoice between 1st or 2nd curtain ; flash shoe systemconnection for external flash units.
White balance
Options auto/daylight/cloudy skies/shadow/ halogen/flash/manual 1+2, color temperature setting ; white balance fine tuningblue/amber bias ; magenta/green bias ; color temperature adjustmentrange 2500 K to 10000 K in 31 steps.
Protection/erase
Protectionsingle/multiple, reset ; erasesingle/multiple/all.
Immediate printing
Image printing PictBridge (print size, layout, date setting selectable).
Connections
Digital USB 2.0 (high-speed) ; analog(video/TV) NTSC/PAL Composite (switchable).
Work conditions
Operating temperature 0° C to 40° C; air humidity 10 % to 80 %.
Power supply
BatteryLi-ion battery pack (7.2 V, 1,500 mAh) (supplied) ; power supply unit/chargerinput 110-240 V AC (supplied) ; battery capacityapprox. 450 images (CIPA standard).
Dimensions (WxHxD)
145.8 x 86.9 x 80 mm (5.74 x 3.42 x 3.15 in)
Weight
approx. 530 g (18.7 oz) (housing)
Scope of supply
1 GB SD card, power supply unit/charger, battery pack, eyepiece cover, housing cover, AV cable, USB cable, power cord, carrying strap, CD-ROM with software Adobe Photoshop Elements 4.0 (WIN) and 3.0 (MAC), Quick Time.
Accessories
Camera cases
Neoprencase for LEICA DIGILUX 3 + lens LEICA D VARIO-ELMARIT 14-50 mm f/2.8-3.5 ASPH. Order No. 18665
Combicase “Made by Billingham” black Order No. 14854, khaki Order No. 14855
Lithium-Ion-Battery
LEICA BP-DC3 (as spare)
Adapter
Adapter for attaching Leica R lenses to 4/3”-mount camerasOrder No. 18628
Tripod
Tabletop tripod Order No14100, Ball-and-socket head for tabletop tripod Order No. 14110
Filter
UVa Filter E55 Order No. 18670, Circular Polarizer E55 Order No. 18671
Cable release
Electric Cord ReleaseCR-DC1 Order No. 18626
LEICA DIGILUX 3
Image type/format
Digital single-lens reflex system camera with lens bayonet complying with Four Thirds standard.
File formats
RAW, JPEG (based on Exif 2.21 standard), DPOF
Aspect ratio
4:3, 3:2, 16:9 (3:2, 16:9 only in Live View mode)
Image sensor
LiveMOS sensor, size : 17.3 x 13.0 mm with pixels 7.9 million total pixels and 7.5 million effective pixels ; aspect ratio 4:3 (horizontal:vertical ) ; color filterRGB primary color filter ; dust reduction systemultrasonic protective filter.
Image sizes
4:3 format3136 x 2352 pixels, 2560 x 1920 pixels, 2048 x 1536 pixels, 3:2 format3136 x 2080 pixels,
2560 x 1712 pixels, 2048 x 1360 pixels, 16:9 format3136 x 1760 pixels, 1920 x 1080 pixels.
Viewfinder
optical
Color display
2.5" TFT LCD monitor with 207,000 pixels, image field approx. 100 % in Live View mode, depth of field controlled via depth of field lever (only with Live View via monitor) ; menu languagesGerman, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Japanese.
ISO speeds
Auto/100/200/400/800/1600
Color space
sRGB, Adobe RGB
Lens
LEICA D VARIO-ELMARIT 14-50 mm f/2.8-3.5 ASPH.
Lens bayonet
Four Thirds bayonet
Close-up limit
29 cm over entire focal length range
Extended optical zoom
max. 1.5 x (with reduced resolution)
Digital zoom
2 x/4 x (only in Live View mode)
Storage medium
SD memory card, SDHC memory card, multimedia card
Reproduction modes
Single/9 or 25 thumbnails/calendar zoom (16 x max.)/image rotation (not for RAW), Slide show (duration adjustable, also manual control possible) Favorites function/resizing (number of pixels selectable) trimming/ protection/aspect conversion/ DPOF print settings.
Realtime Preview
Monitor viewfinder image shows picture, exposure (with histogram) and white balance before picture-taking.
Shutter
Slotted shutter, shutter speed 1/4000–60, bulb (up to approx. 8 minutes), automatic self-timer 10 s/2 s, Remote shutter release with remote cable shutter release CR-DC1 (optional).
Exposure
Exposure control Program automatic, aperture automatic, time automatic and manual setting ; meteringTTL open aperture metering 49-zone (with optical viewfinder), 256-zone (in Live View mode) ; metered valuestorage AFL/AEL button or shutter button pressed halfway in AFS mode ; exposure compensation±2 EV in 1⁄3 EV stages ; automatic exposure series 3 or 5 pictures, ±2 EV in 1⁄3–1 EV stage.
Frame rate
3 or 2 i/s
Exposure series
6 images (RAW), unlimited (other formats, depending on memory card, picture resolution, image compression, battery performance).
Flash
Integral flashunit LZ 10 (ISO 100, m) pop-up direct/indirect, off, auto, daylight fill-in flash ; Slow syncchoice between red-eye reduction ; TTL flash metering control ; X-sync times1/160 s and longer ; exposure compensation±2 EV in 1⁄3 EV stages ; synchronizationchoice between 1st or 2nd curtain ; flash shoe systemconnection for external flash units.
White balance
Options auto/daylight/cloudy skies/shadow/ halogen/flash/manual 1+2, color temperature setting ; white balance fine tuningblue/amber bias ; magenta/green bias ; color temperature adjustmentrange 2500 K to 10000 K in 31 steps.
Protection/erase
Protectionsingle/multiple, reset ; erasesingle/multiple/all.
Immediate printing
Image printing PictBridge (print size, layout, date setting selectable).
Connections
Digital USB 2.0 (high-speed) ; analog(video/TV) NTSC/PAL Composite (switchable).
Work conditions
Operating temperature 0° C to 40° C; air humidity 10 % to 80 %.
Power supply
BatteryLi-ion battery pack (7.2 V, 1,500 mAh) (supplied) ; power supply unit/chargerinput 110-240 V AC (supplied) ; battery capacityapprox. 450 images (CIPA standard).
Dimensions (WxHxD)
145.8 x 86.9 x 80 mm (5.74 x 3.42 x 3.15 in)
Weight
approx. 530 g (18.7 oz) (housing)
Scope of supply
1 GB SD card, power supply unit/charger, battery pack, eyepiece cover, housing cover, AV cable, USB cable, power cord, carrying strap, CD-ROM with software Adobe Photoshop Elements 4.0 (WIN) and 3.0 (MAC), Quick Time.
Accessories
Camera cases
Neoprencase for LEICA DIGILUX 3 + lens LEICA D VARIO-ELMARIT 14-50 mm f/2.8-3.5 ASPH. Order No. 18665
Combicase “Made by Billingham” black Order No. 14854, khaki Order No. 14855
Lithium-Ion-Battery
LEICA BP-DC3 (as spare)
Adapter
Adapter for attaching Leica R lenses to 4/3”-mount camerasOrder No. 18628
Tripod
Tabletop tripod Order No14100, Ball-and-socket head for tabletop tripod Order No. 14110
Filter
UVa Filter E55 Order No. 18670, Circular Polarizer E55 Order No. 18671
Cable release
Electric Cord ReleaseCR-DC1 Order No. 18626
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