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Leica D-Lux 3 Black Overview
See the world your way
Every picture taken with the LEICA D-LUX 3 has a story to tell. The unique manual setting options give you the freedom to create images that express your own style. Use the high-quality Leica lens to take stunning shots from the wide-angle to the telephoto range. With O.I.S. optical stabilization technology and ultra fast processing, the LEICA D-LUX 3 sets new standards in its class. Choose between 3 picture formats, achieve first-class image quality with the camera's 10 million megapixel sensor and assess your shots on the wide-screen display. Small and elegant, the LEICA D-LUX 3 is always ready to make your personal view of the world reality.
Stylish design
The design of the D-Lux 3 is totally in keeping with Leica tradition: pure, discreet, timeless - in a housing of high-quality aluminum.
Always on the move
The D-Lux 3 is so light, compact and unobtrusive that there's no reason why you should leave it at home. Small as it is, it's a great performer: three file formats - from simple JPEG to the RAW format rarely offered in this class of camera - ensure optimum image quality for further processing as well. The image stabilizer (O.I.S.) leads to sharply focused images even in situations where there's not really enough natural light. The camera is also perfect for digiscoping - taking photographs through a spotting scope - to capture the fascination of nature at close range.
Plenty of scope for creativity
The D-Lux 3 still gives the photographer the freedom to create his own view of the world without any automatic settings. The 16:9 picture format with the full resolution of over 10 megapixels produces fantastic images for frame-filling viewing on HDTV equipment. The brilliant 2.8" display also has an aspect ratio of 16:9.
Leica D-Lux 3 Black Overview
See the world your way
Every picture taken with the LEICA D-LUX 3 has a story to tell. The unique manual setting options give you the freedom to create images that express your own style. Use the high-quality Leica lens to take stunning shots from the wide-angle to the telephoto range. With O.I.S. optical stabilization technology and ultra fast processing, the LEICA D-LUX 3 sets new standards in its class. Choose between 3 picture formats, achieve first-class image quality with the camera's 10 million megapixel sensor and assess your shots on the wide-screen display. Small and elegant, the LEICA D-LUX 3 is always ready to make your personal view of the world reality.
Stylish design
The design of the D-Lux 3 is totally in keeping with Leica tradition: pure, discreet, timeless - in a housing of high-quality aluminum.
Always on the move
The D-Lux 3 is so light, compact and unobtrusive that there's no reason why you should leave it at home. Small as it is, it's a great performer: three file formats - from simple JPEG to the RAW format rarely offered in this class of camera - ensure optimum image quality for further processing as well. The image stabilizer (O.I.S.) leads to sharply focused images even in situations where there's not really enough natural light. The camera is also perfect for digiscoping - taking photographs through a spotting scope - to capture the fascination of nature at close range.
Plenty of scope for creativity
The D-Lux 3 still gives the photographer the freedom to create his own view of the world without any automatic settings. The 16:9 picture format with the full resolution of over 10 megapixels produces fantastic images for frame-filling viewing on HDTV equipment. The brilliant 2.8" display also has an aspect ratio of 16:9.
Camera
LEICA D-LUX 3
Image type/format
1:1.65" CCD sensor with 10.4 million total pixels and 10 million effective pixels (with an aspect ratio 16:9).
Resolution
In 16:9 formata choice between 4224 x 2376 pixels, 3840 x 2160 pixels, 3072 x 1728 pixels or 1920 x 1080 pixels (corresponds to HDTV standard), in Leica 3:2format a choice between 3568 x 2376 pixels, 3248 x 2160 pixels, 2560 x 1712 pixels or 2048 x 1360 pixels, in 4:3 formata choice between 3168 x 2376 pixels, 2880 x 2160 pixels, 2304 x 1728 pixels, 2048 x 1536 pixels, 1600 x 1200 pixels or 1280 x 960 pixels.
Video recording
In 16:9 formata choice between 1280 x 720 pixels 15 B/s or 848 x 480 pixels 30 B/s 10 B/s,
in 4:3 formata choice between 640 x 480 pixels 30 B/s 10 B/s or 320 x 240 pixels 30 B/s 10 B/s.
Limited only by memory card capacity, recording with audio.
Data recording
File formatsStill : RAW, JPEG (Fine/Standard), Movie : QuickTime Motion JPEG.
Storage media
SD memory card and multimedia card (64 MB SD card included in scope of supply).
Sensitivity setting
Choice between automatic or manual ISO 80, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800 or ISO 1600.
White balance
Choice between automatic for daylight, cloudy skies, shadow, halogen light, flash as well as 2 manual settings, white balance fine tuning from -1500 to +1500 K in 150 K steps (also available with automatic setting).
Lens
LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT 6.3–25.2 mm f/2.8–4.9 ASPH. (equivalent to 28 to 112 millimeters for 35 mm format), 4 x optical zoom, focal length adjustment via zoom rocker.
Aperture
F 2.8–F 8.0 (wide angle) F 4.9–F 8.0 (tele)
Digital zoom
4 x
Optical Image stabilizer
Two operating modes : either only for picture-taking or for both monitor and picture-taking.
Distance adjustment range
Choice between normal : 0.5 m (1.6 feet) (with wide angle)/1.2 m (3.9 feet) (with tele) to infinity,
or macro : 0.05 m (0.2 feet) (with wide angle)/0.3 m (1 feet) (with tele) to infinity.
Focus setting
Choice between autofocus (either entire focusing area or for macro), or manual with joystick, setting can be saved. AF operating modes/measuring fieldChoice between 9 areas (entire picture field), fast AF with 3 areas (middle transverse) or with 1 middle area, 1 area, or spot.
Exposure
MeteringChoice between multiple field measurement, emphasis on middle integral measurement, spot measurement, setting can be saved. Exposure modesChoice between program automatic, aperture automatic, time automatic and manual setting. Exposure compensation±2 EV in stages, settings from 1⁄3 EV.
Shutter speed range
With full automatic 1/4–1/2000 s, with program automatic : 1–1/2000 s, with aperture and time automatic : 8–1/2000 s, with manual setting : 60–1/2000 s.
Flash
Flash modesChoice between automatic ON with or without preflash (red-eye reduction), manual ON (fill-in flash) with or without preflash, SLOW sync for longer shutter speeds (with preflash), flash OFF. Range wide (sensitivity to Auto) : 0.6–4.1 m (2–13.5 feet) (with wide angle), 0.3–2.3 m (1–7.5 feet) (with tele). Flash output adjustment±2 EV in stages, settings from 1⁄3 EV.
Scene programs
Portraits, sport, night scenes, night portraits, fireworks, parties, snow, self-portraits, food, high-sensitivity mode, Baby 1, Baby 2, soft skin, candlelight, starry skies, landscapes, print.
Color effects
Choice between cool, warm, B/W or sepia.
Monitor
2.8" TFT color display in 16:9 format with 207,000 pixels.
Automatic timer
With 2 s or 10 s self-timer.
Connections
USB 2.0, DC in (power supply) and AV out.
Picture characteristics
Contrast, color saturation, sharpness and noise reduction are adjustable.
Printer compatibility
PictBridge, DPOF
Power supply
Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery or optional power supply unit/charger.
Dimensions (WxHxD)
105.7 x 58.3 x 25.6 mm (4.2 x 2.3 x 1 inch)
Weight
185 g/220 g (6.5 oz/7.8 oz) (without/with battery, memory card and lens cap)
Scope of supply
Camera with lens cap and hand loop, 64 MB SD card, charger, Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery , A/V cable, USB cable, extensive software package (Adobe Photoshop Elements 4.0 (PC)/3.0 (Mac), Quicktime Movie Player).
Accessories
Cordura Case
Black Order No. 18 650, blue Order No. 18 668
Leather Case
Cognac-brown Order No. 18 669
Direct mains connector
ACA-DC4 with power cord
Lithium-Ion-Battery
(as spare) LEICA BP-DC4
Tabletop tripod
Order No. 14 100
Ball-and-socket head
For short-range stand Order No. 14 110
Mini-tripod
Order No. 14 320
Digital Adapter
Digital adapter 2 for LEICA TELEVID Order No. 42 303
LEICA D-LUX 3
Image type/format
1:1.65" CCD sensor with 10.4 million total pixels and 10 million effective pixels (with an aspect ratio 16:9).
Resolution
In 16:9 formata choice between 4224 x 2376 pixels, 3840 x 2160 pixels, 3072 x 1728 pixels or 1920 x 1080 pixels (corresponds to HDTV standard), in Leica 3:2format a choice between 3568 x 2376 pixels, 3248 x 2160 pixels, 2560 x 1712 pixels or 2048 x 1360 pixels, in 4:3 formata choice between 3168 x 2376 pixels, 2880 x 2160 pixels, 2304 x 1728 pixels, 2048 x 1536 pixels, 1600 x 1200 pixels or 1280 x 960 pixels.
Video recording
In 16:9 formata choice between 1280 x 720 pixels 15 B/s or 848 x 480 pixels 30 B/s 10 B/s,
in 4:3 formata choice between 640 x 480 pixels 30 B/s 10 B/s or 320 x 240 pixels 30 B/s 10 B/s.
Limited only by memory card capacity, recording with audio.
Data recording
File formatsStill : RAW, JPEG (Fine/Standard), Movie : QuickTime Motion JPEG.
Storage media
SD memory card and multimedia card (64 MB SD card included in scope of supply).
Sensitivity setting
Choice between automatic or manual ISO 80, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800 or ISO 1600.
White balance
Choice between automatic for daylight, cloudy skies, shadow, halogen light, flash as well as 2 manual settings, white balance fine tuning from -1500 to +1500 K in 150 K steps (also available with automatic setting).
Lens
LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT 6.3–25.2 mm f/2.8–4.9 ASPH. (equivalent to 28 to 112 millimeters for 35 mm format), 4 x optical zoom, focal length adjustment via zoom rocker.
Aperture
F 2.8–F 8.0 (wide angle) F 4.9–F 8.0 (tele)
Digital zoom
4 x
Optical Image stabilizer
Two operating modes : either only for picture-taking or for both monitor and picture-taking.
Distance adjustment range
Choice between normal : 0.5 m (1.6 feet) (with wide angle)/1.2 m (3.9 feet) (with tele) to infinity,
or macro : 0.05 m (0.2 feet) (with wide angle)/0.3 m (1 feet) (with tele) to infinity.
Focus setting
Choice between autofocus (either entire focusing area or for macro), or manual with joystick, setting can be saved. AF operating modes/measuring fieldChoice between 9 areas (entire picture field), fast AF with 3 areas (middle transverse) or with 1 middle area, 1 area, or spot.
Exposure
MeteringChoice between multiple field measurement, emphasis on middle integral measurement, spot measurement, setting can be saved. Exposure modesChoice between program automatic, aperture automatic, time automatic and manual setting. Exposure compensation±2 EV in stages, settings from 1⁄3 EV.
Shutter speed range
With full automatic 1/4–1/2000 s, with program automatic : 1–1/2000 s, with aperture and time automatic : 8–1/2000 s, with manual setting : 60–1/2000 s.
Flash
Flash modesChoice between automatic ON with or without preflash (red-eye reduction), manual ON (fill-in flash) with or without preflash, SLOW sync for longer shutter speeds (with preflash), flash OFF. Range wide (sensitivity to Auto) : 0.6–4.1 m (2–13.5 feet) (with wide angle), 0.3–2.3 m (1–7.5 feet) (with tele). Flash output adjustment±2 EV in stages, settings from 1⁄3 EV.
Scene programs
Portraits, sport, night scenes, night portraits, fireworks, parties, snow, self-portraits, food, high-sensitivity mode, Baby 1, Baby 2, soft skin, candlelight, starry skies, landscapes, print.
Color effects
Choice between cool, warm, B/W or sepia.
Monitor
2.8" TFT color display in 16:9 format with 207,000 pixels.
Automatic timer
With 2 s or 10 s self-timer.
Connections
USB 2.0, DC in (power supply) and AV out.
Picture characteristics
Contrast, color saturation, sharpness and noise reduction are adjustable.
Printer compatibility
PictBridge, DPOF
Power supply
Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery or optional power supply unit/charger.
Dimensions (WxHxD)
105.7 x 58.3 x 25.6 mm (4.2 x 2.3 x 1 inch)
Weight
185 g/220 g (6.5 oz/7.8 oz) (without/with battery, memory card and lens cap)
Scope of supply
Camera with lens cap and hand loop, 64 MB SD card, charger, Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery , A/V cable, USB cable, extensive software package (Adobe Photoshop Elements 4.0 (PC)/3.0 (Mac), Quicktime Movie Player).
Accessories
Cordura Case
Black Order No. 18 650, blue Order No. 18 668
Leather Case
Cognac-brown Order No. 18 669
Direct mains connector
ACA-DC4 with power cord
Lithium-Ion-Battery
(as spare) LEICA BP-DC4
Tabletop tripod
Order No. 14 100
Ball-and-socket head
For short-range stand Order No. 14 110
Mini-tripod
Order No. 14 320
Digital Adapter
Digital adapter 2 for LEICA TELEVID Order No. 42 303
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Leica D-Lux 3 Black Reviews - write a review
| 04-08-2007 Great Camera | Rated:  |
| Time Owned: 1 month - 1 year | Technical Understanding: |
| Pros: This is an excellent choice if you're looking for superb optics and sharp images. A lot of people compare this to the Panasonic LX2 and say they're the same thing, but I talked to pictureline's Leica rep and she informed me that although it says 'Leica' on the lens, the one in the Panasonic is not actually manufactured by Leica. In short, they have the same name but not the same quality. Cons: No viewfinder. Other Thoughts: Only small camera that I could find that shoots RAW. 16x9 is cool also. | |
