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*'''Production era''' - 2008-2009
*'''Production era''' - 2008-2009
*'''Code numbers''' - 18 352-black - 18 367-titanium
*'''Code numbers''' - 18 352-black - 18 367-titanium
*'''Serial numbers''' - 3635329-3637336-3638925- -3640704-3654248- -3661420-3663547- -3665328-3665328- -3667113-3669774-titan -3713666- -3753833-
*'''Serial numbers''' - 3635329-3637336-3638925- -3640704-3654248- -3661420-3663547- -3665328-3667113-3669774-titan -3713666- -3753833-
*'''Type''' - compact digital point-and-shoot camera.
*'''Type''' - compact digital point-and-shoot camera.


*'''Fixed lens''' - LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMICRON 5.1-12.8 mm f/2.0-2.8 ASPH. 8 elements in 6 groups, 4 aspherical elements/4 aspherical surfaces, 2.5x optical zoom, digital zoom max. 4x, integrated optical image stabilizer.
*'''Fixed lens''' - LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMICRON 5.1-12.8 mm f/2.0-2.8 ASPH. 8 elements in 6 groups, 4 aspherical elements/4 aspherical surfaces, 2.5x optical zoom, digital zoom max. 4x, integrated optical image stabilizer.


*'''Variants''' - Black, titanium and safari green.
*'''Variants''' - Black, titanium a
 
*'''Focal length''' - 5.1-12.8 mm (= 24-60 mm in 35 mm photography).
 
*'''Aperture''' - Wide-angle f2/f8.0 (1/3 EV steps), Telephoto f2.8/f8.0 (1/3 EV steps).
 
*'''Focusing''' - AF: Face recognition, AF tracking, 11-field, 1-field-high-speed, 1-field, 1-spot.
 
*'''Image sensor''' - 1:1.63” CCD sensor with 11.3 million total pixels.
 
*'''Effective pixels''' - 10.1 million.
 
*'''Sensitivity setting''' - Auto/80/100/200/400/800/1600/3200.
 
*'''White balance''' - Auto, sun, overcast sky, shade, flash lighting, halogen lighting, White Set 1, White Set 2.
 
*'''Exposure''' - Automatic program, shutter speed priority, aperture priority, manual; manual override ±2 EV in 1/3 steps, automatic bracketing (3 exposures with ± 1/3 to 1 EV steps).
 
*'''Exposure metering''' - Choice of multi-field metering, center-weighted averaging, spot metering.
 
*'''Programs''' - P/A/S/M/Custom 1/Custom2/iA/Scene/Video Scene modes - Portrait, soft skin, self-portrait, landscape, sport, night portrait, night landscape, food, party, candlelight, baby 1, baby 2, sunset, high-sensitivity, starry sky, fireworks, beach, snow, aerial photo, high-speed series, flash series, film grain, pinhole camera.
 
*'''Shutter speed range''' - 60-1/2000 s.
 
*'''Self-timer''' - 2 s or 10 s countdown.
 
*'''Film modes''' - Standard, dynamic, natural, soft, decorative, nostalgic, b/w standard, b/w dynamic, b/w soft, My film 1, My film 2, Multi Film.
 
*'''Image size''' - '''4:3 format (max. 10 MP)''' 3648 x 2736, 3072 x 2304, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480.
 
*'''3:2 format (max. 9.5 MP)''' 3776 x 2520, 3168 x 2112, 2656 x 1768, 2112 x 1048, 2048 x 1360.
 
*'''16:9 format (max. 9 MP)''' 3968 x 2232, 3328 x 1872, 2784 x 1568, 2208 x 1248, 1920 x 1080.
 
*'''Video recording''' - '''16:9 format HD''' 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps).
 
*'''4:3 format''' 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps, 10 fps).
 
*'''Quality grades''' - Fine/Standard; RAW/RAW + standard/RAW + fine.
 
*'''Series exposures''' - 2.5 fps. Max. 8 images (standard), 4 images (fine), 3 images (RAW).
 
*'''High-speed series mode''' -  Approx. 6 photos (3 MP with 4:3), (2.5 MP with 3:2), (2 MP with 16:9).
 
*'''Flash''' - Auto/Auto+Anti-red-eye/Long-time Synchro+Anti-red-eye/ Flash always/Flash off, 1st /2nd shutter curtain.
 
*'''Monitor''' - 3“ TFT-LCD (3:2), 460,000 pixel, wide-angle field of view approx. 100 per cent.
 
*'''Monitor playback''' - Overview (12/30 images, calendar), zoom, favorites, categories, slide show, picture rotation, alteration of resolution and cropping, deletion protection, photo from video, double image, larger focus field, horizon correction.
 
*'''Storage media''' - Built-in memory (50 MB), SD memory card, SDHC memory card and MultiMedia card.
 
*'''Microphone/Loudspeaker''' - Built-in.
 
*'''Ports''' - DC input/AV output (NTSC/PAL), USB 2.0 high-speed, mains unit.
 
*'''Printer compatibility''' - PictBridge.
 
*'''Power supply''' - Lithium-ion battery or optional mains unit/charger.
 
*'''Battery capacity''' - 380 photos (as per CIPA standard).
 
*'''Dimensions''' (W x H x D) - 108.7 x 59.5 x 44 mm / 4.28 x 2.35 x 1.73 in
 
*'''Weight''' - 228 g.
 
*'''Camera body''' - metal, black.
 
*'''Accessories''' - Grip 18697 - Viewfinder [[18696]] - Flash 18694 - 42309 for Digiscoping [[Photography Accessories for Monoscopes]] - See manufacturer's site for leather cases 18690, component cable and power supply.
 
[[Image:D4-grip.jpg|400px]]
 
*'''Scope of delivery''' - Camera with lens cap (incl. loop) and wriststrap, battery charger, lithium-ion battery, battery case, A/V cable, USB cable, DVD with comprehensive software package.
 
*'''Launch''' - September 2008
 
== Comment ==
 
*'''Approximate cost''' - $US 850 - €EU 587 in 2008.
*'''Forum discussion'''
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/digital-post-processing-forum/72491-d-lux-4-sharpness-noise-settings.html]
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/75510-d-lux-4-lost-lens-cap.html]
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/76945-help-dlux-4-a.html]
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/digital-forum/77237-d-lux-4-what-b-w.html] [http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/digital-forum/77237-d-lux-4-what-b-w-2.html]
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/77771-dl4-titans-produced.html]
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/digital-forum/78754-d-lux-4-viewfinder-what-you.html] [http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/digital-forum/78754-d-lux-4-viewfinder-what-you-2.html] [http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/digital-forum/78754-d-lux-4-viewfinder-what-you-3.html] [http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/digital-forum/78754-d-lux-4-viewfinder-what-you-4.html]
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/digital-post-processing-forum/89598-what-d-lux-4s-raw-file.html]
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/90759-new-leica.html]
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/92513-leica-dlux4-short-supply.html]
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/107586-d-lux-4-raw-files-apples.html]
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/digital-forum/123187-d-lux-4-issues-need-advice.html]
*'''Reviews'''
**[http://kenrockwell.com/leica/d-lux-4.htm Ken Rockwell]
**[http://stevehuffphotos.com/Steve_Huff_Photos/LEICA_D-LUX_4_REVIEW_AND_SAMPLES.html Steve Huff]

Revision as of 18:27, 3 April 2012

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  • Production era - 2008-2009
  • Code numbers - 18 352-black - 18 367-titanium
  • Serial numbers - 3635329-3637336-3638925- -3640704-3654248- -3661420-3663547- -3665328-3667113-3669774-titan -3713666- -3753833-
  • Type - compact digital point-and-shoot camera.
  • Fixed lens - LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMICRON 5.1-12.8 mm f/2.0-2.8 ASPH. 8 elements in 6 groups, 4 aspherical elements/4 aspherical surfaces, 2.5x optical zoom, digital zoom max. 4x, integrated optical image stabilizer.
  • Variants - Black, titanium a