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'''Image type/format''' 1/2.5" CCD sensor with 7.38 million pixels (7.2 m pixels effective in 4:3 format).
[[Image:Clux2-dwg.jpg|300px]] [[Image:C-Lux-2-top.jpg|320px]]
'''Resolution''' ''In 4:3 format'' either 3,072 x 2,304 pixels, 2,560 x 1,920 pixels, 2,048 x 1,536 pixels, 1,600 x 1,200 pixels, 1,280 x 960 pixels or 640 x 480 pixels.
''In Leica 3:2 format'' either 3,072 x 2,048 pixels or 2,048 x 1,360 pixels.
''In 16:9 format'' either 3,072 x 1,728 pixels or 1,920 x 1,080 pixels (corresponds to HDTV standard).
'''Video sequences''' ''In 16:9 format'' 848 x 480 pixels ; ''In 4:3 format'' with 640 x 480 pixels, or in ''4:3 format'' with 320 x 240 pixels at either
30fps or 10fps, duration of recording limited by the capacity of the memory card. Recordings with sound. (Duration of recordings for UK/EU/ES-SCAN versions max. 15 min)
'''Data recording''' File formats : ''Still pictures'' JPEG (Fine/Standard) ; Video QuickTime Motion JPEG.
'''Storage media''' SDHC memory card, SD memory card and MultiMedia card (a 64 MB SD card is supplied with the camera).
'''Film speed setting''' Either automatic, Intelligent ISO or manual ISO 100, ISO 200, 400, 800 or ISO 1250 (in high-sensitivity mode : 3200).
'''White balance''' Either automatic, for daylight, overcast sky, halogen light, two manual settings, fine adjustment of white balance in a range of -1500 to +1500 K in 150 K steps (not available for automatic setting).
'''Lens''' LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT f/2.8-5.6/4.6-16.4 mm ASPH. (corresponds to 28-100 mm in 35 mm photography in 4:3 picture format), 3.6 x optical zoom. Change of focal length by conveniently located zoom lever.
'''Optical Image''' 7 elements in 6 groups (5 aspherical lens elements/6 aspherical surfaces) with optical image stabilization.
'''Stabilizer''' 2 modes: either for exposure only or for exposure and monitor.
'''Focus range''' Normal mode : 50 cm (20 in) - infinity,
Macro/Simple/Motion Picture : wide-angle 5 cm (2 in)/telephoto 30 cm (12 in) - infinity.
'''Focusing''' Autofocus, either normal or macro. ''Autofocus mode/measurement range'' either 5 fields (full image area), faster autofocus with 3 fields (across the center) or with 1 central field, 1 field, or spot.
'''Exposure''' ''Exposure modes'' Either simple mode, normal image or macro.
''Exposure metering'' multi-field measurement,
''Exposure bracketing'' +/- 2 EV in 1⁄ 3 EV steps.
'''Shutter speed range''' In fully automatic mode: 8-1/2000 sec. Starry sky mode : 15, 30, 60 s. Video mode : 1/30 s -1/6400 s.
'''Flash''' ''Flash modes'' either automatic flash on with or without pre-flash (to reduce red-eye), manual flash on (fill-in flash), SLOW for slower shutter speeds (with pre-flash), flash off. ''Flash range'' (ISO set at Auto) : 0.6-5.0 m (wide-angle), 0.3-2.0 m (telephoto), in high-sensitivity mode : 0.8-5.7 m (wide-angle), 0.8-2.8 m (telephoto).
'''Scene modes''' Portrait, soft skin, landscape, sport, night portrait, night landscape, starry sky, fireworks, food, party, candlelight, baby 1, baby 2, pets, sunset, high sensitivity, beach, snow, aerial, underwater.
'''Function key''' For direct control of : image stabilizer, bracketing speed, white balance, ISO setting, picture size, compression.
'''Toning effects''' Natural, standard, lively, blueish, reddish, black-and-white or sepia.
'''LCD monitor''' 2.5" polycrystalline TFT color display with 207,000 pixels. Field of view : almost 100 % Power LCD mode, wide-angle viewing mode.
'''Self timer''' Either 2 s or 10 s countdown.
'''Live histogram''' yes
'''Power supply''' Lithium-ion battery (LEICA BP-DC6), 3.6 V, 1000 mAH or optional mains unit (LEICA ACA-DC4).
'''Ports''' USB 2.0 (Full speed), DC in (power supply) and AV out.
'''Printer compatibility''' PictBridge
'''Battery capacity (approx.)''' 300 pictures (CIPA Standard)
'''Dimensions (W x H x D)''' approx. 94.9 x 51.9 x 22 mm (3.7 x 2 x 0.9 inches)
'''Weight''' approx. 132 g (4.6 oz) without battery and memory card ; approx. 154 g (5.4 oz) with battery and SD memory card.
'''Scope of delivery''' Battery charger, battery, 64 MB SD memory card, AV cable, USB cable, AC cable, wrist strap, CD ROM with software (Adobe Photoshop Elements 3/4/5, Quicktime Movieplayer).
'''Body color''' Available in Black or Silver


'''Production era''' - 2007-2008
'''Type''' - Compact digital point-and-shoot camera.
'''Image type/format''' - 1/2.5" CCD sensor with 7.38 million pixels (7.2 m pixels effective in 4:3 format).
'''Lens''' - LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT f/2.8 - 5.6 / 4.6 - 16.4 mm ASPH. (corresponds to 28 > 100 mm in 35 mm photography in 4:3 picture format), 3.6 x optical zoom. Change of focal length by conveniently located zoom lever.
'''Lens protection''' - Metal bias-guillotine.
'''Resolution''' - ''In 4:3 format'' - either 3,072 x 2,304 pixels, 2,560 x 1,920 pixels, 2,048 x 1,536 pixels, 1,600 x 1,200 pixels, 1,280 x 960 pixels or 640 x 480 pixels. ''In Leica 3:2 format'' - either 3,072 x 2,048 pixels or 2,048 x 1,360 pixels. ''In 16:9 format'' - either 3,072 x 1,728 pixels or 1,920 x 1,080 pixels (corresponds to HDTV standard).
'''Video sequences''' - ''In 16:9 format'' - 848 x 480 pixels ; ''In 4:3 format'' with 640 x 480 pixels, or in ''4:3 format'' with 320 x 240 pixels at either 30fps or 10fps, duration of recording limited by the capacity of the memory card. Recordings with sound. (Duration of recordings for UK/EU/ES-SCAN versions max. 15 min).
'''Data recording''' - File formats : ''Still pictures'' JPEG (Fine/Standard) ; Video QuickTime Motion JPEG.
'''Storage media''' - SDHC memory card, SD memory card and MultiMedia card (a 64 MB SD card is supplied with the camera).
'''Film speed setting''' - Either automatic, Intelligent ISO or manual ISO 100, ISO 200, 400, 800 or ISO 1250 (in high-sensitivity mode : 3200).
'''White balance''' - Either automatic, for daylight, overcast sky, halogen light, two manual settings, fine adjustment of white balance in a range of -1500 to +1500 K in 150 K steps (not available for automatic setting).
'''Optical Image''' - 7 elements in 6 groups (5 aspherical lens elements/6 aspherical surfaces) with optical image stabilization.
'''Stabilizer''' - 2 modes: either for exposure only or for exposure and monitor.
'''Focus range''' - ''Normal mode'' : 50 cm (20 in) - infinity, ''Macro/Simple/Motion Picture'' : wide-angle 5 cm (2 in)/telephoto 30 cm (12 in) - infinity.
'''Focusing''' - Autofocus, either normal or macro. ''Autofocus mode/measurement range'' - either 5 fields (full image area), faster autofocus with 3 fields (across the center) or with 1 central field, 1 field, or spot.
'''Exposure''' - ''Exposure modes'' : Either simple mode, normal image or macro. ''Exposure metering'' : multi-field measurement, ''Exposure bracketing'' : +/- 2 EV in 1⁄ 3 EV steps.
'''Shutter speed range'''- In fully automatic mode: 8-1/2000 sec. Starry sky mode : 15, 30, 60 s. Video mode : 1/30 s -1/6400 s.
'''Flash''' - ''Flash modes'' : either automatic flash on with or without pre-flash (to reduce red-eye), manual flash on (fill-in flash), SLOW for slower shutter speeds (with pre-flash), flash off. ''Flash range'' (ISO set at Auto) : 0.6-5.0 m (wide-angle), 0.3-2.0 m (telephoto), in high-sensitivity mode : 0.8-5.7 m (wide-angle), 0.8-2.8 m (telephoto).
'''Scene modes''' - Portrait, soft skin, landscape, sport, night portrait, night landscape, starry sky, fireworks, food, party, candlelight, baby 1, baby 2, pets, sunset, high sensitivity, beach, snow, aerial, underwater.
'''Function key''' - For direct control of : image stabilizer, bracketing speed, white balance, ISO setting, picture size, compression.
'''Toning effects''' - Natural, standard, lively, blueish, reddish, black-and-white or sepia.
'''LCD monitor''' - 2.5" polycrystalline TFT color display with 207,000 pixels. Field of view : almost 100 % Power LCD mode, wide-angle viewing mode.
'''Self timer''' - Either 2 s or 10 s countdown.
'''Live histogram''' - yes.
'''Power supply''' - Lithium-ion battery (LEICA BP-DC6), 3.6 V, 1000 mAH or optional mains unit (LEICA ACA-DC4).
'''Ports''' - USB 2.0 (Full speed), DC in (power supply) and AV out.
'''Printer compatibility''' - PictBridge'
'''Battery capacity (approx.)''' - 300 pictures (CIPA Standard).
'''Dimensions (W x H x D)''' - approx. 94.9 x 51.9 x 22 mm (3.7 x 2 x 0.9 inches). For comparison the classic pre-1958 Minox was 80 x 27 x 15mm.
'''Weight''' - approx. 132 g (4.6 oz) without battery and memory card ; approx. 154 g (5.4 oz) with battery and SD memory card.
'''In the box''' - Battery charger, battery, 64 MB SD memory card, AV cable, USB cable, AC cable, wrist strap, CD ROM with software (Adobe Photoshop Elements 3/4/5, Quicktime Movieplayer).
'''Camera body''' - Anodized aluminum, available in Black or Silver.
'''Operating conditions''' - 0-40 C / 32-104 F - 10-80% relative humidity
'''Manuals & brochures'''
*[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-wiki.en/images/3/33/C-Lux_2_Brochure_en.pdf C-Lux 2 Brochure.pdf]
*[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-wiki.en/images/e/e0/C-LUX_2_Instructions_en.pdf C-Lux 2 Instructions.pdf]
== Accessories ==
== Accessories ==
'''Leather case''' Choice of three colors.
'''Leather case''' - Choice of three colors.
'''Wrist carrying strap''' Furnished
'''Wrist carrying strap''' - Furnished.
'''Carrying strap''' Available
'''Carrying strap''' - Available.
'''Neoprene case''' Available
'''Neoprene case''' - Available.
'''Charger/mains unit''' (replacement) ACA-DC4 with mains cable
'''Charger/mains unit''' - (replacement) ACA-DC4 with mains cable
'''Lithium-Ion Battery''' (replacement) LEICA BP-DC6
'''Lithium-Ion Battery''' - (replacement) LEICA BP-DC6
'''Digital adapter''' Digital Adapter 2 for all Leica Televid  
'''Digital adapter''' - Digital Adapter 2 for all Leica Televid  
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'''LEICA C-LUX 2''' - manufacturer's data as of February 2007
'''LEICA C-LUX 2''' - adapted from manufacturer's data as of February 2007.
 
== Comment ==
 
'''On the Street''' -  $US 345 - £BP 250 - €EU 293 in 2008, €EU 220 in 2012
 
'''Forum discussion'''
*[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/24048-leica-c-lux-2-a.html] [http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/24048-leica-c-lux-2-a-2.html Samplepix]
*[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/58961-c-lux-2-camera-can-turn.html]
*[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/59836-leica-c-lux-2-leather-case.html]
*[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/digital-forum/60887-v-lux-1-d-lux-3-a.html]
*[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/66473-c-lux.html]
*[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/25139-photoshop-elements-load-problem-c-lux.html]
 
== Leica C-Lux 2 Serial Numbers ==
 
{| class="prettytable"
!SN Start
!SN End
!Product
!Year
!Total
|-
| -3273118||3427465-||Leica C-Lux 2 (chrom)||2007||15,4348+
|-
| -3291049||unknown-||Leica C-Lux 2 (black)||2008||unknown
|-
|TOTAL||ASSIGNED||SERIAL NUMBERS ||2007-2008||unknown
|-
Serial numbers compiled from known C-Lux 2 cameras

Latest revision as of 17:47, 2 October 2014

Clux2-dwg.jpg C-Lux-2-top.jpg

Production era - 2007-2008

Type - Compact digital point-and-shoot camera.

Image type/format - 1/2.5" CCD sensor with 7.38 million pixels (7.2 m pixels effective in 4:3 format).

Lens - LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT f/2.8 - 5.6 / 4.6 - 16.4 mm ASPH. (corresponds to 28 > 100 mm in 35 mm photography in 4:3 picture format), 3.6 x optical zoom. Change of focal length by conveniently located zoom lever.

Lens protection - Metal bias-guillotine.

Resolution - In 4:3 format - either 3,072 x 2,304 pixels, 2,560 x 1,920 pixels, 2,048 x 1,536 pixels, 1,600 x 1,200 pixels, 1,280 x 960 pixels or 640 x 480 pixels. In Leica 3:2 format - either 3,072 x 2,048 pixels or 2,048 x 1,360 pixels. In 16:9 format - either 3,072 x 1,728 pixels or 1,920 x 1,080 pixels (corresponds to HDTV standard).

Video sequences - In 16:9 format - 848 x 480 pixels ; In 4:3 format with 640 x 480 pixels, or in 4:3 format with 320 x 240 pixels at either 30fps or 10fps, duration of recording limited by the capacity of the memory card. Recordings with sound. (Duration of recordings for UK/EU/ES-SCAN versions max. 15 min).

Data recording - File formats : Still pictures JPEG (Fine/Standard) ; Video QuickTime Motion JPEG.

Storage media - SDHC memory card, SD memory card and MultiMedia card (a 64 MB SD card is supplied with the camera). Film speed setting - Either automatic, Intelligent ISO or manual ISO 100, ISO 200, 400, 800 or ISO 1250 (in high-sensitivity mode : 3200).

White balance - Either automatic, for daylight, overcast sky, halogen light, two manual settings, fine adjustment of white balance in a range of -1500 to +1500 K in 150 K steps (not available for automatic setting).

Optical Image - 7 elements in 6 groups (5 aspherical lens elements/6 aspherical surfaces) with optical image stabilization.

Stabilizer - 2 modes: either for exposure only or for exposure and monitor.

Focus range - Normal mode : 50 cm (20 in) - infinity, Macro/Simple/Motion Picture : wide-angle 5 cm (2 in)/telephoto 30 cm (12 in) - infinity.

Focusing - Autofocus, either normal or macro. Autofocus mode/measurement range - either 5 fields (full image area), faster autofocus with 3 fields (across the center) or with 1 central field, 1 field, or spot.

Exposure - Exposure modes : Either simple mode, normal image or macro. Exposure metering : multi-field measurement, Exposure bracketing : +/- 2 EV in 1⁄ 3 EV steps.

Shutter speed range- In fully automatic mode: 8-1/2000 sec. Starry sky mode : 15, 30, 60 s. Video mode : 1/30 s -1/6400 s.

Flash - Flash modes : either automatic flash on with or without pre-flash (to reduce red-eye), manual flash on (fill-in flash), SLOW for slower shutter speeds (with pre-flash), flash off. Flash range (ISO set at Auto) : 0.6-5.0 m (wide-angle), 0.3-2.0 m (telephoto), in high-sensitivity mode : 0.8-5.7 m (wide-angle), 0.8-2.8 m (telephoto).

Scene modes - Portrait, soft skin, landscape, sport, night portrait, night landscape, starry sky, fireworks, food, party, candlelight, baby 1, baby 2, pets, sunset, high sensitivity, beach, snow, aerial, underwater.

Function key - For direct control of : image stabilizer, bracketing speed, white balance, ISO setting, picture size, compression. Toning effects - Natural, standard, lively, blueish, reddish, black-and-white or sepia.

LCD monitor - 2.5" polycrystalline TFT color display with 207,000 pixels. Field of view : almost 100 % Power LCD mode, wide-angle viewing mode.

Self timer - Either 2 s or 10 s countdown.

Live histogram - yes.

Power supply - Lithium-ion battery (LEICA BP-DC6), 3.6 V, 1000 mAH or optional mains unit (LEICA ACA-DC4).

Ports - USB 2.0 (Full speed), DC in (power supply) and AV out.

Printer compatibility - PictBridge'

Battery capacity (approx.) - 300 pictures (CIPA Standard).

Dimensions (W x H x D) - approx. 94.9 x 51.9 x 22 mm (3.7 x 2 x 0.9 inches). For comparison the classic pre-1958 Minox was 80 x 27 x 15mm.

Weight - approx. 132 g (4.6 oz) without battery and memory card ; approx. 154 g (5.4 oz) with battery and SD memory card.

In the box - Battery charger, battery, 64 MB SD memory card, AV cable, USB cable, AC cable, wrist strap, CD ROM with software (Adobe Photoshop Elements 3/4/5, Quicktime Movieplayer).

Camera body - Anodized aluminum, available in Black or Silver.

Operating conditions - 0-40 C / 32-104 F - 10-80% relative humidity

Manuals & brochures

Accessories

Leather case - Choice of three colors. Wrist carrying strap - Furnished. Carrying strap - Available. Neoprene case - Available. Charger/mains unit - (replacement) ACA-DC4 with mains cable Lithium-Ion Battery - (replacement) LEICA BP-DC6 Digital adapter - Digital Adapter 2 for all Leica Televid

LEICA C-LUX 2 - adapted from manufacturer's data as of February 2007.

Comment

On the Street - $US 345 - £BP 250 - €EU 293 in 2008, €EU 220 in 2012

Forum discussion

Leica C-Lux 2 Serial Numbers

Serial numbers compiled from known C-Lux 2 cameras
SN Start SN End Product Year Total
-3273118 3427465- Leica C-Lux 2 (chrom) 2007 15,4348+
-3291049 unknown- Leica C-Lux 2 (black) 2008 unknown
TOTAL ASSIGNED SERIAL NUMBERS 2007-2008 unknown
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