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'''Type''' - Small film point-and-shoot camera.
*'''Production era''' - 1997-2002


'''Zoom lens''' - LEICA VARIO-ELMAR 35 > 70 mm f/4.0 > 7.6 (7 elements in 6 groups). Lens cover automatically closes flush with the body when camera is switched off.
*'''Code nos.''' - 18008-blue, 18032-silver, 18033-silver.DB, 18034-black, 18035-black.DB, 18070-jaguar, 18071-titan set


'''Focus range''' - From 60 cm (24 in.) to infinity. Separate infinity focus lock.
*'''Type''' - Small film point-and-shoot camera.


'''Autofocus system''' - Passive autofocus, which meters exposure values when the shutter release button is pressed lightly and focuses when the shutter release button is fully depressed. In poor lighting conditions the auxiliary AF light is automatically activated.
*'''Zoom lens''' - LEICA VARIO-ELMAR 35 > 70 mm f/4.0 > 7.6 (7 elements in 6 groups). Lens cover automatically closes flush with the body when camera is switched off.


'''Exposure control''' - Automatic program mode, center-weighted integral metering with automatic flash activation in the automatic modes.
*'''Focus range''' - From 60 cm (24 in.) to infinity. Separate infinity focus lock.


'''Memory''' - Focus is locked and metered value saved with continuous slight pressure on shutter release button.
*'''Variants''' - A special Jaguar edition was released in mid 2000 limited to 1,000 cameras.  The body is finished in black and British racing green with Jaguar logo on lower front.[[Image:Z2X-J.jpg|280px|]]<br>the standard Z2X was black and titanium; also available in electric blue.


'''Exposure override''' +2Ev, can be activated manually.
*'''Autofocus system''' - Passive autofocus, which meters exposure values when the shutter release button is pressed lightly and focuses when the shutter release button is fully depressed. In poor lighting conditions the auxiliary AF light is automatically activated.


'''Meter working range''' (all data at ISO 100) Formodes with automatic flash activation or "ON" (manual flash on). At 35 mm focal length: from exposure value Ev9 (1/30 sec. and f/4.0) > Ev17 (1/300 sec. and f/20). At 70 mm focal length: from exposure value Ev11.6 (1/50 sec. and f/7.6) > Ev17 (1/200 sec. and f25). For manual "flash-off" modes or manual flash activation with long exposure, "SLOW/ON". At 35 mm focal length: from exposure value Ev6 (1/4 sec. and f/4) > Ev17 (1/300 sec. and f20). At 70 mm focal length: from exposure value Ev7.9 (1/4 sec. and f/7.6) > Ev17 (1/200 sec. and f/25).
*'''Exposure control''' - Automatic program mode, center-weighted integral metering with automatic flash activation in the automatic modes.


'''Shutter speed range''' - 1/4 sec. > 1/300 sec. "B" setting (up to 99 sec.)
*'''Memory''' - Focus is locked and metered value saved with continuous slight pressure on shutter release button.


'''Film speed setting''' - Film speed automatically set for DX-coded films from ISO 50 to ISO 3200. With film without DX-coding or with coding lower than ISO 50, the camera is automatically set to ISO 100. With films with coding higher than ISO 3200, it is set to ISO 3200. The settings are as follows: ISO 50, 64, 100, 125, 200, 250, 400, 500, 800, 1000, 1600, 2000, 3200.
*'''Exposure override''' +2Ev, can be activated manually.


'''Automatic flash''' - In poor lighting conditions the flash is activated automatically in the automatic program modes. Manual ON/OFF capability at any time. Additional manual flash activation also possible with long exposures (SLOW/ON). Pre-flash to reduce red-eye effect in automatic program mode and manual flash-on (ON, SLOW/ON). '''Flash range''' - (all data at ISO 100): At 35 mm: 0.6 > 5.1 m. At 70 mm: 0.6 > 2.7 m.
*'''Meter working range''' (all data at ISO 100) Formodes with automatic flash activation or "ON" (manual flash on). At 35 mm focal length: from exposure value Ev9 (1/30 sec. and f/4.0) > Ev17 (1/300 sec. and f/20). At 70 mm focal length: from exposure value Ev11.6 (1/50 sec. and f/7.6) > Ev17 (1/200 sec. and f25). For manual "flash-off" modes or manual flash activation with long exposure, "SLOW/ON". At 35 mm focal length: from exposure value Ev6 (1/4 sec. and f/4) > Ev17 (1/300 sec. and f20). At 70 mm focal length: from exposure value Ev7.9 (1/4 sec. and f/7.6) > Ev17 (1/200 sec. and f/25).


'''Viewfinder''' - Bright, clear real image viewfinder with markings for autofocus area measured, frame lines for close-range and panorama photographs (panorama adapter available as an accessory). Viewfinder magnification: 0.44x at 35 mm focal length, 0.74x at 70 mm focal length. Finder coverage 83% of film format.
*'''Shutter speed range''' - 1/4 sec. > 1/300 sec. "B" setting (up to 99 sec.)


'''LEDs''' - Red LED blinks when flash is being recharged and is lit continuously when the flash is ready to fire. Green LED blinks when the camera/subject distance is too small or when there is a risk of camera shake due to long exposure times. It is lit continously to indicate that focus and exposure have been metered or stored in memory.
*'''Film speed setting''' - Film speed automatically set for DX-coded films from ISO 50 to ISO 3200. With film without DX-coding or with coding lower than ISO 50, the camera is automatically set to ISO 100. With films with coding higher than ISO 3200, it is set to ISO 3200. The settings are as follows: ISO 50, 64, 100, 125, 200, 250, 400, 500, 800, 1000, 1600, 2000, 3200.


'''Film transport''' - Automatic film threading and advance to first frame. Motorized advance after each exposure. Continuous shooting by holding down shutter release. Automatic rewind after last exposure. Midroll rewind possible.
*'''Automatic flash''' - In poor lighting conditions the flash is activated automatically in the automatic program modes. Manual ON/OFF capability at any time. Additional manual flash activation also possible with long exposures (SLOW/ON). Pre-flash to reduce red-eye effect in automatic program mode and manual flash-on (ON, SLOW/ON). '''Flash range''' - (all data at ISO 100): At 35 mm: 0.6 > 5.1 m. At 70 mm: 0.6 > 2.7 m.


'''Data panel''' - Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) indicates symbols/numbers for battery status, frame count (alternatively time count in seconds), flash and pre-flash activation, flash OFF and pre-flash OFF, long-time exposure, infinity focus lock, self-timer and exposure override.
*'''Viewfinder''' - Bright, clear real image viewfinder with markings for autofocus area measured, frame lines for close-range and panorama photographs (panorama adapter available as an accessory). Viewfinder magnification: 0.44x at 35 mm focal length, 0.74x at 70 mm focal length. Finder coverage 83% of film format.


'''Self-timer''' 10 sec. countdown; indicated by diode (LCD) on front of camera. Activated by separate button on the top plate of the camera.
*'''LEDs''' - Red LED blinks when flash is being recharged and is lit continuously when the flash is ready to fire. Green LED blinks when the camera/subject distance is too small or when there is a risk of camera shake due to long exposure times. It is lit continously to indicate that focus and exposure have been metered or stored in memory.


'''Power supply''' - Long-lasting 3V lithium battery (CR 123A).
*'''Film transport''' - Automatic film threading and advance to first frame. Motorized advance after each exposure. Continuous shooting by holding down shutter release. Automatic rewind after last exposure. Midroll rewind possible.


'''Camera on/off control''' - ON/OFF button on camera top. Lens travels to ready/trasport position. Camera automatically shuts off electronics after approx. 5 minutes (stand-by mode). Functions can be re-activated by touching the shutter release button, the zoom selector or the ON/OFF button.
*'''Data panel''' - Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) indicates symbols/numbers for battery status, frame count (alternatively time count in seconds), flash and pre-flash activation, flash OFF and pre-flash OFF, long-time exposure, infinity focus lock, self-timer and exposure override.


'''Program modes''' - Automatic program mode with automatic flash - Automatic program mode with automatic flash and '''pre-flash''' - Automatic program mode with automatic flash and '''exposure override''' - '''Manual flash-on''' - Manual flash-on and '''pre-flash''' - Manual flash-on with '''long exposure''' - Manual flash-on with '''pre-flash and long exposure''' - '''Manual flash-off''' - '''Infinity focus lock''' and manual flash-off - "The 'B' is displayed on the LCD data panel if the light is too dim to permit exposure metering. Manual long-time exposure up to 99 sec. possible." - Every exposure mode remains in effect until another mode is chosen or the camera is turned off. When the camera is switched back on, it automatically sets to "automatic program mode with automatic flash".
*'''Self-timer''' 10 sec. countdown; indicated by diode (LCD) on front of camera. Activated by separate button on the top plate of the camera.


'''Body''' - Plastic housing in all black or black and grey with chrome trim. Side attachment for carrying strap or wrist strap. Tripod thread A 1/4 DIN 4503 (1/4").
*'''Power supply''' - Long-lasting 3V lithium battery (CR 123A).


'''Variant''' - special edition released mid 2000 limited to 1,000 cameras. The body is finished in black and British racing green with Jaguar logo on lower front.[[Image:Z2X-J.jpg|200px|]]
*'''Camera on/off control''' - ON/OFF button on camera top. Lens travels to ready/trasport position. Camera automatically shuts off electronics after approx. 5 minutes (stand-by mode). Functions can be re-activated by touching the shutter release button, the zoom selector or the ON/OFF button.


'''Data back''' - Camera available with or without data back. Imprints the day and time, or date on the film. Quartz controlled clock and automatic calendar up to year 2019. Intensity controlled automatically according to film speed coding.
*'''Program modes''' - Automatic program mode with automatic flash - Automatic program mode with automatic flash and '''pre-flash''' - Automatic program mode with automatic flash and '''exposure override''' - '''Manual flash-on''' - Manual flash-on and '''pre-flash''' - Manual flash-on with '''long exposure''' - Manual flash-on with '''pre-flash and long exposure''' - '''Manual flash-off''' - '''Infinity focus lock''' and manual flash-off - "The 'B' is displayed on the LCD data panel if the light is too dim to permit exposure metering. Manual long-time exposure up to 99 sec. possible." - Every exposure mode remains in effect until another mode is chosen or the camera is turned off. When the camera is switched back on, it automatically sets to "automatic program mode with automatic flash".


'''Weight''' - approx. 245 g / 448 g (without / with databack and without battery).
*'''Body''' - Plastic housing in all black or black and titanium with chrome trim. Side attachment for carrying strap or wrist strap. Tripod thread A 1/4 DIN 4503 (1/4").


'''Dimensions''' (W x H x D) - 124 x 69.6 x 42.6 mm.
*'''Data back''' - Camera available with or without data back. Imprints the day and time, or date on the film. Quartz controlled clock and automatic calendar up to year 2019. Intensity controlled automatically according to film speed coding.
 
*'''Weight''' - approx. 245 g / 448 g (without / with databack and without battery).
 
*'''Dimensions''' (W x H x D) - 124 x 69.6 x 42.6 mm.
 
*'''Designer''' - [[Manfred Meinzer]]


* specifications adapted from manufacturer's technical data ca. 1997 [http://www.cameramanuals.org/leica_pdf/leica_z2x.pdf courtesy of Mike Butkus]
* specifications adapted from manufacturer's technical data ca. 1997 [http://www.cameramanuals.org/leica_pdf/leica_z2x.pdf courtesy of Mike Butkus]


'''Era''' - 1997 > 2002 157,284 cameras - 39,989 with databack (Model S2X DB). [http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-wiki.en/index.php/Serial_Numbers_Leica_Cameras]
== Z2X and Z2X DB Serial Numbers ==


--[[User:Tdavis|Tdavis]] 03:44, 18 November 2008 (CET)
{| class="prettytable"
!SN Start
!SN End
!Product
!Year
!Batch
|-
|2332001||2382000||Leica Z2X||1997||50,000
|-
|2382001||2412000||Leica Z2X||1997||30,000
|-
|2482801||2487800||Leica Z2X DB||1999||5000
|-
|2490157||2495150||Leica Z2X DB||1999||4994
|-
|2502001||2517000||Leica Z2X DB||1999||15,000
|-
|2517001||2527000||Leica Z2X||1999||10,000
|-
|2688501||2703800||Leica Z2X||2000||15,300
|-
|2726401||2731400||Leica Z2X mit DB||2000||5,000
|-
|2847751||2849750||Leica Z2X||2002||2,000
|-
|Total||assigned||serial numbers||1997-2002||137,294
|-
|}
Serial numbers from [[Serial Numbers Leica Cameras]] with computed batch total.

Latest revision as of 16:31, 16 January 2015

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  • Production era - 1997-2002
  • Code nos. - 18008-blue, 18032-silver, 18033-silver.DB, 18034-black, 18035-black.DB, 18070-jaguar, 18071-titan set
  • Type - Small film point-and-shoot camera.
  • Zoom lens - LEICA VARIO-ELMAR 35 > 70 mm f/4.0 > 7.6 (7 elements in 6 groups). Lens cover automatically closes flush with the body when camera is switched off.
  • Focus range - From 60 cm (24 in.) to infinity. Separate infinity focus lock.
  • Variants - A special Jaguar edition was released in mid 2000 limited to 1,000 cameras. The body is finished in black and British racing green with Jaguar logo on lower front.Z2X-J.jpg
    the standard Z2X was black and titanium; also available in electric blue.
  • Autofocus system - Passive autofocus, which meters exposure values when the shutter release button is pressed lightly and focuses when the shutter release button is fully depressed. In poor lighting conditions the auxiliary AF light is automatically activated.
  • Exposure control - Automatic program mode, center-weighted integral metering with automatic flash activation in the automatic modes.
  • Memory - Focus is locked and metered value saved with continuous slight pressure on shutter release button.
  • Exposure override +2Ev, can be activated manually.
  • Meter working range (all data at ISO 100) Formodes with automatic flash activation or "ON" (manual flash on). At 35 mm focal length: from exposure value Ev9 (1/30 sec. and f/4.0) > Ev17 (1/300 sec. and f/20). At 70 mm focal length: from exposure value Ev11.6 (1/50 sec. and f/7.6) > Ev17 (1/200 sec. and f25). For manual "flash-off" modes or manual flash activation with long exposure, "SLOW/ON". At 35 mm focal length: from exposure value Ev6 (1/4 sec. and f/4) > Ev17 (1/300 sec. and f20). At 70 mm focal length: from exposure value Ev7.9 (1/4 sec. and f/7.6) > Ev17 (1/200 sec. and f/25).
  • Shutter speed range - 1/4 sec. > 1/300 sec. "B" setting (up to 99 sec.)
  • Film speed setting - Film speed automatically set for DX-coded films from ISO 50 to ISO 3200. With film without DX-coding or with coding lower than ISO 50, the camera is automatically set to ISO 100. With films with coding higher than ISO 3200, it is set to ISO 3200. The settings are as follows: ISO 50, 64, 100, 125, 200, 250, 400, 500, 800, 1000, 1600, 2000, 3200.
  • Automatic flash - In poor lighting conditions the flash is activated automatically in the automatic program modes. Manual ON/OFF capability at any time. Additional manual flash activation also possible with long exposures (SLOW/ON). Pre-flash to reduce red-eye effect in automatic program mode and manual flash-on (ON, SLOW/ON). Flash range - (all data at ISO 100): At 35 mm: 0.6 > 5.1 m. At 70 mm: 0.6 > 2.7 m.
  • Viewfinder - Bright, clear real image viewfinder with markings for autofocus area measured, frame lines for close-range and panorama photographs (panorama adapter available as an accessory). Viewfinder magnification: 0.44x at 35 mm focal length, 0.74x at 70 mm focal length. Finder coverage 83% of film format.
  • LEDs - Red LED blinks when flash is being recharged and is lit continuously when the flash is ready to fire. Green LED blinks when the camera/subject distance is too small or when there is a risk of camera shake due to long exposure times. It is lit continously to indicate that focus and exposure have been metered or stored in memory.
  • Film transport - Automatic film threading and advance to first frame. Motorized advance after each exposure. Continuous shooting by holding down shutter release. Automatic rewind after last exposure. Midroll rewind possible.
  • Data panel - Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) indicates symbols/numbers for battery status, frame count (alternatively time count in seconds), flash and pre-flash activation, flash OFF and pre-flash OFF, long-time exposure, infinity focus lock, self-timer and exposure override.
  • Self-timer 10 sec. countdown; indicated by diode (LCD) on front of camera. Activated by separate button on the top plate of the camera.
  • Power supply - Long-lasting 3V lithium battery (CR 123A).
  • Camera on/off control - ON/OFF button on camera top. Lens travels to ready/trasport position. Camera automatically shuts off electronics after approx. 5 minutes (stand-by mode). Functions can be re-activated by touching the shutter release button, the zoom selector or the ON/OFF button.
  • Program modes - Automatic program mode with automatic flash - Automatic program mode with automatic flash and pre-flash - Automatic program mode with automatic flash and exposure override - Manual flash-on - Manual flash-on and pre-flash - Manual flash-on with long exposure - Manual flash-on with pre-flash and long exposure - Manual flash-off - Infinity focus lock and manual flash-off - "The 'B' is displayed on the LCD data panel if the light is too dim to permit exposure metering. Manual long-time exposure up to 99 sec. possible." - Every exposure mode remains in effect until another mode is chosen or the camera is turned off. When the camera is switched back on, it automatically sets to "automatic program mode with automatic flash".
  • Body - Plastic housing in all black or black and titanium with chrome trim. Side attachment for carrying strap or wrist strap. Tripod thread A 1/4 DIN 4503 (1/4").
  • Data back - Camera available with or without data back. Imprints the day and time, or date on the film. Quartz controlled clock and automatic calendar up to year 2019. Intensity controlled automatically according to film speed coding.
  • Weight - approx. 245 g / 448 g (without / with databack and without battery).
  • Dimensions (W x H x D) - 124 x 69.6 x 42.6 mm.

Z2X and Z2X DB Serial Numbers

SN Start SN End Product Year Batch
2332001 2382000 Leica Z2X 1997 50,000
2382001 2412000 Leica Z2X 1997 30,000
2482801 2487800 Leica Z2X DB 1999 5000
2490157 2495150 Leica Z2X DB 1999 4994
2502001 2517000 Leica Z2X DB 1999 15,000
2517001 2527000 Leica Z2X 1999 10,000
2688501 2703800 Leica Z2X 2000 15,300
2726401 2731400 Leica Z2X mit DB 2000 5,000
2847751 2849750 Leica Z2X 2002 2,000
Total assigned serial numbers 1997-2002 137,294

Serial numbers from Serial Numbers Leica Cameras with computed batch total.

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