D-Lux 4
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.
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 27.1 mm.
Weight - 228 g.
Camera body - metal, black.
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
Pricing
Sample price - $US 850.
--Tdavis 10:05, 1 October 2008 (CEST)
