C-Lux 3
Production era - 2008-2009
Type - Compact digital point-and-shoot camera.
Range - Optical 5x zoom and maximum 4x digital zoom.
Lens - LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT 4.4-22 mm f/2.8-5.9 ASPH. 7 elements in 6 groups, 4 aspherical lens elements/6 aspherical surfaces Integrated optical image stabilizer.
Lens protection - Metal bias-guillotine.
Focal length - 4.4 > 22 mm (= 25 > 125 mm in 35 mm photography).
Minimum Focus Distance - (Normal) 50 cm / 19.7 in (Macro) 5 cm / 2 in
Aperture - Wide-angle f2.8 - f8.0 (2 steps), Aperture - Telephoto f5.9 - f8.0 (2 steps).
Focusing - AF: Face recognition, AF tracking, 11-field, 1-field-high-speed, 1-field, 1-spot.
Image sensor - 1:2.33” CCD sensor with 10.7 million pixels.
Effective pixels - 10.1 million.
Sensitivity setting - Auto/100/200/400/800/1600.
White balance - Auto, sun, overcast sky, shade, halogen lighting, White Set.
Exposure - Automatic program - manual override ±2 EV in 1/3 steps, automatic bracketing (3 exposures with ± 1/3 to 1 EV steps).
Exposure metering - Variable multi-field metering.
Programs - Photo/Video Scene modes Snapshot, portrait, soft skin, self-portrait, landscape, sport, night portrait, night landscape, food, party, candlelight, baby1, baby 2, sunset, high-sensitivity, starry sky, fireworks, beach, snow, aerial photo, high-speed series, transform, flash series, film grain, pinhole camera.
Shutter speed range - 8-1/2000 s.
Self-timer - 2 s or 10 s countdown.
Film modes - Standard, dynamic, natural, soft, sepia, b/w.
File 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 MP) 3648 x 2432, 3072 x 2048, 2560 x 1712, 2048 x 1360.
16:9 format (max. 7.5 MP) 3648 x 2056, 3072 x 1728, 1920 x 1080.
Video recording - 16:9 format HD 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps).
4:3 format 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps, 10 fps).
Quality grades - JPEG fine/standard.
Series exposures - 2.5 fps. Max. 3 images (standard), 5 images (fine).
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.
LCD monitor - 2.5“ TFT-LCD (4:3), 230,000 pixel, wide-angle field of view approx. 100 per cent, automatic brightness adjustment.
Monitor playback - Overview (12/30 images, calendar), zoom, favorites, categories, slide show, picture rotation, alteration of resolution and cropping, deletion protection, photo from video, 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 rechargeable battery or optional main unit/charger.
Battery capacity - Approx. 280 photos (as per CIPA standard).
Dimensions (W x H x D) - 95.8 x 51.9 x 22 mm.
Weight - 126 g.
Scope of delivery - Rechargeable battery, battery case, battery charger, AV cable, USB cable, carrying strap, CD-ROM.
Camera body - Anodized aluminum, available in black or white.
Launched - September 14, 2008+.
- Manufacturer's data as of September 2008.
Manuals & brochures
Camera Model Revisions . C-Lux 2 > C-Lux 3
6 - 16.4 mm, F 2.8 - 5.6/4 ASPH > 4.4 - 22 mm, F 2.8 - 5.9 ASPH.
7.38 million pixels > 10.1 million pixels.
3.6x optical zoom > 5x optical zoom.
New Scene modes > snapshot & high-speed series.
Comment
On the Street - $US 600 - €EU 419 in 2008
Leica C-Lux 3 Serial Numbers
Serial numbers compiled from known C-Lux 3 cameras| SN Start | SN End | Product | Year | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| -3570826 | 3592092- | Leica C-Lux 3 (black+amxpress) | 2008 | unknown |
| TOTAL | ASSIGNED | SERIAL NUMBERS | 2008-2009 | unknown |
