Super-Fast Lens
The newly developed, fast, Leica DC Vario-Summicron 1:2-3.3/5.1-19.2
mm ASPH. zoom lens offers an extremely practical range
of focal lengths (24-90 mm-equivalent in 35mm format)
With it Leica sets another new benchmark in the history
of compact camera lenses. Thanks to its extremely fast
maximum aperture, the Leica DC Vario-Summicron makes it
an ideal camera for "available light" photography
e. g. in the dawn or twilight hours and the new lens offers
even more creative freedom than its predecessor.
Brilliant Image Quality
The D-Lux 5 features a newly designed 1/1.63"-CCD
image sensor that is particularly large for a compact
camera. Even at the standard resolution of 10.1 megapixels,
this contributes to a significant increase in image quality.
The results speak for themselves: combined with the camera's
electronics and firmware, it guarantees brilliant high-contrast
images with natural color rendition and superb sharpness
- just the way you expect them to be from a Leica camera!
The new D-Lux 5 delivers images in all 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
formats as well as 1:1 a particularly interesting format
for creative composition, in both capture and review mode.
Creative Freedom
Photography with a Leica camera must be one thing above
all - a sheer pleasure. And that is precisely what the
Leica D-Lux 5 offers with its amazingly simple and intuitive
handling and clearly laid out functions. For instance,
you can set manual settings, quickly and easily, using
the D-Lux 5's innovative "Clickwheel" located
on the back of the camera. Thanks to its manual setting
option for subject distance, aperture and shutter speed,
the D-Lux 5 opens up a whole vista of creative opportunities
for discerning photographers to take complete control
of image characteristics. It also offers numerous automatic
functions for effortless photography that guarantees the
user perfectly exposed and sharp images by simply pressing
the shutter release ideal for less experienced photographers.
The camera's automatic functions can control the O.I.S.
image stabilizer, automatic ISO selection, face recognition,
automatic contrast compensation and automatic scene mode.
Classic Design
Classical elegance meets premium quality materials: This
characterizes the design philosophy of Leica D-Lux cameras.
A design concept that the D-Lux 5 carries forth brilliantly
and effortlessly. Elegant matt black throughout, with
sparse accents in chrome and uncomplicated distinctive
lines, it possesses a compellingly purist and simultaneously
timeless modern design. A single glance says it all: It
is a true Leica.
Professional Image Processing
The Leica D-Lux 5 is supplied complete with a free copy
of the professional image processing software Adobe Photoshop
Lightroom. This software package allows photographers
to "develop" the RAW image files from the CCD
sensor of the D-Lux 5 to obtain the best possible image
quality. At the same time, photographers maintain complete
control over the development process applied to their
images. White balance, exposure, sharpness, tonal balance,
color saturation and many other parameters can be modified
during post-processing until the result the photographer
envisages is achieved.
Video in HD-Quality
In addition, the D Lux 5 features a 1280 x 720pixel HD-Video
function in memory-saving AVCHD-Lite format which is started
simply by pressing a dedicated button on the top of the
camera. Autofocus and the entire 3.8x zoom range remain
available during recording.
Accessories: Camera with System Character
With its unique range of dedicated optional accessories,
the D-Lux 5 is transformed in seconds into the basis of
a true photographic system. Thanks to an optional electronic
viewfinder and detachable flash unit, you can not only
expand your photographic options, but also the range of
your creative freedom for even greater pleasure. A hand
grip can help ensure steady and safe handling whilst a
range of bags and cases can ensure your D-Lux 5 is safely
protected but always ready for action. |
