The compact nature of the D-Lux 4 means it can be with you all the
time. But despite its compact size, it offers top Leica quality and
gives the photographer plenty of artistic freedom. The D-Lux 4 is
ideal, whether for subjects composed with lots of forethought or for
spontaneous reportage.
The high-aperture professional lens
The LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMICRON lens 1:2.0-2.8/5.1-12.8 ASPH is a
high-aperture lens for digital compact cameras that allows the real
enthusiast to work with an open shutter. Its high speed makes the LEICA
D-LUX 4 ideal for available light exposures. Whether in poor light or
for selective use of field depth, the lens of the LEICA D-LUX 4 gives
the photographer scope for highly individual picture composition. The
aspherical zoom lens with a focusing range of 24-60 mm opens up new
creative options in reportage photography.
The lens design consists of eight elements, of which four are
aspherical. These are matched individually to the camera sensor,
working in harmony with the electronics and software, to produce
stunningly brilliant pictures in true-to-life colours.
Powerful sensor
At a standard resolution of 10.1 megapixels, the overlarge size of the
1/1.63" CCD image sensor increases image quality distinctly. The
smallest details of the subject are reproduced exactly. The D-Lux 4 can
take photos in all three formats (4:3/3:2/16:9) to suit the particular
recording or playback situation. On the 3" LCD monitor with a
resolution of 460,000 pixels, pictures can be viewed and assessed in
excellent quality before and after they are taken. Leica Camera AG has
developed its own unique colour matching, contrast and picture
definition profile which produces digital characteristics complimentary
to Leica M film photography.
More creative possibilities
The ergonomic layout of controls and intuitive operating system make it
a pleasure to handle the D-Lux 4. Focus, shutter speed, stops and
exposure override can all be set manually with the joystick giving the
real enthusiast scope for highly individual picture composition. Of
course you can also use the intelligent automatic mode: Depending on
the subject and photographic situation, the camera automatically
selects the best mode from Scene Select, either macro, landscape,
portrait, night portrait, or night scene. The professional software
Capture One 4 (RAW data converter) makes sure that the RAW data
supplied by the CCD sensor is "processed" in optimum quality. Data
recording can be in Fine, Standard, RAW or combinations. The D-Lux 4 is
also prepared for photos in HDTV format with a HD port for TV
connection.
The D-Lux 4 is a real Leica, not just in its design, its looks, and its
performance, but also its being the first digital compact camera that
can be used with an extensive range of accessories - just like a system
camera.
That means even more photographic possibilities with the camera that can claim to be "son of M8".
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