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Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Leica V-Lux 2 releases superzoom

Photokina 2010: four years after V-LUX 1, Leica has launched its second superzoom camera in the form of compact V-LUX 2. Taking more than a passing resemblance to the Panasonic DMC-FZ of 100 to install including offers 24 x zoom lens (equivalent to 25 mm-600 mm), 14 1 MP CMOS sensor and 460 K dot flap 3.0? LCD monitor. Priced at £ 675, it also allows you to record video FROM AVCHD full 1080p and offers continuous shooting with a speed of 11 frames per second at full resolution.

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Photokina, Cologne, 21 September 2010: Leica Camera AG announced 2-LEICA V-LUX, combining high-performance 24 x zoom lens and a super-outstanding image quality with a stylish and compact body.Equipped with a LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT 4.5-108 mm f/2.8-5.2.3 ASPH lens ' rotating LCD display and a wide range of video in Full HD 1080i AVCHD, V-LUX 2 is ideal for almost any photographic situations.

V-LUX 2 24 x Optical zoom lens, Super-offers a huge range of focal lengths is equivalent to 25 mm in 35 mm format. Whether shooting expansive landscapes, finely detailed macro studies over short distances, or distant objects, people or animals with a super telephoto lens Leica-captures them all into a breathtaking quality.

Peter Kruschewski, product manager for digital compact cameras on Leica Camera AG, said: "V-LUX 2 versatile lens and compact form make it an ideal camera for ambitious travel and wildlife photographer.In certain situations, the filming of changing lenses can be tricky, especially if you need a quick response. V-LUX 2 a wide range of focal lengths, this compact camera has the ability to capture almost all moments V-LUX 2 is an interesting alternative to comparable Mirror systems.Compact and lightweight, it also significantly reduces weight and volume of photographic equipment when travelling. "

Developed 14.1 MP CMOS image sensor tuned to perfection contributes to high performance LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT 4.5-108 mm f/2.8-5.2 ASPH. zoom lens in combination with electronics and firmware camera sensor guarantees brilliant, high-contrast images with natural colour rendition and clarity.

LEICA V-LUX 2 3 "LCD display has a resolution of 460 000 pixels and can be twisted and turned into almost any direction, making it easy for photographers to compose photos even the most unusual or difficult angles. when shooting stills or video with your head or close to the ground, photographers using 2 V-LUX, always in complete control.

In addition to providing integrated stereo microphone wind noise filter, which provides crystal-clear soundtrack, total 24 x zoom range is available while recording video.LEICA V-LUX 1 is the first Leica digital compact to capture video in Full HD 1080i AVCHD.
One of the consecutive shooting speed cameras in the world, LEICA V-LUX 2 features high-speed burst shooting ability: queues 11 frames per second with full resolution 14.1 MP or 60 frames per second at 2.8 MP.

Characterized by a compact design and extremely simple handling, V-LUX 2 integrated handle and lightweight allows photographers to shoot with one hand.Controls the camera firmly established, provide a quick and easy operation for example video recording can be started quickly and easily by clicking on the top plate camera.

Software
LEICA V-LUX 2 comes with a complete set of software for Adobe ® Photoshop ® elements ® 8 provides users with a comprehensive and versatile, editing solution that offers a view, organization, administration, and a wide range of processing options for still images and videos of the Adobe ® Premiere ® elements ® 8, easy-to-use package offers video for movies recorded 2 V-LUX in the AVCHD format, as well as the ability to create professional audio and video effects.

Prices and availability
LEICA V-LUX 2 will be available in the UK from October 2010 from authorized dealers Leica, including Leica shop Mayfair-www.leica-storemayfair.co.uk, Tel: 020 7629 1351. complete list of authorized dealers Leica UK is available on www.leica-camera.co.uk. suggested retail price of LEICA V-LUX 1 is £ 675 including VAT. External Affairs will be available for V-LUX 2 on SRP £ 135, incl. VAT.


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