Leica D-LUX Camera Review

There is a lot you can expect to receive from your new Leica D-LUX digital camera. You can expect reliable quality and consistent picture taking. You can also expect to receive some Leica D-LUX accessories with your camera. You'll get the Leica D-LUX manual and always important Leica D-LUX lens which makes the Leica D-LUX digital SLR camera worthy of having. One item you will likely want to purchase in addition to your Leica D-LUX accessories, if it does not come packaged in a Leica D-LUX kit or bundle, is the Leica D-LUX leather case. These cases help to preserve your camera and protecting the Leica D-LUX body housing the digital camera parts and memory sticks or cards.

Leica D-LUX Digital Camera Specifications

General Model Number D-LUX
Camera Format Compact
Currently Manufactured No
Street Price $636.92
Price Update Date 2005-02-22
Date Available 2003-05-31
Remote Control No
Tripod Mount Yes
Operating System Windows, MacOS
Weight 200 g
7.0 oz
Weight With Batteries? Yes
Size 121 x 52 x 34 mm
4.8 x 2.0 x 1.3 in
Image Capture Image Resolution 2048x1536, 1600x1200, 1280x960, 640x480
Movie Resolution 320x240
Aspect Ratio 4:3
CCD Sensor (Megapixels) 3.34
CCD Size (inches) 1/2.5"
CCD Manufacturer Unknown CCD
Movie Audio Yes
Quality Levels 2
Lens Focal Length (35mm equivalent) 35 - 105 mm
Zoom Ratio 3.00x
Digital Zoom Yes
Digital Zoom Values 3x
Auto Focus Yes
Auto Focus Type Passive contrast comparison
Manual Focus No
Normal Focus Range 10 cm to Infinity
4.1 in to Infinity
Max Aperture f/2.8
Aperture Range Description f/2.8 (wide) / f/4.9 (tele) - ???
Lens Thread Type None
Display Optical Viewfinder Yes
Optical VF Type Real-image optical
LCD Viewfinder Yes
LCD Size (inches) 1.5
LCD Resolution (pixels) 114000
Exposure ISO Settings 50, 100, 200, 400
ISO Rating Max 400
Number of White Balance Settings 5
White Balance Settings Auto, daylight, cloud, halogen lighting or manual
Manual White Balance Yes
Longest Shutter Time 1
Shortest Shutter Time 1/2000
Exp Adj Range 2.0 EV
Exp Adj Step Size 0.33 EV
Metering Modes Unknown
Self Timer 2 or 10
Flash Internal Flash Yes
No of Flash Modes 7
Flash Modes Auto, Auto w/ red-eye reduction, On, On w/ red-eye reduction, Off
Flash Guide Number (Meters) 10
Flash Range Default ISO (meters) 3.5
Flash Range Description 0.1 – 3.5 m at 5.8 mm, or 0.3 – 2.0 m at 17.4 mm @ ISO 100
Ext Flash No
Image Storage Usable Memory Types SD/MMC
Memory Included (MB) 64.0
Uncompressed Format None
CCD Raw Format No
Compressed Format JPEG
Movie File Format QuickTime Motion JPEG
Connectivity Video Out Yes
External Connections USB 1.1
Other Connection DC In
OS Compatibility Win 98, ME, 2000, XP; Mac OS 9.x - Mac OS X
Power Battery Form Factor Proprietary
Usable Battery Types Lithium Ion rechargeable
Batteries Included Proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included Yes

When purchasing this digital camera, give it a full Leica D-LUX review. Check the buttons and screen, make certain it fits your hand, or purchase the Leica D-LUX power grip. Check the features and capabilities. Know how to quickly change settings for light and indoor or outdoor settings. There is no film, so speed settings is not required - however you can set the frame rate on the Leica D-LUX digital camera for the video or for quick display settings. Your Leica D-LUX even allows you take a fast sequence of pictures when the setting is set for it - and can take intermittent action shots, catching it all on disk.

Leica D-LUX Power Grip

Before you purchase, check to see what Leica D-LUX rebate is available, if at all. And if you are not able to supplement the purchase of additional Leica D-LUX accessories from the savings set forth by a rebate - try to find the Leica D-LUX wholesale priced from a distribution outlet. Once you know which camera you want, in this case the Leica D-LUX, it is just a matter of finding it for the best price. Don;t be afraid to ask questions about the Leica D-LUX camera or Leica D-LUX lenses while you are shopping, this is the only way you will find out what the location has to offer, and if there is some other product they are trying to push.

All in all the Leica D-LUX camera is an excellent purchase and will provide you with excellent picture taking for years and tears, provided you maintain and care for your Leica D-LUX digital SLR camera. Enjoy your new find and take your memories with you wherever you may roam - with the Leica D-LUX powergrip digital camera.

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