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Leica V-Lux 2 looks similar to an FZ100, shoots similar to an FZ100, costs the lot some-more than an FZ100
Continuing today’s series of rebadged Panasonic shooters, let us acquire a Leica V-Lux 2. As we noted yesterday when we speckled and photographed what was still unannounced hardware, this camera is flattering most the standard emanate FZ100, usually given with the red dot trademark and some-more highfalutin marketing language. Let’s not let which lead astray from what’s an appealing shooter, however: the 14 megapixel CMOS sensor can be brought 24 times closer to the movement interjection to the superzoom lens, while an 11fps detonate mode as well as 1080i video recording will cause the couple of of your DSLR-sporting buddies to look upon in envy. Moreover, since the FZ100’s argent repute, there should be small doubt the V-Lux 2 will be the likewise pleasing square of kit — although after saying a £675 ($1,053) cost tab for this October, we find ourselves asking the informed question, why a large markup, Leica?Leica’s V-Lux 2M shown at Photokina 2010
Show full PR textLeica announces a LEICA V-LUX 2: The super-zoom compress for transport as well as nature photography
Photokina, Cologne, 21 September 2010: Leica Camera AG has announced the LEICA V-LUX 2, mixing the high-performance 24x super-zoom lens as well as superb image quality with a neat and compact physique. Equipped with a LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT 4.5 – 108 mm f/2.8 – 5.2 ASPH. lens, the 3” rotating LCD display as well as a far-reaching accumulation of video functions in 1080i-AVCHD Full HD, a V-LUX 2 is preferred for roughly any detailed incident.
The V-LUX 2’s 24x optical super-zoom lens offers an enormous operation of focal lengths homogeneous to 25–600 mm in 35mm format. Whether shooting expanded landscapes, finely detailed macro studies during reduced distances, or far-away objects, people or animals with the super-telephoto setting, a Leica lens captures them all in monumental peculiarity.
Peter Kruschewski, product executive for Digital Compact Cameras at Leica Camera AG, pronounced, “The V-Lux 2’s versatile lens as well as compress form make it a preferred camera for a ambitious transport as well as wildlife photographer. In sure shooting situations, having to shift lenses can be frustrating, especially when the discerning reaction is compulsory. Thanks to the V-LUX 2’s large operation of focal lengths, this compress camera has a ability to constraint roughly all moments of life. The V-LUX 2 is an interesting alternative to comparable SLR systems. Compact and lighter, it also significantly reduces a weight and volume of detailed apparatus when travelling.”
A newly developed 14.1 MP CMOS picture sensor tuned to perfection enhances the high-performance LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT 4.5 – 108 mm f/2.8 – 5.2 ASPH. zoom lens. In multiple with a camera’s electronics as well as firmware, a sensor guarantees brilliant, high-contrast images with natural colour delivery and superb ill temper.
The LEICA V-LUX 2’s 3″ LCD arrangement has the resolution of 460,000 pixels and can be twisted and incited in almost any citation, making it easy for photographers to harmonise cinema from even the many unusual or severe angles. When sharpened stills or videos from over their heads or tighten to the belligerent, photographers regulating a V-LUX 2 are regularly in full control.
In further to offering an integrated stereo microphone with an electronic breeze sound filter that guarantees the crystal-clear soundtrack, the complete 24x zoom operation is available during video recording. The LEICA V-LUX 2 is the first Leica digital compact to underline video constraint in 1080i-AVCHD Full HD.
One of a world’s fastest consecutive-shooting cameras, the LEICA V-LUX 2 facilities high-speed detonate sharpened capacity: bursts of 11 frames per second during a full fortitude of 14.1 MP, or 60 frames per second with the fortitude of 2.8 MP.
Characterised by the compact design as well as intensely elementary handling, a V-LUX 2’s integrated handhold as well as light weight allows photographers to fire one-handed. The camera controls are clearly laid out, ensuring fast as well as elementary operation. For instance, video recording can be started quickly as well as simply during the hold of the symbol upon the top image of a camera.
Software
The LEICA V-LUX 2 is granted with the extensive apartment of software. Adobe® Photoshop® Elements® 8 provides users with a comprehensive and versatile picture modifying solution that offers viewing, organization, administration as well as the far-reaching range of estimate options for still images as well as video recordings. Also enclosed is Adobe® Premiere® Elements® 8, an easy-to-use package charity video estimate for movies available by a V-LUX 2 in AVCHD format, as well as additionally enabling a origination of veteran audio and video goods.
Pricing as well as accessibility
The LEICA V-LUX 2 will be accessible in a UK from October 2010 from certified Leica dealers together with the Leica Store Mayfair: www.leica-storemayfair.co.uk, tel: 020 7629 1351. A full list of certified UK Leica dealers is accessible during www.leica-camera.co.uk. The suggested retail cost of a LEICA V-LUX 2 is £675 including VAT. An outdoor case will be available for the V-LUX 2 during an SRP of £135 including VAT.
