D-LUX

Leica Camera just announced a new firmware update for the LEICA D-LUX 4 camera. The free firmware update is available now for download from Leica's website: www.leica-camera.com.

Improvements with firmware version 2.1 update:

1. Recording function with an aspect ratio of 1:1 has been added
2. White balance (WB) bracket function has been added
3. The exposure compensation and the auto bracket compensation can now be set up to ±3EV
4. Position of the guide line can now be set
5. [LENS RESUME] has been added to the [SETUP] menu
6. [HIGH DYNAMIC] has been added to scene mode
7. It is now possible to record the user's name in the image file
8. [MENU RESUME] has been added to the [SETUP] menu
9. It is now possible to display the highlights in playback mode
10. Digital red-eye removal has been modified
11. Items saved in the custom set have changed
12. Display of [COPY] in the [PLAYBACK] menu has changed
13. Message display has been added

Go to www.leica-camera.com to update your LEICA D-LUX 4 to firmware version 2.1.

LEICA just announced a new special edition D-LUX 4 Safari digital camera. While with the same olive green outdoor look as the LEICA M8.2 Safari announced earlier this year, the D-LUX 4 Safari is the first compact digital cam offered in this special edition.

The D-LUX 4 Safari is the same camera as the D-LUX 4, only with a "safari" green finish. It features a 3-inch LCD display, Leica f/2.0-2.8 DC Vario-Summicron ASPH high speed, extra-wide-angle 24-60mm equivalent zoom lens, an oversized 1/1.63- inch, 10.1-megapixel CCD image sensor, Face Detection, Intelligent Auto mode, Optical Image Stabilization, and can record lossless RAW files as well as JPEGs.

A waterproof carrying case is also included with the camera. The back of the case has a compartment with a nylon "rain cape" that can be pulled out to cover the case and protect it from…well…rain (or other elements).

This limited edition LEICA D-LUX 4 Safari will be available in August 2009 for $995.

Leica is adding another camera to their line of titanium special edition cameras. Leica is limiting the D-LUX 4 Titanium to 10,000 worldwide.

This collector's item is functionally identical to the regular D-LUX 4. The compact system camera's high aperture lens allows for use without a flash under more conditions than most compacts.

The Leica D-LUX has a 10.1 megapixel sensor, 24-60 mm lens and can store photos in fine, standard, raw or combinations.

It comes with a matching titanium colored leather case. Available accessories include a handgrip, auxiliary finder and flash.

Available at authorized dealers in January 2009.