D-LUX 5

LEICA Unveils Special Edition D-LUX 5 Titanium Set

by jessica on Tue, 2011-11-01 13:39

Earlier this month Leica unveiled a new special edition digital camera, the Leica D-Lux 5 Titanium. Featuring 10.1 megapixels, this compact camera comes as a set with a premium titanium-colored leather case as well as the latest Adobe Photoshop Lightroom professional image-processing software.

The special edition features the same specs of the standard model Leica D-LUX 5, offering a fast zoom lens with a focal length range from 24 to 90 mm (35 mm equivalent), a wide viewing angle, 460,000 pixel resolution, along with manual settings and 720p HD video capture.

Optional accessories for the Leica D-Lux 5 Titanium include the Leica EVF1 electronic viewfinder, Leica CF 22 accessory flash unit, and a handgrip for steady and safe handling of the camera.

The Leica D-LUX 5 Titanium has an MSRP of $1,195.

LEICA and Lonely Planet Team Up to Offer Photography Excursions

by jessica on Thu, 2011-06-30 08:43

Leica Camera and Lonely Planet have partnered up to offer photography tours of five historical North American cities with a Leica camera in hand. The tours begin in July 2011 and are limited to twelve participants. Cities include San Francisco, CA; New York, NY; New Orleans, LA; Savannah, GA and Los Angeles, CA, and were selected based on Lonely Planet's "Top Ten Places to Visit in 2011" as well as the book USA's Best Trips: 99 Themed Itineraries Across America.

Lonely Planet's Leica Akademie day long workshops are geared towards both amateur and professional photographers. Amateurs will be able to explore the world of point-and-shoot photography using Leica's compact cameras - the X1, D-Lux 5 and V-Lux 2 and the just released V-Lux 30. Experienced photographers can utilize Leica's flagship M9 rangefinder camera along with the entire portfolio of M lenses including the latest Super-Elmar-M 21 mm f/3.4 ASPH. and the world's highest-speed aspherical lens, the Leica Noctilux-M 50 mm f/0.95 ASPH.

Participants will also have the opportunity to submit their best images taken during the workshops for a chance to be featured online and for possible inclusion in future Lonely Planet guidebooks. Read more

Leica Cameras: Picture Perfect Gifts for Dads and Grads

If you haven't already, it's time once again to think about Father's Day and Commencement Season. Whether rewarding a Grad's diligence or lauding a Dad's devotion, the Leica Camera portfolio offers picture perfect gifts that Dads and Grads are sure to love. Here are a few Leica cameras that will allow Dads and Grads to capture life's special moments:

Leica V-Lux 2
The V-Lux 2 integrates outstanding image quality and a high performance lens with a sleek and compact body. Equipped with a Leica DC Vario-Elmarit 4.5 – 108 mm f/2.8 – 5.2 ASPH. 24-fold super-zoom lens, the V-Lux 2 offers an enormous range of focal lengths and captures everything from macro studies at short distances to distant objects and landscapes in breathtaking quality. Additional features such as a 3-inch rotating LCD display and a wide variety of video functions in 1080i-AVCHD Full HD guarantee that the V-Lux 2 is ideal for almost any photographic situation.

Why Dads Love It: If Dad is an ambitious travel or wildlife photographer, the V-Lux 2 is the perfect camera to capture all his adventures!

Why Grads Love it: The 1080i-AVCHD Full HD video feature allows Grads to easily make videos for sharing on Youtube or Facebook! Read more

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Leica Cameras Make Great Gifts for the Man in Your Life

by jessica on Mon, 2011-01-31 15:31

Admit it…men have it pretty easy when it comes to buying their significant other a Valentine's Day gift. But what does a girl get the man in her life to say "I love you"? If your man is into photography, the Leica Camera portfolio offers the perfect gift to show him just how you feel.

Who he is:

The father who accidentally covers up the flash while taking pictures
The husband who frequently gets lost on road trips but loves documenting them
The boyfriend who makes an album for every vacation adventure

What he wants: LEICA V-LUX 20

The Leica V-LUX 20 is the ideal camera anytime, and it's so easy to use that photographers at any level can have fun taking pictures. With features like intuitive controls and a high performance Leica 12x zoom lens, plus fun extras including HD movie recording and GPS tagging, the 12.1-megapixel Leica V-Lux 20 is perfect for any photographic event. The V-Lux 20's innovative tracking system allows photographers to record the exact geographical coordinates of their location and also has the ability to display the names of 500,000 interesting sightseeing locations across 73 countries. The V-Lux 20 retails for $699.Read more

The new LEICA D-LUX 5: The compact Digital Leica Camera with System Character

September 21, 2010– Leica Camera is proud to present a new addition to its digital compact camera portfolio, the LEICA D-LUX 5, debuting at Photokina on September 21. The LEICA D-LUX 5 differentiates itself from its previous version by offering a faster LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMICRON 5.1 - 19.2 mm f/2 - 3.3 ASPH. lens with an extended range of focal lengths equivalent to 24 to 90 mm in 35-mm format. Together with its comprehensive range of features and manual settings, the new LEICA D-LUX 5 offers a broader spectrum of photographic options. Its 720-pixel HD-video function in memory-saving AVCHD-Lite format and optional accessories, open up a whole range of additional photographic opportunities for discerning photographers.

"Thanks to ultra-fast image processing, simple handling and compact form, the LEICA D-LUX 5 is a truly unique compact camera with system character,” says Peter Kruschewski, Product Manager for Digital Compact Cameras at Leica Camera AG. “It offers users endless opportunities for creative photography and allows photographers to capture the most spontaneous, fleeting moments in unforgettable pictures." Read more