Setup guide

LEICA
DIGILUX 1
DIGITAL CAMERAS
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4-megapixel ‘LUMIX’ Digital Cameras
To camera aficionados, the Leica name is synonymous with the world’s
finest 35mm cameras and lenses —the instrument of choice for many of
the world’s most respected photographers. Today, the company’s dedica-
tion to excellence is vividly reflected in such products as the universally
renowned Summicron, Elmar and Elmarit lenses. Now, in a synthesis of
time-tested design and operation with innovative components, comes the
Digilux 1. Created in intensive technical cooperation with Panasonic, it
combines state-of-the-art digital technology with Leica’s optical expertise to
give photographers a whole new vista of creative possibilities. The clear, modular styling of the LEICA DIGILUX 1 gives the
camera a highly individual look. Its pure lines and reduction to the essentials are inherited from the clear design of Leica's leg-
endary rangefinder cameras.
Digilux 1 features 4-megapixel CCD, high-performance high-speed Leica DC Vario-Summicron 3x zoom lens, 4 frames per
second shooting, large 2.5-inch (200, 000-pixel) LCD monitor with attachable hood, and a large, bright optical viewfinder
with diopter compensation. Camera includes a 2-hour battery, 64MB SD Memory Card, and software.
Multi-Coating Technology
The Leica DC lenses incorporate highly advanced optical know-how, such as a multi-
coating technology that greatly reduces surface reflection. In the DC Vario-Summicron
lens used in the Digilux 1, this multi-coating process is applied to nine lens surfaces,
including the optical filter and flat areas that receive no coating at all in conventional
models. The result can be seen in the clear, true-to-life, expressive images that make
Leica cameras so outstanding.
Advanced aperture design helps achieve a beautiful soft-focus effect
Leica lenses capture the subject with exquisite precision while showing the foreground
or background in a delicate soft focus. This fine rendering gives images a natural depth
and perspective and is one reason why many top photographers insist on using Leica
lenses. The aperture design—and the number of shutter blades—is also critical to the
soft focus. The DC Vario-Summicron lens in the Digilux 1 uses a six shutter blades, to
help give images the soft-focus effect for which Leica lenses are known for.
FEATURES
THE LEICA DIFFERENCE
4-Megapixel CCD
4-megapixel CCD captures extremely fine
detail yet exhibits great sensitivity..
Normally, increasing the number of pixels
means more detail but less sensitivity, but
Panasonic developed the gapless lens
design to greatly improve light-collecting
efficiency. In addition, the CCD pixels are a
large 3.25 microns each. This lets them
receive an extra margin of light, yielding
images that are rich in detail, precision,
depth and clarity.
Intelligent Metering
To assure perfect exposure, multi-metering
mode divides the frame into 60 blocks and
then determines the exposure setting
according to the brightness distribution,
color temperature, and focus information
for all 60 blocks. Added to this is an
intelligent metering function that helps to
assure proper exposure in difficult
conditions, such as shooting against a
bright background. The camera also offers
spot and center-weighted metering.
Superb Color
Incorporates a complementary color filter
that optimizes the DC Vario-Summicron’s
f2.0 brightness and the CCD’s rich, expres-
sive gradation. Because this filter allows
in about 50% more light than the primary
color filter normally used, it provides
higher sensitivity. Panasonic also devel-
oped a color engine LSI to achieve virtual-
ly the same superb color reproduction as
a primary color
filter, while improving overall balance at
the same time.
Hybrid Autofocus System
Many digital cameras use an image
feedback system that detects contrast in
the image on the CCD. The Digilux 1 adds
a separate sensor system that quickly
shifts the lens in to “pre-focus” position to
work twice as fast.
Multiple Shooting Modes
Choose from several shooting modes; In
Auto mode the camera makes all the set-
tings for you. In Program AE, the camera
optimizes settings for a variety of situa-
tions including creative portraits, action
shots, landscapes and nighttime scenes.
You can also choose from Aperture and
Shutter Priority, and full manual modes.
Exposure is adjustable ±2EV in .25 steps.