Details
Leica V-Lux (Typ 114) is a 2014-released SLR-like bridge digital camera from premium German camera maker Leica. This gadget comes with a design that looks a lot like a DSLR and provides features far more sophisticated than a regular point and shoot camera. It offers lots of manual operations for those photographers who want more control while remaining in a medium price range. The camera offers 4K recording capability and features Leica DC Vario-Elmarit lens optics with a focal length range of 25-400mm in 35mm equivalence. It comes with built-in Optical Image Stabilization to reduce blur to a minimum thus ensuring clearest stills as well as movies.
The camera sports a 20.1-Megapixel effective 1-type MOS image sensor which offers autofocus at minimum 30cm. Its shutter system is electronically controlled, although manual option is available for experienced photographers. This powerful combination along with a huge 16x optical and 4x digital zoom allows perfect shots for all kinds of situations especially distant subjects. The V-Lux models a 3.0-inch rotatable screen with 920,000-dot resolution and 3:2 aspect ratio. It also boasts a 0.39-inch electronic viewfinder with 2,360,000-dot resolution, 4:3 aspect, 0.7x magnification and a built-in eye sensor.
Other major specs of the Leica V-Lux (Typ 114) are: 1/4000 sec max shutter speed, exposure control options, RAW/JPEG stills, MP4 video format, AAC 2-channel audio recording, ISO 80-25000, built-in pop up flash, stereo mic, mono speaker, SD/SDXC/SDHC memory card slot, Wi-Fi support, NFC one touch wireless transfers to compatible devices, microHDMI Type D connector, 3.5mm audio jack, 87MB internal storage and a Li-Ion 1025mAh rechargeable battery.
Specs
Imaging |
Pixels |
Actual: 20.9 Megapixel Effective: 20.1 Megapixel |
Sensor |
1-inch (13.2 x 8.8 mm) MOS |
File Formats |
Still Images: JPEG, RAW Movies: MP4 |
Image Stabilization |
Optical and Mechanical |
Optics |
Lens |
Leica DC Vario-Elmarit, 15 elements in 11 groups EFL: 9.1-146mm (35 mm equivalent: 25-400mm) Aperture: f/2.8 (W) - 4.0 (T) |
Filter Thread |
62mm |
Zoom |
Optical: 16x Digital: 4x Intelligent Zoom: 32x |
Focus Range |
AF: 30 cm / 1 (at 9.1 mm) / 1 m / 33-inch (at 146 mm) to infinity AF Macro / MF: 3 cm / 1 3/16 -inch (at 9.1mm) / 1 m / 33-inch (at 146 mm) to infinity |
Exposure Control |
ISO Sensitivity |
Auto, 125-12500 (Extended Mode: Auto, 80-25000) |
Shutter |
Type: Mechanical Speed: 60 - 1/4000 Second Type: Electronic Speed: 1 - 16,000 Second |
Exposure Metering |
Center-weighted, Multi, Spot |
Exposure Modes |
Modes: Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Scene Modes, Shutter Priority |
Continuous Shooting |
Up to 12 fps at 20 MP for up to frames |
Remote Control |
Optional |
Flash |
Flash Modes |
Auto Auto/Red-eye Reduction Forced On Forced On/Red-eye Reduction Slow Sync Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction |
Built-in Flash |
Yes |
Maximum Effective Flash Range |
Wide: 1 - 44 (0.30 - 13.41 m) Telephoto: 3.25 - 31 (0.99 - 9.45 m) |
External Flash Connection |
Hot Shoe |
Memory |
Built-in Memory |
87 MB |
Memory Card Type |
SD (up to 2 GB) SDHC (up to 32 GB) SDXC (up to 64 GB) |
Recording |
Video Recording |
Yes, NTSC/PAL |
Resolution |
3840 x 2160p: 25 fps |
Video |
Audio Recording |
Built-In Mic: With Video (Stereo) |
Viewfinder/Display |
Viewfinder Type |
Electronic |
Screen |
3-inch LCD Rear Screen Tilt (920,000 pixels) |
Connectivity/System Requirements |
Connectivity |
1/8-inch Microphone, 2.5mm Sub-mini (2-Ring), AV Output, USB 2.0 |
Wi-Fi |
Yes, 802.11b/g/n built-in
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Environmental |
Operating/Storage Temperature |
Operating 32 to 104F (0 to 40C) Humidity: 10 - 80% |
Physical |
Dimensions (WxHxD) |
137 X 98.5 X 130.7 mm / 5.39 x 3.88 x 5.15 inch |
Weight |
778 g (without battery) |