Friday 11 May 2012

Leica V-Lux 40 Travel Zoom

Leica has announced the premium Leica V-Lux 40, based on the Panasonic Lumix TZ30, it features a 20x optical zoom lens equivalent to 24-480mm, GPS, 1/2.33" CMOS image sensor and full HD video recording with stereo sound.


The Leica V-Lux 40 is so versatile that every step you take without it can mean one adventure less.


Its compact size makes it ideal for spontaneously capturing moments in time and its creative modes, with effects like miniature and retro, are a perfect invitation to get creative. Its enormous range of focal lengths (24 to 480 mm) offers the versatility you need for almost every situation. Its autofocus speed of 0.1 seconds guarantees fast focusing and it can shoot up to 60 frames per second in high-speed mode. In addition, its 3" LCD touch screen makes its handling even more simple and intuitive.

LEICA. MY LIFE

‘I never give up. That applies to photography, too. I try things out until I capture the mood of the moment I'm looking for. With my V-Lux 40, I'm always ready to capture that special moment.'

Iskander Abdulkarim is a development engineer at Leica Camera AG. He takes his Leica V-Lux 40 with him wherever he goes.

EXTENSIVE RANGE OF FOCAL LENGTHS

As with all Leica lenses, the V-Lux 40's new Leica DC Vario-Elmar 4.3-86 mm f/3.3-6.4 ASPH. (24-480 mm equivalent) is a true masterpiece. The enormous range of focal lengths of this 20× optical zoom lens, for both still and video capture, spans a 24 mm super-wide angle to a 480 mm super-telephoto. High-precision aspherical lenses in combination with its new, 1/2.33" CMOS image sensor guarantee outstanding results.

VIDEO IN FULL-HD QUALITY

The impressive Full-HD videos captured by the V-Lux 40 deliver a perfect rendition of the details of even the fastest-moving subjects. This is made possible by recording in AVCHD format with 1920 × 1080 pixels at 50 full frames per second. New: Videos can now also be saved in Internet-friendly MP4 format and can be uploaded directly to social media or mobile devices, for example, without the need for conversion. Outstanding audio quality is ensured, thanks to an integrated stereo microphone with built-in wind-noise filter.

INTEGRATED GPS FUNCTION

Its integrated GPS module also makes the V-Lux 40 the ideal camera for travelling. It not only records the location and time in the Exif data of each image file, but also displays any interesting sights to be seen in the surrounding area. The DVD included in the package contains maps of important cities and regions. These can be transferred to an SD card and uploaded to the camera to assist with directions in unfamiliar locations. Thumbnail images can also be stored within these maps.

Leica V-Lux 40 Specifications

ManufacturerLeica
Lens
Max Aperture f/3.3 - f/6.4
35mm equivalent 24mm - 480mm
Optical Zoom 20x
Image Sensor
CCD pixels 14.1Mp (Megapixels)
Pixels (W) 4320
Pixels (H) 3240
Sensor Type CMOS
Sensor Size 1/2.33 inch
Sensor Size (width) No Data
Sensor Size (height) No Data
Aspect Ratio
  • 4:3
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
  • 1:1
LCD Monitor
LCD Monitor 3in
Screen resolution 460,000 dots
Touch Screen Yes
Focusing
Min Focus 3cm
Focusing modes
  • Spot
  • Face Detection
  • AF Tracking
Exposure Control
Shutter speeds shortest 1/2000sec
Shutter speeds longest 15sec
Exp modes
  • Program
  • Aperture-Priority
  • Shutter-Priority
  • Manual
Metering
  • Centre-weighted
  • Multi Pattern
  • Spot
ISO sensitivity 100 - 6400
White balance
  • Auto
  • Outdoors/Daylight
  • Cloudy
  • Incandescent
  • Shade
Exposure Comp +/-2
Shooting Options
Continuous shooting 10fps
Video
Movie mode Yes
Video Resolution
  • 1920x1080
  • 1280x720 720p
  • 640x480 VGA
  • 320x240 QVGA
Video FPS 25
Stereo Sound Yes
Optical Zoom with Video Yes
Other Features
Image Stabilisation Yes
Interface
HDMI Yes
USB USB 2
Wi-Fi No Data
Storage
Card Type
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
File Type
    Power Source
    Battery Type Li-ion Battery Pack (3.6V, Minimum: 895mAh)
    CIPA Rating 260
    Box Contents
    Box Contents Battery Pack, AC adaptor, USB Cable, Hand Strap, DVD (Map Included)
    Dimensions
    Weight 184g
    Width 104.9mm
    Height 58.9mm
    Depth 28.2mm
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