Summary
The Digilux 3 is a digital single-lens reflex camera introduced by Leica on 14 September 2006.[1] The Digilux 3 and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 are similar specification cameras, using the Four Thirds standard lens mount and featuring a 7.5 Megapixels live view N-MOS sensor, but the Digilux 3 has modified firmware including DNG output. Both the Panasonic and Digilux 3 cameras come standard with the same interchangeable Leica Elmarit 14–50 mm f/2.8–3.5 optically image-stabilized zoom lens. The Leica D system includes also the Leica Summilux 25 mm f/1.4 lens.[2]
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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Type | Digital single-lens reflex |
| Lens | |
| Lens | Interchangeable Four Thirds mount |
| Sensor/medium | |
| Sensor | 17.3 × 13.0 mm Four Thirds System RGB Live MOS sensor 2× FOV crop |
| Maximum resolution | 3136 × 2352 (7.4 effective Megapixels) |
| Film speed | 100–1600 |
| Storage media | Secure Digital, SDHC, MultiMediaCard |
| Focusing | |
| Focus modes | AFS / AFC / MF |
| Focus areas | 3-point TTL Phase Difference Detection System |
| Exposure/metering | |
| Exposure modes | Program automatic Aperture automatic Shutter automatic Manual setting |
| Exposure metering | TTL |
| Metering modes | Intelligent Multiple / Center Weighted / Spot 49 zone metering (use viewfinder) 25 zones metering (EVF) |
| Flash | |
| Flash | Built in Pop-up, Guide number 10m at ISO 100, SCA 3202 hotshoe |
| Shutter | |
| Shutter | Focal-plane shutter |
| Shutter speed range | 1/4000–60 sec Bulb mode (up to approx. 8 minutes) 1/160s X sync |
| Continuous shooting | 2 or 3 frame/s up to 6 RAW images or ∞ JPEG (depending on memory card size, battery power, picture size, and compression) |
| Viewfinder | |
| Viewfinder | Optical 0.93× Porro prism |
| Image processing | |
| White balance | auto, daylight, cloudy skies, shadow, halogen, flash, manual 1+2 & color temperature setting (2500 K to 10000 K in 31 steps) fine tuning: blue/amber bias; magenta/green bias |
| General | |
| LCD screen | 2.5" (63.5 mm) TFT LCD, 207,000 pixels |
| Battery | Li-ion battery pack (7.2 V, 1,500 mAh) |
| Weight | approx. 530 g (18.7 oz) (housing) |
The two cameras share several unique features among dSLRs. One is the presence of film-camera type controls for optional control of both aperture and shutter speed. Reviews have noted the intuitive "feel" of the cameras.
Another is the built-in dual-position flash. With an initial actuation of the flash button, the flash pops up to a bounce-flash position, giving a more diffuse flash that is preferred by some photographers, especially for portrait photos. A second actuation of the button raises the flash to a forward-facing position for direct flash.
Some of the build features are inherited from the Olympus E-330, such as the eyepiece. Spare parts, such as the EP-7 eyecup from Olympus, can be used on the Digilux 3.
The camera also includes a comprehensive software package Adobe® Photoshop® Elements® 4.0 and Quicktime movie player. Only 13,300 of these cameras were made, making it somewhat rare. (W x H x D without lens) - 145.8 x 86.9 x 80 mm Weight (camera body) - approx. 530 g. Designed by Achim Heine, Berlin.(Leica), Electronics by Matsushita/Olympus
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Leica Digilux 3,This camera adheres to the Four Thirds System lens mount standard, making it the first non-Olympus Four Thirds camera, and thus confirming that the Four Thirds System is a semi-open standard such that compatible camera bodies can be built by different companies.[2] The digital system camera with traditional operating concept for individualists" (Press release). Leica Camera AG. 2006-09-14.
- ^ "Leica Digilux 3 Preview". Imaging Resource. Retrieved 2008-03-02.
External links edit
Media related to Leica Digilux 3 at Wikimedia Commons
- Leica Digilux 3 Technical Data at leica-camera.us (PDF format)