Leica V-Lux 30
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1. mali a a SPIT TM LEICA V LUX 30 A world waiting to be discovered CONTENTS INTRODUCTION LEICA CAMERA AG Passionate photography CAPE TOWN THE GAME BEGINS LEICA V LUX 30 Open to new perspectives Inspired by life Clever extras TECHNICAL DATA ACCESSORIES INTRODUCTION Dear friends of Leica In 1925 at the Leipzig Spring Exhibition we presented the world s first Leica camera It was the beginning of a success story that has continued to this day Many different cameras followed that first camera and millions of people have discovered a love of photography all thanks to their remarkable qualities Photography has changed enormously But one thing never changes the magic of capturing life s memorable moments Today the Leica V Lux 30 gives photography enthusiasts the perfect tool for capturing that magic authentically spontaneously and in Leica s unmatched brilliant quality Thanks to its remarkable versatility it s ready to grasp any unexpected opportunity For example when street trials rider Danny MacAskill effortlessly performs jaw dropping feats of dexterity and skill on his bicycle This exceptionally talented young Scotsman sees the world with different eyes transforming every city into his own personal playground Like the biker Danny MacAskill people who enjoy discovering totally new angles will find the Leica V Lux 30 the ideal camera for capturing fascinati2. automatic scene modes and intelligent auto exposure mode are all available during filming Audio quality is also exceptional with an integrated wind noise filter reducing undesirable noise and guaranteeing crystal clear sound Furthermore the Leica V Lux 30 also features an option for shooting still pictures and video at the same time Leica V Lux 30 the perfect choice for photographers who love travelling LEICA V LUX 30 Clever extras 8 INTEGRATED GPS FUNCTION 9 USER FRIENDLY SOFTWARE In addition to its versatility and compact size an integrated GPS module also makes the Leica V Lux 30 the ideal travel companion Thanks to this innovative feature the camera records the geographical coordinates of the location and the local time of every picture taken and stores this information in the EXIF data of the image files In conjunction with social networks image portals or map services such as Google Maps and Google Earth these pictures can be sorted according to time and location and displayed in online slide shows or shown on maps at the exact location they were taken In addition the GPS function displays sightseeing highlights and interesting places to visit in the immediate vicinity The Leica V Lux 30 now features one million Points of Interest twice the number included with its predecessor 2010 NAVTEQ all rights reserved POls Points of Interest by Zenrin Co Ltd Powered by Zenrin is a registered t
3. available for all selectable image aspect ratios 4 3 3 2 16 9 or 1 1 Set to an aspect ratio of 4 3 it delivers a maximum resolution of 14 1 megapixels for still pictures and 1920 x 1080 pixels for ful HD video The new sensor enables continuous shooting of fast sequences at full resolution In addition the autofocus speed has been increased by 50 compared to the previous model The Leica V Lux 30 also delivers outstanding image quality at high ISO settings LEICA V LUX 30 17 3 ENHANCED CAPABILITIES The continuous shooting function captures ten images per second in full resolution The software package included also allows you to edit the series of images with ease A new continuous shooting mode and 3D photo capture make the Leica V Lux 30 even more versatile than its predecessor Continuous shooting mode captures an impressive ten images per second at the full resolution of 14 1 MP In high speed mode it captures a fantastic 60 images per second at reduced resolution in all available image formats This enables the Leica V Lux 30 to capture even the fastest moving subjects as perfect pictures Its brand new 3D mode also guarantees impressive life like images In this mode the camera combines two suitable shots from a sequence In a stereo image pair and saves them as a 3D image in MPO format 3D photos are an entirely new and unique visual experience when viewed on a 3D compatible monitor 4 EASY HANDLING 18 LEIC
4. camera is the perfect companion for every occasion The new LCD touch screen display of the Leica V Lux 30 offers the ultimate in convenient handling In addition to the familiar button menu many features can now be controlled simply by touching the screen with a fingertip The touch screen panel also lets users leaf through captured images in playback mode and enlarge them with just a light tap of a finger At the same time the 460 000 pixel resolution and automatic brightness control of the large LCD touch screen 3 7 5 cm diagonal guarantee generously sized and highly detailed image playback LEICA V LUX 30 19 7 VIDEOS IN FULL HD QUALITY 20 LEICA V LUX 30 His passion for cakes is almost as great as that for his bike It s no surprise that Danny can t resist a visit to the famous Charly s Bakery The video recording mode of the Leica V Lux 30 offers an exciting range of features usually found only in high end digital camcorders Without a doubt one of the particular highlights is its space saving recording format This format records videos in 1920 x 10801 AVCHD full HD including GPS data and in contrast to the usual M JPEG format uses about 50 less memory with identical brilliant image quality Even more intuitive handling video capture can be started quickly and easily by pressing a button on the top of the camera The full 16x zoom range and the most important automatic features such as face recog nition
5. i eer ee ee ee A ma Sr See g When Danny MacAskill leaps over stairways or rides along house walls he seems to overcome the laws of physics Its as if gravity doesn t apply to him With apparent ease he moves from obstacle to obstacle jumping sliding bouncing and spinning with the agility of a dancer And all while riding a 13 kg cycle This kind of precise artistic performance demands complete mastery of the body And just as importantly it demands a sharp eye for detail the ability to discover thrilling possibilities even in unlikely places For Danny a simple kerbstone can be the key to a spectacular series of jumps spins and somersaults The fascinating city of Cape Town captures the imagination of the easy going Scotsman he loves the urban environment but also its proximity to mountains beaches and forests It offers countless places for him and his bike to explore While the street trials professional is searching for his next challenge he runs through a series of tricks combining different biking styles in a way that makes his talent so unmistakable and unique Suddenly _P Danny takes off riding up to the chest high motorway crash barrier then springing on top of it With the Leica i bit f p a gy fe ee ai V Lux 30 photography becomes just as playful and spontaneous It lets you react directly and immediately so you FIORITA can be inspired by the world around you and record that unique moment authentically and with br
6. screen functionality Microphone speaker Recording media Internal memory Stereo mono Approx 18 MB Memory cards Interfaces HDMI SD 8 MB 2 GB SDHC 4 GB 32 GB SDXC 48 GB 64 GB Mini HDMI cable type C AV OUT DIGITAL Dedicated jack 8 pin GPS Database Operating temperature humidity Battery lithium ion Voltage capacity Dimensions W x H x D Weight PictBridge Scope of delivery Software Digital USB 2 0 High Speed Analogue video audio NTSC PAL Composite switchable in menu Audio line out mono Geodetic Data System WGS84 1 million Points of Interest 0 40 C 32 104 F 10 80 BP DC 7 3 6 V 895 mAh 260 pictures according to CIPA standards 104 9 x 57 6 x 33 4 mm 219 gwith memory card and battery Yes Camera battery charger Leica BC DC 7 lithium ion battery Leica BP DC 7 carrying strap AV cable USB cable Software DVDs CD with full instructions PDF printed short instruction manuals touch pen Adobe Photoshop Elements 9 Adobe Premiere Elements 9 LEICA V LUX 30 23 LEICA V LUX 30 Accessories Leather Carry Case Soft Leather Case Order no 18751 Order no 18714 The case is made of finest calfskin and offers optimum protection forthe The premium quality soft leather case offers an alternative elegant camera during transport solution to protecting the Leica V Lux 30 when travelling Mini HDMI Cable BP DC 7 Rep
7. A V LUX 30 Just like all other Leica cameras the V Lux 30 also offers extremely easy handling Ergonomically pos itioned and clearly laid out controls ensure intuitive camera handling New for even easier and faster operation of the movie function the video start button is now located next to the shutter release button on the top of the camera The Leica V Lux 30 makes handling even easier for less experienced photograph ers with a number of automatic features such as face recognition AF tracking and so on For the more experienced photographer manual setting options for shutter soeeds and apertures provide even greater creative freedom The selector dial on the top of the camera allows quick and easy selection of different settings Touch screen control options further enhance the user friendly handling of the Leica V Lux 30 5 TIMELESS DESIGN 6 HIGH RESOLUTION TOUCH SCREEN High above the rooftops of Cape Town Danny is inspired by a simple handrail to make a jaw dropping jump The elegant looks of the Leica V Lux 30 are further enhanced by its classic black finish The refined and timeless look of the camera is complemented by the chrome controls Ergonomically designed and even more compact than its predecessor the camera fits perfectly into any photographer s hand The matt finish of its metal body is pleasing to the touch and makes photography with the Leica V Lux 30 perfect in ergonomic terms too This compact light and elegant
8. A V LUX 30 21 LEICA V LUX 30 Technical data Product Order no Lens Optical image stabilisation Zoom Optical digital Focusing Modes Metering modes Focusing range P A S M Macro intelligent auto movie Sensor Resolution recording file format Leica V Lux 30 18162 E version 18163 U version 18164 TK version Leica DC Vario Elmar 4 3 68 8 mm f 3 3 5 9 ASPH corresponds to 24 384 mm 35 mm equivalent focal lengths 12 elements 10 groups aspherical lenses 6 surfaces in 3 elements Yes 16 x 4 x Normal macro continuous focusing on off Face Detection AF tracking multi points 1 point Spot Touch field 50 cm wide angle 2 m tele o 3 cm wide angle 1 m tele co 1 2 33 CMOS with 15 1 MP effective 14 1 MP Still pictures 16 9 format 4320 x 2432 pixels 3648 x 2056 pixels 3072 x 1728 pixels 2560 x 1440 pixels 1920 x 1080 pixels 640 x 360 pixels 3 2 format 4320 x 2880 pixels 3648 x 2432 pixels 3072 x 2048 pixels 2560 x 1712 pixels 2048 x 1360 pixels 640 x 424 pixels 4 3 format 4320 x 3240 pixels 3648 x 2736 pixels 3072 x 2304 pixels 2560 x 1920 pixels 2048 x 1536 pixels 640 x 480 pixels 1 1 format 3232 x 3232 pixels 2736 x 2736 pixels 2304 x 2304 pixels 1920 x 1920 pixels 1536 x 1536 pixels 480 x 480 pixels Movies 16 9 format AVCHD 1080i 1920 x 1080 pixels max 60 min per clip 720p 1280 x 720 pixels max 60 min per clip 3D photo f
9. illiant image ad quality Combining versatility and high performance the Leica V Lux 30 is the ideal camera for discovering new perspectives and capturing them every time This unfinished motorway overpass serves as pure inspiration for Danny But facing a drop of 65 feet even an extreme sports rider needs to carefully check the distances surface traction and condition of the concrete LEICA V LUX 30 11 landing on the eight inch wide crash barrier on the other side on the rear wheel of course The deep drop doesn t stop Danny from attempting the spectacular leap over the cut off motorway put pei i Fi i T Aaa e i Be LEICA V LUX 30 Open to new perspectives 8 7 lillo ba ae LI a if n Palo l pn f a f a ka a ije ai a a rr it Pes N Full size view Full size view 9 In 1914 Oskar Barnack developed the world s first popular 35 mm camera transforming photography into the 1 ENORMOUS FOCAL LENGTH 6 HIGH RESOLUTION TOUCH SCREEN form we know it today compact and mobile Thanks to his genius photography is now part of everyday life The 2 NEW IMAGE SENSOR 7 VIDEOS IN FULL HD QUALITY Leica V Lux 30 follows this proud tradition for anyone who s open to new discoveries it offers the freedom to o ii an 3 ENHANCED CAPABILITIES 8 INTEGRATED GPS FUNCTION explore surprising new perspectives in the urban and natural environment and to capture them in brilliant quality Co
10. lacement Battery Order no 14491 Order no 18701 Camp Bay is renowned for its huge rock formations and the prospect of riding them makes Danny s heart leap while making those of his spellbound audience practically stand still 24 LEICA V LUX 30 The end of an exciting day Just for the fun of it Danny jumps into the air one more time swinging his bike 360 around the handlebar stem and landing with a laugh as if a tailwhip was the easiest thing in the world A trademark of the Leica Camera Group Leica and product names registered trademarks 2011 Leica Camera AG HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are brands or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC We reserve the right to make changes in the construction features and ranges without advance notice Concept and design argonauten G2 Frankfurt am Main Product photography Alexander Gohr Editorial photography Maik Scharfscheer Brochure order no German 91586 English US 91587 English UK 91599 French 91588 05 2011 Leica Camera AG Oskar Barnack Strasse 11 35606 SOLMS GERMANY Phone 49 0 6442 2080 Fax 49 0 6442 208 333 www leica camera com 26 LEICA V LUX 30 Phone 49 0 6442 2080 Fax 49 0 6442 208 333 www leica camera com Liss Leica Camera AG Oskar Barnack Strasse 11 35606 SOLMS GERMANY
11. mp Alfred Waterfront Long Street or Robben Island Not for Cape Town s incomparable vistas of the majestic Table Mountain Danny s eyes sparkle at the sight of the countless stairways and handrails the public squares and concrete structures Even a simple park bench makes him smile He sees the city with different eyes those of a street trials pro rider For him the city is one enormous playground Limits and rules don t exist That s why the sport is called trial try all True to this motto street trials riders aim to conquer the most difficult obstacles riding on their specialised sports cycles while making it appear completely effortless We followed Danny on his journey of discovery through Cape Town and experienced at first hand the remarkable talent that has won him millions of YouTube fans His success is also the result of his philosophy from the very start the most important thing for Danny was the pure joy of riding After more than 13 years he still gets on his bike with unflagging enthusiasm With his extraordinary abilities he finds inspiration from his environment trans forming a city into his playground day after day 08 LEICA V LUX 30 Adrenaline rush at the waterfront This is Danny s first jump over shipping containers Success depends on a precise landing the rear wheel must hit the edge of the container That s the only way to halt the bike s momentum mo i ig nt o a aaa oe
12. mpact versatile and high performance the new Leica V Lux 30 is ideal for photography on the move 4 EASY HANDLING 9 USER FRIENDLY SOFTWARE Thanks to its super wide angle zoom lens with an enormous focal length of 24 to 384 mm 35 mm equivalent 5 TIMELESS DESIGN the Leica V Lux 30 is remarkably flexible Its new image sensor creates photographs and full HD videos in excellent quality Leica V Lux 30 a world waiting to be discovered Discover more at www v lux30 leica camera com 14 LEICA V LUX 30 LEICA V LUX 30 15 LEICA V LUX 30 Inspired by life 16 LEICA V LUX 30 Full size view 2 The Leica V Lux 30 is the perfect tool for anyone who sees the world through open eyes ready to be inspired With its outstanding performance and versatility it lets you capture your ideas spontaneously authentically and in unmatched quality Even the subtlest nuance doesn t escape the Leica V Lux 30 thanks to its continuous shooting speed of 10 frames per second Its large high resolution touch screen enables you to view enlarge and flip through your images with ease The elegant Leica V Lux 30 sits even more comfortably in your hand than its predecessor yet it s packed with more innovative features such as GPS and a 3D photo function guaranteeing outstanding convenience in a compact format 1 It is possible that GPS tagging may not function in the People s Republic of China and neighbouring regions Satellite signal reception may n
13. ng moments from their own very special points of view You re invited to make the city your own personal playground with the Leica V Lux 30 Wishing you happy exploring The Leica Camera team LEICA CAMERA AG Passionate photography Oskar Barnack 1879 1936 Advertisement for the Leipzig inventor of the first Leica camera Spring Exhibition 1925 Kleinfilmbamera Leica fee Pa Left The Leitz Optics Below left The world s most light sensitive aspherical lens the LEICA building Wetzlar Germany NOCTILUX M 50 mm f 0 95 ASPH Below Leica optical component quality control oe qll aa Rini fel alla Pic di E a am a di ife der der re My i Bi EEE TA AF ne HEF EEF EF EF der ABS bre kw ee dine dar 6 na dere iure des oe Bae niy ae i ie FE o him mre Se r __y amp k dear Vis i Ae i H meal big NE EE O ifS s HELET 45040 LEICA S2 the medium format professional digital camera that sets new standards Alex Webb Nicaragua Puerto Cabezas 1992 The original Leica camera 1913 1914 An original draft by Oskar Barnack LEICA M9 the most compact digital system camera with a full frame sensor Leica Camera shares something with countless people around the world a love of and a passion for photography joy of documenting life one thing connects all Leica cameras they all help the photographer t
14. o concentrate on It s the fascination of capturing a moment in time shaping it transforming it into something timeless and experi the essentials a great photograph Each device is a small masterpiece Leica cameras are compact ageless encing it again and again as a unique photograph This is what has driven Leica for almost 100 years We create elegant easy to use and yet uncompromising in their optical mechanical and technical quality They are the perfect cameras using the highest quality materials and assemble them meticulously by hand so that every Leica delivers tools for anyone who understands the fascination of photography and who appreciate a unique photograph unwavering reliability and quality over a lifetime Whether it s used professionally artistically or simply out of the 04 LEICA CAMERA AG LEICA CAMERAAG 05 _ CAPE TOWN THE GAME BEGINS Sunrise over Cape Town Street trials rider Danny MacAskill can t wait to explore the city at the foot of Table Mountain Danny MacAskill aged 26 street trials rider CAPE TOWN The game begins The sun shines mercilessly in the sky The wind blows hot offering no relief at all The least physical effort is exhausting For Danny MacAskill conditions like these are extremely unusual But the Scotsman can hardly wait to get on his bike and explore one of the most beautiful cities in the world Cape Town Not because of its famous sights such as the Victoria a
15. ot be possible depending on the location In such cases the positioning data may be recorded inaccurately or not at all 1 ENORMOUS FOCAL LENGTH 2 NEW IMAGE SENSOR Almost 100 years of experience has turned every Leica lens into a true masterpiece of optical engineering This also holds true for the Leica DC Vario Elmar 1 3 3 5 9 4 3 68 8 mm ASPH of the Leica V Lux 30 equivalent to 24 384 mm in 35 mm format With this newly designed zoom lens the precision of aspherical lenses has enabled a significant increase in the zoom range compared to the previous model The new range of focal lengths from 24 to 384 mm guarantees still picture and video capturing with superior imaging performance The 16x optical zoom range makes the Leica V Lux 30 the ideal camera for a range of photographic opportunities from wide angle and macro shots to telephoto shots of distant subjects A newly designed image stabilisation system prevents the effects of camera shake particular ly when capturing telephoto shots and video and in unfavourable light The new Leica DC Vario Elmar is an extremely high performance lens that delivers pin sharp images at all focal lengths Focal length 24 mm Focal length 384 mm The V Lux 30 features a newly designed 15 1 megapixel sensor 14 1 MP effective Its new 1 2 33 CMOS sensor guarantees image quality with unrivalled excellence in the compact camera category The entire 16x zoom range 35 mm equivalent 24 384 mm is
16. rademark of Zenrin Co Ltd 2010 Zenrin Co Ltd all rights reserved 1 It is possible that GPS tagging may not function in the People s Republic of China and neigh bouring regions Satellite signal reception may not be possible depending on the location In such cases the positioning data may be recorded inaccurately or not at all 2 For example flickr Panoramio locr and similar range of uses is provider dependent Every Leica V Lux 30 purchased includes two powerful user friendly software packages from Adobe for fast intuitive and efficient processing plus management and presentation of still images and video files Adobe Photoshop Elements 9 offers numerous features for enhancing images and makes archiving and management even easier In addition to these convenient features the software also offers a wide range of functions for post processing and creative manipulation of captured images The best and easi est way to make incomparable pictures for printing online galleries and mobile devices The second soft ware package Adobe Premiere Elements 9 enables professional editing of video recordings with a range of features from importing and organising video clips manual and automatic processing of raw data to the addition of visual and audio effects titles or the creation of animated menus It only takes a few simple clicks to prepare finished videos for burning to DVD viewing online or presentation in other media LEIC
17. unction Exposure control Exposure modes Motion JPEG 16 9 format 1280 x 720 pixels max 30 min per clip 4 3 format 640 x 480 pixels 320 x 240 pixels max 30 min per clip 16 9 format 1920 x 1080 MPO format Program mode P Aperture priority A Shutter speed priority S Manual setting M Exposure compensation Scene modes Metering modes White balance Sensitivity 22 LEICA V LUX 30 Increments 1 3 EV steps setting range 2 EV Portrait Soft Skin Transform Self Portrait Scenery Panorama Assist Sports Night Portrait Night Scenery Handheld Night Shot Food Party Candlelight Baby 1 Baby 2 Pet Sunset High Sensivity High Speed Burst Flash Burst Starry Sky Fireworks Beach Snow Aerial Photo Pin Hole Film Grain Photo Frame High Speed Movie Multi field Centre weighted Spot Auto Daylight Cloudy Shade Halogen Manual setting Auto i ISO 100 200 400 800 1600 Shutter speeds Continuous shooting mode 60 s 1 4000 s Starry Sky mode 15 s 30 s 60 s Burst frequency max number of pictures max resolution 2 p s 100 14 MP 5 p s 100 14 MP 10 p s 15 14 MP 40 p s 50 5 MP 60 p s 60 3 5 MP Flash Modes Auto Auto with pre flash to reduce red eye effect Auto with slower shutter speeds and pre flash On Off Range 60 cm 5 0 m W ISO Auto 1 0 2 8 m Tele ISO Auto Self timer 2 10 s delay Monitor 3 0 TFT LCD approx 460 800 pixels Touch
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