Leica Introduces New C-Lux 2 Digital Point-And-Shoot

Leica has announced the new C-Lux 2 point-and-shoot digitial camera featuring a 7.2MP sensor, a 2.5-inch LCD, sensitivity range of 100-1250 ISO including a separate high setting of ISO 3200, and captures in standard JPEG format. RAW is not supported on the C-Lux 2 unlike the Leica D-Lux 3 which does support RAW. The C-Lux 2 has 20 scene modes and includes built-in toning effecting for black and white or sepia photos. Users can also record movies in Motion JPEG video at 320 x 240 pixel resolution at 30fps.

Leica’s long-time partner Panasonic launched three FX-series cameras this month at PMA with similar features to the new Leica-branded C-Lux 2. Similar to the Panasonic DMC-FX 30 introduced in January, the Leica C-Lux 2 features a Leica DC Vario Elmarit zoom lens with 3.6x optical zoom and a 28mm wide angle. The C-Lux 2 also sports Mega O.I.S (Optical Image Stabilization.)

The Leica C-Lux 2 accepts Li-ion batteries and SD, SDHC, and MMC memory media. The camera will be available in black and silver at a retail price of $499.95. It will be available in May.

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