The Leica D-Lux 6 should combine outstanding brightness with a newly developed, compact format for the extra-large 1.7 "CMOS image sensor and provide high image quality. In addition, comprehensive equipment package with automatic mode, manual controls, and a new full HD video function. The camera is equipped with a newly developed Leica DC Vario-Summicron 1:1, 4-2, 3 / 4.7 to 17.7 mm ASPH. Equipped.
From the Leica press release:
With its practical focal length of 24 to 90 mm (equivalent to small format) covers it many photographic applications and makes the camera from the macro, via wide-angle architecture and landscape and versatile way to reportage and portrait photography applications. Compared to the previous model, the lens is now even brighter and thus suitable for use in available light photography suitable. Whether in poor light or for selective use of field depth - the Leica D-Lux 6 is the perfect camera for customized shooting. The combination of a powerful lens and 12-megapixel CMOS image sensor (effective 10 MP) provides high contrast and brilliant images.
The new image processor of the Leica D-Lux 6 now allows even photography with a sensitivity of 80 to 12800. The images can be used both in recording and in playback mode in the four ratios 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 and 1:1 view on the new 3 "LCD monitor. The camera screen has a wide viewing angle and a resolution of 920,000 pixels, displays the shots before and after the triggering of very high quality. So the photographer can image both in the design and in the reproduction rate the recordings reliably and accurately.
The Leica D-Lux 6 is distinguished by its clear and concentrated design that combines classic elegance with quality materials. The surface of the compact metal casing is anodized black. Few chrome accents creating discreet contrast and emphasize the clear, typical of Leica design. In addition, optimized users interface with clear functions, so that the Leica D-Lux 6 at any time can be handled intuitively.
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Distance, time, and exposure adjustments are a "click wheel" set. The new manual aperture setting on the lens allows direct control and thus additional creative possibilities for picture composition. On an alternate vents at the rear of the camera, the focus wheel to manually set and an ND filter can be activated, for example, even at high light intensity required to use motion blur as a conscious design element.
In addition to the automatic program, the Leica D-Lux 6 also features an intelligent snapshot mode. In this ISO, face detection, contrast compensation and the appropriate scene mode is automatically selected. The built-in Optical Image Stabilizer preventing camera shake especially at dusk and in dimly lit interiors and when shooting from the free hand. The new switchable Levels function the subject can also be positioned exactly right.
Other applications arise from the new full HD video function, which can be quickly and conveniently by pressing a button to start on top of the camera. The recording takes place in the AVCHD format with 1920 x 1080 pixels and 60 frames per second for a clear and sharply detailed reproduction of even fast-moving action. The videos can be stored on the internet compatible MP4 format and used without conversion for social media uploads, or mobile applications. For a clear sound recording, an integrated wind noise filter that reduces undesirable noise.
Furthermore, can the Leica D-Lux 6 expand with optional accessories. The electronic viewfinder Leica EVF3 with a 1.3 megapixel resolution, is particularly advantageous in extreme lighting conditions. It can be attached to the hot shoe of the camera and allows the Live View, so that the photographer can see directly as real system camera through the lens and assess the picture of his subject exactly. The clip-on compact flash unit Leica CF 22 offers additional options for flash exposure or lightening. Another option is a handle to be used to support the safe and easier to hold the camera. A bag of accessories completes the range. To choose from here are a high-quality camera-protector made of leather, a classic leather bag and a system bag for camera and accessories
The Leica D-Lux 6 is available from November 2012 at authorized Leica dealers. The recommended retail price in Germany is 699, - Euro. Included with the camera for professional image and video editing software Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 4
