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Leica C-Lux 3

Leica C-Lux 3
KEY FEATURES
slim & elegant design
intelligent auto mode
automatic scene recognition
easy to use
powerful zoom lens
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The Panasonic FX-37 is rebranded into a Leica C-Lux 3. The two manufacturers have an agreement that allows them to rebrand the exact model. This compact digital camera has 10 megapixels and a 5x optical zoom lens.

Specifications

ManufacturerLeica
TypeUltra-Compact
ModelC-Lux 3
Model Year2008
Price$449.99
  
Sensor Type1/2.33-inch CCD
Total PixelsApprox. 10.7 Megapixels
Effective PixelsApprox. 10.1 Megapixels
  
Aspect Ratio4:3
LensLEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT 5x zoom lens
Focal Length4.4–22 mm (= 25–125 mm in 35 mm)
Optical Zoom Range5x
  
Digital Zoom4x
Focusing Range
ApertureWide-angle f2.8/f8.0 (2 steps), Telephoto f5.9/f8.0 (2 steps)
Autofocus SystemAF: Face recognition, AF tracking, 11-field, 1-field-high-speed, 1-field, 1-spot
  
ViewfinderN/A
LCD MonitorTFT-LCD
LCD Size2.5 inch (Diagonal)
LCD PixelsApprox. 230000 Pixels
LCD Coverage100%
  
ISO SensitivityAuto/100/200/400/800/1600
MeteringMulti-field
Exposure Control MethodAuto
Exposure Compensation+/- 2 EV (1/3 steps)
  
White Balance SettingsAuto, sun, overcast sky, shade, halogen lighting, White Set
Fine Tune
Flash SettingsAuto/Auto+Anti-red-eye/Long-time Synchro+Anti-red-eye/ Flash always/Flash off, 1st /2ndshutter curtain
Flash Range
  
Recycling Time
Flash Exposure Compensation
Self Timer2 seconds/10 seconds countdown
Wireless Control
  
Continuous Shooting2.5 fps. Max. 3 images (standard), 5 images (fine) High-speed series mode: Approx. 6 photos (3 MP with 4:3), (2.5 MP with 3:2), (2 MP with 16:9)
Storage Media50MB internal memory, SD/SDHC memory card, MultiMedia card
File FormatJPEG
JPEG Compression ModeFine, Standard
  
Playback ModesOverview (12/30 images, calendar), zoom, favorites, categories, slide show, picture rotation, alteration of resolution and cropping, deletion protection, photo from video, horizon correction
Editing OptionsCropping, alteration of resolution, horizon correction
Video OutYes
Audio OutYes
  
Power SourceLithium-ion battery or optional mains unit/charger
Shooting Capacity280 shots (CIPA)
Dimensions95.8 x 51.9 x 22 mm
Weight126 g
  
Operating Temperature
Operating Humidity
Shutter Speed8–1/2000 s