Leica Camera revealed its new compact digital camera, the Leica V-Lux 3 as an alternative to entry-level DSLRs. This versatile all-round camera features a Leica DC Vario-Elmarit 4.5 – 108 mm f/2.8 – 5.2 ASPH. lens that boasts of 24x super-telephoto zoom, with an enormous range of focal lengths, from 25 mm wide angle to 600 mm super-telephoto. This ultimately translates to flexibility of being able to capture sharp details in every situation, near or far, without having to constantly change lenses.
The newly developed 12.1-megapixel CMOS image sensor guarantees the exceptional image quality of the Leica V-Lux 3. It ensures that images are almost totally free of noise – even under adverse lighting conditions and when using high-sensitivity settings. With its high contrast range and natural, perfectly saturated colours, the V-Lux 3 sets entirely new standards in its class – for still pictures and video alike.
The V-Lux 3 also captures full-HD video in AVCHD format with 1920 × 1080 pixels and 60 full frames per second, which guarantees outstanding detail even when capturing fast movement. The format is also ideal for conversion to alternative resolutions and refresh rates. The camera also has a deleting option that allows you to do some preliminary editing in the camera.
Managing Director of Leica Camera Asia Pacific, Sunil Kaul said, “We are very excited to welcome the newest member of the family in the first few days of January in time for New Year, the new V-Lux 3, a beautiful gift for yourself or loved ones. This innovative “all-in-one” solution combines classic photography functions with video quality that can only normally be found on premium camcorders. With a handy and compact design, the camera is the ideal companion for you wherever you go. At Leica, we take pride in manufacturing quality and functional products which will continue to capture more of the important moments of your life.”
The Leica V-Lux 3 is supplied complete with a comprehensive software package. The image-processing software Adobe® Photoshop® Elements offers users options for viewing, organisation and administration in addition to a wide range of image-processing solutions. The high-quality software Adobe® Premiere® Elements is especially designed for video processing. This easy-to-use software package offers optimum features for processing videos recorded by the V-Lux 3 in AVCHD format, enabling the creation of professional audio and video effects.
