LEICA BP-DC1 - Manual (Page 5)

Variable : The exposure Five different alternatives for exposure control are available
on the LEICA DIGILUX 1. Fully automatic mode, programmed automatic mode, aperture
priority, speed priority and a setting for manual mode. These modes, familiar and proven
in classic photography, were adapted to make creative photography possible with the
digital technique. Different options of exposure metering and focus- and exposure lock
are available. There is more : a contact for connecting an external flash unit – the built-
in flash has a metric guide number of 10 (33 for distances measured in feet) – expands
the possibilities of individual photographic creativity.
Every detail matters High pixel quantities alone are not the
decisive factors in the performance capability of a digital camera.
With the LEICA DIGILUX 1 the high potential is optimally translated
into outstanding pictorial results.
Harmonized : The components In the LEICA DIGILUX 1, lens, sensor, electronics and software are a harmonious team. Because
outstanding image quality can only be achieved by means of the optimal interplay of all components. Towards this end, the lens
was tailored specifically to the 4-megapixel sensor in order to make full use of the optical and electronic capabilities. Recording
and processing the image data were optimized for the best pictorial effect. This is where the high quality standards and great
photographic know-how of Leica are decisive factors. The result is a highly refined digital camera that can master most any
photographic situation.
Essential : A large display In order to evaluate a picture effectively, one must be able to see it well. That is why the 2.5" LC
display on the LEICA DIGILUX 1 is 50 to 90 % larger than those on comparable digital cameras. Its size is ideal for meticulous
picture evaluation. Another plus : The very high resolution of 205,000 pixels, which also makes manual focusing much easier.
The attachable monitor hood makes good picture evaluation possible even in daylight. For those photographers who prefer to
work without using the LC display, an outstanding optical viewfinder with diopter compensation has also been incorporated.
Remarkable : The extreme quickness When speed is of the essence – and this is particularly important in reportage photo-
graphy – the LEICA DIGILUX 1 is virtually unbeatable. Its minimal exposure delay makes spontaneous snapshots possible, the
extremely short time needed for image storage and its decidedly fast signal processing ensure virtually continuous readiness.
Sequences of approx. 4 pictures per second at the best JPEG quality or approx. 8 pictures in 2 seconds at a higher compression
rate are possible. In addition, its high-speed data transfer capability allows video recordings with sound, whose lengths are
limited only by the capacity of the storage card (for instance : 6 minutes with the 64 MB memory card).
High resolution : 4 million pixels With its 4 million pixels, the sensor of the LEICA DIGILUX 1 renders extremely fine details with
the very best quality. That is not a matter of course, because the more pixels are contained in a sensor, the lower the amount of
light that is available for each pixel. The LEICA DIGILUX 1 utilizes the available light as efficiently as possible : for great detail
fidelity, remarkable sharpness, natural color rendition, and high dynamics.
Comparison of display sizes
2.5" LEICA DIGILUX 1
2.0"
1.8"
High speed : The Leica lens The LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMICRON 7–21 mm f/2–2.5
ASPH. 3 x zoom lens, which is equivalent to a 33–100 mm zoom lens on a 35 mm
camera, was designed specifically for the sensor of the LEICA DILGILUX 1 and it is
equipped with a ring for manual focusing. As a result, it delivers outstanding pictorial
results – in the close-up range too, by the way – in full accordance with the
renowned high Leica standards.
approx. 4 pictures per second