We aspire to be travelers, men of the world capturing new experiences as we encounter them; the new V-Lux 4 by Leica is a camera created exactly for that purpose. Characterised by its compact size and easy handling, its integrated handgrip keeps it steady in your hands, while the camera’s particularly light weight allows sustained one-handed shooting.
“The V-Lux 4 is a digital compact camera that combines a high-performance, superzoom lens, outstanding image quality and superior speed in a compact format.” – Leica
Leica V-Lux 4 Specifications
The Leica V-Lux 4 features a newly-designed Leica DC Vario-Elmarit 4.5–108 mm f/2.8 ASPH. 24x super- telephoto zoom lens with an enormous range of focal lengths, equivalent to 25–600 mm in 35 mm format.
In addition, the camera’s fast operation and integrated optical image stabiliser allow the use of faster shutter speeds, ensuring fewer shots with camera shake when shooting handheld. In combination with longer focal lengths, the large initial aperture of f/2.8 allows a high degree of creative freedom for experimentation with planes of focus and depth of field.
A maximum ISO sensitivity of 6400 and a new 12-megapixel CMOS image sensor ensure outstanding image results in a variety of photographic scenarios, including low light. Still pictures and video recordings produced by the V-Lux 4 are characterised by high dynamic range and natural, perfectly saturated colours. The camera can capture fast-moving subjects, resulting in richly-detailed, pin-sharp images.
The Leica V-Lux 4 captures Full HD video in AVCHD format with 1920 × 1080 pixels at 60 full frames per second. The entire 24x optical zoom range is available during video recording, and an integrated stereo microphone with an electronic wind noise filter guarantees a crystal-clear soundtrack.
The new electronic viewfinder built into the V-Lux 4, with a resolution of 1.4 megapixels and a 100% field of view, is a reliable aid for assessing subject framing and exposure settings. The viewfinder also features dioptre correction and is a very attractive and practical alternative to assessing images on the camera’s LCD screen, particularly when shooting in bright light. The 3″ LCD display with 460,000 pixel resolution delivers an extremely bright and clear view, and is a reliable and precise aid to photographers when composing and reviewing images.
The Leica V-Lux 4 Camera will be available in the UK at a suggested retail price of £690 in November 2012 from the Leica Store Mayfair, and other authorised Leica Premier Dealers.
