Leica BP-DC1 User's Manual
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1. Classic values new opportunities What does the LEICA DIGILUX 1 have in common with the LEICA I of 1925 With its out standing optical quality high soeed and mobility the first Leica soon became a successful reportage camera and it paved the way for the enormous growth of 35 mm photography Outstanding optical quality high speed and mobility are also the characteristics of the digital reportage camera LEICA DIGILUX 1 The result of intensive technolo gical cooperation with Panasonic it combines modern digital techno logy with the optical know how of Leica Classic elements of design and operating convenience make the LEICA DIGILUX 1 a synthesis of experience and innovation It is an extraordinary fast and easy to use digital camera with outstanding imaging quality that gives photo graphers a great many new creative possibilities And that above all and in every respect makes it a typical Leica The LEICA DIGILUX 1 made me appreciate one of the great ad vantages of digital photography one can refine a photograph immediately on site and if necessary improve it The unusually large monitor display that shows the pictures with great clarity is especially useful for this purpose Horst A Friedrichs photographer VIEW SET 44 LEICA CAMERA GERMANY Scale 1 1 The LEICA DIGILUX 1 is the result of intensive cooperation between Leica Camera AG and Panasonic Our teams of engi2. ant readiness The LEICA DIGILUX 1 provides flexibility and independence The SD memory card supplied with it has an unusually high capacity of 64 MB that can store 32 images with the highest resolution and lowest compression or up to 484 pictures with low resolution at the highest compression With the monitor display switched on its very low power con sumption allows readiness for approximately 2 hours or with the monitor display turned off for approximately 3 hours Another feature is the powerful lithium ion battery and the charger that is supplied with it The battery charger AC Adapter can be con nected to an electrical outlet enabling the LEICA DIGILUX 1 to achieve full readiness in just about 2 hours That makes Digilux photographers independent and mobile at all times Clear The modular design Straight lines and concentration on the essentials lead to formal independence The styling of the LEICA DIGILUX 1 is reminiscent of the clean layout of the legendary Leica rangefinder cameras The robust yet very lightweight die cast magnesium body and the classic operating elements accentuate its timeless styling which was developed by professor Achim Heine Get closer with a spotting scope Especially hunters birdwatchers and astronomers enjoy using Leica spotting scopes The unique Digital Adapter makes it possible to record the observed scenes conveniently and with high quality For this purpose the LEICA DIGILUX 1 is attached to the spott
3. ay in full accordance with the renowned high Leica standards 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 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 Flexible Const
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5. 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 Comparison of display sizes 2 5 LEICA DIGILUX 1 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 approx 4 w ss per second lt Fa a ie Hat prs iI 3 besseres ne a ay a en r 1 MEERES EEL a l bet ie ea M T a i IM a jes Ri AE E qe AR ae u a j Y High speed The Leica lens The LEICA DC VARIO SUMMICRON 7 21 mm f 2 2 5 ASPH 3x 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 w
6. from classic to 8 pictures at a rate of approximately focusing An attachable monitor hood analog photography High speed aspher UL MD 4 images per second for the monitor display permits working ical Leica lens with 3x optical zoom The Pat E pr paa in daylight and protects against scratches result Outstanding image sharpness LEICA DIBILUX 1 No BR Mac in Jopen Large optical viewfinder with diopter com natural color rendition and impressive LEICA CAMERA GERMANY Fabriqu au Japon pensation dynamics i G Es CE ene Din E DV Er Every detail matters 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
7. ing scope by means of the zoom eyepiece The large monitor display permits an excellent evaluation of the telephoto images Unusual The delivery scope The LEICA DIGILUX 1 is supplied as a complete set with a variety of high grade accessories An unusually powerful lithium ion battery a high performance battery charger AC Adapter that can be connected to an elec trical outlet a memory card with a greater than average 64 MB capacity and the two programs ACDSee and Adobe Photoshop The 35 year old photographer of Frankfurt Germany became known Elements that are supplied with it for subsequent creative image manipulation constitute an extraordinary delivery scope internationally for his reportage work for Stern and Spiegel magazines the New York Times and for advertising campaigns and books He works primarily with the LEICA M6 He cruised the streets of his ad opted home city of London to create the essay shown here for which he used his LEICA DIGILUX 1 to capture surprising perspectives of the traditional Routemaster double decker bus Technical Data Accessories Camera LEICA DIGILUX 1 Accessories 9 Z4 Z0 Z0 016 4aquinu Japo auNnYyooug SYydpalj V 1s10H Aydeusojoyud s Joyiny YoeA Wo yde13ojoyd 19npoud uOl edIpUul ase uie We JNpUeII exziz zu 1 ul H u3Isag pue 1d 5uoo paAjasai a8uel pue usISap UOI JONJJSUOD a3ueyo o s1ySt V OV eJaweg 89197 Z00Z O SAJeWAapP
8. neers worked together very successfully To me the camera is proof of the fact that the two partners complement one another extremely well Ralf Coenen Chief Operating Officer Leica Camera AG The LEICA DIGILUX 1 at a glance l 2001010008 Mobility included _ Photograph creatively Memory card with exceptionally high Numerous manual setting choices for __ Handling Very easy capacity 64 MB approx 32 pictures individual creative freedom Optional Many familiar operating elements and in the best JPEG quality or approx TIFF format for the highest image quality functions adopted from analog cameras 484 pictures at lowest resolution without compression losses High grade Ft Easy to use even for photographers who Low power consumption Powerful ACDSee and Adobe Photoshop Elements are using a digital camera for the very lithium ion battery Active readiness software is included first time time Up to 3 hours AE MENU 6 O O DISPLAY O a VIEWS SET O III LEICA CAMERA GERMANY Work faster _ Everything in view Impressive image quality Very short shutter lag for snapshots Fast Unusually large LC display 2 5 with the Perfect harmony between lens sensor storing time Exceptionally quick signal very high resolution of 205 000 pixels for electronics and software Exposure con processing Exposure sequences of up optimal picture evaluation and manual trol and metering adapted
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