User manual LEICA V-LUX 2 BROCHURE 2

[. . . ] LEICA V- LUX 2 Explore the world with new eyes. From 1799 to 1804, the German naturalist Alexander von Humboldt traveled through South America, exploring the New World and its plants and animals. The volcanic landscape of Ecuador became the focus of his research in 1802. In 2010, we take the new Leica V-Lux 2 to Ecuador to follow in the footsteps of this remarkably gifted explorer and naturalist. CONTENTS IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF HUMBOLDT A traveler becomes an explorer. 04 06 10 12 14 19 LEICA V- LUX 2 At home around the world. Professional image and video management. TECHNICAL DATA AND ACCESSORIES 20 IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF HUMBOLDT The crater lake of Quilotoa lies 3, 914 meters above sea level. [. . . ] on the V-Lux 2 is a true optical masterpiece. The equivalent focal lengths of this 24x super zoom for photo and video range from a super-wide-angle 25 mm to an extreme telephoto of 600 mm. This makes the Leica V-Lux 2 a true all-round genius ­ and the perfect camera for any situation. Its super-zoom lens ensures tack-sharp pictures, whether finely detailed macro close-ups, breathtaking wide-angle vistas, or super-telephoto shots. It is the ideal camera for travel and nature photography. Thanks to its enormous zoom range, the V-Lux 2 opens up almost infinite photographic opportunities without any need to change a lens, and makes it an attractive alternative to comparable SLR systems with interchangeable lenses. In addition to its enormous range of focal lengths, another compelling feature of the compact V-Lux 2 is its high-performance 14. 1 megapixel, CMOS image sensor. The combination of this sensor and the excellence of a Leica super-zoom lens ensures the unmistakably brilliant picture quality one expects from a Leica. 2 2 CONTINUOUS SHOOTING AT HIGH SPEED Full-size view 11 images per second at full resolution. World travelers are open to new experiences. Unexpected, spontaneous opportunities can only be captured authentically if one has the right tool at hand: the Leica V-Lux 2. Remarkably intuitive in use, it is a compact camera that gives you scope for creativity. Thanks to its powerful 24x zoom lens with an enormous equivalent focal-length range of 25 to 600 mm, it is extremely flexible. It captures every detail with its full HD video function and an amazingly fast 11 images per second in continuous shooting mode. The Leica V-Lux 2 is perfect for every journey of discovery. The ultra-fast consecutive burst capability of the Leica V-Lux 2 is more than impressive. With 11 frames per second at the full resolution of 14. 1 MP, or 60 frames per second with a resolution of 2. 8 MP, the Leica V-Lux 2 is one of the world's fastest consecutive shooting cameras. This means that you won't miss the crucial moment ­ even when shooting the fastest-moving subjects in the worlds of sport and nature. What's more, the V-Lux 2 can even reveal the details of motion sequences otherwise invisible to the human eye. This is made possible by its newly designed 14. 1 MP, CMOS sensor. An integrated electronic Live-View monitor makes the V-Lux 2 perfect for use in bright surroundings, too. It's the perfect travel companion for any situation. 14 I LEICA V-LUX 2 LEICA V-LUX 2 I 15 On Saturdays, the beautiful village of Zumbahua comes to life. At the stalls, the goods essential to life in the Andes are piled high. Always at hand, the Leica V-Lux 2 captures the vitality of the market from fascinating perspectives. An image taken from overhead reveals the remoteness of the village on the other six days of the week. Running between the market's food stalls, wild dogs eagerly wait for any leftovers that the women might drop from the fire-blackened cooking pots. 4 VIDEOS IN FULL HD-QUALITY Tilts 180° horizontally and 270° vertically. [. . . ] resolution) 2 B/s: 100/14 MP, 5 B/s: 100/14 MP, 11 B/s: 15/14 MP. RAW/JPEG (based on Exif 2. 3 standard)/DPOF-compatible. RAW/JPEG (based on Exif 2. 3 standard) + QuickTime. (only E version). My Color Mode Metering modes White balance Sensitivity Shutter speeds Continuous shooting mode Birds sing unfamiliar melodies, flowers exhale strange and exotic perfumes, and butterflies as never seen before dance in the air. [. . . ]