Leica announces $749 V-LUX 30 compact camera

May 26th 2011
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Leica announces 9 V-LUX 30 compact camera

You understand the drill : Panasonic introduces a superbly capable camera, and some months later Leica tweaks a couple of angles, paints it black, and slaps its iconic logo by itself version of it — admittedly, changes that make each of the difference when it comes to design. Subsequently it is the Panasonic ZS10 that’s gotten revamped as Lecia’s new V-LUX 30, a followup to its V-LUX 20 compact. At $749, this one’s actually one among Leica’s cheaper offerings, but which may still only buy you exactly the same guts as its $400 (or less) Panasonic counterpart: a fifteen.1 megapixel sensor, 16x optical zoom, 1080i video recording, a three-inch LCD ’round back, and built-in GPS for geotagging. Head on past the break fro the entire press release, and seek the camera to be available in June.

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INTRODUCING THE LEICA V-LUX 30

Leica Camera announces a brand new digital compact camera, the Leica V-Lux 30. A universal camera for carefree photography, this newest addition to the Leica portfolio is a perfect companion for all life’s situations from this summer’s family vacations to backyard barbeques. Equipped with a fifteen.1 MP sensor (14.1 effective), high performance Leica lens with extended 16x zoom range, built-in GPS capabilities and a brand new 3D mode, the V-Lux 30 guarantees images of unmatched brilliance.

Some of the outstanding features of the V-Lux 30 is a video recording mode that provides performance similar to that of digital camcorders. a specific highlight of the video mode is its efficient, 1080i-AVCHD-Full-HD, recording format with the full 16x zoom range available during video recording and an integrated stereo microphone with an electronic wind noise filter guarantees a crystal-clear soundtrack.

The built-in GPS feature makes archiving and organizing photos quick and straightforward, during or after a visit. When travelling, the V-Lux 30 may additionally display the sightseeing highlights of the immediate neighborhood (1,000,000 so-called “Attractions”). Furthermore, for photographers posting images on social networks, image portals or map sites akin to Google Maps or Google Earth, the knowledge automatically reveals exactly when and where the photos were taken.*

As a compact camera for the entire family, the V-Lux 30 achieves ease of use along side timelessly elegant styling. a brand new 3″ LCD touch screen allows many camera features to be controlled for the 1st time by touching the screen with a fingertip. Images at the screen are displayed with outstanding brilliance with a display resolution of 460,000 pixels. The V-Lux 30 also encompasses a new 3D mode to permit users to attain fascinating, creative images apart from its numerous automatic features and manual setting options.

The Leica V-Lux 30 retails for $749.00 and may be available beginning June 2011.

* It’s possible that GPS tagging would possibly not function within the People’s Republic of China and neighboring regions. Satellite signal reception could be impossible, dependent on the positioning. In such cases, the location data could be recorded inaccurately or in no way.

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