User manual LEICA V-LUX 2 BROCHURE 2

[. . . ] And any travelers in this country will find themselves crossing paths with Humboldt's journeys of two centuries ago. Naturally, today's travelers will find it slightly easier to traverse the dra matically mountainous terrain of Ecuador than the indefatigable Humboldt did. But then as now, the fantastic view from the top of the Chimborazo volcano ensures that all exertions are quickly forgotten. Humboldt and today's globetrotters have something else in common: the desire to preserve a record of each new discovery. [. . . ] The Leica V-Lux 2 is simply the perfect companion for adventurers. 1 ULTRA-WIDE FOCAL-LENGTH RANGE 2 CONTINUOUS SHOOTING AT HIGH SPEED 3 FOLD-OUT LCD DISPLAY 4 VIDEOS IN FULL HD QUALITY 5 COMPACT DESIGN 6 VERSATILE SOFTWARE OPTIONS Follow in the footsteps of other explorers at www. explorer. leica-camera. com 12 I LEICA V-LUX 2 LEICA V-LUX 2 I 13 LEICA V- LUX 2 No detail remains hidden. 1 ULTRA-WIDE FOCAL-LENGTH RANGE 1 Taken at an equivalent focal length of 25 mm. Taken at an equivalent focal length of 600 mm. Just like every other Leica lens, the Leica DC Vario-Elmarit 1:2. 8-5. 2/4. 5-108 mm ASPH. 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. 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. 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. Taken from ground level. Another highlight of the Leica V-Lux 2 is its ability to shoot videos in 1080i AVCHD full HD. This feature is often found only in high-quality digital camcorders, and in contrast to the usual M-JPEG format, it uses about 50% less memory ­ without any compromises in terms of brilliant image quality. [. . . ] 18 694 Accessory flash unit for greater freedom when illuminating subjects. 18 721 Robust fabric, brown The outdoor case provides excellent protection when traveling. It is robust and made of the same hard-wearing, water-resistant material that the automotive industry uses to fabricate the soft-top roofs of convertible cars. BP-DC 9-E/9-U replacement battery Order no. 14 491 One thousand years ago, the Incas determined the exact position of the equator. [. . . ]