Leica C-Lux 2
A digital compact camera with a 3.6x optical zoom lens and 7.2-megapixel (approximate) CCD sensor, produced in white or black finishes.
Overview
The Leica C-Lux 2 is a digital compact camera made by Leica, featuring a fixed DC Vario-Elmarit ASPH lens and a classic slim-line design. It offers a 3.6x optical zoom with a 35mm equivalent focal length range of 28–102mm, making it suitable for everyday photography from wide-angle scenes to moderate telephoto shots. The camera uses a 1/2.5-inch CCD sensor with a resolution of 7.2 megapixels (approximate), capturing images at a maximum size of 3072 x 2304 pixels. Available in white or black, it includes an integrated image stabilization system and a 2.5-inch polycrystalline LCD screen with 207,000 pixels for composition and playback. The C-Lux 2 supports SD, SDHC, and MMC memory cards for storage and features an orientation sensor for automatic image rotation.
Specifications
| Manufacturer | Leica |
| Product type | Digital compact camera with fixed zoom lens |
| Lens designation | DC Vario-Elmarit ASPH |
| Focal length (actual) | 4.6 - 16.8mm |
| Focal length (35mm equivalent) | 28 - 102mm |
| Aperture range | 2.8 - 5.6 |
| Zoom | 3.6x optical zoom |
| Sensor resolution | 7.2 MP (approximate) |
| Sensor size | 1/2.5" |
| Sensor type | CCD |
| Max resolution | 3072 x 2304 |
| ISO sensitivity | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1250, up to 3200 with boost |
| Image stabilization | Yes |
| LCD monitor | 2.5-inch polycrystalline LCD (207,000 pixels) |
| Orientation sensor | Yes |
| Storage media | SD, SDHC, MMC |
| Available colors | White or black |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 155 g (approximate) |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 95 x 52 x 22 mm (approximate) |
| Noted accessory | Leather case - Choice of ... |
Design
The C-Lux 2 features a classic slim-line design with a compact, pocketable form factor. It includes a high-sensitivity mode for improved performance in low light, a short shutter delay for responsive shooting, and an integrated image stabilization system to reduce blur from camera shake.
Context
The Leica C-Lux 2 shares its core platform with Panasonic's contemporary compact cameras, continuing a pattern of collaboration between the two brands.
Market
A single used listing from October 2015 shows a "MINT BOXED" Leica C-Lux 2 with leather case priced at £299.00. Another listing notes a used unit available for $199.99, reflecting limited availability and collector interest in well-preserved examples.
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