User manual LEICA V-LUX 20 BROCHURE

[. . . ] Completed in 1926, Malecón is considered by many to be the secret heart of Havana. It is the meeting place for both young and old ­ the perfect location for doing business or making music, for dancing, talking or simply watching the day go by, all against the backdrop of grand, pillared, art deco facades. The Caribbean metropolis can be seen at its best on the way from Havana's oldest hotel [+23° 8' 15. 14", -82° 21' 33. 71"] to the Malecón [+23° 8' 30. 70", -82° 22' 1. 21"]. 06 I LEICA V-LUX 20 Colour, music and activity reign on Plaza de la Catedral, in the Old Havana district. Many say it is the most beautiful of Havana's historical neighbourhoods. It is dominated by the baroque limestone facade of the eighteenth-century Cathedral of Saint Christopher of Havana. [. . . ] Flexible use of the sensor format guarantees full exploitation of the entire zoom range (35-mm equivalent: 25­300 mm) in all possible image aspect ratios, whether set for 4:3, 3:2 or 16:9. The maximum resolution of 12. 1 megapixels is available for images shot with an aspect ratio of 4:3. In this way, the Leica DC-Vario-Elmar 4. 1­49. 2 mm f/3. 3­4. 9 ASPH. combines extreme versatility with outstanding resolving power to create images with incomparable brilliance. 1 3 Full-size view 4 2 Image shot using 25-mm equivalent wide-angle setting. Image shot using 300-mm equivalent long telephoto setting. 2 EASY, INTUITIVE HANDLING Leica cameras have always set the standard for the best possible handling. The ergonomically-positioned and logically-arranged controls of the Leica V-Lux 20 ensure intuitive handling of the camera, even by less experienced photographers. A wide range of automated functions ensures straightforward operation in any situation. At the same time, manual setting options for apertures and shutter speeds provide greater creative scope for more demanding users. The mode-selection dial on the camera's top plate allows fast and simple switching between the various automatic modes and manual operation. Just the way a Leica should be: intuitive handling for perfect pictures. The Leica V-Lux 20 is the perfect tool for capturing all the wonderful aspects of life in the highest quality. It is direct, spontaneous and intuitive: a consequence of its numerous automatic functions and versatile 12x zoom lens with an enormous range of 35-mm equivalent focal lengths extending from 25 to 300 mm. Optional manual setting of apertures and shutter speeds offers even the most demanding photographers complete creative control. With the latest additional features, such as HD movie and optional GPS image tagging1, the V-Lux 20 offers the greatest-possible flexibility and ease of use ­ for still photography or movies when you are out and about, and even for archiving pictures you have already taken. 1 It is possible that GPS tagging may not function in the People's Republic of China and neighbouring regions. Satellite signal reception may not be possible, depending on the location. In such cases, the positioning data may be recorded inaccurately or not at all. 3 TIMELESS ELEGANCE Clean lines and an elegant black finish with high-quality chrome elements define the classical look of the Leica V-Lux 20. Its form and the tactile qualities of the matte finish of its metal body make the Leica V-Lux 20 a perfect delight to hold. Unquestionably, the compact size of this timeless jewel makes it an ideal travel companion, anywhere in the world. 4 HIGH-RESOLUTION LCD DISPLAY The V-Lux 20 has a generously-sized, bright, high-resolution 3" LCD monitor with a diagonal of 7. 5 cm. Its 460, 000-pixel display and automatic brightness compensation guarantee optimum rendition of detail in both preview and review modes. This allows the photographer to accurately assess image quality as soon as the picture is taken, ensuring perfect results every time. 14 I LEICA V-LUX 20 LEICA V-LUX 20 I 15 LEICA V-LUX 20 Additional functionality. 6 INTEGRATED GPS FUNCTION Thanks to its 12x zoom, the Leica V-Lux 20 can capture evocative moments from far away ­ and not only in Havana. [+23° 8' 11. 30", -82° 21' 13. 51"] The compact size and enormous zoom range of the Leica V-Lux 20 make it an ideal companion for world travellers. And its integrated GPS tagging function is another great reason to take it along wherever you go. This innovative feature records the geographical coordinates of the location and local time of every picture you shoot, and stores this information in the EXIF data of the image files. 1 This feature provides a variety of fascinating options and benefits. When travelling with the V-Lux 20, it displays all the sights in the immediate neighbourhood. [. . . ] 60 cm/1' 11 5/8"­5, 3 m/17' 4" 2/10 s delay 3. 0" TFT-LCD, approx. 100 %, automatic brightness adjustment Registration of geographical data: Latitude and longitude of the taken pictures, Display of Country/Region, State/ Province/County, City/Town, Landmark; Reception frequency: 1575. 42 MHz (C/A code), Geographical coordinate system: WGS84 Stereo/mono Face detection/AF tracking/11 field/1 field high speed/1 field/Spot GPS Internal memory Memory cards Interfaces HDMI AV OUT/DIGITAL: Dedicated jack (14-pin) Printer compatibility Operating temperature/ humidity Battery (Lithium-Ion) approx. 15 MB SD/SDHC/SDXC /2. 33" CCD with 14. 5 MP (effective: 12. 1 MP) Mini-HDMI cable (type C) Digital: USB 2. 0 (High-Speed) Analogue Video/Audio: NTSC/PAL FBAS (switchable in menu), Audio line out (Stereo) PictBridge 0­40 °C/32­104 °F/10­80 % Movies Recording file format Still pictures Still pictures with sound Movies Exposure control Exposure modes Program mode (P), Aperture priority (A), Speed priority (S), Manual setting (M)/Snapshot/Custom/Scene/Movie/ Clipboard Increments: 1/3 EV steps, setting range: ±2 EV JPEG (based on Exif 2. 21 standard)/DPOF-compatible JPEG (based on Exif 2. 21 standard) + QuickTime QuickTime Motion JPEG Voltage/capacity Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight Scope of delivery 3. 6 V/895 mAh (330 pictures according to CIPA standards) approx. 218 g (with Memory card and battery) Camera, Battery charger (Leica BC-DC 7), Lithium-Ion Battery (Leica BP-DC 7), Battery case, Wrist strap, AV cable, USB cable, Software DVD, CD with long instructions (PDF) Exposure compensation Scene modes Accessories Portrait, Soft Skin, Transform, Self Portrait, Scenery, Panorama Assist, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Food, Party, Candlelight, Baby 1, Baby 2, Pet, Sunset, High Sens. , High-Speed Burst, Flash Burst, Starry Sky, Fireworks, Beach, Snow, Aerial Photo, Pin Hole, Film Grain, High Dynamic (Standard, Artistic, B/W), Photo Frame Multi-field/Center-weighted/Spot Auto/Daylight/Cloudy/Shadow/Tungsten/Manual setting Auto/80/100/200/400/800/1600 60 s­1/2000 s, (Starry Sky mode: 15 s/30 s/60 s) Leather case V-Lux 20 Order no. 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