Leica V-LUX 40 Digital Camera

What's Included

V-LUX 40 Camera,USB Adapter,Lithium-Ion Battery,Carrying Strap,AV Cable,USB Cable,Software DVDs,CD with long instruction,Printed short instruction manual,DVD with detailed maps,Adobe Photoshop Elements 10,Adobe Premiere Elements 10

Description

The Leica V-Lux 40 is so versatile that every step you take without it can mean one adventure less.

• Leica DC-Vario-Elmar 4.3 – 86 mm / f 3.3 – 6.4 ASPH ( 24 – 480 mm equivalent)
  zoom lens
• Newly developed 14.1 MP 1 / 2.23“ CMOS sensor 
• Simple and intuitive handling, plus manual setting options for more ambitious users
• Fast burst shooting and 3-D photo feature
• 3“ touch screen display with a resolution of 460, 000 pixels
• 1080 p-AVCHD full HD video and internet friendly MP4 storage format
• GPS module for the registration of geographical data for the location of every shot
  including detailed maps on separate DVD
• Adobe Photoshop Elements 10 and Premiere Elements 10 – the software package
  for image an video processing, archiving and display.

Its compact size makes it ideal for spontaneously capturing moments in time and its creative modes, with effects like miniature and retro, are a perfect invitation to get creative. Its enormous range of focal lengths (24 to 480 mm) offers the versatility you need for almost every situation. Its autofocus speed of 0.1 seconds guarantees fast focusing and it can shoot up to 60 frames per second in high-speed mode. In addition, its 3" LCD touch screen makes its handling even more simple and intuitive.

EXTENSIVE RANGE OF FOCAL LENGTHS
As with all Leica lenses, the V-Lux 40's new Leica DC Vario-Elmar 4.3-86 mm f/3.3-6.4 ASPH. (24-480 mm equivalent) is a true masterpiece. The enormous range of focal lengths of this 20× optical zoom lens, for both still and video capture, spans a 24 mm super-wide angle to a 480 mm super-telephoto. High-precision aspherical lenses in combination with its new, 1/2.33" CMOS image sensor guarantee outstanding results.

VIDEO IN FULL-HD QUALITY
The impressive Full-HD videos captured by the V-Lux 40 deliver a perfect rendition of the details of even the fastest-moving subjects. This is made possible by recording in AVCHD format with 1920 × 1080 pixels at 50 full frames per second. New: Videos can now also be saved in Internet-friendly MP4 format and can be uploaded directly to social media or mobile devices, for example, without the need for conversion. Outstanding audio quality is ensured, thanks to an integrated stereo microphone with built-in wind-noise filter.

INTEGRATED GPS FUNCTION
Its integrated GPS module also makes the V-Lux 40 the ideal camera for travelling. It not only records the location and time in the Exif data of each image file, but also displays any interesting sights to be seen in the surrounding area. The DVD included in the package contains maps of important cities and regions. These can be transferred to an SD card and uploaded to the camera to assist with directions in unfamiliar locations. Thumbnail images can also be stored within these maps.

Newly developed CMOS Image Sensor with an effective resolution of 14.1 MP 
 
The new 1 / 2.33“ CMOS image sensor in the Leica V-LUX 40 captures 15.3 megapixels
(14.1 MP effective) to ensure excellent picture quality.  It enables a higher dynamic range as
well as particularly noise-free images at sensitivities up to ISO 3200.  In comparison with its
predecessor, the Leica V-LUX 40 now offers significantly improved image quality, even in
low light conditions.  In addition to this, its autofocus speed of 0.1 seconds allows even
faster focusing on moving subjects.

High Versatility
 
When it comes to the range of functions, the features of the Leica V-LUX 40 leave nothing
to be desired: from a continuous shooting rate of 10 fps at full resolution, and even 60 fps in
high-speed mode, to creative modes with effects like miniature world, panorama, and retro. 
The Leica V-lux 40 offers additional functions for in-camera processing, and the camera is
supplied complete with a software package comprising Adobe Photoshop Elements 10 and
Adobe Premiere Elements 10 for post-processing still pictures and video.  For even more
flexibility, the camera battery can now be recharged from a PC or laptop via the USB
connector, or with an AC power adapter.  
 
This high level of handling convenience is further highlighted by its impressive 3“ LCD
touch-screen display. 

Videos in full HD-quality 
 
Full-HD videos capturedby the V-LUX 40 impress with their perfect rendition of the finest
details, even with fast-moving subjects.  This is made possible by recording in AVCHD
format at 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution and 50 full frames per second.  Another new feature
is that videos can now be saved in Internet-friendly MP4 format and be uploaded directly to
social media or mobile devices, for example, without any need for conversion.  Outstanding
audio quality is ensured by an integrated stereo microphone with a built-in wind-noise filter

Differences between the V-LUX 40 and its predecessor, V-LUX 30 

• Newly developed lens – wider zoom range from 24 mm – 480 mm (20x) 
• Newly developed CMOS sensor – Better picture quality even in low light condition
• Increased AF speed with 0.1 seconds
• Videos in 1080P (progressive) format for improved video quality and internet friendly
  MP4 storage format
• GPS including separate DVD with detailed maps
• Adobe Photoshop Elements 10 and Premiere Elements 10

Dimensions & Specifications