Because special moments are never planned.
The Leica V-Lux 4 is so versatile that it simply takes every situation in its stride. Its fast (f/2.8) lens enables sharp pictures even in poor light and throughout the entire zoom range of 25 to 600 mm (equivalent in 35 mm format). Thanks to its new electronic viewfinder, photographers now also always have a perfect view of their subjects, even in bright surroundings. The rotatable three-inch LCD monitor screen allows effortless composition of shots from even the most unusual angles. At the same time, it also features fast continuous-shooting capability and masters full-HD video recording at up to 60 frames per second. All in all, a camera that transforms every trip into a journey of discovery.
LEICA. MY LIFE
?I?m someone who likes to find new ways of looking at things. My V-Lux 4 is an inspiration that motivates me to discover new opportunities and simultaneously gives me the freedom to add a distinctly personal touch to my pictures.?
Laura Maria Kaufmann is studying economics and law at the University of Salzburg. Vintage cars and their characteristic details are among her favourite subjects.
Enormous Range of Focal Lengths
The newly designed high-performance 24? super-tele-zoom lens of the Leica V-Lux 4 has an enormous range of focal lengths ranging from 25 to 600 mm (35 mm equivalent). With its constant maximum aperture of f/2.8 throughout the entire zoom range, the Leica DC Vario-Elmarit 4.5?108 mm f/2.8 ASPH. guarantees pin- sharp images even at high ISO settings and considerable distances. In addition to this, its new 12-megapixel CMOS image sensor ensures outstanding still-picture and video quality with a high dynamic range and natural, perfectly saturated colours.
New High-Resolution Viewfinder
Thanks to a new electronic viewfinder, photographers can now perfectly assess image framing and exposure settings, even in brightly lit situations. The viewfinder has an impressively high resolution of 1.3 megapixels, shows 100% of the image frame and displays exactly the same exposure setting information as the camera?s monitor screen. Thanks to its magnification function, users can zoom in on details of their subjects, while a dioptre compensation setting makes it ideal for use by spectacle wearers.
Video in Full-HD Quality
The V-Lux 4 captures full-HD video in AVCHD format with 1920 ? 1080 pixels and 60 full frames per second. Thanks to the new sensor and its ability to capture faster frame rates, even fast-moving subjects are captured and reproduced in outstanding detail. Videos can now also be saved in the Internet-friendly MP4 format and can be uploaded directly to social media or mobile devices, for example, without the need for conversion. An integrated stereo microphone with a built-in wind-noise filter ensures outstanding audio quality.
Sensationally fast
Speed is the utmost priority in the V-Lux 4: the autofocus system reacts in less than a tenth of a second and reliably captures fast-moving subjects. Its continuous-frame rate is also impressive: it delivers consecutive burst shooting at a rate of up to 12 frames per second at full resolution. At a reduced resolution of 2.5 megapixels, it records at a fantastic 60 frames per second. Users can capture every action and important moment, even when shooting sports or wildlife.
Specifications
Lens
Leica DC Vario-Elmar 4.5 -108 mm f/2.8 ASPH. (equivalent to 25 - 600 mm in 35 mm format), 14 elements in 11 groups (5 aspherical lenses, 9 aspherical surfaces)
Optical image stabiliser
Yes
Zoom
optical/digital 24 x/4 x.
Focussing
Modes
Normal/Makro.
Metering modes
Face recognition, AF tracking, 23-field, 1-field.
Distance-setting range
P/A/S/M
30 cm (wide-angle)/2 m (telephoto)? .
Macro/Intelligent Auto/Video
1 cm (wide-angle)/1 m (telephoto) ? .
Sensor
1/2,3?-CMOS with 12.8 MP (effective 12.1 MP).
Resolution
Still image
16:9 format: 4000 x 2248 pixels, 3264 x 1840 pixels, 2560 x 1440 pixels, 1920 x 1080 pixels, 640 x 360 pixels.
3:2 format: 4000 x 2672 pixels, 3264 x 2176 pixels, 2560 x 1712 pixels, 2048 x 1360 pixels, 640 x 424 pixels.
4:3 format: 4000 x 3000 pixels, 3264 x 2448 pixels, 2560 x 1920 pixels, 2048 x 1536 pixels, 1600 x 1200 pixels, 640 x 480 pixels.
1:1 format: 2992 x 2992 pixels, 2448 x 2448 pixels, 1920 x 1920 pixels, 1536 x 1536 pixels, 480 x 480 pixels.
Video
16:9 format: 60p: 1920 x 1080 pixels (max. 29 min per clip), 60i: 1920 x 1080 pixels (max. 29 min per clip),
60p: 1280 x 720 pixels (max. 29 min per clip).
MP4: 16:9 format: 1920 x 1080 pixels (max. 29 min per clip), 1280 x 720 pixels (max. 29 min per clip).
4:3 format: 640 x 480 pixels (max. 29 min per clip).
3D: 16:9 format: 1920 x 1080 (MPO format).
Exposure control
Exposure modes
Automatic programme (P), automatic aperture priority (A), automatic shutter priority (S), manual setting (M).
Exposure compensation
Increments: 1/3 EV increments, range: ?3 EV.
Scene modes
Portrait, Soft skin, Self-portrait, Scenery, Panorama assist, Sports, Night portrait, Night scenery, HDR, Food, Baby 1, Baby 2, Pet, Sunset, 3D Photo.
Metering modes
Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot.
White balance
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Manual setting.
Sensitivity
Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400.
Shutter speeds
60 s?1/4000 s.
Continuous shooting/burst rate
(max. number of pictures/max. resolution)
2 fps: 100/12 MP, 5.5 fps: 100/12 MP, 12 fps: 12/12 MP, 40 fps: 40/5 MP, 60 fps: 60/2.5 MP.
Flash
Flash modes
AUTO, AUTO with pre-flash (red-eye reduction), AUTO with slow sync and pre-flash, on, off.
Working range
30 cm ? 13.5 m (Wide/ISO Auto), 1.0 m ?13.5 m (Tele/ISO Auto).
Self-timer
2/10 sec. delay.
Monitor
3.0??-TFT-LCD, 460,000 pixels, field of view: approx. 100 %, automatic brightness adjustment.
Microphone/speaker
Stereo/mono.
Storage media
Internal memory
Approx. 70 MB.
Memory cards
SD: 8 MB ? 2 GB,
SDHC: 4 GB ? 32 GB,
SDXC: 48 GB ? 64 GB.
Interfaces
Digital: USB, Mini-HDMI cable (Type C), AV-out: (PAL), charger socket, microphone.
Printer compatibility
PictBridge.
Operating temperature/humidity
0?40?C/10?80 %.
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Voltage/capacity
7,2 V/1200 mAh (540 images, CIPA standard).
Dimensions (W x H x D)
125,2 x 86,6 x 110,2 mm.
Weight
589.5 g (with memory card and battery).
Scope of delivery
Camera with lens cap, charger (Leica BC-DC 12), battery (Leica BP-DC 12), lens hood, carrying strap, AV cable, USB cable, CD with detailed instructions, brief printed instructions, warranty card.
Software
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom (free download option after product registration).
