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This camera is 33mm thick with dimensions of 103 x 62 mm and a weight of 218g.

 

The ergonomically-positioned and logically-arranged controls of the Leica V-Lux 20 ensure intuitive handling of the camera for less experienced photographers. A wide range of automated functions ensures even simpler handling.

At the same time, manual setting options for aperture values and shutter speeds provide greater creative scope for more demanding or experienced users. The mode-selection dial on the camera's top plate allows fast and simple switching between the various automatic modes and manual operation.

 

Picture Quality and Lens

 

With 12.1 megapixels you can get a 10x13 print at full resolution with greater enlargement possible to achieve high quality banner size prints. The a Leica DC-Vario-Elmar 4.1–49.2 mm f/3.3–4.9 ASPH lens has a 35mm film equivalent focal length range of 25–300 mm., which will give you extra wide angle to powerful telephoto perspevtive for large groups and landscapes and very creative portraits and distant landmarks of interest. This camera is also capable of a high 1600 ISO for better lowlight photography.

 

 

Movies in HD quality

 

The 720p HD movie function is a further addition to the versatile features of the Leica V-Lux 20. Movies are recorded in M-JPEG HD format, tagged with GPS data. HD movie recording is started with the touch of a button on the back of the camera. Once recording, the "director" can concentrate completely on the subject or scene, because the intelligent automatic systems of the V-Lux 20 integrate all the essential functions such as face recognition, automatic scene capture selection, and smart exposure for stills and movie recording.

 

Integrated GPS function

 

The compact size and enormous zoom range of the Leica V-Lux 20 make it an ideal companion when you are out and about. And its integrated GPS tagging function is another excellent reason to take it along wherever you go. This innovative feature records the geographical coordinates of the location and the local time of every picture you shoot, and stores this information in the EXIF data of the image files. This provides a multitude of exciting possibilities and benefits. When traveling with the V-Lux 20, it displays all the sights in the immediate neighborhood. In fact, it has access to a total of 500,000 such points of interest across 73 countries. And each picture can reveal exactly where it was shot on maps published in social networks, image portals, and map services like Google Maps or Google Earth.

 

Easy image processing

 

As a very special extra, the Leica V-Lux 20 is supplied complete with a copy of the powerful, easy-to-use, complete image processing solution Adobe® Photoshop® Elements 8.0. This software package enables fast and convenient media management and intuitive post-processing of photos and movies. Never before has it been so easy to make incomparable pictures for printing, online galleries, and mobile

 

 

Battery: Leica BP-DC 7 rechargeable battery

Memory: Built-in memory (approx. 50 MB), SD memory card, SDHC memory card.

Connectivity: HDMI output , USB (USB 2.0 High Speed).

 

 

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)