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Leica Digilux 2

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3 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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Pros

  • make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
  • much tonal and detail information is preserved
  • the camera fares much better in RAW mode

Cons

  • Leica will no longer repair the sensor
  • it is not alone in overlooking this crucial aspect
  • some sensors do not deliver their true rated ISO

Key specs

  • CCD
  • 8.8x6.6 mm
  • 5 Mpx
  • 2560, 1920 px
  • 2.4
  • Contrast Detect (sensor), Single, Live View
  • 2.5 in
  • no

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Leica Digilux 2 - Pros & Cons

Leica Digilux 2

Pros

  • make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
  • much tonal and detail information is preserved
  • the camera fares much better in RAW mode
  • Leica acquits itself very well
  • the files stay honest
  • and Sandisk cards seemed equally fast
  • the camera is very fast to operate
  • is capable of very unique and fine quality images
  • that gives good mileage and it just works in the morning
  • shots are superb
  • The twin position flash is excellent for many common situations

Cons

  • Leica will no longer repair the sensor
  • it is not alone in overlooking this crucial aspect
  • some sensors do not deliver their true rated ISO
  • grainy noise at ISO 400
  • slightly visible at ISO 100 and becomes more apparent as ISO increases
  • a digital camera cannot function with moisture and dust entering the body
  • Boxy
  • can be hard to grip with sweaty palms
  • The boxy shape is a bit too thick for my Asian hands
  • this camera is not for you
  • The Leica is also more expensive

Leica Digilux 2 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
2.5 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
400
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
5 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
2560 x 1920 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Leica Digilux 2 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCCD
Sensor size0.35 in
Sensor photo detectors5.0 Mpx
Effective pixels5.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h4:3
Max resolution2560 x 1920 px
Other resolutions
  • 2048x1536
  • 1600x1200
  • 1280x960
  • 640x480
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom3.2 x
Minimum aperture2
Maximum aperture2.4
Focal length equiv28 - 90
Autofocus
  • Contrast Detect
  • Single
  • Live View
Manual focusyes
Normal focus range11.81 in
Macro focus range11.81 in
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Photography features
Minimum shutter speed8.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityyes
Aperture priorityyes
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Built-in flashyes
Flash range4
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Flash ON
  • Flash OFF
  • Slow Sync
External flashyes
Continuous drive2.7 fps
Self-timeryes
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
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Audio features
Microphone typeMono
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Dimensions
Weight24.87 oz
Width5.31 in
Height3.23 in
Depth4.06 in
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Power
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
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Other features
Timelapse recordingno
Orientation sensorno
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Image
ISO
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
ISO minimum100
ISO maximum400
White balance presets6
Custom white balanceyes
Image stabilization typeNo
Uncompressed formatRAW
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size2.5 in
Screen dots211000
Touch screenno
Live viewyes
ViewfinderElectronic
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Videography features
Maximum resolution320 x 240 px
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of productSilver
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Internal storage64.0 mB
Storage types
  • SD
  • MMC
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Connectivity
HDMIno
USB version2.0
Remote controlyes

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Leica Digilux 2 Leica - Editorial Reviews (7)

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Published: 25.03.2005
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Published: 13.01.2009
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Published: 17.02.2012
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A beautifully crafted metal body and M-System styling make Leica's Digilux 2 stand out from competing cameras - as does its high price tag. Unlike many high-end digicams, where zoom, aperture and focus are accessed via lever/rocker switches or menu settings, on the Digilux 2, these settings are the same as on a film camera. Metering options (centre-weighted, multi-field and spot) are selected via a ring surrounding the shutter button. Click-stops minimise the risk of accidental setting changes. The DC Vario-Summicron lens is big, very fast and distortion-free and its aperture range is much wider than most digicams provide.

Leica Digilux 2 Leica Digilux 2 4 to 5 Megapixel user reviews : 3.9 out of 5 - 8 reviews - photographyreview.com
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Leica Digilux 2 4 to 5 Megapixel user reviews : 3.9 out of 5 - 8 reviews - photographyreview.com

Leica Digilux 2 4 to 5 Megapixel user reviews : 3.9 out of 5 - 8 reviews - photographyreview.com

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Published: 10.05.2004
Leica Digilux 2 Review

On 1st December 2003 Leica announced the all new Digilux 2 digital camera. The five megapixel Digilux 2 has a unique 'retro' design and style with an all metal case and rubber coating which look more like an analogue film camera of the 1970's. The quality 28 - 90 mm equiv. F2.0 - F2.4 Leica lens has the appearance of a removable 35 mm lens (although it is fixed to the camera body). The controls have a tactile response and have been cleverly designed to be used in a fully automatic position or an immediate manual setting.