Horst A. Friedrichs

Flexible : Constant readiness The LEICA DIGILUX 1 provides flexibility and independence. The SD memory card supplied with it has an unusually high capacity of 64 MB that can store 32 images with the highest resolution and lowest compression or up to 484 pictures with low resolution at the highest compression. With the monitor display switched on, its very low power con- sumption allows readiness for approximately 2 hours or, with the monitor display turned off, for approximately 3 hours. Another feature is the powerful lithium-ion battery and the charger that is supplied with it. The battery charger (AC Adapter) can be con- nected to an electrical outlet, enabling the LEICA DIGILUX 1 to achieve full readiness in just about 2 hours. That makes Digilux photographers independent and mobile at all times.

Clear : The modular design Straight lines and concentration on the essentials

lead to formal independence : The styling of the LEICA DIGILUX 1 is reminiscent of the clean layout of the legendary Leica rangefinder cameras. The robust yet very lightweight die-cast magnesium body and the classic operating elements accentuate its timeless styling, which was developed by professor Achim Heine.

Get closer with a spotting scope Especially hunters, birdwatchers and astronomers enjoy using Leica spotting scopes. The unique Digital Adapter makes it possible to record the observed scenes conveniently and with high quality. For this purpose, the LEICA DIGILUX 1 is attached to the spotting scope by means of the zoom eyepiece. The large monitor display permits an excellent evaluation of the telephoto images.

Unusual : The delivery scope The LEICA DIGILUX 1 is supplied as a complete set with a variety of high-grade accessories. An unusually powerful lithium-ion battery, a high-performance battery charger (AC Adapter) that can be connected to an elec- trical outlet, a memory card with a greater-than-average 64 MB capacity and the two programs (ACDSee and Adobe Photoshop Elements) that are supplied with it for subsequent creative image manipulation constitute an extraordinary delivery scope.

The 35-year old photographer of Frankfurt, Germany became known internationally for his reportage work for Stern and Spiegel magazines, the New York Times, and for advertising campaigns and books. He works primarily with the LEICA M6. He cruised the streets of his ad- opted home city of London to create the essay shown here, for which he used his LEICA DIGILUX 1 to capture surprising perspectives of the traditional “Routemaster” double-decker bus.