113, Playback | Leica D-Lux 2 specs

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■In playback

1Playback mode

2Number of DPOF [d] prints (P95)

3Protected picture (P97)

4A: Still or motion pictures with audio (P89)

5Picture size (P73)

6Quality (P74)

11Recording information

12Favorites setting (P92)

13Recorded date and time

14Power LCD indication (P28)

15Age display (P65)

16Audio playback (P89)

PLAY MOTION

30fpsVGA / 10fpsVGA / 30fpsQVGA / 10fpsQVGA / 30fps16:9 / 10fps16:9 :

In Motion picture mode (P59)

7Battery indication (P14)

8Folder/File number

9Page number/Total pictures

10Histogram (P29)

PICTURE : In Motion picture mode

17Flip animation (P79)

: Favorites indicator (P92)

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D-Lux 2 specifications

The Leica D-Lux 2 is a compact digital camera that embodies the timeless quality and precision engineering synonymous with the Leica brand. Introduced in the mid-2000s, the D-Lux 2 quickly became popular among photography enthusiasts and professionals for its impressive performance packed within a sleek, portable design.

One of the standout features of the D-Lux 2 is its 10.0-megapixel image sensor, which captures high-resolution images with striking detail and clarity. The camera also boasts a fast Leica DC Vario-Summicron 4.0-5.6/7.4-22.2 mm lens, equivalent to a 28-112 mm focal length in 35mm terms. This lens provides versatility for shooting a wide array of subjects, from landscapes to portraits, while maintaining exceptional optical quality.

The D-Lux 2 incorporates advanced image processing technology, ensuring that photos exhibit vivid colors and excellent sharpness. The camera supports various ISO settings ranging from 80 to 800, enabling users to capture stunning images even in challenging lighting conditions. Additionally, the built-in optical image stabilization helps mitigate motion blur, making it easier to achieve crisp shots, particularly in low-light scenarios.

User-friendly controls and an intuitive interface further enhance the photography experience with the D-Lux 2. The camera features a bright, high-resolution LCD screen that allows for easy framing and composition. Photographers can choose from a range of shooting modes, including manual, aperture priority, and shutter priority, providing flexibility and creative control.

The compact body of the D-Lux 2 makes it an excellent choice for travel and everyday photography. Its durable construction and stylish design reflect the robust build quality that Leica is known for while being lightweight enough to carry in a pocket or small bag.

In terms of connectivity, the D-Lux 2 offers USB and AV output ports, making it simple to transfer images or connect to a TV for immediate viewing. Although it may lack some modern features like wireless connectivity, the camera remains beloved for its classic characteristics.

Overall, the Leica D-Lux 2 is a testament to the brand's commitment to quality, providing photographers with a reliable and stylish tool that delivers outstanding performance in a compact package. Whether capturing memories on a leisurely outing or pursuing artistic endeavors, the D-Lux 2 stands out as an enduring choice in digital photography.

Contents

Page Dear Customer Information for Your Safety Leica FCC Note U.S. onlyLUX2 Leica LUX2 Figure a Only for Great Britain Digital Camera Is fogged up About the Lens For business users in the European Union If you will not be using the camera for Long time About illustrations of the cursor button and the joystick About These Operating InstructionsAbout illustrations in these operating instructions Contents Scope of delivery Connecting to a PC or PrinterPlayback advanced Others 9 10 Names of the Components 18 19 2728 Insert the battery and the card. P15 Charge the battery. P13Quick Guide Turn the camera on to take pictures Detach the battery Charging the Battery with the Charger About the Battery Inserting/Removing the Battery Inserting/Removing the Card About the Card Access to the cardAbout handling a card SD Memory Card supplied and MultiMediaCard Approximate number of recordable pictures and the size Aspect ratio Picture size Tiff Attach the lens cap Attaching the Lens Cap/StrapPass the strap through the hole at the Strap Eyelet Initial setting Setting Date/Time Clock SetSelect D/M/Y, M/D/Y or Y/M/D Set date and time Setup Menu XMF Assist 5POWER Save 1 MIN./2 MIN./5 MIN./10 MINMenu Functions 2NO.RESET 9VOLUMEReset 4USB Mode PAL Xvideo OUTTV Aspect OFF Selecting the screen to be used Playback mode P49About the LCD Monitor Highlight display Recording guide lineNo highlight display With highlight display Example of histogram Histogram Programme AE mode P31 Mode DialAuto mode P35 Taking Pictures Programme AE Take a picture Correct posture for taking good Pictures Focusing Exposure Jitter camera shakeFormat detection function Example of Programme shift Programme shift Settings in Auto mode Taking Pictures in Auto ModeZoom P78 Other Settings in Auto mode Select the desired item and set the desired value COL.EFFECT Video OUT TV Aspect Press r Checking the Recorded Picture Review To make subjects appear further away use Wide Using the Optical ZoomTele To further increase the zoom Optical zoom is set to Wide 1× when the camera is turned on Switching to the appropriate flash setting Taking Pictures using the Built-in FlashTo open the flash To close the flash Press the flash until it clicks Forced on Auto ISO80 Available flash settings by recording mode Close proximity Do not stare at the photo flash fromIf you bring the flash too close to Discoloured by its heat and lighting Focus on the subject to take the picture Taking Pictures with the Self-timerSwitch the self-timer setting Properly Exposed Under exposed Compensating the ExposureOver exposed Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket MODE2 Optical Image Stabilizer StabilizerMODE1 Number of pictures recorded in burst mode Taking Pictures using Burst Mode Select the picture Playing Back Pictures Select the pictures Switch to multi screen16/25 Pictures Multi Playback To delete a picture during the playback zoom Using the Playback Zoom Select the picture to be deleted Deleting PicturesSelect Multi Delete Select the pictures to be deleted Select ALL Delete Delete the picturesDelete all of the pictures To delete all pictures Set the aperture value and take the picture Using the Mode DialAperture-priority AE Set the shutter speed and take the picture Shutter-priority AE Set the aperture value and the shutter speed Manual exposurePress the shutter button halfway Manual Exposure Assistance Recording pictures advanced Shutter-priority AE Aperture Value and Shutter Speed Aperture-priority AE Press the shutter button fully to start the recording Motion picture modeSelect PICT.MODE Card Available recording time seconds Fireworks P67 RS Scene modeNight Portrait P64 Night Scenery P64 Technique for Sports mode Portrait mode Sports mode Food mode Scenery mode Technique for Night scenery mode Technique for Night portrait mode Birthday setting Age display setting Technique for Candle light mode Soft skin mode Candle light mode Technique for Fireworks mode Technique for Party mode Setting the shutter speed Technique for Starry sky mode Technique for Self-portrait mode Self portrait mode Metering Mode P75 Using the REC mode menuSensitivity P73 AF Assist Lamp P77 Auto White Balance White Balance W.BALANCE About the white set Setting the White Balance manually White set pAbout the white balance Picture Size PICT.SIZE ISO Sensitivity Sensitivity Audio REC Audio DUB Resize Trimming QQuality Quality Audio Recording Audio REC Metering Mode High speed AF H mode AF Mode AF Mode AF Assist Lamp Continuous AF CONT.AF Colour Effect COL.EFFECT Digital Zoom D.ZOOMCool Warm Flip Animation Flip Anim Picture Adjustment PICT.ADJ Capture pictures for flip animation Select Flip AnimSelect Picture Capture Select Create Motion Picture Select Create Motion Picture and create a flip animation Select Frame Rate and set the number of framesPlaying back created flip animations Deleting all still pictures used to Create flip animation Select the menu and press to enter Using the Quick setting Take the picture Slide the focus switch to MFTaking Pictures with Manual Focus Prefocus MF assistanceTechnique for Manual focus Press AF/AE Lock button a AF/AE Lock AF Auto focus/AE Auto exposureAF/AE Lock AF Lock Focus range AF Macro modeSelect AF w with the focus switch Setting the aspect ratio Move the zoom lever toward T Shooting with the extra optical zoom To pause Playing Back Pictures with Audio/Motion pictures Using the Play mode menu Select ALL or Playing Back with Slide ShowSelect Start Duration Select on to set it Favorites setting FavoriteDuring playback, select ALL To delete all pictures except those in your favorites list Select on to set it Rotating the Picture Rotate Example When rotating clockwise aSelect the picture to be rotated and set it Select the direction to rotate the picture Select SINGLE, Multi or Cancel Setting the Picture to be To print the date To cancel all settings Select YES to cancel all settings SET Select the picture and set/cancel the protectionPreventing Accidental Erasure of the Picture Protect Stop audio recording Select the picture and start audio recording Select the picture and set it Select the size and set itResizing the Pictures Resize Select YES or no and set it 100Trimming the Pictures Select the picture to trim and set it Shift the picture and press the shutter button fully to set 101Enlarge or decrease the picture Changing the Aspect Ratio 102Select Or h and set it Move the frame to trim the picture Select YES to clean up Clean up the Card Clean UP103 Initializing the Card Format 104 Playing Back Pictures with a TV ScreenTurn the TV on and select external input Playing back pictures with Supplied cable Select USB Mode Before Connecting with USB Connection Cable105 Select PC or PictBridge PTP 106 Connecting to a PC  Windows About PictBridge PTP setting Folder numbers are updated when107 Folder Composition 108 Connecting to a PictBridge-compliant Printer 109 Set the print settingsSelect a picture to be printed Single picture Select Print Start and then print out the picture 110Select Dpof Picture Dpof picture 111 Setting the date printing with Dpof print in advance Recording Screen Display112 Playback 113 114 Dispose of an unusable battery When you go out, bring charged spare batteries115 Do not bend or drop the card Please Check the Card Data reading error This Memory Card is Protected Cancel the card lockPlease Check the Card Data writing error Message Display 117 118 Troubleshooting 119 Flash Conditions Causes Flash is not activated 120Flash is activated Times 121 122 123 124 Specifications 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