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Leica Compact Cameras

LEICA C2 new
LEICA C3 new
LEICA C1
LEICA minilux
LEICA minilux zoom
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Powerful optics, handily packaged Leica is much more than

just a name. It is a term that conjures an image of the highest optical
and mechanical quality. Based on more than 100 years of experience,
Leica designs lenses that are unequalled around the world. They are
an indispensable tool for many great photographers. That applies, of
course, to the legendary rangefinder cameras of the Leica M line
and the single-lens-reflex cameras of the Leica R line. But the handy
Leica compact cameras too, are very impressive, not only because of
their ease of use and handsome styling, but above all because of their
optical performance. All lenses are designed by Leica, using high-grade
optical glass. The imaging performance stands out for delivering brilliant
colors, crisp contrasts and sharp details. How well the most diverse
situations and subjects can be captured by the five powerful compact
cameras from Leica is demonstrated impressively by the pictures taken
by Parisian photographer Florence Levillain. Whether it is a quick
snapshot or a carefully composed photograph, the line of Leica compact
cameras offers exactly the right model for every need. Which is the
right one for you ?
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Take better pictures : LEICA C2 With the new, fully auto-

matic LEICA C2 you preserve the important and the beautiful moments
of your life in a very special way. Family, festivities, leisure time :
irreplaceable experiences become memorable photographs. And that
with the greatest of ease, because in its modern aluminum body,
the LEICA C2 combines highly refined technology and uncomplicated
operating elements. Its high-grade zoom lens covers the entire band-
width of typical snapshot situations – from portraits to group photos.
Numerous small helpers ensure the best possible results : from the
multi-pattern autofocus that positions sharpness in the right place,
even with complex subjects, all the way to the correction of backlit
scenes and the particularly effective stroboscopic pre-flash that pre-
vents the red-eye effect. Therefore you simply take more good pictures.
And so that you won’t miss any special moments while you are traveling,
the LEICA C2 as the smallest and lightest of Leica compact cameras
fits in every shirt pocket or handbag.

The 35–70 mm f/4.6–8.6 LEICA VARIO-ELMAR lens assures outstanding pictures in practically all situations. The complex
optical system of 7 lens elements in 6 groups, arranged as shown in the graphic illustration, was designed internally by Leica,
using high-grade optical glasses throughout. Its benefit : pictures that will excite you. You are bound to appreciate the excellent
sharpness and color rendition all the more when you have the nicest pictures enlarged to poster size.
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LEICA C2 Very simply : more good pictures ! Be it leisure time,

family or a festivity, with the C2, you capture important moments in
impressive photographs.

Always at your service

Best results Whether you are out in nature, rough- Beautifully packaged
With the LEICA C2 you are certain to achieve housing with your kids or celebrating with For decades, Leica cameras have distin-
more good pictures. Because the legendary friends : the LEICA C2 is always ready. guished themselves for their unique styl- Guaranteed quality
quality of Leica lenses is also embodied in Small and light, it fits in most any pocket. ing. The LEICA C2 also stands out for its We are aware of the high quality that is
the C2 to assure you of razor-sharp pictures And it is so easy to use that you can cap- beautiful, robust aluminum body and its expected of a Leica and for how long our
with brilliant colors. Electronic helpers en- ture every situation. If you wish, you can ergonomic operating elements. The trans- cameras are expected to last. That is also
able you to concentrate fully on what is so also include the day and the time, or the parent plastic box supplied with it makes why we offer an unusually long guarantee
important : unencumbered photography. date right on your favorite pictures. it attractive and safe to carry the camera. of 3 years for the LEICA C2.

Balanced exposure Thanks to multi-pattern metering, you can Pre-flash prevents the red-eye effect The red eyes that are typical of flash exposures spoil the nicest pictures. That is why Leica
enjoy the dependability of the LEICA C2 for a balanced expos- incorporated a stroboscopic pre-flash in the LEICA C2 that causes the pupils of the eyes to contract, thus very effectively redu-
ure in every situation. Automatic recognition of a backlit situ- cing the red-eye effect in the picture.
ation even makes sure that the main subject is illuminated with
fill-in flash if that should be necessary. This makes it far more
likely that a child on a swing will be pictured much better than
before. Protection provided by the Prewind System If the LEICA C2 is opened by mistake, your pictures are not lost : The Prewind
System, however, first winds the entire film out of a freshly inserted film cartridge on to the take-up spool and then winds the
exposed pictures back into the cartridge. As a result, your pictures are securely protected. The exposure counter shows how
many pictures remain to be taken.

Variable autofocus In addition to spot autofocus, the LEICA C2 also All-around zoom lens Would you like to get close to your subject or would you
offers you the option of switching over to multi-pattern autofocus. It prefer to include plenty of surroundings ? The universal range of focal lengths
measures with up to five zones. The advantage is demonstrated by the from 35 to 70 mm leaves all possibilities open. Whatever pictorial expression
illustration on the right : Even though the main subject is not in that you prefer, the picture quality is so good at every setting that even when they
center of the picture, the C2 puts the sharpness where it belongs, namely are enlarged, the pictures are still impressive for their finely rendered details
on the child. This is also particularly advantageous in group photo- and for the delicate nuances of their colors.
graphs. Because many cameras focus on the uninteresting background
right between two heads, whereas the C2 recognizes the fact that it is
the people that matter.
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Discover new perspectives : LEICA C3 If you are looking

for new perspectives, you shouldn’t have to cope with a tight angle of
view. The LEICA C3 simply lets you see more because the range of
focal lengths of its Leica zoom lens begins with a 28 mm wide-angle
setting : This creates great new opportunities, especially in landscape-
and architectural photography, and the sides are no longer cut off in
interior- and group photographs. But that isn’t all : The LEICA C3 also
combines an unusually good lens speed with its 28–80 mm range of
focal lengths. This makes it much easier for you to master difficult
room situations as well as unfavorable light conditions. So, if you were
looking for an exclusive compact camera with excellent optics, ergo-
nomic design and a broad range of applications, the LEICA C3 is the
perfect answer.

The 28–80 mm f/3.6–7.9 LEICA VARIO-ELMAR ASPH. lens has a large glass front element. The 28 mm wide-angle setting is
ideal for landscape- and architectural photographs, as well as many other subjects. The focal length range extends to 80 mm,
which is excellent, for example, for portraits. The extraordinary know-how in optical computation at Leica is based on decades-
long experience, and this leads to unique quality standards. That is why this zoom lens offers you a speed that is unequalled in
its class. As a result, you are able to make better pictures in difficult light conditions.
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LEICA C3 Whether you use it in your profession or in your leisure

time, for architecture or for landscapes, the LEICA C3 expands your
angle of view.

Everything in view
Panoramic landscapes, groups of people,
city views – with the 28 mm wide-angle
setting you simply capture more on your No compromises Secure handling
pictures. A decisive advantage, when no From Leica you can expect that your The C3, with its elegant aluminum design,
one has to be left out in group photos or camera meets the highest quality stand- has an ergonomic grip, so that it will also Guaranteed quality
houses and monuments can be captured ards and that it is made of high-grade fit well in your hands when you want to We are aware of the high quality that is
completely. And the aspheric lens elements materials. From the lightweight aluminum take pictures spontaneously while you are expected of a Leica and for how long our
in the Leica lens render your subject with body housing and its precise mechanisms traveling. All its control elements are laid cameras are expected to last. That is also
sharpness, rich contrast and natural colors, to the zoom lens, which is fabricated out for easy operation. A practical plastic why we offer an unusually long guarantee
even under poor light conditions. completely of genuine optical glasses. box is included for safe transportation. of 3 years for the LEICA C3.

Utmost convenience The LEICA C3 is equipped with useful automatic controls that make the camera delightfully easy to operate
and that lead to very good pictures : Exposure metering (dependable center-weighted integral metering with measured value
storage), automatic programs with automatic exposure control, fast, active infrared autofocus with focus storage and automatic
flash activation in low light situations (which can be switched off). And all that with a flash guide number of up to 20 for a great
range. This enables you to take worry-free pictures.

Serial date imprinting This makes good sense : With the dating feature of the LEICA C3, you can imprint the time or the date on
your pictures. Even after a long time, you’ll still know when the pictures were made.

Long time exposures The good speed that the zoom lens of the LEICA C3 features in spite of its
compact design is especially helpful in difficult light conditions. And there is more : If you want to
take pictures at night, for instance of a starry sky, or of a harbor scene, a fireworks display or a
thunderstorm – the C3 offers the “T” mode for individual time exposures of up to 99 seconds. By
pressing the release button once, you start the exposure and the elapsed seconds indication in
the display ; pressing it a second time ends the exposure.

Creativity without bounds Give a free rein to your creativity ! There are no limits on the choice of subjects, because the zoom
lens covers everything, from landscapes (28 mm), for example, to portraits (80 mm). At a Leica level of quality, of course, with
impressive picture quality, even in big enlargements.
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Capture the moment : LEICA C1 Its styling already suggests

its origin in an elegant manner. The timelessly beautiful design is inten-
tionally reminiscent of the legendary Leica M cameras and their clear,
modular configuration. And the interior values that the robust aluminum
body protects are all the more indicative of a genuine Leica. Thanks to
its superb optics, the LEICA C1 enables you to capture brilliant shots
of all those fleeting moments that deserve to be preserved. Telephoto
shots in particular are no problem, because the 105 mm focal length
on the C1 is the longest of any Leica compact camera. The zoom lens
was computed especially for this camera and it incorporates complex
aspherical glass lens elements that yield extraordinary imaging perform-
ance in a compact design.

The 38–105 mm f/4.0–10.5 LEICA VARIO-ELMAR ASPH. lens is remarkable for its outstanding sharpness, contrast and color
rendition over its entire range of focal lengths. Highly specialized technology made the use of aspherical lens surfaces possible :
Their manufacture is very complex and they have to be fabricated with extreme precision. This extraordinary effort is amply
rewarded, however, by the very high image quality rendered by lenses like this one. The configuration of 7 lens elements in
7 groups is shown in the accompanying diagram.
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LEICA C1 To bridge distances, to capture details : The LEICA C1 is

a dependable tool for such purposes.

Simply get closer

Never before have you been able to take
such beautiful pictures so quickly. Select
the cropping, press the button, finished : Hard to abuse
The camera has focused the image and The robust aluminum body – available in Easy to operate
measured the exposure in fractions of a black or silver finish – doesn’t get bruised All operating elements are easy to reach
second. You are free to concentrate fully easily. Armoring assures a good grip and and convenient to use, even when the
on your subject. The zoom lens on the prevents slipperiness. Like all Leica C camera is at your eye. The rocker switch
LEICA C1 enables you to draw your subject cameras, the LEICA C1 is supplied in a for zooming, for instance, enables you
closer than any other Leica compact translucent plastic box that protects it to select the best cropping quickly and
camera. while it is being transported. precisely.

Brilliant pictures You’ll be delighted with your own pictures : Sharpness, Fast reaction The LEICA C1 is designed not to miss a moment : The active infrared autofocus sets the
color and contrast are exactly right, thanks to the aspherical lens, and they lens for the correct distance within a fraction of a second. And with shutter speeds of up to 1/500 second,
are still impressive as big enlargements. Automatic exposure control and the C1 delivers needle-sharp pictures, even of fast-moving subjects. You can quickly capture a face with
add-on flash ensure that the photographs are always properly exposed. This, a particularly lovely smile. Measured value storage for distance and exposure are especially helpful in
for example, also lets you create dramatic portraits. such cases.

Flexibility in picture composition Because of its broad range of focal lengths, which
extends from a 38 mm wide-angle to a 105 mm telephoto, the LEICA C1 gives you great
latitude in picture composition. This enables you to record the very same scene in many
Data overview The LC display on the top of the camera enables you to check different aspects.
battery condition, operating mode, correction factors and selftimer at all times.
And if you wish, you can include important picture data directly on the film.
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Technical Data LEICA C2 / C3 / C1 Accessories for LEICA C2 / C3 / C1 and

LEICA minilux / LEICA minilux zoom

Camera LEICA C2 LEICA C3 LEICA C1 LEICA C2 / C3 / C1

Order No. 18 110 18 120 silver : 18 080, black : 18 081
Leather case LEICA C3 / C1 Plastic box LEICA C3 / C1
Camera type Compact 35 mm autofocus viewfinder camera with zoom lens
with belt loop semi-transparent
Film format 35 mm film ; 24 x 36 mm format 35 mm film ; 24 x 36 mm format 35 mm film ; 24 x 36 mm format
Camera body Deep-drawn aluminum body, automatic lens cover
Order No. 18 524 Order No. 439-614.007-000
Lens 35–70 mm f/4.6–8.6 28–80 mm f/3.6–7.9 38–105 mm f/4–10.5
LEICA VARIO-ELMAR LEICA VARIO-ELMAR ASPH. LEICA VARIO-ELMAR ASPH.
(7 elements in 6 groups) (8 elements in 6 groups) (7 elements in 7 groups)
Autofocus system Passive phase-detection multi-zone Active infrared autofocus system Active infrared autofocus system
autofocus system Soft leather pouch LEICA C2 Plastic box LEICA C2
Viewfinder Real-image type zoom viewfinder with display of flash, autofocus and exposure metering symbols ; diopter compensa- with belt loop semi-transparent
tion (not on the LEICA C1) Order No. 439-614.017-000
Order No. 18 555
Viewfinder 0.35 x with 35 mm 0.33 x with 28 mm 0.38 x with 38 mm
magnification to 0.67 x with 70 mm ; field of view is to 0.83 x with 80 mm ; field of view is to 1.05 x with 105 mm ; field of view is
approximately 80 % of film format approximately 80 % of film format approximately 85 % of film format
Focusing range 0.6 m (2 ft) to infinity 0.8 m (2 ft 7 in) to infinity 0.8 m (2 ft 7 in) to infinity
Smallest object field 190 x 285 mm (7 1/2 x 11 1/4 in) 210 x 315 mm (8 1/4 x 12 3/8 in) 160 x 240 mm (6 5/16 x 9 1/2 in ) Wrist loop Carrying strap approx. 50 cm Mini-tripod with ball- and socket head, fits in any pocket
Exposure operating Programmed automatic exposure Programmed automatic exposure control with automatic flash activation (Auto), Order No. 18 519 (20 in) long Order No. 18 518 Order No. 14 320
modes control with automatic flash activation flash on, flash off, Auto with stroboscopic pre-flash for red-eye reduction, Auto
(Auto), flash on, flash off, Auto with Slow (with longer exposure time) ; T (time exposures up to 99 s), manual back-
stroboscopic pre-flash for red-eye light correction ; storage of the selected program is possible (C3 only)
reduction, Auto Slow (with longer
exposure time)
LEICA minilux / LEICA minilux zoom
Exposure metering Center-weighted two-zone metering Center-weighted metering Center-weighted metering
sensor with backlight recognition Mini-tripod with ball- and Panorama Adapter Masks the film gate to a format
Focusing modes Multi-AF, Spot-AF, manual infinity Autofocus, manual infinity Autofocus, manual infinity socket head, fits in any pocket of 12 x 36 mm. The resulting prints have a format ratio of 1:3.
Measured value storage Storage of the metered exposure value and the autofocus distance is activated by gently pressing the release button Order No. 14 320 Adapter is inserted into the film gate before the film is loaded.
to the first pressure point
Supplied with a case.
Exposure times 1/330 s–2 s 1/370 s–99 s, automatic change to “B” 1/500 s–99 s, automatic change to “B”
in the flash modes SLOW ON, SLOW in the flash modes SLOW ON, SLOW Order No. 18 511
and OFF and OFF
Flash range with Wide-angle : 3 m (10 ft) ; Wide-angle : 3.9 m (10ft 10") ; Wide-angle :3.25 m (10 ft 8") ;
ISO 100/21° slide film Telephoto : 1.63 m (5 ft 4") ; Telephoto : 2.5 m (8 ft 2") ; Telephoto : 1.24 m (4 ft) ; LEICA CF accessory flash unit for the LEICA minilux zoom : with ISO flash foot with central- and signal
Guide number : 14 (46 ft) Guide numbers : Wide-angle : Guide number : 13 (43 ft)
contacts. Guide Number 20 (with ISO 100/21° films). Angle of flash coverage corresponds to the
14 (46 ft), Telephoto : 20 (66 ft)
Integrated ; Imprinting of date or day
angle of view of a 35 mm lens on a 35 mm camera. Color temperature approx. 5900°K. Flash dura-
Data imprinting Integrated ; Imprinting of date or time Integrated ; Imprinting of date or time
and time tion auto : 1/30000–1/200 s ; manual : 1/1200 s. Number of flashes per set of batteries approx.
Film speed setting Automatic film speed setting for DX-coded films from ISO 50/18° to ISO 3200/36° ; Films without DX-coding and films 280 (with alkali-manganese batteries). Flash recharging time approx. 0.5–5 s (with alkali-manganese
with speeds under ISO 50/18° are set at ISO 100/21° ; Films with speeds over ISO 3200/36° are set at ISO 3200/36° batteries). Operating modes OFF ; manual : full power ; auto 1 : automatic control, f/2.8 at
Exposure series The exposure series function is activated when the release button is pressed continuously ISO 100/21° ; auto 2 : automatic control, f/5.6 at ISO 100/21° ; Operating voltage 3V ; Power supply
Selftimer 10-second exposure delay 10-second exposure delay 10-second exposure delay Two AA batteries (IEC LR 063) ; Dimensions (W x H x D) 56 x 82 x 28 mm (2 3⁄16 x 3 1⁄5 x 1 3⁄32 in) ; Weight
Power supply Lithium battery CR 123A Lithium battery CR 123A Lithium battery CR 123A (without batteries) approx. 70 g (2 1⁄2 oz). Order No. 18 541
Dimensions (W x H x D) 121 x 66 x 39.5 mm 129 x 67 x 46 mm 129.5 x 67 x 46 mm
(4 4/5 x 2 5/8 x 1 9/16 in) (5 x 2 3/5 x 1 4/5 in) (5 1/10 x 2 5/8 x 1 13/16 in)
Electric cable release approx. 30 cm (11 1⁄4 in) long Order No. 18 540
Weight (without battery) 240 g (8.5 oz) 270 g (9.5 oz) 260 g (9.2 oz)
Delivery scope Camera with carrying strap, wrist loop, battery and semi-transparent plastic box
Accessory Databack for optional imprinting of day with time or date on Viewfinder correction lenses for adapting the
Other features Tripod socket, film cartridge viewing window, automatic film advance, manual start of the rewind function is possible
the film. With film cartridge viewing window. Used in place of the normal viewfinder to small seeing deficiencies.
back cover. With light titanium finish. +1 diopter Order No. 18 530
Order No. 18 525 - 1 diopter Order No. 18 531

Carrying strap approx. 50 cm Soft leather pouch with belt loop and extra compartment for the Panorama Adapter.
(20 in) long Order No. 18 518 For LEICA minilux Order No. 18 509 For LEICA minilux zoom Order No. 18 513
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It masters all lighting conditions : LEICA minilux Be it

sundown or a dimly lit tavern atmosphere, the high-speed lens of the
LEICA minilux masters virtually every situation and produces outstand-
ing pictures, even of high-contrast scenes. Its f/2.4 speed and its
superb imaging quality are unusual in compact cameras, placing it in
line with the legendary lenses of the Leica R- and M camera systems.
Where others already had to add flash, you can still take hand-held
photographs and take full advantage of pleasing natural light. Yet you
also have the option of deliberately adding flash in order to achieve a
particular lighting mood. No matter whether you use it in the fully auto-
matic mode or in the manual control mode : With the LEICA minilux
you have all the possibilities at your command.

The 40 mm f/2.4 LEICA SUMMARIT lens is a top-quality lens that will instantly amaze you. Its 6 glass lens elements in 4 groups
already achieve excellent performance in terms of contrast and resolving power at full aperture. The 40 mm focal length renders
a distortion-free image of the entire field of view. Special coatings of the lens surfaces assure neutral colors and rich contrast.
Because of its excellent exposure metering, the LEICA minilux is also predestined for slide photography.
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LEICA minilux The luxury of powerful optics plus great creative

freedom : A dream for particularly demanding photographers.

High-grade materials
The titanium body with leather-covered
handling surfaces and a tripod socket are
exemplary proof of the extraordinarily high
quality demands that Leica places on all Complete information in view Convenient handling
the materials and finishes. The metal film The LC display provides a quick overview With the focusing wheel, you have every-
channel, for instance, assures the flatness by means of display figures for shutter thing under control : Switching the camera
of the film with an accuracy of one hun- speed and aperture, battery condition, on and off, setting the aperture and the
dredth of a millimeter. High-grade optical exposure counter, time exposures, distance when you select manual focusing.
glasses are used for the complex manu- selftimer, flash function and exposure That way you can always implement your
facture of the lens. correction. creative decisions with judicious control.

Take pictures like a pro The LEICA minilux is the optimal tool for extracting the very best from Automatic or manual ? The LEICA minilux offers you all the amenities of a fully automatic camera, along with the option of
every subject. As a fully automatic compact camera, it stands out because its performance is mark- judiciously implementing your own photographic ideas at any time :
edly above this class. The decisive feature is undoubtedly its fast high-performance lens that
delivers brilliant pictures even under difficult light conditions. Sharpness and contrast are additional
plus points that have been honored with numerous awards, so that professional photographers Autofocus or manual focusing When you want to react quickly and to take good photographs
gladly reach for this unusual camera. conveniently, the autofocus is there for you with pinpoint accurate focusing from 70 cm
(2 ft 31⁄2 in) to infinity. By gently pressing the shutter release button partway, you can lock the
focus- and the exposure settings as needed, so that you can then calmly select the best cropping.
And when reflections or objects interfere with the automatic focusing, for instance when photo-
graphing a window display, you can set the distance manually and thereby establish the desired
range of sharpness.

Automatic exposure control with creative input possibilities The precise programmed automatic ex-
posure control assures the correct exposure and if you wish, the flash activates itself automatically when
the ambient light is too low. However, if you wish to use the depth of field deliberately for composition
purposes, simply pre-set the aperture and the automatic shutter speed control will select the perfect
exposure time for that setting. The flash can be switched off or it can be added intentionally, perhaps to
Capture sequences Record fleeting events in the form of sequences right from the start : just keep the shutter release button
enhance a portrait of a person standing in shaded area in front of a bright background.
pressed and the LEICA minilux will promptly take another picture, so that you can get up to 4 pictures in sequence.

Informative viewfinder The clear and bright viewfinder shows everything that is necessary for a successful exposure : markings for
autofocus, exposure, close-up range and panorama cropping. Two light-emitting diodes (LEDs) signal focusing, exposure metering
and flash readiness.
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Vary the cropping : LEICA minilux zoom You place very

high demands on the lens of your camera, you would like to be able
to take uncomplicated snapshots and to vary the cropping ? Then you
should opt for the top camera among compact zoom models : the
LEICA minilux zoom. With its versatile zooming range from 35 to 70 mm
you are also optimally equipped for all those subjects that deserve
different croppings, such as portraits, street scenes or landscape photo-
graphs. A brief touch with a finger and you quickly find just the right
cropping. You very quickly capture delightful photographs with tech-
nical perfection, because the classic titanium body contains a precise
programmed automatic exposure control to which you can safely en-
trust all the important exposure settings. But you can also take control
yourself, perhaps to use measured value storage to place sharpness
and exposure away from the center of the picture. One thing is certain :
The fastest zoom lens of all the Leica compact cameras also performs
well for you in low light situations.

35–70 mm f/3.5–6.5 LEICA VARIO-ELMAR The zoom lens on the LEICA minilux camera is a fast 2 x zoom lens. Its 7 lens
elements in 6 groups impressively demonstrate the optical know-how of Leica, which enjoys the highest reputation allover the
world. To you, this means in effect : You benefit both from the versatility of the universally practical zooming range as well as
from outstanding imaging quality of this superb lens.
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LEICA minilux zoom Capture natural moods and render your

subjects with perfection : The small one with the big zoom accomplishes
it – with outstanding image quality !

Ready at all times

A lens of the very best kind No matter whether you use the accurate
Decades of experience, sophisticated com- automatic controls or your own manual
puter programs and high-grade optical settings, you are always ready for a quick
Titanium at its best glasses led to the fastest zoom lens of all photograph. You can store specific function
Not only is it handsome, it is also de- on Leica compact cameras. It stands up combinations to be in effect for a number
pendable : Both robust and compact, to the comparison to the famous lenses for of exposures and you can also store them
the timelessly elegant titanium body Leica R and Leica M cameras and it covers permanently. The camera’s display informs
makes the LEICA minilux zoom a perfect the full range from a medium wide-angle you comprehensively at all times of all the
companion. lens to a short telephoto lens. selected parameters.

Individual composition The way to successful creative picture compositions : Using measured Precise controls The distance to the subject is established precisely by the active
value storage, you can also assign sharpness and exposure to subjects away from the center of infrared autofocus function, or if you prefer, you can set it manually yourself. In
the picture, you can manually set the exposure for different sections of the picture or you can conjunction with the center-weighted exposure metering function, the programmed
manually adjust the exposure for very dark or very light subjects. The flash can be switched off automatic exposure control produces well-balanced exposures. If you wish, the
for mood scenes, or it can be activated as a pre-flash or a fill-in flash. As you wish it. built-in flash activates itself automatically in low light situations. With the “B” setting,
exposure times longer than 2 seconds are possible. With the “T” setting, you can
even make exposures without camera shake for up to 99 seconds. In this setting,
the flash is automatically switched off.

Universal lens You can rely on this lens in any situation : with its range of focal lengths, you can
crop your pictures in a great variety of ways and the lens produces fantastic results even in low-light
situations.

Powerful expansion Use the built-in flash or use the camera’s accessory shoe to attach the accessory LEICA CF flash unit :
to illuminate larger spaces or more distant subjects, or to reduce the unpleasant red-eye effect. A remote cable release and
a panorama adapter are additional useful accessories.
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Technical Data LEICA minilux and

LEICA minilux zoom

Camera LEICA minilux LEICA minilux zoom

Order No. 18 006 18 036
Camera type High-grade compact 35 mm viewfinder camera with fast High-grade compact 35 mm viewfinder camera with
lens 2 x zoom lens and connection for external flash
Film format 35 mm ; 24 x 36 mm 35 mm ; 24 x 36 mm
Camera body Solid, extremely resistant titanium body Solid, extremely resistant titanium body
Lens 40 mm f/2.4 LEICA SUMMARIT 35-70 mm f/3.5-6.5 LEICA VARIO-ELMAR 2 x zoom lens
(6 elements in 4 groups) (7 elements in 6 groups)
Autofocus system Active infrared autofocus system Active infrared autofocus system
Viewfinder Real image viewfinder with markings for the autofocus Real image viewfinder with zoom function. Markings for the
metering field, for the close-up range and for panorama autofocus metering field, for parallax compensation for
shots. Function displays for flash, autofocus and exposure close-up pictures and for the panorama format. Function
metering. displays for flash, autofocus and exposure metering.
Viewfinder magnification 0.35 x ; field of view is approximately 85 % of 0.33 x – 0.57 x ; field of view is approximately 83 % of
the film format the film format
Focusing range 0.7 m (2 ft 3 1/2 in) to infinity 0.7 m (2 ft 3 1/2 in) to infinity
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Smallest object field 377 x 566 mm (14 /8 x 22 /4 in) 220 x 330 mm (8 5/8 x 13 in)
Exposure operating modes Programmed automatic exposure control and aperture-priority automatic exposure control (LEICA minilux only),
both with automatic flash activation (Auto), flash ON, flash OFF, Auto with red-eye reduction, Auto slow (with longer
exposure times) ; B and T (time exposures up to 99 s), manual exposure override ±2 EV, storage of the selected
settings is possible.
Exposure metering Center-weighted metering Center-weighted metering with focal-length-dependent
angle of view
Exposure override From -2 EV to +2 EV in 1/2 EV steps From -2 EV to +2 EV in 1/2 EV steps
Focusing modes Autofocus, manual focusing Autofocus, manual focusing
Storage memory for 1/400–99 s, automatic change to “B” in the 1/250–99 s, automatic change to “B” in the
exposure times exposure modes SLOW ON, SLOW and OFF exposure modes SLOW ON, SLOW and OFF
Flash range with 4.6 m (15 ft) Wide-angle : 3.7 m (12 ft) ; Telephoto : 2 m (6.6 ft)
ISO 100/21° slide film Guide number : 11 (36 ft) Guide number : 13 (43 ft)
Flash range with accessory Not possible Wide-angle : 5.7 m (18.7 ft) ; Telephoto : 3.1 m (10.2 ft)
LEICA CF flash unit Guide number : 20 (66 ft)
Functions shown in the Symbols or numbers indicate the exposure counter or the time remaining when the selftimer is activated, the exposure
Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) mode that has been selected, battery status, selftimer, override, film advance and rewind.
Film speed setting Automatic for films with DX coding from ISO 25/15° to ISO 5000/38°. For films without DX code or with speeds lower
than ISO 25/15°, the speed is automatically set at ISO 100/21°
Exposure series The exposure series function is activated by pressing the release button continuously
Selftimer 10-second exposure delay 10-second exposure delay
Data imprinting Optional with accessory databack Optional with accessory databack
Power supply Lithium battery CR 123A Lithium battery CR 123A
Dimensions (W x H x D) 124 x 69 x 39 / 42.5 mm (without / with databack) 124 x 69 x 44 / 47.5 mm (without / with databack)
(4 7/8 x 2 23/32 x 1 17/32 in / 1 11/16 in) (4 7/8 x 2 23/32 x 1 23/32 in / 1 7/8 in)
Weight (without battery) 330 g (less than 12 oz) 375 g (13 1/4 oz)
Delivery scope Camera with carrying strap and battery Camera with carrying strap and battery
Other features Tripod socket, film cartridge viewing window, automatic film advance, manual start of the rewind function is possible,
connection for remote cable release, panorama photographs with Panorama Adapter
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