Leica V-Lux 2 review: the Leica movie camera

Leica V-Lux 2

Leica V-Lux 2

Specs at a glance

  • Lens: Leica DC Vario-Elmarit 4.5–108 mm f/2.8–5.2 ASPH (wide-angle f/2.8–f/8, telephoto f/5.2–f/8 ), full frame equivalent to 25–600 mm, 24x optical zoom, 4x digital zoom, 14 lenses in 10 groups)
  • Sensor: 1/2.33″ CMOS with 15.1MP (effective 14.1MP in 4:3 format)
  • ISO: 100-1600
  • Video: full 1080i HD, AVCHD/QuickTime Motion JPEG formats (JPEG format uses up to 50% less storage)
  • Maximum video recording time: 29 min
  • Shutter speed: 60–1/2000 seconds (mechanical shutter)
  • 11 fps, maximum of 15 consecutive shots (the camera can reach up to 60 fps at 2.8MP), up to 5 consecutive shots can be taken with AF on
  • LCD screen: 3.0″ TFT with 460,000 pixels, (approx. 100% coverage)
  • Built-in stereo mic
  • Built-in flash
  • 40MB internal memory
  • Memory cards compatibility: SD, SDHC, SDXC
  • Dimensions: 124 x 80 x 95 mm | 45/6 x 31/6 x 35/7 in
  • Weight: 520 g | 18.34 oz (with memory card and battery)
  • 410 pictures can be taken on a single battery charge
  • Software included: Adobe Photoshop Elements 8 and Premiere Elements 8
  • Price: $849 (check availability at Amazon | Adorama | B&H)

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If you see a cheap Leica S2 (or is it an R8?) for sale in Budapest, call Brad Pitt

x17online reports that Brad Pitt’s Leica S2 camera got stolen in Budapest. The same website shows a series of pictures of the actor with what appears to be a Leica R8 camera (and not S2). At least we know that Mr. Pitt is shooting film 🙂

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Leica S2 lens adapters coming at the end of Q1/2011

Two months ago LFI magazine already mentioned about the upcoming Leica S2 adapters for Hasselblad V, Pentax 6×7 and Mamiya 645 lenses. Today PDNonline reported that Leica is planning to release those adapters by the end of the first quarter of 2011. The article also mentions that currently such “homebrew” adapters are available on eBay, like for example this Leica S2 Lens mount adapter for Hasselblad lenses:

Click here to see a full list of Leica S2 adapters on eBay.

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Auto lens cap for Leica D-Lux 4/5

Everyone that has been using a Leica D-Lux 4/5 or Panasonic LX 3/5 knows how annoying it is to remove the lens cap every time you turn the camera on. I have posted a DIY guide in the past on how create your own auto lens cap and now you can purchase it directly on eBay for $17.99 (or a best offer, free shipping, US based seller):

You can see all available eBay sellers here.

Via Imaginginsider

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Leica X1 firmware version 2.0 expected in 6-8 weeks

The first (pre-release) Leica X1 beta firmware

The first (pre-release) Leica X1 beta firmware

Leica X1 firmware version 2.0 is now in beta testing. Some of the improvements are faster AF and improved manual focus. The new firmware is expected to be released in 6-8 weeks.

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“Leica M9 dream kit” for sale on eBay for $32k

This “Leica M9 dream kit” is for sale on eBay for US $32,000.00 (£19,811.79) and contains:

  • Leica M9 with thumbs up (new boxed)
  • Leica SUMMICRON-M f 1:2/28 mm ASPH 6-Bit encoding (new boxed)
  • Leica SUMMILUX f 1:1.4/35mm ASPH 6-Bit encoding (excellent)
  • Leica NOCTILUX f 1:1/50mm (mint)
  • Leica SUMMILUX-M f 1:1.4/50mm (mint)
  • Leica SUMMILUX-M f 1:1.4/75mm (new boxed)
  • Leica APO-SUMMICRON-M f 1:2/90mm ASPH (mint)

Currently there are six pending offers, maybe you can try your luck (at a lower price of course)? The seller has 99.3% positive feedback.

See detailed description and more pictures on eBay.

Via Geek

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Leica D-Lux 4 vs. D-Lux 5 vs. V-Lux 2 ISO comparison

Since I have all three cameras in my hands, I decided to do a quick ISO comparison between the Leica D-Lux 4, D-Lux 5 and V-Lux 2. I included only the common ISO setting from 100 to 1600:

ISO 100 | f/2.8 | 1/3 sec

Leica D-Lux 4:

Leica D-Lux 5:

Leica V-Lux 2:

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Where to buy used Leica M mount lenses?

Those are the places I check when I am looking for used M mount lenses:

  • Photovillage.com – there is no dedicated used section, you will have to go through all Leica listings to see the used products.

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