Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/09/17

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Subject: Re: [Leica] specs for the new Leica digital
From: "Paul Jones" <nrg666@hotmail.com>
Date: Tue, 18 Sep 2001 09:37:32 +1000
References: <B7CBF11A.35D2%john@pinkheadedbug.com>

I can read from the front of the camera in one of the images that the zoom
range is 33mm-100mm (35mm Equivalent), its hard to read what that is in
digital, but i think it says 7-21/1:2.0-2.5


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From: "Johnny Deadman" <john@pinkheadedbug.com>
To: "LUG" <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2001 8:27 AM
Subject: [Leica] specs for the new Leica digital


> very interesting, from the panasonic press release. The hi-end model has
the
> following features
>
> -- 4 Mpx
> -- 2.5" LCD
> -- manual exposure & focus 'capability' -- does that mean it's NOT
> autofocus?
> -- 3x zoom (so-called VARIO-SUMMICRON, so presumably f/2. No indication of
> what the zoom range is)
> -- claimed low shutter lag
> --  very fast burst mode (8 frames @ 4 fps in highest quality mode)
>
> these are all pretty impressive for a $795 camera
>
> here's the PR in full
>
> > The high-end model, DMC-LC5, has a built-in 3x zoom lens, effective 3.9
> > mega-pixels (total 4.0-megapixel CCD), and 2.5-inch TFT liquid crystal
display
> > with 200,000-pixels, all enhancing ease of use and visibility. The
DMC-LC5
> > also incorporates both manual exposure and manual focus capability,
enabling
> > camera enthusiasts to use it as an authentic DSC to fully utilize their
> > shooting techniques. The other model, DMC-F7, has a built-in 2x zoom
lens,
> > effective 2.0 mega-pixels (total 2.1-megapixel CCD) and 1.5-inch TFT
liquid
> > crystal display. As light as 150 g (without batteries and SD memory
cards) in
> > a stylish aluminum alloy body, the DMC-F7 is still able to incorporate a
> > special editing mode that can print the dates as well as transform
captured
> > images into black and white, sepia, or negative colors.
> >
> > The market for DSCs is growing rapidly, with a forecast of approximately
20
> > million units sold worldwide this year. Market needs are advancing
toward DSCs
> > that offer the high image quality of silver halide film cameras plus the
> > ability to interface with digital-networking appliances.
> >
> > With this background in mind, the new DSC lineup incorporates the LEICA
DC
> > VARIO-SUMMICRON Lens (DMC-LC5) as well as the LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT
Lens
> > (DMC-F7). Moreover, Matsushita's digital technology enables very short
> > stand-by times and shutter time lag, making possible rapid burst
shooting even
> > for the highest quality images.
> >
> > The burst shooting function is especially notable. The high-end DMC-LC5
has
> > the ability to shoot a maximum of 8 frames at a rate of 4 frames per
second in
> > maximum picture resolution. The DMC-F7 can shoot a maximum of 5 frames
at a
> > rate of 4 frames per second in maximum picture resolution. These are
high
> > levels in the industry in their class. These functions enable these DSCs
to be
> > used in innovative ways that have been difficult to achieve even with
analog
> > cameras.
> >
> > Both models offer greatly expanded networking capabilities as well. In
> > addition to offering a conventional network connection via PCs, they can
also
> > be networked with such SD-card capable appliances as PDAs, mobile
handsets,
> > digital TV receivers, video printers, and other equipment by using SD
Memory
> > Cards.
> >
> > With these two new DSC models, offering both high image quality and
networking
> > ability, Matsushita intends to extensively promote its DSCs in the
market.
>
> --
> John Brownlow
>
> http://www.pinkheadedbug.com
>
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