Leica Digilux 1

€ 450,00

Experience the perfect marriage of early digital innovation and timeless German aesthetic. Released in 2002, the Leica Digilux 1 remains a cult favorite for photographers who crave a tactile, "analog" feel in a digital body. Designed in collaboration with Panasonic and featuring a distinctive Bauhaus-inspired chassis by F.A. Porsche, this camera is as much a design statement as it is a photographic tool.

Why It’s a Classic:

The "Leica Look": Equipped with a fast Leica DC Vario-Summicron lens (f/2.0−f/2.5), it delivers the micro-contrast and color rendering that enthusiasts adore.
Tactile Control: Forget digging through menus. With dedicated dials and a massive (for its time) 2.5-inch display, it offers a hands-on shooting experience.
CCD Soul: The 4-megapixel CCD sensor produces images with a film-like grain and organic color palette that modern CMOS sensors often struggle to replicate.
Timeless Build: Encased in a rugged magnesium alloy body, it feels substantial and purposeful in the hand.

Technical Specifications

Optics & Focus

Lens: LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMICRON f/2.0−f/2.5 ASPH. (8 elements in 7 groups).
Focal Length: 7−21 mm (Equivalent to 33−100 mm in 35mm format).
Aperture Range: f/2.0 (Wide) / f/2.5 (Tele) to f/8.0.
Focusing: Dual-system (Infrared + Passive Contrast AF) or Manual via lens ring.
Macro Mode: Focus as close as 6 cm.

Sensor & Image

Sensor Type: 1/1.76-inch CCD with CMYG filter (prized for unique color rendering).
Resolution: 4.0 Megapixels (Effective).
ISO Sensitivity: Auto, 100, 200, 400.
File Formats: Uncompressed TIFF (RGB) or JPEG (Fine/Standard).

Performance & Shutter

Shutter Speeds: 8 seconds to 1/1000 sec.
Continuous Shooting: Up to 3.8 fps.
Exposure Modes: PASM (Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual) + Full Auto.

Body & Connectivity

Build: Die-cast Magnesium Alloy.
Display: 2.5-inch TFT LCD (205,000 pixels).
Viewfinder: Optical real-image zoom viewfinder with diopter compensation.
Storage: SD / MMC Card (Recommended max 2GB for best compatibility).
Flash: Built-in pop-up flash + Standard Hot Shoe for external units (like the Leica SF20).
Weight: Approx. 455 g (with battery).

Condition Note: This unit retains its iconic "retro-brick" charm and is perfect for street photographers or collectors looking for that unique early-2000s digital aesthetic.

Experience the perfect marriage of early digital innovation and timeless German aesthetic. Released in 2002, the Leica Digilux 1 remains a cult favorite for photographers who crave a tactile, "analog" feel in a digital body. Designed in collaboration with Panasonic and featuring a distinctive Bauhaus-inspired chassis by F.A. Porsche, this camera is as much a design statement as it is a photographic tool.

Why It’s a Classic:

The "Leica Look": Equipped with a fast Leica DC Vario-Summicron lens (f/2.0−f/2.5), it delivers the micro-contrast and color rendering that enthusiasts adore.
Tactile Control: Forget digging through menus. With dedicated dials and a massive (for its time) 2.5-inch display, it offers a hands-on shooting experience.
CCD Soul: The 4-megapixel CCD sensor produces images with a film-like grain and organic color palette that modern CMOS sensors often struggle to replicate.
Timeless Build: Encased in a rugged magnesium alloy body, it feels substantial and purposeful in the hand.

Technical Specifications

Optics & Focus

Lens: LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMICRON f/2.0−f/2.5 ASPH. (8 elements in 7 groups).
Focal Length: 7−21 mm (Equivalent to 33−100 mm in 35mm format).
Aperture Range: f/2.0 (Wide) / f/2.5 (Tele) to f/8.0.
Focusing: Dual-system (Infrared + Passive Contrast AF) or Manual via lens ring.
Macro Mode: Focus as close as 6 cm.

Sensor & Image

Sensor Type: 1/1.76-inch CCD with CMYG filter (prized for unique color rendering).
Resolution: 4.0 Megapixels (Effective).
ISO Sensitivity: Auto, 100, 200, 400.
File Formats: Uncompressed TIFF (RGB) or JPEG (Fine/Standard).

Performance & Shutter

Shutter Speeds: 8 seconds to 1/1000 sec.
Continuous Shooting: Up to 3.8 fps.
Exposure Modes: PASM (Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual) + Full Auto.

Body & Connectivity

Build: Die-cast Magnesium Alloy.
Display: 2.5-inch TFT LCD (205,000 pixels).
Viewfinder: Optical real-image zoom viewfinder with diopter compensation.
Storage: SD / MMC Card (Recommended max 2GB for best compatibility).
Flash: Built-in pop-up flash + Standard Hot Shoe for external units (like the Leica SF20).
Weight: Approx. 455 g (with battery).

Condition Note: This unit retains its iconic "retro-brick" charm and is perfect for street photographers or collectors looking for that unique early-2000s digital aesthetic.

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