Digilux 4.3

[robert_parker]

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I keep seing references to a Leica Digilux 4.3 - can anyone tell me what this camera is ?

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[rsolomon]

 

 

Leica Digilux 4.3 2.4MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom

 

 

 

Product Features and Technical Details

 

Product Features

• 2.4-megapixel CCD camera creates 2,400 x 1,800 images for prints at 8 by 10 inches and beyond
  
• 3x optical plus 3.75x digital autofocus Fuji zoom lens
  
• Includes 32 MB SmartMedia card holds 38 photos at default resolution
  
• Uses 2 AA batteries--rechargeable batteries included

 

Technical Details

• Maximum image resolution: 2,400 x 1,800
  
• Image resolution options: high: 2,400 x 1,800
  
• Image resolution options: medium: 1,280 x 960
  
• Image resolution options: low: 640 x 480
  
• Maximum CCD resolution: 2.4 million pixels
  
• CCD size: 0.37 inches
  
• Optical viewfinder: Yes
  
• LCD screen size: 2 inches
  
• LCD swivel: No
  
• Aperture: f2.3-f5.0
  
• Optical zoom (x): 3x
  
• Digital zoom: 3.75x
  
• Lens construction: 36-108mm equivalent all-glass Fujinon lens
  
• Compatible memory type(s): SmartMedia
  
• Onboard memory: No
  
• Maximum photos at highest quality: 18
  
• Maximum photos at lowest quality: 496
  
• Image type(s): JPEG
  
• Uncompressed mode: No
  
• ISO film speed equivalency: 200, 400, 800
  
• Macro focus range: 7.9 to 31.5 inches
  
• Shutter speed range: 1/2000 to 3 seconds
  
• Autofocus system: contrast based
  
• Manual focus: Yes
  
• Focus range: 20 centimeters to infinity
  
• Shutter priority mode: No
  
• Aperture priority mode: No
  
• Main exposure mode: Auto, 64 zones
  
• Spot-metering mode: Yes
  
• Manual exposure mode: No
  
• Programmed exposure modes: Yes
  
• Manual white-balance mode: Yes
  
• Built-in flash: Yes
  
• Red-eye reduction: Yes
  
• Fill flash (forced flash): Yes
  
• Flash-off mode: Yes
  
• Night portrait (flash synch) mode: Yes
  
• Hot shoe for external flash: No
  
• Black and white: No
  
• Solarized: No
  
• Movie mode: Yes
  
• Maximum movie length: 80 seconds
  
• Audio recording: Yes
  
• Burst mode or continuous shooting: Yes
  
• Frames/second in burst mode: 3
  
• Self-timer: Yes
  
• Remote included: No
  
• Special effects: --
  
• Splash proof: No
  
• Other special features: --
  
• Compatible systems: Mac and PC
  
• Mac system requirements: Mac OS 8.5.1 to 9.0
  
• PC system requirements: Windows 98, 2000, NT 4.0
  
• Software included: --
  
• Serial output: No
  
• USB output: Yes
  
• Video output: Yes
  
• Battery requirements: 2 AA
  
• Batteries included: Yes
  
• Rechargeable batteries included: Yes
  
• AC adapter included: No
  
• Body type: Point-and-shoot
  
• Included in box: 2 AA rechargeable batteries, 32 MB SmartMedia Card, video cable, USB cable, wrist strap, Adobe Photoshop 5.0 LE software
  
• Width: 3.07 inches
  
• Height: 3.84 inches
  
• Depth: 1.29 inches

[spylaw4]

Isn't it a Fujeica?

[DTD]

Isn't it a Fujeica?

 

It was. I was trying to think what this camera was the other day when I saw a Fuji F601.

[miami91]

Was that the last of the Leica-Fuji collaboration? (ie, the camera previous to the Digilux 1). I know many question the decision to partner with Panasonic, but at least Leica was smart to return to "traditional" camera bodies with the Digilux line. I really don't like the styling of those Leica/Fuji cameras.

 

Jeff.

[cbretteville]

Yes, the 4.3 was the third one Fuji and Leica collaborated on, released in 2000. The D1 succeeded it in 2002.

[robert_parker]

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That explains it - thanks everybody !!

[smokysun]

i have one. built better than almost any digital i've handled. really solid. picture quality not great.

[DTD]

Fuji went on to produce the F601 which was the same form factor in a rounder Porsche designed body – I was quite taken with the looks.

[skunkworks]

I have one of these; it was my backup for vacation snaps while my D2 was in sensor replacement limbo. I use it as a web cam. Build quality is quite good, and it was among the smaller cameras available at the time. Under the right conditions (and considering it's low resolution) it was capable of taking some pretty good photos. I find it annoyingly difficult to use now, but at the time of purchase it was fun. I also have the close-up attachment setup which is built like it belongs on an optical bench, and the lens is lovely. (I have to confess I have a geeky glass fetish.)