Leica Minilux Zoom 35mm Camera
Friday, 16. April 2010
- Quality 35mm zoom compact camera with high-grade titanium body
- High-speed Leica Vario-Elmar 35-70mm zoom lens (f/3.5 to f/6.5)
- Fully automatic controls with additional manual settings
- Hot shoe for optional add-on flash unit, plus built-in flash
- Chosen Europe’s Compact Camera of the Year 1998/99 by European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA)
Product Description
You like to take uncomplicated snapshots and you like to be able to vary the cropping of your picture, but you also expect excellent performance from the optics on your camera? Then you should select the LEICA minilux zoom with the high-grade titanium body and the classic styling. The performance of the fast zoom lens sets standards for compact cameras.With the LEICA minilux zoom you can make brilliant snapshots quicker than ever before. The popular 35 to 70 mm rang… More >>
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Craig Calhoun Says:
The only realistic competition for the Leica Minilux zoom is the Contax. For a bit more money, that has an equal or better lens and is smaller. But, it also fits hands and fingers less well and has somewhat more complex mechanics (since Contax decided to add an automatic lens cover–convenient, but a likely maintenance problem). The Leica Minilux gives one the confidence of quality construction and an attractive, slightly retro, design.
Rating: 5 / 5
Matt Jachyra Says:
I’m going to make it very simple. Leica when it comes to cameras is like a Land Rover when it comes to jeeps. Of course you can buy a Cherokee or a Chevy Blazer but if you want reliability, quality and durability you would go for Land Rover. Same goes for Leica… If you are looking for strong, sharp, durable piece of equipment that will not fail you and has possibilities of being expanded, Minilux Zoom is the way to go. You have to realize before purchase that this camera has a relatively short zoom by industry standard (only 2x). Lens is not as fast aperture wise as original Minilux. But the quality of optics and output is superior to many cameras and comparable only to Contax T series. This camera is not for everyone due to the price and some features that are fairly limited for regular/average user. On the other hand for a pro, serious amateur or journalist Minilux Zoom offers features (manual focusing, exposure compensation and full flash control) that they would truly appreciate. Having control over their exposure in such a small package without compromising the image quality is quite rare to get. Anyone who had to drag/carry his/her SLR (single lens reflex) cameras will understand and cherish the value of this piece. Also in order to fully benefit from this camera a basic knowledge and understanding of photography principles is very helpful. Also additional possibilities such as mounting extra flash, bulb mode and cable release makes it an all around camera as well.
Rating: 4 / 5
Boonchai Says:
Yes, it is an excellemt one . buT gotta learn and experiience how to use it for better result eg. yr hand must be quite steady when shoot. But the result is more than I can say! If money is no object , should get one.
Rating: 5 / 5