1 Megapixel CCD.

The LX3 features a large 1/1.

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1 Megapixel ultra high sensitivity CCD.

This newly developed CCD helps capture beautiful images with outstanding dynamic range and minimal noise.

By optimising the use of space within individual photo cells to allow larger photodiodes this CCD has exceptional sensitivity saturation performance.

The LX3 faithfully reproduces colours even in high contrast or lowlit situations.

High Quality Optics Equiped with a large aperture F2.

0 24mm MEGA Wide Angle LEICA DC VARIOSUMMICRON Lens the LX3 features 8 lens elements in 6 groups including 4 aspherical lenses.

This LEICA DC VARIOSUMMICRON lens offers a large aperture F2.

0 at 24mm MEGA Wide Angle that is helpful when shooting at higher shutter speeds in lowlit situations or for giving backgrounds a gentle soft focus.

Providing a focal length of 24mm 60mm 35mm equiv the LX3 is a handy partner for shooting expansive wide angle to telephoto shots.

The crystal clear rendering rich gradation of the lens also reproduces extremely fine details.

Large 3.

0 Intelligent LCD with 460k Dot Resolution.

The highresoltuion 460k dot 3.

0 Intelligent LCDhas a wide viewing angle and varies the brightness according to ambient light conditions.

This assists smooth shooting even in high lowangle shooting positions.

The aspect ratio of this LCD screen is 3 2 familiar to those used to shooting with DSLR.

24mm MEGA Wide Angle Lens with Multiple Aspect Ratios A switch on hte top of the lens barrel lets you choose the aspect ratio normal 4 3 wide 16 9 or the 3 2 used in film cameras.

The 16 9/3 2 images are obtained using the 24mm MEGA WideAngle lens and large CCD instead of cropping a 4 3 image.

Selectable Focusing Areas IN 1area AF normal/highspeed or Spot AF mode you can set the AF area to any location within the frame.

Various group area patterns can also be selected in multipoint AF mode.

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