Leica 18069, 18141 User Manual

Leica Compact Cameras

LEICA C2 new

LEICA C3 new

LEICA C1

LEICA minilux

LEICA minilux zoom

Powerful optics, handily packaged Leica is much more than

just a name. It is a term that conjures an image of the highest optical
and mechanical quality. Based on more than 100 years of experience,
Leica designs lenses that are unequalled around the world. They are
an indispensable tool for many great photographers. That applies, of
course, to the legendary rangefinder cameras of the Leica M line
and the single-lens-reflex cameras of the Leica R line. But the handy
Leica compact cameras too, are very impressive, not only because of
their ease of use and handsome styling, but above all because of their
optical performance. All lenses are designed by Leica, using high-grade
optical glass. The imaging performance stands out for delivering brilliant
colors, crisp contrasts and sharp details. How well the most diverse
situations and subjects can be captured by the five powerful compact
cameras from Leica is demonstrated impressively by the pictures taken
by Parisian photographer Florence Levillain. Whether it is a quick
snapshot or a carefully composed photograph, the line of Leica compact
cameras offers exactly the right model for every need. Which is the
right one for you ?

Take better pictures : LEICA C2 With the new, fully auto-

matic LEICA C2 you preserve the important and the beautiful moments
of your life in a very special way. Family, festivities, leisure time :
irreplaceable experiences become memorable photographs. And that
with the greatest of ease, because in its modern aluminum body,
the LEICA C2 combines highly refined technology and uncomplicated
operating elements. Its high-grade zoom lens covers the entire band­width of typical snapshot situations – from portraits to group photos.
Numerous small helpers ensure the best possible results : from the
multi-pattern autofocus that positions sharpness in the right place,
even with complex subjects, all the way to the correction of backlit
scenes and the particularly effective stroboscopic pre-flash that pre­vents the red-eye effect. Therefore you simply take more good pictures.
And so that you won’t miss any special moments while you are traveling,
the LEICA C2 as the smallest and lightest of Leica compact cameras
fits in every shirt pocket or handbag.

The 35–70 mm f/4.6–8.6 LEICA VARIO-ELMAR lens assures outstanding pictures in practically all situations. The complex

optical system of 7 lens elements in 6 groups, arranged as shown in the graphic illustration, was designed internally by Leica,

using high-grade optical glasses throughout. Its benefit : pictures that will excite you. You are bound to appreciate the excellent

sharpness and color rendition all the more when you have the nicest pictures enlarged to poster size.

Best results

With the LEICA C2 you are certain to achieve

more good pictures. Because the legendary

quality of Leica lenses is also embodied in

the C2 to assure you of razor-sharp pictures

with brilliant colors. Electronic helpers en-

able you to concentrate fully on what is so

important : unencumbered photography.

Balanced exposure Thanks to multi-pattern metering, you can

enjoy the dependability of the LEICA C2 for a balanced expos-

ure in every situation. Automatic recognition of a backlit situ-

ation even makes sure that the main subject is illuminated with

fill-in flash if that should be necessary. This makes it far more

likely that a child on a swing will be pictured much better than

before.

Variable autofocus In addition to spot autofocus, the LEICA C2 also

offers you the option of switching over to multi-pattern autofocus. It

measures with up to five zones. The advantage is demonstrated by the

illustration on the right : Even though the main subject is not in that

center of the picture, the C2 puts the sharpness where it belongs, namely

on the child. This is also particularly advantageous in group photo-

graphs. Because many cameras focus on the uninteresting background

right between two heads, whereas the C2 recognizes the fact that it is

the people that matter.

Always at your service

Whether you are out in nature, rough-

housing with your kids or celebrating with

friends : the LEICA C2 is always ready.

Small and light, it fits in most any pocket.

And it is so easy to use that you can cap-

ture every situation. If you wish, you can

also include the day and the time, or the

date right on your favorite pictures.

Guaranteed quality

We are aware of the high quality that is

expected of a Leica and for how long our

cameras are expected to last. That is also

why we offer an unusually long guarantee

of 3 years for the LEICA C2.

Beautifully packaged

For decades, Leica cameras have distin-

guished themselves for their unique styl-

ing. The LEICA C2 also stands out for its

beautiful, robust aluminum body and its

ergonomic operating elements. The trans-

parent plastic box supplied with it makes

it attractive and safe to carry the camera.

Pre-flash prevents the red-eye effect The red eyes that are typical of flash exposures spoil the nicest pictures. That is why Leica

incorporated a stroboscopic pre-flash in the LEICA C2 that causes the pupils of the eyes to contract, thus very effectively redu-

cing the red-eye effect in the picture.

Protection provided by the Prewind System If the LEICA C2 is opened by mistake, your pictures are not lost : The Prewind

System, however, first winds the entire film out of a freshly inserted film cartridge on to the take-up spool and then winds the

exposed pictures back into the cartridge. As a result, your pictures are securely protected. The exposure counter shows how

many pictures remain to be taken.

All-around zoom lens Would you like to get close to your subject or would you

prefer to include plenty of surroundings ? The universal range of focal lengths

from 35 to 70mm leaves all possibilities open. Whatever pictorial expression

you prefer, the picture quality is so good at every setting that even when they

are enlarged, the pictures are still impressive for their finely rendered details

and for the delicate nuances of their colors.

LEICA C2 Very simply : more good pictures ! Be it leisure time,

family or a festivity, with the C2, you capture important moments in
impressive photographs.

Discover new perspectives : LEICA C3 If you are looking

for new perspectives, you shouldn’t have to cope with a tight angle of
view. The LEICA C3 simply lets you see more because the range of
focal lengths of its Leica zoom lens begins with a 28 mm wide-angle
setting : This creates great new opportunities, especially in landscape­and architectural photography, and the sides are no longer cut off in
interior- and group photographs. But that isn’t all : The LEICA C3 also
combines an unusually good lens speed with its 28–80 mm range of
focal lengths. This makes it much easier for you to master difficult
room situations as well as unfavorable light conditions. So, if you were
looking for an exclusive compact camera with excellent optics, ergo­nomic design and a broad range of applications, the LEICA C3 is the
perfect answer.

The 28–80 mm f/3.6–7.9 LEICA VARIO-ELMAR ASPH. lens has a large glass front element. The 28mm wide-angle setting is

ideal for landscape- and architectural photographs, as well as many other subjects. The focal length range extends to 80 mm,

which is excellent, for example, for portraits. The extraordinary know-how in optical computation at Leica is based on decades-

long experience, and this leads to unique quality standards. That is why this zoom lens offers you a speed that is unequalled in

its class. As a result, you are able to make better pictures in difficult light conditions.