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Leica Camera proudly expands the Leica X family with the introduction of the Leica X (Typ 113). Reflecting the look of legendary Leica cameras, the Leica X family of cameras captures exceptional pictures - bright, clear, authentic and with natural colors. The Leica X cameras are the world’s only compact cameras to bear the ‘Made in Germany’ quality seal and the 35 mm focal length.

Featuring the original Summilux lens

The Leica X (Typ 113) debuts with the iconic 35mm / f1.7 lens. With its timeless design, this new X camera offers a unique photographic experience for the photographer while the fast, precise, and almost-silent autofocus enable spontaneous and discreet photographic opportunities.

The high performance Summilux lens with its fast aperture ensures photographs with exceptionally beautiful bokeh, color fidelity and rendition of details even in unfavorable light conditions. With its timeless design concentrating on only the essentials, the Leica X (Typ 113) has clearly laid out functions which can be grasped intuitively and are easy to use. The fast and easy switch between manual and automatic modes expands creativity options.

KEY BENEFITS & FEATURES OF THE Leica X (Typ 113):

• Iconic 35mm / f1.7 lens for bright, clear and incredible sharp photographs from infinity to close up
• Fast and easy switch between manual and automatic modes via focus ring on lens
• Full HD video with fast prime lens
• Compatible with the Leica Visoflex (Typ 020)
• Easy operations
• Large, high-resolution display which provides a clear view even in sunlight
• Best in class image performance
• Quality built with metal housing and surfaces
• Made in Germany
• CMOS sensor for outstanding photos with exceptional color fidelity and rendition of the finest details
• A wide selection of technical and non-technical accessories available to enhance the photographic experience

With exceptional image quality, outstanding build quality, and a made in Germany tag, the easy to operate Leica X has the iconic design sporting the renowned 35mm focal length lens. Trick out your X with many fashionable accessories to suit your specific taste. The X will come with a copy of Adobe Photoshop Lightroom as a free download.

The Leica X (Typ 113) will be available in an all black version with black leather and a silver version with brown leatherette from mid-September 2014.