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Leica CL Vario Kit with Vario-Elmar-TL 18-56mm

SKU: 799429193058   Mfg Code: 19305

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    • The Leica CL Vario kit includes the CL camera and Vario-Elmar-TL 18-56 f/3.5-5.6 ASPH lens. The kit represents a savings of $450 when compared to purchasing the items separately.
    • The Leica CL is an intuitive camera with a built-in high-resolution electronic viewfinder and all essential controls conveniently located on its top plate, designed to be used with L-mount lenses. Atop the camera are two dials, with customizable buttons in each center, for setting the aperture, shutter speed, ISO value, exposure compensation and shooting mode – making it convenient for the photographer to take pictures without taking their eye away from the viewfinder. An additional display on the top plate instantly provides all relevant photographic settings at a glance. The user has total control at their fingertips when taking pictures with the Leica CL, and the perfectly tuned pressure point of the shutter release brings it all together with a satisfying haptic click.

      To learn more about the camera and see real-world sample images under a wide variety of lighting conditions, check out the excellent in-depth Leica CL review on Red Dot Forum: The Leica CL Review: The Perfect Travel Camera
  • Lens Mount Leica L bayonet with contact strip for communication between lens and camera
    Compatible lenses Lenses with Leica L-Mount, Leica M/R lenses using the Leica M-Adapter L/R-Adapter L
    Sensor APS-C sized CMOS sensor (23.6 x 15.7 mm) with 24.96/24.24 million pixels (total/effective), aspect ratio 3:2
    Photo Resolution DNG: 6016 x 4014 Pixels (24 Megapixels), JPEG: optional 6000 x 4000 Pixels (24 Megapixels), or 4272 x 2856 Pixels (12 Megapixels), or 3024 x 2016 Pixels (6 Megapixels)
    Photo file formats/compression rates DNG, JPG or DNG + JPG
    Video Recording Format MP4
    Video resolution / frame rate 4K 30 fps, full HD 60 or 30 fps, HD 30 fps
    Video recording time Depending on ambient or housing temperature video recordings are possible up to a maximum length of 29 minutes, maximum file size is 4 GB, if a recording exceeds this limit, the respective part is automatically stored in another file
    Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards, multimedia cards, UHS II-standard is supported (32GB internal memory)
    ISO range Automatic, ISO 100 to ISO 50000
    White balance Automatic, presets for daylight, cloudy, halogen lighting, shadow, electronic flash, two memory slots for manually metered settings, manual color temperature setting
    Autofocus system Contrast based, 49 points
    Autofocus metering methods Single point, multiple point, spot, face detection, touch AF
    Exposure modes Program AE, aperture priority AE, shutter priority AE, manual exposure setting, scene mode, video
    Exposure metering Multi-zone, center-weighted, spot

    Exposure compensation

    ±3 EV in 1/3 EV increments
    Automatic bracketing Three pictures in graduations up to ±3 EV, adjustable in 1/3 EV increments
    Shutter speed range 30 s to 1⁄25000 s (up to 1⁄8000 s with mechanical shutter, higher speeds with electronic shutter)
    Burst shooting Max. approx. 10 fps with mechanical shutter, 10fps with electronic shutter function, max. approx. 33 pictures (DNG + JPG) and max. approx. 140 pictures (JPG only) at full speed, then depending on memory card properties
    Flash modes Adjustable with attached, system compatible flash (no built-in flash)
    Flash exposure compensation ±3 EV in 1/3 EV increments

    Flash synchronization

    1/180 s

    Recommended Flash Unit Leica SF 40 flash
    Monitor 3” TFT LCD, 1.04MP, touch and gesture control possible
    Top Display Resolution: 128 × 58 pixels
    Self timer Selectable delay time 2 or 12 s
    Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n, WLAN-compatible WPA™/WPA2™
    Power supply Leica BP-DC12 lithium ion battery, rated voltage 7.2 V, capacity 1200 mAh (min.) (based on CIPA standard): approx. 220 pictures, charging time (after total discharge): approx. 140 min. Manufacturers: Panasonic Energy (Wuxi) Co., Ltd, made in China
    Viewfinder Resolution: 2.36 MP, magnification: 0.74×, ± 4 diopter settings, with eye-sensor for automatic switching between viewfinder and monitor
    Body Top plate and baseplate in machined and anodized aluminum, magnesium front and rear shell
    Tripod thread A 1/4 DIN 4503 (1/4”)
    Dimensions 131× 78 × 45 mm
    Weight 403 g/353 g (with/without battery)
    Software Leica CL App (remote control and image transfer, free download from Apple™ App-Store™/Google™ Play Store™)
    Warranty 2 years
  • Compatible cameras All Leica T models
    Field angle (diagonal, horizontal, vertical): At 18 mm: Approx. 75, 62, 41. At 56 mm: Approx. 28, 23, 15, corresponding to around 27-84 mm focal length in 35 mm format
    Optical design Number of lenses / groups: 10 / 7. Aspherical surfaces: 4. Position of entrance pupil (at infinity / at close up limit): At 18 mm: -37.8 / 19.9 mm. at 56 mm: -28 / 49.7 mm (in direction of light incidence behind / in front of bayonet mount)
    Distance setting Setting / Function: Electronically controlled, mode selectable using camera menu: Automatic (AF) or manual (M), in AF mode manual override possible at any times with setting dial. Focusing range: 0.3 / 0.45 m (at 18 / 56 mm) to Smallest object field / Largest scale: At 18 mm: Approx. 312 x 207 MM / 1:13.2 at 56 mm: Approx. 110 x 73 mm / 1;7.5
    Aperture Setting / Function: Electronically controlled, adjustment using dial on camera, third values also available. Lowest value: 16
    Bayonet fitting Leica T quick-change bayonet with contact strip for Leica T models
    Filter mount / Lens hood External bayonet fitting for lens hood (included), internal thread for E52 filters, filter mount does not rotate
    Storage media 16 GB internal memory; SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards, multimedia cards
    Finish Black anodized
    Dimensions & weight Length to bayonet mount: Approx. 60/99 mm (without/with lens hood). Largest diameter: Approx. 63/73 mm (without / with lens hood). Weight: Approx. 256 / 287 g (without / with lens hood).







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