Leica Minilux 35mm Camera
Details
- Availability:
- No longer available through SilverGelatin.net
- List Price:
- $799.99
- Average Customer Rating:
- 4.5 out of 5
- Manufacturer:
- Leica
Features
- High-quality 35mm compact camera with handsome titanium body
- High-speed Leica Summarit 40mm lens (f/2.4)
- Automatic exposure or aperture priority (preselected aperture setting)
- Manual or automatic focusing from 28 inches to infinity
- Automatic lens protection cap
Description
The Leica Minilux is a topnotch 35mm compact camera that boasts an extremely attractive and durable titanium housing combined with a high-speed Summarit 40mm lens. The Minilux is a little heavier than most compact cameras, and is intended for the serious-minded amateur photographer who insists on the very best. It offers an aperture priority mode, allowing you to manually set the aperture before shooting your picture (the camera will automatically choose the shutter speed). The Minilux also features either automatic or manual focusing. The exposure meter is center-weighted for precise metering, and the built-in flash fires automatically in low light. This camera is guaranteed to net you impressive results and last nearly a lifetime.
About Leica:
Seventy-five years ago, the first Leica camera was introduced to the public at the 1925 Leipzig Spring Fair. At the time, it was by far the most innovative 35mm camera ever produced (as well as one of the very first). Since then, no camera in the world has been more widely acclaimed for continuously meeting the highest standards of excellence in both optical precision and design quality.
Notably, many internationally acclaimed photographers such as Henri Cartier-Bresson and Sebastião Salgado have used Leica cameras throughout their careers. We think you'll find that Leica compact cameras maintain the same integrity as the M and R models used by the pros, but at more affordable prices. The lenses in all Leica 35mm cameras are still designed by the Leica optical department in Solms, Germany. Every compact camera is also tested for quality in Germany before being released. When you choose Leica, you are buying into one of the great traditions in the history of photography.
Spotlight customer reviews
Excellent P&S Camera
[ Posted: 2003-12-11 ]
This P&S Camera is truly exceptional. The camera and its titanium shell feel rock solid; the lens is top notch; and the image quality is excellent. Mind you, it will not replace your high end SLR, but if you want to travel light, and not compromise on image quality, then this is the camera for you.
Reliability
[ Posted: 2002-06-11 ]
Initially there was a problem with the on/off switch which caused the shutter release to operate inconsistently. After repair by Leica the camera operates superbly. Lens is super sharp.
The Real McCoy
[ Posted: 2002-04-29 ]
I own a Leica M6 rangefinder, a Nikon F-100 SLR, a Minox GT, "B" & "C" and the Leica Minilux. Overwhelmingly, I choose the Minilux to shoot with on a daily basis. I have taken this compact titanium camera all over the world and believe me, the picture resoloution is as close to the M6 as you can get. The convenience of the Minilux and the ease of operating the camera allows for optimal creative freedom! Concentrating on your composition instead of f-stops and shutter speeds is a joy. The extremely fast lens allows you to shoot in the most demanding low-light situations. No matter the setting, you can be sure that the exposure will be handeled instantly and perfectly as soon as the shutter button is pressed...and the photo will be crisp and sharp with vibrant detail. The Minilux is beauty, grace and perfection all rolled into one very cool looking compact camera. But hey, it's a Leica and that alone speaks volumes for the quality and design of this little marvel!!! The Minilux is a big camera in a little body that will be prized for it's convenience, excellence, and ruggedness for a lifetime of photography. Obviously, I love my Minilux and I love it more every time I have another roll of film developed. Shoot with a Minilux and be amazed at how your everyday "snap-shots" become frameable treasured memories...BT
LEICA ROCK
[ Posted: 2002-02-01 ]
GREAT camera. Easy to learn and foolproof results. I dropped this thing at least 3 times on the pavement and the lens is still spotless. I've heard the viewfinder referred to as "a joke", but I think that very statement is a joke. My biggest complaint, which is small, is the shutter speed; the amazing summarit lens almost compensates for it!
Great camera - great vendor
[ Posted: 2002-01-12 ]
The camera is wonderful to use and came delivered on time as advertised. It was a pleasure dealing with Bill Kimpel whom I would use again with no reservations.