Leica D-Lux 3 Announced

Leica have announced the new Leica D-Lux 3 - it features a 10 megapixel sensor, a wide-angle 4x optical zoom lens with image stabilisation, a 16:9 aspect ratio 2.8" screen, and is based on the Panasonic Lumix LX2 with some Leica improvements. It will be available in Silver or Black.

"Every picture taken with the LEICA D-LUX 3 has a story to tell. The unique manual setting options give you the freedom to create images that express your own style. Use the high-quality Leica lens to take stunning shots from the wide-angle to the telephoto range. With O.I.S. optical stabilization technology and ultra fast processing, the LEICA D-LUX 3 sets new standards in its class. Choose between 3 picture formats, achieve first-class image quality with the camera's 10 million megapixel sensor and assess your shots on the wide-screen display. Small and elegant, the LEICA D-LUX 3 is always ready to make your personal view of the world reality. (The LEICA D-LUX 3 will be available from mid October 2006 on.)"