Leica will exhibit the new LEICA V-LUX 1 compact digital “bridge” camera at this years photokina exhibition. This amazing 10 million pixel camera combines a high-performance 12 times zoom lens of outstanding picture quality and an effective focal length of 35 to 420mm. The LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT f2.8-3.7/7.4-88.8mm ASPH lens will give the photographer endless creative possibilities with subjects from macro to landscape.The in-built Optical Image Stabiliser (O.I.S.) enable shake free pictures to be taken with out the use of a tripod and the 2” 207,000 pixel tilting TFT display makes picture composition possible in any situation.The LEICA V-LUX 1 is the perfect all-rounder, combining the capabilities of a mirror reflex in an easy to carry compact size. With the focussing and zoom rings on the lens, easy and precise picture composition is possible, and with such a wide range of focal lengths available fiddly lens changing is unnecessary eliminating the problem of dust on the CCD sensor. This Leica lens delivers images with natural colour, excellent sharpness and high brilliance.The picture signal processor ensures the quick saving of images, for reliable and spontaneous photography at any moment.With its powerful telephoto lens, equivalent to the power of a 10x binocular, the LEICA V-LUX 1 is the ideal companion for the naturalist and birdwatcher.The LEICA V-LUX 1 is supplied in a very smart black finish,with a 512 MB SD card, rechargeable battery and charger, and a comprehensive software package including Adobe Photoshop Elements 4 (PC)/3 (Mac).