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Press Release

The new classic DCC Leica M3 Plus digital camera from MINOX comes in a really stylish format. On the outside, it features the miniaturized shell of the legendary Leica M3, and inside it is packed with innovative technology for a small but powerful digital camera.

This unique harmony of classic design and state-of-the-art features in this new edition of the tiny Leica includes a color monitor and a memory card slot, carrying this legend to new success and performance qualities.

With the DCC Leica M3, MINOX has demonstrated in a most impressive way how a legendary classic camera can be revived and brought into the digital world. The concept on which this small classic camera is based epitomizes the essential strengths of MINOX: perfect, high-precision miniaturization of top technology, combined with a touch of extravagance at an affordable price. Many details designed in metal enhance the form of the DCC Leica M3, effectively making it a real gem. The state-of-the-art technology and optical systems behind the nostalgic look provide images of a brilliant quality. Functional controls have been discretely integrated in the body, including the 1-1/2” TFT color monitor. Easy to carry anywhere, this compact camera is less than 3” x 1-7/8” x 1-3/4”

The display can help the user compose the subject, and it provides information on selected camera settings, as well as the number of images. Based on its innovative, striking appearance, the Leica M3 is a real eye-catcher and guarantees unlimited photographic fun to people of all ages. In video mode, it will shoot film sequences in AVI format.

With a resolution of up to five megapixels, it delivers detailed images with an impressive sharpness. And there’s no need to worry about memory space. All data are stored on SD cards with a capacity of up to 2 GB. In addition, there is a 32 MB internal memory available, and a built-in Lithium-ion battery provides the camera power supply. MAP is $199.

[tags]MINOX, DCC, Leica M3 Plus[/tags]