This is another in a series of popular guides to advanced compact digital cameras. In this book, the author explains in clear English all features, operations, controls, and menus of the Leica D-Lux 5, a sophisticated but very compact camera that is designed for the advanced amateur photographer. Illustrated with more than 150 color photographs, the book does not stop at showing how the camera's features work; it goes beyond the camera's user's manual and explains when particular features are of particular use, and describes how to use them for particular picture-taking situations. In addition, the book provides introductions to more advanced topics, including infrared photography, astrophotography, macro photography, and creating 3D images. The book has a detailed table of contents and a complete index.