Photographers Guide to the Leica DLux 4: Getting the Most from Leicas Compact Digital Camera

The Leica DLux 4 is one of the most capable and versatile digital cameras of all the pointandshoot models currently available. However, its profusion of menus and controls and its ability to perform so many photographic functions, coupled with a users manual that can be hard to decipher, have led to frustration for some photographers in learning how to use the camera to its full potential. Photographers Guide to the Leica DLux 4 is the first guidebook that explains the features and capabilities of Leicas widely acclaimed compact digital camera. Written in plain English and illustrated with numerous color photographs and illustrations, the book covers all features, functions, and controls of this remarkable camera. This guidebook goes beyond the owners manual to provide stepbystep explanations of topics such as autofocus, aperture priority and shutter priority shooting, recording video, exposure compensation, using flash, and the various methods of viewing pictures. It also covers more advanced topics not addressed at all in the owners manual, including infrared photography and street photography. In addition, the book discusses selecting and using accessories that are available for the camera, including cases, filter adaptors, and external flash. The book also includes a quickreference section that sets out stepbystep guides to how to accomplish certain common photograph tasks, such as taking a portrait, taking action shots, or using the selftimer, for those users who need to start taking pictures without taking time to dig through the users manual to find the correct settings. The book provides information that is hidden in the users manual or not even mentioned at all, such as a shortcut method for navigating the menu system and the tricks to using the cameras small but very useful joystick control to the best advantage. The book provides patient explanations, guidance, and useful information for the beginning photographer as well as for the more advanced user who wants to enjoy the greatest possible return on his or her investment in this premiumquality camera.