Alexander S. White is the author of numerous guide books for advanced compact cameras, including models from Canon, Fujifilm, Leica, Panasonic, Nikon, and Sony. He lives near Richmond, Virginia, with his family.

This book is the larger-sized paperback version of Photographer's Guide to the Leica D-Lux (Typ 109). This version of the book contains the same content as the earlier version, which was published in March 2015 with dimensions of 8.5 by 8.5 inches (216 by 216 mm). The new version of the book, which replaces the original version, is being published at a size of 8.5 by 11 inches (216 by 280 mm) in order to present more information on each page, which keeps related images closer to the text they illustrate and reduces the page count, making the book easier to manage.The book contains more than 350 color photographs showing the Leica D-Lux camera's controls, display screens, and menus. The book includes examples of photographs taken using the creative settings of the camera, including the Photo Style settings; the Filter button picture effects, which provide the ability to customize the appearance of images in dramatic ways; and the camera's features for continuous shooting and shooting in high-contrast lighting conditions.The book also includes a full discussion of the video recording abilities of the D-Lux camera, which offers manual control of exposure and focus during movie recording, and which provides ultra-high definition 4K recording of motion pictures.In three appendices, the book provides information about accessories for the D-Lux, including cases, external flash units, and other items, and includes a list of web sites and other resources for further information. The book includes an appendix with helpful Quick Tips that explain how to take advantage of the camera's features in the most efficient ways possible. The book also has a detailed table of contents and index.