The digital compact camera is a godsend to amateur photographers: no reel to wind, no running out of film, no waiting for development. But it’s not quite that easy: how do you set the exposure, turn the flash on and off, download the pictures to your computer, and get the high-quality prints you want? Digital Compact Cameras answers all these technical questions, and also provides an inspiring guide to the art of taking better photographs. With dozens of stunning digital examples, it explains the principles of composition and offers tips on shooting everything from landscapes to weddings, vacations, and pets. It’s the ideal way to help newcomers to the digital world get the most out of their new cameras.