As you would expect from a modern high-end compact camera, the D-Lux has Wi-Fi and NFC technology built-in to allow the camera to be controlled remotely by a smartphone using Leica's Image Shuttle app. Images can also be transferred to the phone for uploading to social media sites.

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  Large sensor in a compact camera, Small, high quality lens, Traditional controls, Electronic viewfinder built-in

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  Screen not touch-sensitive, 16Mp sensor produces 12Mp images, Lens quite prone to flare, Slippery finish on the front

One of the most versatile easy to use cameras I have owned. Small, traditional package that reminds one of the old 35mm days of yore. Easy to handle, just as easy to stow. I am very pleased with this purchase.

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  Quick silent focus. Very fast lens for low light conditions. Outstanding optics, as usual.

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  No built in flash. Otherwise none.

My new D109 replaces my year older D6. The D6 was fun and fabulous as a compact, low light, perfect exposure wonder, but my new 109 is far superior. The fact that my new compact gives me full creative control, is twice as good at hand held low light situations, and has a larger sensor makes this my...

My first digital camera was a Leica Digilux 1. Loved that camera. Took it all over Europe and got some wonderful pictures. Later, I tried Nikons, Olympus and Lumix cameras but nothing ever satisfied. Now, I've come full circle with the 109. I love this camera.