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I don't see any reason to use "Auto" mode on this camera. I almost always use "P" mode, which is basically "Auto" with the manual controls unlocked. JKS

For what, Chris? The auto-focus? The fixes are: -Turn on more lights -Either stay wide, or move closer to your subject instead of maxing out the zoom. -Lock focus on a high-contrast part of the subject or lock focus on another object at same distace and then reframe. -Switch to manual...

Thanks, Pat. I ended up getting a Sandisk 512MB card from Best Buy yesterday for $29.99 (after MIR, of course). I think this should do fine for me for now, at least. JKS

Patrick, May I ask where you found the deal on the 1GB CF card? PM me if you can't post publically. I'm looking to upgrade my memory too. I was hoping for something brick & mortar on black Friday, but would consider going online if it's a considerably better deal. JKS

According to the review at DCRP, "The S1 can take both Type I and fatter Type II CF cards, including the Microdrive." Also, at Steve's Digicams, he used a 4GB Microdrive (Type II) with no problems, he says. Looking at the slot, it sure looks like it would accept a fatter card, but I have...

If I may be so arrogant as to go back and answer my own question...after using this camera for a few weeks, I do find that the autofocus issue is usually a problem in low-light. It is worst when in low light and using the extreme end of the 10x zoom. Though I will say that I've gotten pretty...

Thanks, at the request of the store from which I purchased it, I was trying to avoid opening all the software, manuals, etc. in case I need to return it. Have you found the low light focus problem to be a constant annoyance, or just something that takes some getting used to? JKS

Patrick (or anybody else): About the low light focusing problems with this camera. The reviews I'm reading indicate this same problem due to the lack of an "auto focus illuminator." Here's my question... I bought one of these yesterday and I'm seeing a little orange light below and to...