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Additionally, choose a target that has reasonably vertical line elements -- that works best for these compacts. Also, if you're not doing so already, go w/ single-shot, single-spot AF (instead of continuous AF or whatever other fancy AI AF). Try to choose a target that fills the entire AF spot...

RE: the lack of AF-assist light, well, it's probably because they aren't nearly that useful in practice, except at close proximities. I guess they should've provided one anyway, but it almost certainly won't help you at or near the tele end of your 10x zoom lenses. When dealing w/ AF-assist...

I haven't played w/ the video features on digicams -- except a couple times w/ a Canon S230 -- but 640x480 at 30fps borders on DVD resolution/quality. Of course, if the compression is heavy, then it'll be more like a crappy DVD or a crappy digital cable/satellite channel. :D Is it jumpy when...

If print cost is driving factor, then you probably are best off using a service like Sam's Club, Costco or even Adorama (at least via their website). But that's not the most convenient way to go and lacks control to help ensure you get what you want unless you do a very good job at it...

That's a common solution for purple fringing on many cameras although I'm not sure why it works -- I *think* I understand most of the why's, but not too sure about the aperture thing. Pat, The pics are ok. They seem to show reasonably well what the S1 IS can do casually. Many could use...

Yes, and I thought I'm in danger of wearing out my D70's shutter. :D It's a good thing the S1 IS doesn't have any mechanical shutter -- or so I assume. :) _Man_

Quality of Lensmate's adapters are quite good -- well, at least mine for the Canon G3 are. I even bought 3(!) of them for my G3 just so I can swap filters and lens converters quick and easy. :D Of course, since the S1 is already a super zoom, you probably won't bother w/ a tele converter. And...

Patrick, I'd be interested to hear your results on recovering pics w/ whatever software. I'm sorta in the same boat w/ a handful of shots from my recent vacation to San Diego, except I was at fault in my case. I "accidentally" formatted my CF card while replacing a dying battery. Had to go...

Well, if you want MY camera, then you'll need to pony up a whole lot more both for the body and the lens. :wink: Personally, I can't see anyone calling the S1 a man's camera. Looks more like a lady's version of a man's camera down to the silver color thing. :D Get the Pro 1 if that's what...

Never tried the S1, but my Canon G3 has AF-assist lamp, and I (and many others) never found it to be all that useful anyway. Afterall, there is a problem w/ parallax that makes the AF-assist lamp target shift off axis from the actual AF target as you zoom in and out. Also, typical AF-assist...