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> I replaced it with a newer model (A570) which has more mega-pixels, etc, 
> but I don't think it takes pictures as well as my old A75.  One feature 
> notably lacking is the manual shutter speed control.  On my A75, I could 
> set it all the way up to 30 seconds, which made for some fun night-time 
> photos.  The new camera has only automatic settings.  But more than that, 
> the pictures just look washed-out.  It's like it's trying too hard to 
> eliminate shadows, and the end-result ends up looking very flat and 
> grainy.

From what I understand, the maximum settings are camera-dependent, but you 
can go much higher than the OEM settings. I  tried 30s and 1/50000 shutter 
speeds and 5000 ISO shot for instance.
Your A570 should be able to make 65 second shots.
http://chdk.wikia.com/wiki/CameraFeatures

G.

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