Darren New wrote:
> That's what I think is cool about the new digital snapshot cameras that
> automate so much (focus on faces, figure out you need fill light, etc).
> They *are* a lot easier to use, without making them any more complicated.
> Of course, it can take control away when you want a night-shot of the moon
> or something, but for 95% of the photos, it's a lot easier with no extra
> complexity. *That* is how devices should be.

What I also think is cool is that, if set to the correct mode, those cameras
STILL give experts enough knobs and switches to get that other 5% right :)

I have a somewhat-old digital camera that is pretty simple to use when
point-and-shoot'ing. Yet I'm told it came with TWO manuals!

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