Excellent Camera

Just got it, had to shoot for the high school play, using the stage lights which were dark to harsh lighting conditions I managed to get some really good shots. This is not really a point and shoot camera. It is really necessary to read the manual and practice and/or chart your settings. The SLR because of the nature of an SLR has many advantages over a point and shoot fixed digital camera. However, a point and shoot has some point and shoot advantages over an SLR camera because of the nature of a point and shoot camera. Don't buy an SLR if you are unwilling to put the time into understanding what you have to go through to use it seriously. A point and shoot doesn't require that you understand white balance and low light conditions. Underexposed and overexposed shots are for the SLR group that wants to play with lighting conditions, depth of field and content where point and shoots lack this flexibility. Even if your a seasoned photographer you have to read the manual, technology is not stagnant and your pictures can be very rewarding if you understand how to use your equipment. How many of you have gone to www.photoworkshop.com/canon tutorial? How many of you have loaded Digital Photo Professional 2.2 that comes with the camera and figured out how to use it so that you can adjust those low light conditioned shots via your PC? This is a wonderful and extremely powerful, flexible camera with performance features that rival higher priced Canon and other SLR branded cameras. How do some of you like the idea that you can turn it on and start shooting, "NOW"! How many of you like the idea that there is no delay when you press the shutter. How many of you like that crystal clear view through the viewfinder where you can see your subject and easily frame your shot @ 3 shots/sec? How many of you know that hundreds of filters, bellows, lenses, extenders, 2x, 3x converters, raincoats, underwater housings, hand straps, battery grips, fitted holster cases, macro lights, macro close up lenses, remote shutter releases, eyecups, backpacks, adapters, and on and on and on for the serious amateur to the professional are available to make photography a sensational hobby. Damn this SLR's is beautifull! Hot diggidy dog wait till I get an "L" series lens!