Canon cameras and your equipment

I have been using Canon cameras since I became deeply involved with photography. My wife has an SD700IS point and shoot camera, while I have a Canon digital SLR. Also, I have a Pentax Optio W20, however, it is for situations where I want to capture a picture and the weather isn't so good since this camera is a waterproof camera.

I have had questions about why I chose Canon. Simply said, I read quite a bit and found much discussion about the quality of those cameras and primarily that the CMOS sensor in the dSLR Canon's was one of the best sensor's on the market (remember, the sensor is like the film).

I have been very pleased with Canon cameras, however like any piece of equipment, the more you read the manual and experiment, the more you get comfortable and figure out if the camera will do what you want it to.

I suggest, whatever camera you have, experiment, then get the photos on the computer and look at them. Seek to obtain an understanding of what the settings where and that you understand why the camera took the photo right, or not.

Yes, the point and shoot cameras are supposed to handle most situations automatically with a good exposure, however, they fall short in some areas and where you understand those pitfalls via experimentation, the better you will be ready to compensate for those few situations with a successful photograph.

Until next time...keep shooting.