Thanks for the information, Michele, and I agree with you completely. I've used Nikons forever and so they're second nature to me, and I don't need to think about how to get effects with them. But I got a Canon G2 digital camera for my birthday in October and haven't really taken the time to learn it; so far I've just left it on its automatic settings and I'm sure haven't begun to plumb the depths of its capabilities. Another problem with digitals, for me, is the shutter lag. It's not bad on the G2 but it still prevents me from capturing that fleeting moment, and I've always liked to emphasize the spontaneous smile or intense expression that doesn't last when it's genuine. I also prefer the long 70-210 mm. lens over the smaller zoom on my digital camera. It lets me focus in on the subjects without making them feel that I'm invading their space. On the other hand, digitals seem to even out the light much more than 35 mm. SLRs and they're also more forgiving. I've been astonished at the excellent range I can get with the Canon compared to the Nikon.
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