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Not an expert, but I can suggest a number things:

1. AUTO isn't the key to outstanding photos. For your level, shift to Program and set ISO to 80 and white balance to fluorescent lighting. Use a...

It would help diagnose your problem if you can post some sample pics with their EXIF data intact.

In Full AUTO mode, you pretty much can't change a thing. Everything is left to the camera to decide. It just tells you to pop up the flash if the situation calls for it.

One way to regain control...

The S3 supports both SD and the newer SDHC memory card standards.

The SD specifications was originally designed to have a limit of 2GB, but some manufacturers were able to squeeze out 4GB....

OMG!!

Think of all the things I can buy with $0.01. What a steal.

My take is that this will discourage consumers from getting the older (discontinued) model. Doing so, Canon would not need to manufacture high quantities of replacement parts for the older model...

Installed the hack on my S3 some two months ago and loving it. Here's a list of features I use in order of preference:

1. Battery meter - Nuff' said
2. RGB Histogram / Zebra - Helps you with...

I provided the answer on another forum, but here it is again anyway.

The image you're seeing is the result of the main image being reflected and bouncing back and forth on the lenses inside the...

My advice is as good as anybody's.... only buy from reputable stores (online or otherwise) and stick with known brands like Canon, Kodak, Nikon, Olympus, etc. A couple of online stores that are quite...

My phonecam can probably take better pictures and video than that junk. Anyway, you can still use it as an expensive webcam if all else fails. We have a lot of garbage such as this in Asia, courtesy...

Dam good shot! :D

It also took Susan at least several days before she gave me confirmation. For a while there I thought that my order got lost or something. What scared me is the fact that they've already charged my...

It's a proprietary cable that should come with the camera, allowing you to charge it, connect it to the USB port on your PC, or a TV (A/V), all using the same cable... hence, multi-use.

I don't own an SD800 but I've had a few point-and-shoot cameras before. That clicking or whirring sound is normal for most, if not all small AF cameras. Some are quieter than others.

In fact, my...

I concur that the S1 has an automatic pop-up flash.

@cabbieman,

I'll try to answer your questions:

1. The Video icon on the mode dial is for you to change settings or features specific to movie mode. For instance, you can change white balance...

Do as ^ says.

I also think it's dirt on the sensor. Dirt on the lens is usually too OOF to be noticed. You could try a test shot on a blank wall or paper and post it here for the guys to make a...

Here's another good read that's more specific to Canon IS: http://www.dlcphotography.com/TripodAndIS.htm

Now I'm hoping the S3 had a 2nd shortcut button. :(

By all means I'm no expert. These are just my take based on the limited experience I have with my S3. Feel free to correct me.

The S3 is a very capable camera. And since you're working on a...

The reasons why I like the S3:

1. Macro to ultra-zoom capability
2. Manual, Av & Tv controls
3. High quality movie mode
4. Articulating LCD
5. Uses standard AA batteries
6. Supports SDHC...

Yeah, and notice how it is patterned exactly the same as post #27.

I'm pretty sure it stood for the kind of memory cards they take; SD cards in particular. I think they decided to name it that way to differentiate it from the then more popular memory card format,...

Was oiling my piece the other day when I thought I'd fire off a shot of it for a change.

The view that ends all arguments
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j107/orlyp/IMG_1905_rot_360x480_caf.jpg

Rechargeable NiMH AAs are dirt-cheap, compatible with a lot of power-hungry devices in my home and for the price of a single Li-Ion pack, I can have redundant sets of AAs that can power 80-90% of my...