This does not disparage the notion of fully understanding a camera and its idiosyncracies/controls so as to be able to pick it up 'running' and get great shots immediately. "The better you know a particular piece of equipment, the less significant its flaws are." ;-) It's why, this year, I have taken virtually every photograph I've made with the *ist DS. I'm getting to know it and the lenses I've bought for it very well, much like I knew my Nikons and Leicas in the past. I use it in much the same way now: it's an extension of my hand and eye, not a device to come to grips with.
Godfrey ========= Right. After our discussion, I now realize that the 300D does do highlight blinkies (info mode, review and playback). Duh. I don't know my camera, still, well enough. So I missed something really worth while. Marnie
