What's the Flower For?

There are times when you might want to try another feature found on all cameras.  The button or dial with the little flower symbol is for the macro or closeup setting.  This setting allows you to take well-focused pictures of objects that are very close; from a few centimeters up to a couple of feet from your camera lens.

Do you REALLY need more pixels?

After a few years with the same camera, many people start to think that maybe there must be something new and better out there to purchase.  My first digital camera - purchased about 1991 - had 3 megapixels.  I gave that one to my husband because I wanted one I could put in my pocket.  He is still very happy with it, especially as it takes great inside pictures with very true colors. The fewer megapixels are perfect for uploading pictures to newsletters, ebay or craig's list too.  I miss its optical viewfinder and great closeups.