The PowerShot Pro1 is an excellent camera!  About the only legitimate
complaint is some noise in the image, at higher ISO settings.  These are
there, primarily because Canon chose not to filter them out, as some cameras
do.  You can do that after the fact, with software.  Don't get overwhelmed
by all the features, and settings.  That's why it's called "Pro".  It offers
a lot of control over how the picture is taken, and it can add to a lot of
personal creativity, and satisfaction, once you become familiar with it.
Until then, shoot on full auto mode, until you have the time to read, and
understand the manual, and explore the possibilities.

The momentary freeze you mentioned, is normal, as that captured instant, is
what is being used, to adjust the camera for the conditions that exist at
that precise moment.  Again, you'll get used to it.

The lens on the PowerShot Pro1 is Canon's famous "L" series glass!  This
means it specially constructed, using fluorite, and ultra-low dispersion
glass.

Even cameras in the $10,000.00 price range, will have pro's, and con's.
What's important is, what do you think?  I think some of the negative
feedback this camera has had, is due to inexperience, and not taking the
time to properly learn how to use it.

Yes, I own one!

Bill Crocker


"tuco" <mm.bruce@virgin.net> wrote in message
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> Hi
>
> I'm quite new at digital photography.
> Until few weeks ago I used a canon powershot A10, so a very simple
> camera and a SRL from which I used to scan after.
>
> I bought a powershot pro1 but I don't feel easy using it.
> I'm not dissatisfied with the pitcure I take, but there is something
> missing.
>
> Also it seems that, in composing the image, with the shutter button half
> press, the images freeze on the viewfinder/LCD monitor until all the
> reading are done.
>
> Is it normal?
>
> Could some of you help me? I read the reviews on dpreviews after I
> bought the camera. (shame on me)
>
> Thanks