cjy (11/08/82)
I am not a regular reader of this newsgroup, but I noticed your query about an auto focus Cannon camera. Now I don't know if this is the same focus arrangement as the Cannon "Sure Shot", but if it is, I think you will like it. One must remember that there are some surfaces that will cause the focus to malfunction - but once you gain experience with the camera, you should have no problem. For years, I used a 35 mm. Sears camera to shoot slides and high quality prints. A lot of film was wasted with pictures that came out poorly due to a weak battery in my light meter or bad intuition on manual settings. With the Sure Shot, I have almost no rejects. It only uses two AA batteries ( available all over the world! ), has automatic focus, an autowinder, and even a built-in flash. The specific price escapes me now, but I think it was around the 130 dollar mark a few years ago. Sure, you can't take time exposures or use a higher than normal f - stop to get unusual colors into a sunrise(set), but how many of those shots can your friends tolerate? On vacation, this camera is really super, all you need to carry is an extra roll of film ( regular 35 mm. ). For someone that is really into photography, this camera probably does not have many features that they usually find useful. If, however, your photos are of the kids, Christmas, Easter, vacation, etc., it's probably all the camera you'll need. The owner of an unused SLR, Chuck Young