Canon Powershot S2 IS: photography, help and advice

[Kfamr]

My parents would laugh too! I've got to work for what I want.. even if it is a birthday present!

[slleipnir]

I've been considering buying the S2. I have my canon rebel but also a Canon A95. I have the A95 if I want to take pictures somewhere and not risk having my Rebel stolen. The A95 was $500 when I bought it. I was thinking of selling it as using that money towards a new camera (S2) I don't know how much I could sell it for. I think I saw the S2 in stores for $400 or so...so even if I could get $100-200 for the A95 (no idea what it's worht right now) I HAVE the money for it, I just feel like I'm spending too much on something I don't need. I HAVE a great camera already...

Would you say it's worth it? Is the S3 a whole lot better?

[Suki Wingy]

ugh, what I really want is an SLR. I'll have it in about 5 years. I need a job now, and after insurance and gas and repairs to my old jeep I'll have about $100 a month to save because I can only work like 15 hours max a week durring school or I'd die, and I NEED that for shareboarding. I guess I'll have to stick with my kodak.

[shais_mom]

I've been considering buying the S2. I have my canon rebel but also a Canon A95. I have the A95 if I want to take pictures somewhere and not risk having my Rebel stolen. The A95 was $500 when I bought it. I was thinking of selling it as using that money towards a new camera (S2) I don't know how much I could sell it for. I think I saw the S2 in stores for $400 or so...so even if I could get $100-200 for the A95 (no idea what it's worht right now) I HAVE the money for it, I just feel like I'm spending too much on something I don't need. I HAVE a great camera already...

Would you say it's worth it? Is the S3 a whole lot better?

I love the S2 over the 3 Fuji's I have had in my camera experience. I don't really know anyone who has the S3 - but on circuit city the S2 got a higher rating then the S3.

[Cincy'sMom]

I got my S2 in February, but I have not had near the time to play and practice with it! You guys have posted some awesome photos!!! I nned to spend some time with my camera, and see what I can do!

[shais_mom]

I took some pics at the local fireworks tonite and here are the results.

http://share.shutterfly.com/action/w...=9Qas2bFs1UUsw

some are better then others -
most of them were on the fireworks mode.

[Kirsten]

Staci, these photos are great! Can't wait to test the firework mode on New Years'!

I also took some more meanwhile, even though they did not turn out pefectly:

The moon last night
(12x optical zoom)



Rain in Germany after the 0:2 against Italy:
(12x optical zoom)



Dragonfly
(12x optical zoom)



"Second Breakfast"
(Super macro mode)



Duck Mom
(12x optical zoom)



Kirsten

[Toby's my baby]

Wow, great pictures Kristen! What's the "super macro zoom??"