Canon Power Shot S2 IS

[dannyc]

I just got this cam and I really haven't had time to learn how to use it yet. I have a Kodak DC 215 that I've had for years. It is a great little cam and has always taken clear pics.

I've only taken 3-4 pic with the new one but they don't seem as clear as they should be. I believe it is a 5 mega pixel where as my old cam was only a 1.3 MP.

Shouldn't the new one be more clear? Do I have something set wrong?

Maybe someone could give me some tips?

I have the resolution set to the second to largest size 2048 x 1536 and the compression is set to Normal. There is 1 higher resolution setting and 2 higher compresson settings but looks like that is for shooting better movies. The normal compression setting gives more still shots.

I really don't know what effect either of these settings has on over all quality of the pic.

[tonyj]

The S2IS is a great little camera, for both still and video photography.

I have one of the earlier S1 IS versions and have had excellent results with it.

Unless there is something wrong with the camera it should be giving you the same excellent results, but care must be taken when focusing.

Put the camera on 'Auto' until you are more familiar with it's other functions. Make sure you are seeing the green 'in focus' rectangle before you fully press the shutter button past the half way stage. Hold the camera very steady. You should now be getting acceptable photos, unless there is something wrong with the camera.

My earlier S1 version is rated at 3+ mp, and produces excellent photographs throughout the range of the 10x optical zoom. Yours should perform at least as well if not better.

The new S3 is also fantastic little camera and like yours has macro capabilities.

Without more information it is difficult to guess what else may be the problem. Hope this helps.