The istD doesn't have all those FFM's, nor do some of the Canon models. However, the istDS does, as did my little Sony, but for the most part (except when using them a couple of times to see what they do) they are ignored. They layout of the mode dial is such that the picture modes are on one side of the dial and the standard controls (Av Tv, Manual) are on the other side of the dial, their twain never meeting or overlapping. So, some models it seems are more made for photographers, and others can easily be used by photographers.
If I had my druthers, a camera without those modes and sans some of the features would be preferred, but the istDS allows complete control over how the camera is used, and while the interface isn't perfect (for me) it's acceptable while learning the digi workflow and techniques. My plan is that once the workflow and familiarity with the process becomes second nature, it'll be time to upgrade the camera - and by that time digital cameras may have improved as well. Shel "You meet the nicest people with a Pentax" > [Original Message] > From: graywolf > I think they are supposed to make non-photographers think they are > getting a lot of camera for their money. I wouldn't mind so much if they > made a model for photographers too.
