I'm not familiar with that particular camera but based on Canon's web site & the review here http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/A2000IS/A2000ISA.HTM it doesn't have a M (manual) mode which means that you have no way to set the shutter speed or aperture manually. It's aimed at those who want simplicity & who don't want to take the time to learn photography. Some cameras will have an M mode, some a Tv (Time value = shutter speed) and some an Av mode (aperture value) but not that one from the look of the mode dial..

:'( that really sucks.... I could take it back I guess. I dont have that much money to buy a camera and to get a really nice one so thats why I got this one. Do you have any recommendations maybe? That I could do a manual? I mean I'm a decent learner but I would like an auto mood seeing as well I'm a beginner and all.

Thanks.

You won't have much trouble finding one with an AUTO mode or better yet (based on my own results using several P & S cameras) a P (program) mode. My experience is that auto mode doesn't use as intelligent a set of Tv & Av to get the shot that P mode does. Best to try both on any camera you buy & compare the results.

You'll just have to look at the specs for the cameras in your price range hoping one has a M mode, or at least a Tv or Av mode, along with selectable ISO settings. Those are the things that give you control over the scene, allowing you to get a shot more suitable to what you see in your mind. After that it's all about practice & observing what the changes do. Much easier with digital than it was with film, and you see the results right away while we had to wait until the film was processed..

Gosh I couldnt imagine how much harder it would have been with film to test different settings and all...

I think I found a good camera, it's a canon also and well only 25 dollars more than the last one I got. I actually returned that one too so :-D..

Thanks for all the help! The camera I'm thinking about getting now is this one .

Http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/SX120IS/SX120ISA.HTM .

I can get it for 225 also.

What do you think? .

It also says this in the overview "The Canon PowerShot SX120 IS offers not only a selection of scene modes and a Program auto mode, but also the ability to control shutter and/or aperture manually. ".

Yes it looks like what you're looking for and it has one of my favorite features, it uses AA batteries rather than an expensive dedicated battery. Once you have it I suggest learning how the EXPOSURE COMPENSATION works because to me it's one of the easiest ways to get better results than most will under different lighting. EC will become your friend, both in natural light or when using the flash.

Also take the time to read (several times) the sections on what / why we use Tv & Av to control how a scene is captured, such as freezing high speed action, or a deeper depth of field (what's in focus front to rear of any given photo). A wide aperture has a shallow DOF (numbers like f2.8 are wide open) while a higher number has a deep DOF (numbers like f8). Also may I suggest you abandon one of the worst mistakes people now make when taking photos with a digital, which is holding the camera at arms length to compose the photo on the LCD. TOO WOBBLY, pull it against your face & use the viewfinder. IS is good but the proper grip and stance is better..

Thanks for everything :-D..

I will definitely take that all into consideration... Thanks again :-D! ordering it now :D.

Why does my cannon rebel eos blink 4.5 in the same location as the f11 aperature displays, when I push my shutter button 1/2 way down?.

I have a Canon powershot A520. My question is..do I have to use the software that came with my camera to download pics from camera to computer and do I have to use their software ZoomBrowser to organize my pics etc. I don't like the program at all and would rather use a different one for beginners. Any advice appreciated. Thanks, Karen.

If you're using a PC download & install Picasa from www.picasa.com and let it search your computer to catalogue & organize the photos already on it, plus allow it to be your download manager. Once you've done that spend a bit of time learning how to edit with it. You can also use it for on line albums if you want. A great free program that keeps getting better..