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On 5 May 2005 08:05:12 -0700, hfs2@yahoo.com wrote:

> Just wondering how things are developing.
>
> . Is there a point and shoot that will let you know if you have
> a sun flare in your lens?

Wouldn't you see that with an EVF instead of an optical
viewfinder?


> . One that takes pictures on movement? (Bird flys into the frame.)

If that feature ever shows up I'd expect it to be for a DSLR first
rather than for a P&S.


> . Battery energy status based on usage? (Not terminal voltages, or
> maybe both).

I don't know for sure, but that seems to be a feature of some
devices that use rechargeable batteries, especially in laptop
computers. But maybe also in some cameras and/or PDA, as for
example Sony products that use "info. lithium" batteries.


> . Scriptable camera. Program your modes on the PC and upload
> to the camera?

You mean a PC and not a Zaurus?


> . Auto sports mode if the camera is moving (I'm running, falling.)
> They can already tell if they are vertical.

If I'm running and falling, I'd rather the camera quickly retract
the lens and power off.


> 'Watermark' picture date/time stamp. A subtile one, very much
> unlike Kodak's screeming yellow plaster. ONe that kinda blends
> into the picture (you have to look for it)

If their digital cameras are anything like their film cameras that
used a very unobtrusive date/time stamp, you might want to check
some of Nikon's models.


> . A camera that you can drop 3 feet on
> cement, and, not break. I'd pay for that.

Lens extended or only if powered off? The ones most likely to
survive a 3 foot drop are the one-time-use cameras that sell for
$6.99 in your local stores. Film based, but there'll be cheap,
relatively rugged digital versions too. But they're probably not
the ones you'd buy looking to get that feature.