> -----Original Message----- > From: lea > > I have a rather basic question about any point and shoot camera and it > is this: if the lens is a fixed focal length, f/2.8 lets say, Here's some more basic questions. Do you mean fixed aperture or does focal length have anything to do with exposure? Are p&s cameras usually fitted with a 28mm lens? > how does the camera adjust for shooting outside in bright light then inside in > dim conditions? I'm guessing that the shutter speed must vary. Is this > correct? I have a Canon p&s that when it worked would not let you shoot in dimly lit conditions unless you had the flash turned on. I had a Konica for a week that I believe varied the shutter speed. My daughter's rubber 110 Barbie-cam makes no adjustments whatsoever. It consistently gives you crap no matter what. I think most p&s are set to barely handle really bright sunlight and rely upon firing their flash when necessary. Greg
