Larry,

Before you get defensive, please understand that most of us are very fortunate to even be in a place where we can afford such luxuries. It is clear you complain yet brag about money enough that it genuinely offends people. We have people starving in this world and unemployment is insanely high, and many of us just don't care about your money issues or having to read about you saving every little penny for a headphone, when there are people out there who have to save every little penny just to feed their kids. That is partially also why Steve made that comment that you don't get it, because you don't, and there is a bigger world and picture and set of priorities outside of your gear lusts and acquisitions. And for Nate, who is 100% class, to get to his boiling point, really says a lot about your insensitivity regarding money and how it makes others feel.

Very well said as usual Ryan. You have a gift for stating things precisely, in a kind manner, and without redundancy.

Canon S95 on Amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003ZSHNGS/ref=redir_mdp_mobile?redirect=true

Canon S95 on Amazon.

http://www.amazon.co...e?redirect=true

did the price change? im only seeing it ~$4 less than the normal Amazon price. This is relevant to my interests because I have been waiting for the Canon S100, but if the S95 is so much cheaper i'd just get that instead.

It came in a Black-Friday.net email. $291 after $108 off. I don't know if its a good deal, just read some posts about it lately.

I'll try the link again.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003ZSHNGS?ie=UTF8&force-full-site=1

I paid $299 for my S95 at AMZN a few weeks ago, FWIW.

I paid $299 for my S95 at AMZN a few weeks ago, FWIW.

how are the bass and highs, from 1 to 10?

Well, it's a compact point and shoot, so it'ss not going to have the deep bass response of a full frame DSLR or large format digital back. The F/2 maximum aperture is full a stop larger than most point and shoots so the midbass and lower mids are going to have a lot more impact than other cameras of its size. Even wide open, the lens is quite sharp corner to corner, giving it excellent imaging and high frequency response. With such a tiny sensor, the S95 is not going to have the smooth high gain (ISO) of a tube driven beast like the Nikon D3s. The dual control dials make for easy adjustments, but the camera reacts quite a bit slower than a DSLR would. I didn't take measurements, but I suspect it's slew rate isn't very good.

I'm sorry, we don't give numerical scores here at KnuckleDragging Enterprises, but we rate the S95 a winner if you're not looking to pony up for the Fuji X100. Also, can I have a hit of whatever you're smoking?

^ looks like B&H has it for $291. Didn't notice if any of these are refurbs.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/729876-REG/Canon_4343B001_PowerShot_S95_Digital_Camera.html

I would like a compact P&S, but I'd like to see that S95 go a little lower to justify. I love the DSLR, but it really is useful to have something small to carry around.

Canon SX230HS for $199. I like mine a lot. S95/S100 are probably better overall image quality, but this is a damn good price and the zoom is fantastic.

http://www.adorama.com/ICASX230BK.html

how are the bass and highs, from 1 to 10?

Just enjoy the beautiful, beautiful pictures.

It took me a min to figure it was a tomato..... It then all came together, beautiful, the only constant is ketchup.....

Canon SX230HS for $199. I like mine a lot. S95/S100 are probably better overall image quality, but this is a damn good price and the zoom is fantastic.

http://www.adorama.com/ICASX230BK.html

On Friday Amazon had a 15 minute Black Friday 15 minute deal on the Canon SX230HS, so I bought it for $149 + 3.99 to upgrade to overnight shipping. Received it today, battery's charging. Glad to hear that you think it's a deal at $199.

thanks. but i think i'll wait for the Skylab review.

The problem with all of the consumer Canon point and shoots is that they lack manual control. You have no direct control over the shutter an aperture. To me that is UTTERLY unacceptable.

The problem with all of the consumer Canon point and shoots is that they lack manual control. You have no direct control over the shutter an aperture. To me that is UTTERLY unacceptable.

CHDK - Unleash the POWER in your Canon PowerShot!

Works on my SD1100

http://www.sharkstores.com/watches/android-ninja-throwing-star-collection-21-jewel-automatic-movement-skeletonized-dial-exhibition-caseback-50m-mens-watch/70727

Whisky Stones over on Woot for $6 plus shipping.

http://www.woot.com/

Whisky Stones over on Woot for $6 plus shipping.

http://www.woot.com/

Thanks, I've been meaning to buy some. Ordered 3 sets.

I picked up 3 boxes. One more for me and two for gifts.

Jumped on the train for three sets.

Me three. Thanks!!!