SD500 AiAF Focus Problem

[sailfree]

Just read an in depth review of the SD500 in DP Review, http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canonsd500/page9.asp and they say the AiAF intelligent focus is "erratic" and should be turned off. I haven't had my camera very long and have not experienced any problems with AiAF. Has anybody seen this problem with the SD500?? Thanks. :evil:

[katana]

It struggles through glass, or in low contrast situations. Shotting through aircraft windows seems a particular problem. I've left it on though as it works 95% of the time very nicely.

[sailfree]

Katana, thanks that makes me feel better. Like you, I will keep AiAF engaged. Thanks again.

[silverdog]

HI. I can say that I did turn mine off. Seems like the most imporant thing to me in the shot would not hit focus most of the time. I got everything good and sharp except what I was wanting. If you have that problem later you might just want to turn it off and give it a try. I did and I am happy with the results.

[sailfree]

Silverdog, thanks. Looks like this is something Canon needs to work on for the next version. Artificial intelligence is a good idea but in this case needs refining.