Back to basics: learning to use an ancient Powershot

A cool camera! I have never used one like that.

They liked it too:

http://www.luminous-landscape.com/reviews/cameras/canon-s50.shtml

Why that camera and not a newer "oldy"  one like the A650is, A590is, A720is... These were some of the best. The A590is has PASM and you can find it cheap used, an excellent value.

In any case, getting back to basics is cool. Please create a gallery and post some images.