Yeah, but when standard cameras first came out, try taking a photo with LESS than 5 minute exposure! lol What we have to remember is that digital is very much in it's infancy - how long have digital cameras been available to the public? and how long has standard been available? And doesn't the S1 have the ability to hold a 5-minute exposure? I should have thought it would, tho' I may be wrong! (",)