Sorry for the confusion! My DSLR has manual, I was just making the point that my old one, which was a point and shoot, had manual as well. Sometimes P&Ss only have a few choices on the dial, or none at all, but this one had P/S/A/M. Sorry for the confusion!
I think part of it is, too, that I'm trying to jump up levels in technique. I know, for instance, how my old camera exposed for a sunny day outside, and I can get that with my new one easily. But I never tried indoor portraiture with my P&S and now I am, but with a camera that I'm unfamiliar with. It's a double-doozy.
Thanks for the encouragement! I'm glad it's not just me. Terry, you've got me beaten on the frustration level for sure!! I thought about using CS3 (I've got it on my computer) but that plus a new camera, well, I know my limits!
Sarah