By default, I have my camera set up to Programmed Auto, ISO 200 and Cloudy -1. I would say about 80% of the time they do a really good job. If I am in a situation where things are a bit more complicated, I switch them to Auto-No Flash, ISO 200 and Auto WB so, in a way, I am not too concerned with settings. But, then again, the fact the body alone of a dLSR is larger than any PS camera, it makes it difficult to “hide”. I guess I will have to get a PS for those other cases.

I try as much as possible to shoot quite discretely, sacrificing quality sometimes when I shoot indoors at restaurants. But I’ve got a technique down pat and have my settings ready to go before I take out my camera, so I can get my shots off really quick without anyone noticing. A P&S camera definitely helps for those more difficult situations though.

For people, I can see them not wanting to be shot, and I do that kind of photography only in very public places (e.g. when they are performers) and can expect to be photographed.

Was reading the Daily Mail and in London an older lady was taking photos in a mall and the security told her to stop because it’s a “terrorist threat”.

Yup, as mentioned above, that’s something I do, as well. However, what if there is no specific rule? What if you are in a restaurant and, when you take out your camera, the maitre d’ tells you no pictures allowed, despite you can’t see any sign?

I have the odd feeling they are not aware of what a picture can do for them. No publicity is bad publicity? I might be digressing here…