Q:

RAW files in XSI / 450D full auto mode

Is there a way to get Auto mode to record RAW files on the 450D?
It's for when I hand over the camera to less experience people, it's easiest for them to just use Auto.
I can use 'P' mode as a fallback, but then they still have to choose to popup the flash.
Note: I think the 400D allows this, as it only has one setting for RAW / JPEG, etc. Whereas the 450D has one setting for the manual modes, and one setting for the auto/preset modes, and the latter only offers you a choice of different JPEG sizes.

A:

Not that I know of, I tend to use Program (P) for that exact reason.  As far as choosing to use flash, I actually prefer that situation, since in most situations, on board flash isn't all that helpful, and in some it actually causes problems.

