This is my first personal digital camera, having always owned and still prefer 35mm SLR *however* after a few teething problems, there is nothing I can fault about this camera . Flash photos were a bit of a bug until I engaged brain and applied the right setting and no problem now. With this and a couple of SD cards, also bought at Amazon at what I consider a superb price, this camera will travel with me everywhere. It is small and compact but with a good clear 2 inch screen. It is user friendly with all vital info displayed on the screen (i.e. shots left at that size and compression, flash on/off etc.). It feels like a bit of nepotism giving it 5 stars, but, I really can't find anything that I would polish a star off for. Excellent, well pleased