I am a photographer.i suggest this camera for beginners.you can buy nikon or canon but sony it quite is for who are beginners.so I suggest it.all over picture quality very good but in low light shooting it dissapoint me.you can easily use or handle it becuse its too light weight.value for money is affordable.the maximum shutter speed is 1/4000 which is good.The main advantages is the battery of sony a58 is far better than others cameras.it can take 600 pic in a single charging.thank you.