Don’t get me wrong, this is a fine camera for every day average use ( I am not a skilled photographer or a photographer snob) . But I didn’t find the focusing powers to be what I imagined. The fine focus on close up objects is lacking, as is the high power zoom. You get what you pay for right? This is a great deal, but ask yourself, Why is this such a great deal? . It’s because it’s just an average camera. If you’re looking for something a little bit higher end for a hobbyist photographer, I would recommend you go for something else. I bought this to capture images and video of my girlfriend while kitesurfing; this was not at all suited for the task