A superb compact camera for the beginner and well worth the money. Although the body is plastic material, it has a very sturdy and solid feel to it. One of the greatest advantages is the large screen and obviously 8.1 MP which gives you excellet pictures. Good variety of shooting modes if you want to experiment beyond just point and shoot. There are a few things that would improve this camea, however, i.e. it takes quite a long time before the camera is ready to shoot again after you''ve taken a picture. Also it gives some noice when turning on/off and zooming, and it''s not the best when it comes to macro mode. But overall a great little camera for a very reasonable price - and - a good option if you don''t want to carry around heavier and bulkier gear.
