I wanted a lightweight device with a 28mm wide angle, optical stabilizer and AA batteries. I made a compromise for batteries and am pulled over a device with battery. I do not regret my purchase. This device is light, well finished and practical use. The picture quality is obviously not up to the SLR or bridges but it's great to capture every moment of your life! If you need a camera all terrain and easy to use making pictures of very good quality, nice to look at (and movies too) with a good grip and a very good display, look no further this is celui- one for you! If, however, you are a crazy photo editing with attention to detail, the sharpness of the HD, choose another one! I bought this camera there a month. I still have it with me! There currently are no problem! I equipped with a 8GB SD card and that's enough. The battery holds very well the load! 150 photos and 15 films of 15s each in 2 days and the charging indicator indicates no drop even! Important info: The unit comes with battery and charger without SD card. The neoprene cover offered by Amazon for this device is a good buy
