After I have now photographed several years with small digicams, I have to say, the purchase of Alpha was worth it for me hobby photographer. The camera fits comfortably in your hand and provides excellent images. To use the various programs of the camera is recommended unbending the purchase of a Sony Photo School book, make better use of Kam.programme at the photographs and so to be able to demonstrate greater creativity to daydream. The manual does not suffice. I love it anyway again to shoot a lot more fun, Sony goodness.