The camera is visually much more attractive than the official images, makes a very solid impression and opens up an after reading the Quick Start Guide. A very practice-oriented feature is the choice between two modes - as already mentioned, a "Basic" and "Expert Mode": For snapshots at parties etc. The former is perfectly adequate. The expert mode also offers also the "real" photographers a Ummenge of ways. This can be really creative photography realized. My tip: Buy the thing, it is really worth.