I had some thoroughly prepared my purchase based on my personal critières because despite my age .... this is my first camcorder and I want to register the evolution of my grandchildren. It had to be simple to use, lightweight, ergonomic, with functions easily remembered, which is the case. The image is very good even when indoors quickly passes from the outside to the inside. Visualization and backup computer is very simple. What I do not yet control it is the image stability with a large zoom. But I still have many things to learn to tame and the instructions I printed myself will help. Donations I am very satisfied with my purchase.