I was so scared to get this camera because I thought that I would never get used to it so I hung on to my HP 3.2 MP for such a long time until it died on me. I needed a new dependable digital camera with more megapixels. I decided to go with another HP because I was so familiar with my old HP 3.2 that I thought it couldn't be that much different. It is very different and I was nervous using it for the first month but now I know this camera backwards and it really isn't that complicated. It does Soooo many cool things. Everyone who sees it wants one and I get asked about it a lot. The screen is huge. You will have to get used to taking pictures without a viewfinder which I don't mind but some people really don't like it.
This camera will make you feel like a professional photographer. The pictures are so clear and beautiful that my friends and family have to ask me if some of my pictures have been taken professionally. You can crop inside the camera and also add special effects. The slimming effect is terrific and the cartoon is fun too. However, I prefer to use my computer program to fix the red eyes.
If you buy this camera be prepared to also buy a 2 gb memory card at the same time and ONLY buy the HP. I bought a Sandisk and a Kingston before the HP brand and they both had problems. Seriously I can't stress the HP card enough I have never had a problem with it. Battery life is much better than using the old rechargeable AAs. It runs off of a rechargeable lithium ion battery. Lasts about 3 hours off one charge of constantly taking pictures and leaving the camera on. That is impressive for a digital cam. After 10 Months of use I had to replace the battery. The lithium ions do not last forever so you'll need a backup.
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