I LOVE THIS CAMERA. It was bought to replace an old Sony that was starting to give me problems. I am a choir director and need a good camera to record my concerts. It has a BUILT-IN wide-angle lens that allows me to capture the entire scene. It has a beautiful color and a great sound. I was particularly impressed by the stable shooting function. I bought an extra battery that lasts me over 10 hours on a single charge. It also has an HDMI output cable to connect to my infocus projector. I AM SERIOUSLY HAPPY WITH THIS CAMERA.