We were pleasantly surprised by this camera, especially the price. We both work in TV so I wasn't expecting much for only $200, but it's a really great camera for those rare occasions when we really want to record video while on vacation or when I'm snapping a few shots in the 'shoot'. Mode. for housework. But I will say this. We have an older Canon G20 that we use as our second all-around camera at work and if you're willing to shell out a few hundred more anything in the G line is a definite improvement. I'm surprised it's so hard to find a semi-pro camera with extras. Microphone inputs, but this one has it if that's what you're looking for.