Obviously I'm not a pro, not even a photo geek - but an enthusiast. I'm a lazy nature watcher - pelicans, bears, dolphins, you name it - and would rather use a 40-50x zoom to snap a photo than crawl around in a camouflage suit. So the advantage of this camera was the aiming device. First impressions - it works and makes a huge difference, especially when you're trying to keep up with a moving target. Ease of use, image quality ranges from acceptable to good depending on how carefully you think about choosing your "mode". With their sights up, they are not very resistant to the elements - rain or a touch of sand will overwhelm them. Stick to the good weather and everything will be fine.
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