This compact and easy-to-use camcorder is a great starting point for budding videographers or anyone who wants more than a simple webcam. I really appreciate that it comes with everything you need to get started, including an SD card, an SD card adapter (if your computer doesn't have an SD card slot), an external microphone, and two batteries. The camera has two zoom modes, optical and digital. In the attached video of a rabbit in our yard you can see first optically, then a pause, then digitally. The second half shows night vision and you can see water on the sidewalk and a bird feeder. If you're looking for a camcorder for beginners, maybe for kids or a class, this is a good choice.