own matrix had been there I can't in good conscience suggest this camera to amateur photographers! When photographing individuals, however, the image quality is not significantly different from that of cameras from earlier generations; yet, it does a fantastic job of capturing landscapes and travel scenes. However, the question "what do you want for the money" is often asked. In spite of this, Pros: Excellent ergonomics Low noise A video recorder with a good internal microphone As is customary with the brand, Nikon packs a lot of useful functionality into the very first chassis, which is all that is required. Con: you have to use the "child" mode, and if the photo can be extracted from the video in the editor, then there isn't much you can do with the video. The viewfinder has shrunk, the material has deteriorated, and the button placement has been messed up.