I wasn't planning on buying a camera because I take most of my photos and videos with my phone. However, we have several trips abroad planned over the next few months and I have decided to purchase a separate camcorder for those trips. I look forward to capturing special moments with this camcorder. My favorite feature so far is having everything at hand. It was fun just playing with the camera in my garden. The picture is excellent, the sound in the microphone is excellent.