I bought this camera because my father was a Bell+Howell fan in the 60's who would grab his B+H film camera and start filming at holidays and family gatherings; He even had a four-light system that he used for indoor shots, and it was more dangerous to look in than to look directly at the sun. That being said, I know that Bell+Howell really isn't the B+H of the old days; The name was sold to someone so they could profit from the brand. All in all, this camera takes great videos, works well and is easy to use. I recommend it.