My old camcorder died two days before the trip. In a hurry I did a little research and found this camera to be the best value for money. and she did not disappoint me! When I received this camera I noticed that it was packaged very well for shipping. The camera is very well built and feels comfortable. Very easy and simple to use! I'm sure it will serve me for many years to come! Also, the external mic sounds really great with no background noise or hiss like my old mic. In bright light, all colors are bright and clear. The 1080 picture quality is really outstanding. !As a VLOG camera for social media use, this camera is a steal and serves its purpose perfectly. It has precise image stabilization that really helps when capturing moving subjects. Overall, I'm very impressed with the audio and video quality in good lighting. In 1080 mode, the picture is quite clear and clean. Highly recommended. amazing value!