The purchase has exceeded my expectations. Prior to that, I shot on the zenith and a Pentax soap dish, so I was able to learn the camera's settings and use the in-camera menu in a matter of days because to the wealth of information available online. I've been using an 18-105mm whale lens for my recent shoots, and although it has its benefits, it also has its limitations (namely, a loss of sharpness and a distinct absence of bokeh, all of which I expect to remedy soon enough).