This wasn't my first digital camera but the first time I ownes a Nikon.This was given to me as a gift and I know little about cameras. The instruction book was easy to understand and I had no problem setting the camera up. I was amazed hoe great the pictures turned out. It has sharp colors and picked up on the details of the object or objects you are taking. I took lots of pictures of my grandchildren during their sporting events and they were as clear as could be. I love the different settings. There is one for children or one for action. I also used it at the races. Every picture was clear....