Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ7K (Black)

Pros: Professional results even from an amateur

Cons: I will never have the time to learn everything this camera can do

Summary: This is my third digital camera. I did no research before my previous purchases, and like most people I went for the most megapixels I could afford. Little did I know the size, and quality of the lenses was most important. Also, following an accident which left me with limited use of one hand, I was interested in the "anti-shake" technology, which has worked just as described.

This camera will zoom in, and take a picture of an ant on the back of a bug! The other day I went eagle watching, and took pictures while sitting in my car. It appeared as if I had been sitting in the tree with the bird. After sharing my pictures of my grand-daughter's 2nd birthday party I was told by several people I should become a professional photographer.

This was all "out of the box, point and shoot". Every day I discover a new setting or button, and find even more fun. Definitely don't frustrate yourself trying to learn functions by reading the manual...just go do it! If you do have a question, I've found Panasonic to be extremely easy to contact, and helpful by phone.

Buy it, and have fun for half of what I paid for it. You will not be sorry