Good camera with few disappointments

( - 12/6/04) This is a great camera overall. The big LCD screen is a plus and it takes clear, terrific pictures. The zoom is pretty good and the start-up time is very quick. In about 3 seconds, the camera is ready to take a picture, which is very convenient. The features are easy to use/work. The thing that disappoints me about this camera is that the battery life is quite poor. Since you use batteries instead of a charger, make sure you always have plenty of batteries with you. If you happen to forget some, this camera will only leave you with disappointment.