Is this camera easy to use for a novice
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Very easy...basically just point and shoot. When you first start using it, keep the manual on hand for the inevitable questions, though...there is some reading that you will have to do but for basic shots, it is ready to go once you charge the battery. As with all purchase, I would check what other consumers have to say about it. We did have trouble with the first one we bought but Panasonic was good about replacing it. We bought it some time ago and we don't know what improvements Panasonic may have made or what advances other manufacturers may have available. Always do research.
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Absolutely. The onscreen menu was easy to navigate through for any selection we chose. We hardly read the instruction manual that came with it and was very pleased. However, when we dropped it once it was done. We had it for about 6 months and there was nothing we could do except buy new according to their customer service team. From the post below, it's seems they've definitely changed their tune with regards to support. We told them we won't buy another Panasonic because we'd like something with more durability. Juggling a kid, we've dropped our Canon 6 to 8 times with a few on concrete and it still works great. Absolutely. The onscreen menu was easy to navigate through for any selection we chose. We hardly read the instruction manual that came with it and was very pleased. However, when we dropped it once it was done. We had it for about 6 months and there was nothing we could do except buy new according to their customer service team. From the post below, it's seems they've definitely changed their tune with regards to support. We told them we won't buy another Panasonic because we'd like something with more durability. Juggling a kid, we've dropped our Canon 6 to 8 times with a few on concrete... » Read More Absolutely. The onscreen menu was easy to navigate through for any selection we chose. We hardly read the instruction manual that came with it and was very pleased. However, when we dropped it once it was done. We had it for about 6 months and there was nothing we could do except buy new according to their customer service team. From the post below, it's seems they've definitely changed their tune with regards to support. We told them we won't buy another Panasonic because we'd like something with more durability. Juggling a kid, we've dropped our Canon 6 to 8 times with a few on concrete and it still works great. « Show Less
1711247
The basic features are easy to use. If you want to use some of the 'bells and whistles' it will depend on how well you understand cameras. My use of it is very basic (zoom in/out, flash on/off, change picture resolution).
1711248
This is my first digital camera and I have been able to take some very nice pictures. The automatic settings work pretty darn good, but if you research about different camera settings and play around with the manual options for a couple days you can take some very nice photos. I have no regrets about buying this camera and would again in a heartbeat. For a fairly simple point n shoot it does everything I really need it for. Actually I was so impressed with it that I decided to buy other panasonic items as well, such as a beard trimmer, nose hair trimmer and electric shaver. I love all of them and think that they make very good products in general. Hope this response helps you. This is my first digital camera and I have been able to take some very nice pictures. The automatic settings work pretty darn good, but if you research about different camera settings and play around with the manual options for a couple days you can take some very nice photos. I have no regrets about buying this camera and would again in a heartbeat. For a fairly simple point n shoot it does everything I really need it for. Actually I was so impressed with it that I decided to buy other panasonic items as well, such as a beard trimmer, nose hair trimmer and electric shaver. I love all of... » Read More This is my first digital camera and I have been able to take some very nice pictures. The automatic settings work pretty darn good, but if you research about different camera settings and play around with the manual options for a couple days you can take some very nice photos. I have no regrets about buying this camera and would again in a heartbeat. For a fairly simple point n shoot it does everything I really need it for. Actually I was so impressed with it that I decided to buy other panasonic items as well, such as a beard trimmer, nose hair trimmer and electric shaver. I love all of them and think that they make very good products in general. Hope this response helps you. « Show Less
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I am a BEGINNER and I took very good pictures of my boyfriend playing football with his nieces and nephews. It was easy to set it to the sports setting and got some great "play by play" shots. I have a lot to learn, but I am really enjoying my camera.
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Its a very good camera for the price, but if your looking for professional shots not the camera for you. But for amateur its a great camera
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It's a great starter camera. I bought it for my wife as she had dabbled in photography in the past and wanteed to get back into it. Has been a good camera for us as a hobby and for taking family, senior, wedding portraits, etc.
1657448
Yes. I am extremely inexperienced and am easily learning how to take some great pictures. I did purchase the T3 for dummy's as a companion to learn more, but I haven't had a chance to read it yet so have relied on the instinct of the camera.
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Hi Maryan , Yes its a nice easy to operate camera --my 11 yr. old Daughter likes the video part as well as the nice pics it takes. Don
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The basic camera features are pretty easy to use...but it has many more exotic features that maybe frustrating to figure out. the instructions for use are IN the camera so not having a printedstep by step to follow was not much fun...you have to try....go back to camera instructions...tryagain etc, etcReally is a Great little camera for the price but be prepared for frustration at firstGOOD LUCK !!!
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I don't expect this to be a very difficult camera to use. There's always the auto mode to fall back on.The key point to take note of is really how good and fast the autofocus is. You'll want to wait for reviews to appear before making your decision. I've the X100 and the autofocus performance there wasn't up to my expectation - it wasn't as fast and accurate as I like.
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I think it is ok for a beginner, because he can use it immediately, as a point and shoot camera. The difference is that this camera will permit the gradual discovery of a lot of new possibilities, to beginners really interested in photography. .
543806
I'd recommend it as a backup camera yes. It is a good starter camera for someone new to the dslr format. It has served me well over the 2 years I've had mine.
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It is relatively easy, but it does help to know the functions of the buttons. There is a question mark button on the camera that will tell you almost all the information you need to know about photography and how to work the camera. Hope this answers your question.
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I don't expect this to be a very difficult camera to use. There's always the auto mode to fall back on. The key point to take note of is really how good and fast the autofocus is. You'll want to wait for reviews to appear before making your decision. I've the X100 and the autofocus performance there wasn't up to my expectation - it wasn't as fast and accurate as I like.
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My opinion is this would be a excellent camera for a starter. It has all the features of a proffesional camera at a low price.
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I'm a beginner also but the camera I so easy, plus the manual says most of what u need to know. I also bought the book Nikon D3200 for dummies great buy.
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Yes, however this camera is very simple and easy to use so I never looked at it. Not a lot of features to figure out.
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Yes! The camera is very user friendly and ready to use out of the box. When we recently compared the images from this camera to those from our previous Canon Powershot, there was no question about which was the superior piece of equipment. We are very pleased with the purchase and recommend it highly
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I have taken some good pictures with it. You have to use it in manual mode. I'm not a lazy person so I don't mind using manual mode.