I bought this camera for my mother as a christmas present. The reason I bought it was everyone said it was easy to operate, andthey were correct. If your looking for your first digital cameraand are not very computer savy, this camera is for you. Once youget the docking station installed to the computer(through a usb connection) all you do is put the camera in the dock, press thebutton on the dock, and it downloads your pictures. The software that comes with the camera makes it easy to save, print, or even e-mail your pictures like a pro. As far taking pictures it works just like your basic 35mm camera's except you can see what your shooting with the video display on the back of the camera(no more thumbs or headless relatives). For the money this cameraprovides great pictures for the average joe photographer