I'm trying to see how good my photography skills are and then I got this item as a starter, it's been less than a year and it can no longer take photos, also all the pictures that I took with this camera have turned out awful. I got tips on how to make the best of your pictures,even took a class in photography and still it's bad, I wish I could get a refund for my money, but if U know how I can send me an email ASAP. I don't use the camera anymore and I'm outraged at the waste of money, not to mention the fact that I'm a fulltime student (well known fact have little or no income).