This camera is great! i took it on a vacation and used it snorkling. The flash brought light into the pictures and the camera worked great. I think I brought it down about 5 meters and there were no problems with it after. you dont' have to worry about dropping it on a hard surface or in the sand becuase it is dust proof and shock proof. The canera is easy to use as well as the software. I keep it in my purse becuase it is so durable and I dont' have to worry about it getting scratched or dirt in the electronics.