I use a little Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 point and shoot, to be exact, that I've had for several years. It does have a 10x optical zoom and GPS tagging capabilities and takes upto 10 mega pixel pictures but no matter how cool I try to make it sound its still a crappy point and shoot. This camera is all about getting the correct light and with that it will take a fairly good picture. But in low light or even on a cloudy day....forgetaboutit!馃槈 I've been contemplating a better camera and have been asking around, something reasonable for a novice.