Great camera, use with"Smart-flash"# HVL-F32X for very profesional photos without the know-how of all the different settings available:Use in auto-mode, the rest is point and shoot.
The DSC-F828 has auto focus, along with manual zoom. It also processes in 4 colors instead of the standard 3. It can take shots as close as 5/8 inch from lens and is a very easy camera to use.Takes very awesome pictures with ease. well worth the 1000$ base price!
Also you do not need the #HVL-F32X smart-flash to get pro photo's. The flash is good at night time for up to 48 feet away.