bear in mind that I really just want a basic point-and-shoot camera , I have to say that I do not think this camera deliver all that it be suppose to . I run some test roll of 400 -lrb- manufacturer-recommended speed -rrb- and be not happy with the result -- blurry background when I be not use focus lock on the foreground , and washed-out color -lrb- which might be the film , but might be the camera -rrb- . also , I wish I have listen a little more to the reviewer who mention how the move red focus box in the viewfinder `` freak '' he wife out . I be also bother by the move focus box , could not figure out what they be tell I , and just want to take a good picture . the final blow : my mom 's 20-year-old Canon Sure Shot take great picture , better than this Minolta and she really just pick up the camera and press the button -- not even worry about the occasional use of fill-in flash . if you be look for a slight upgrade from you regular point and shoot , this camera may be for you -lrb- shoot some test roll , and maybe look at one in a store somewhere first before order from Amazon -rrb- , but it be not the best fit for I . I be give it 2 star because some of the problem I have might be due to user error .