The instructions were easy to understand, and the camera is easy to handle. I didn’t find the zoom feature easy, you need 20/20 vision in order to see what you are zooming into, but the camera focussed ok and the pics seemed clear. Unfortunately, the camera won’t download to the pc. The usb lead doesnt quite connect with the camera, requiring use of both hands to push hard enough to get the connection so that the download box appears on the pc… leaving no hands free to click the mouse. Relaxing the grip just a fraction, or trying to hold both lead and camera in one hand resulted in the download box disappearing off the screen. The photos are impossible to download. The camera is unusable for the purpose required.