If you want a long-zoom camera that is somewhere between a point-and-shoot and digital SLR experience, this is it. It has an f2.8 aperture through its entire zoom range of 25-600mm. I used it on an African photo safari with great success, capturing animals too far away for my Nikon 300mm. Works beautifully in low lighting, is lightweight, compact and easy to use. Comes with strap, battery, charger, cable, lens hood. Asking $220 or best offer (paid $600) Optional extras: additional battery $30; Lowepro Apex 110 AW Black Carrying Case $40, DMWRSL1 remote $80 (new $120). Total package $370 or best offer. Very motivated to sell as I'm transitioning to mirrorless technology.