I am semi-retired and live in Hove, East Sussex. I bought my camera in June 2009, a Finepix s8100. I love it and experiment with all the different settings. I'm delighted with the camera. It's my first serious camera and I take it with me everywhere (almost!). Sandwiched between the Downs and the sea, the opportunities for photographs are endless. I have not done well with night-time pictures and need to learn more techniques with settings. A tripod was a great investment.