This camera took me a minute to figure out, but once I did it was easy to use. I like that there are 3 different brightness modes for the white light, plus a red and blue light flashing/alerting mode - all controlled by a separate button just for those lights. It's super bright for nighttime use and the addition of the flashing lights is nice for additional visual effects at night, but could benefit from an orange/amber instead. The picture and sound quality is pretty good for the price and size. I could hear things clearly and see details even with my toddler wearing it. I also love that it comes with an SD card and USB reader. It also comes with a charge/data cable that you can connect to your computer to access the files without having to remove the card. There's no maximum recording time (as long as your card is big), instead saving recordings in 5-minute chunks, which might be a downside for some. It also comes with an elastic band/strap that can be worn on the body or strapped to an object if you want a static view. The camera can then be clipped into the strap or garment (although the clip doesn't give much). There is also a wrist strap that can be attached. To record, just press the camera button and the blue light will flash very visibly, indicating the recording is in progress. I wish there was a more discreet recording indicator (like maybe a little red light on the side). It is also noticeable in recordings - main reason for docking a star. It can also be beneficial to have the record button on the side to prevent accidental start/stop.