If you look closely at a photograph, you should be able to see what the photographer is trying to show.

When you set up your own photographs, do you have the viewer of the photograph in mind?

You should try to imagine what your photograph is going to say to the viewer.

It is a good habit to view the scene from different angles and perspectives to see if you can convey a thought or concept to the viewer. It makes your photographs more interseting. You go from just being a taker of snapshots to becoming a real photographer. It also makes your photographs more intereting.

It is a great feeling to have friends and family rushing to view your latest compositions.

The Fuji Finepix S304 has all the features you want, including a 6x optical zoom, 1.8 inch LCD display and takes movies with sound.

It does go through batteries so you will need to consider buying a charger and some spare batteries.

It is a bit larger than some of the beginner cameras but its sturdy design lasts well.

Fuji Finepix S304