plessner wrote:
I just sent you a PM one question I didn't ask is--how hard is it to hold steady with the lens extended?
Hi Katherine,
I copied this following description from Amazon, this tells you a little more about the camera.
Nice talking to you, you sound like a very nice lady. Have fun on your trip.
Mike
From Amazon:
Bring the action ultra-close with a remarkable, 20x zoom ultra-compact camera. Plus, share pics and video easily to Facebook and more with wireless transfer to your smartphone or tablet. Easily shoot all day with battery to spare with up to 500 photos per charge. DSCWX300
20x optical zoom
plus 40x Clear Image
Digital Zoom 18.2MP images and high speed AF even in low-light WiFi sharing to upload photos and videos
Get close with 20x zoom
Zoom in super close for great sports, travel, and wildlife photos. The WX300 boasts 20x optical zoom plus 40x Clear Image Digital Zoom technology to bring you near enough to capture distant details. A powerful processor reduces graininess for crisper, higher-quality close-ups.
Pixel Power
With a 18.2-megapixel Exmor® R CMOS sensor, capture high-resolution images that take full advantage of the camera's high quality Carl Zeiss® lens. Advanced processing technology reduces noise and graininess for incredibly crisp, clear images - even in challenging low-light conditions.
Share instantly with Wi-fi
WiFi lets you quickly upload photos and videos to social media sites through your WiFi smartphone or tablet, back them up on a network-connected PC, or view them on your compatible large screen TV.
Crisp, beautiful HD videos
Record crystal-clear movies in high-resolution with HD 1080/60i AVCHD video capture1. Stunning, fast motion video with reduced distortion looks great when played back on your HDTV2. Notice a perfect photo op while shooting video? With dual record of stills and movies, you can shoot both at the same time.
Big-time battery life
Never miss the perfect shot due to a dead battery. The Cyber-shot WX300 camera features long-lasting, extended battery life so you can capture up to 500 photos on a single charge and shoot nearly all day without a worry. It's perfect for traveling or shooting photos while you're out and about.
Say goodbye to blur
Sony's Optical SteadyShot image stabilization with Active Mode gives you the freedom to shoot movies even while walking or running³. 2-way Active Mode corrects for both vertical and horizontal motion.