This is a very inexpensive action camera option, and really a quite good one at that. The touch screen is bright and easy to read in bright environments, and is responsive enough. The lens work well and are easy to access, and the rest of the settings like the white balance, iso, etc are easily accessible and easy to use. Given that this is a budget camera the sensors aren't as high quality as something like a newer GoPro, but this camera is a fourth the price or less, so give and take a little. With a micro hdmi to hdmi cable connected to a simple capture card the camera works very well as a webcam. It can run off one of the 2 included rechargeable batteries, or can be powered by a micro usb. The camera also comes with some pretty significant accessories like a good waterproof case, bike and helmet mounts that use 3M adhesives, among a couple others. Overall this camera is a very good value for the money and can easily be used in a variety of ways, and if you're looking for a budget action cam or something to use as a webcamera that is better than an actual webcamera but cheaper than using a DSLR. Can definitely recommend.