Describe a piece of technology you own that you feel is difficult to use You should say: • what it is • when you got it • what you use it for • and explain why you find this technology difficult to use.

One piece of technology I own but still find quite difficult to use is my mirrorless camera. I bought it about two years ago because I wanted to take better photos when travelling, instead of relying on my phone all the time. It is a compact camera, but it has a lot of professional features, so it is much more complicated than it looks. I mainly use it for taking portraits, street photos, and short videos when I go on trips or attend family events. The image quality is excellent, and when I manage to get the settings right, the photos look much sharper and more natural than phone pictures. However, getting to that point often takes me a while, especially if the lighting changes quickly. The reason I find it difficult to use is that there are so many settings, such as aperture, shutter speed, ISO, focus modes, and white balance. I understand the basic theory, but in real situations I often hesitate and end up missing the moment. The menu system is also not very intuitive, so even simple things like changing video quality or connecting it to my phone can feel unnecessarily confusing. Overall, I do enjoy owning it because it pushes me to be more creative, but I would not say I have fully mastered it yet. I think it is one of those devices where the learning curve is quite steep, and you need regular practice before using it feels natural.