It is a huge programme to master, Aidy, I agree!
When small digital cameras came out several years ago, I was given a Nikon Coolpix 2200, which is pretty entry-level, but I still use it for a grab when the light is right, and it's a doddle to understand too! And they had a superb editing programme which seemed to do everything I needed!
My old business partner was a total addict on cameras, and used to buy a new one every year or so (he could afford it then), but he's also very generous, and used to give his 'old' ones to me! The first one was a big Nikon, 'Bridge' camera, and I sort of got used to it, until, bless his heart, he gave me yet one - a Panasonic Lumix, which he claimed had a fabulous lens! This is rather like pearls before swine still, but I swear every winter, that I will really master it! It is a super beast! So I gave the big Nikon to a local lad, as his mum told me that he was feeling a bit left out with all his chums having the first Ipads, and he's just motored on with it, which is so nice!
Come next winter, I'll have yet another go with the Lumix, and perhaps even be able to take a few pictures as well!