Kodak EASYSHARE Z1015 IS 10.0 Megapixel

For the price point the Kodak Easyshare Z1015 IS is an excellent buy for your above average point & shoot Photographer. This camera is capable of taking very good pictures & has lots of features found on more expensive cameras. At first glance the cameras controls look intimidating, but are very user friendly & easily accessible when using them. The electronic viewfinder and extra large LCD screen are a plus. As with most LCD screens it can wash out in bright sunlight , but switching to the electronic viewfinder is a breeze & extends the battery life considerably. When switching between camera modes the screen will display a brief description as to what that feature does (another user friendly feature). The automatic settings are pretty accurate in all modes making picture taking easier for the non-professional. The zoom (15x) is smooth as well as the focus. The only drawbacks are the battery life & getting used to the burst modes. Using the LCD screen primarily will eat up the batteries Switching to the viewfinder will get you a much longer runtime so my advice is buy extra batteries with an external
charger. The burst modes work great contrary to other reports on the net, It takes some practice to fine tune and works great once you get the hang of it. All in All I give this camera 5 stars for what it is, a High end point & shoot camera for less money than a Digital SLR. If you want faster burst modes & the ability to add lenses/filters by a DSLR . This is not a camera for professionals, its for the amateur who wants more than the average point & shoot cameras offer. I bought this camera to take action pictures of my daughters club volleyball & it fits the bill perfectly. I only wish the camera came with an external battery charger instead of relying on the camera to be plugged in to charge them.