Perfect little camera for budding interest in photography
580383
I bought this camera for my nine-year-old son about four months ago. He had been playing with my Pentax K10D under careful supervision and had taken some rather striking pictures, so I decided to see if he had any further interest of his own. I didn't want to buy too much camera but at the same time I didn't want to get him a toy that would hamper his ability to take the shots he wanted to take.

I was looking for a camera that had great overall build quality, a usable optical viewfinder, took SD cards (I had a bunch due to my own camera), opened up pretty wide to catch low-light photos, had a reasonable zoom so he could take a variety of shots, was small enough for his hands, light enough for him to carry all day, and enough controls to keep his appetite for the technical side of things sated. This camera was the only one to hit the mark on all specifications.

As an aside, I'm likely going to buy him the Opteka wide angle and telephoto adapter lenses. The zoom on this camera is decent, but he's straining against the limit.
1392219
I bought this camera on a whim, after getting fed up with the grainy pictures that my older Nikon model camera was producing. Overall, I am very pleased with my purchase. The small internal memory is my only complaint, but this was easily fixed by purchasing an inexpensive memory card. I have used the camera inside and out, in many different situations and it continuously produces fine-quality images. They are easy to upload with the included USB cord as well. The camera's buttons may be a little small for some, but the camera is easy to navigate and get the hang of. I would recommend the Fujifilm Finepix Z30 to anyone looking for a small, fun, inexpensive camera.
4683427
I bought this camera for my 3 year old daughter. She loves it! She is getting used to holding it still, but its great for her to start learning how to take pictures. The games are fun too. A little challenging for her age, but she still enjoys playing them. Also it can be dropped many times and its ok!
522838
This is a great little camera!
It's light, but still has enough of a body to really hold on to and get a steady shot.
A memory card or two is a must. Set on the highest megapixels, I found that the camera itself will only hold about 39 images, but the memory cards are pretty cheap.
If you're going to take pictures all day, a second battery is a must as well. But if you have down town between shoots or activities, it also charges quickly.
I love my CoolPix P80
11526
I got this camera for my 6 year old son, who has been wanting his own camera (having borrowed my point-and-shoot enough now).  I wanted something very simple, but that would turn out decent pictures and this fits the bill well.  It is very easy, just turn it on, and push the button.  The pictures have come out well, the flash is recharging pretty quickly (I'd say about 6-7 seconds), and he really loves the "movie mode" as well as the regular still picture mode.  The zoom button is on the back face of the camera (not on top), so a little getting used to.  Given the price, the quality, and the simplicity, this is a good camera for someone who wants to take pictures without any thought involved in technical setup.  Oh, and he thinks a red camera is cool.
2272637
Pleased with the purchase of this camera.  It is small enough to put in a purse and takes great pictures.  very easy to use with many features for a small camera.  I find myself using this camera more than my  digital SLR.
427095
My four year old loved it. It was easy to use and there weren't too many choices to confuse her. Great starter camera. Plus I like the durable exterior. Perfect for a child.
1260599
Excellent little digital camera with a 3" LCD rear display and 6.0 megapixels.  So far I have had this camera for about 7 months and have no problems.  Takes great pictures and is a great entry level camera for novices like me that just want to capture moments in our life as our 3 year old twin daughters grow up.

 If you purchase this camera, you should also purchase the accessory kit that comes the leather case and and extra battery, that way you always have a charged battery and the leather case is of very good quality.

 I highly recommend this camera for novice or intermediate weekend shooter.

  It's great to look at the shot you just took on the 3" screen.  I also like the way the menu functions were laid out.  I noticed a few people gripped about this, but I have big fingers and can be clumsy at times and it has always worked great for me.
848264
Once I got this nifty little camera out of the box, I was very excited to begin taking pictures. The great thing about this package is everything you need to get started is included, so you don't need to go off buying batteries or memory stick.
This camera is fairly simple to operate. Everything is explained in the included instruction manual. For its small size, some people may easily misplace or lose it.
There are two image sizes this camera offers: 1280x960 and 640x480. I found the 640x480 to be a lower quality than I expected. Many of the pixels are visible, making a not-so-clear photo. However, the 1280x960 size seems to not have that pixel problem.  Another cool thing possible on this camera is making a 15 sec movie (no audio). The LCD screen is only about an inch wide, so it may be difficult to preview your photos clearly.
this isn't a great camera to be printing with. However, if all you want is to send e-mail with them or put them up on a website, then by all means, this camera is well suited for those purposes.
1016501
Love this little camera! We bought it for a trip wanting something smaller than our Nikon D7100 for traveling. While it doesn't have the capabilities of the D7100, it is a very light camera with some nice photo options and captures very sharp images under a wide variety of settings. Really enjoy using this for quick casual photography.
3181105
I am an amateur photographer and have been shooting with various point & shoot digitals as well as the old 35mm SLRs (several Canons were in the two above categories).  This is my first dSLR and wasn't sure exactly what to expect.  The camera feels good (I have small hands, I've seen some complaints about the feel of the camera, so thought I'd mention it in case it makes a difference).  It took very good photos right out of the box, but now that I am learning how to access all the options it can take quite breathtaking photos.  I was extremely happy to learn my old SLR lenses would fit on this camera so I have a wide range of options for shooting, from macro to telephoto.  (Good thing too, because quality lenses are expensive.)  The lens in the kit was not overwhelmingly impressive but it does very well with macro (I also screwed on a 10X magnification glass on it) but I'm sure for the beginner it would work in many different situations and more than good enough to use while saving up for better lenses.

This camera handled action photos well.  I have several small children who are always moving and I've gotten some very interesting shots of them in motion.  Also when doing a portrait, the bokeh on this camera is very nice.

It's very simple to download the images into either one of my computers (desktop or laptop).  I haven't played with their software too much so I really cannot comment on that yet.  I am very happy they included a program for their RAW images, though.

I skipped over reading the entire manual and instead refer to Ben Long's&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/The-Canon-EOS-Digital-Rebel-XSi-450D-Companion/dp/0596520867/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">The Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi/450D Companion</a>.

I also really like that on timer mode you can take up to 10 pictures instead of just one, which is great for family shots ... you get 10 chances to get one where everyone's got their eyes open.  lol

The life on the battery that came with it is long lived.  I also splurged for a couple of extra batteries so I'm not in a situation where I'll miss some great shots because my battery died.  (This kit also came with a battery charger.)

HIGHLY recommend this camera, I just love it.
3890472
Purchased this Kodak M580 a couple years before Kodak filed bankruptcy in 2012, and got it specifically for our son & daughter to take to camp. Wanted a small camera for them to easily carry around in their pocket that would take high-rez pictures, that had an optical zoom (digital zooms can be frustrating), that would be easy for them to use and share pics, and would not break my bank. This camera met those needs perfectly.

The 8X zoom is really great - a real optical zoom that, unlike digital zooms I have used, you don't have to fight with software to get it to work properly. Real optics -- yeah! In addition, the LCD screen is well lit and large enough to use and review pics, and the image it produces is bright and clear.

Have never cared for third-party image software -- we just upload the pics and use our own software to crop, resize and retouch -- and this camera's interface with our laptops and cloud is seamless via USB.

The only reason for a four star rating is that, like others, we have experienced the occasional total freeze requiring us to take the battery out in order to get it to restart. Have never lost pictures due to this, and it has only happened a handful of times, but it is an inconvenience that we wish did not occur. A handful of times in 3 years... given the price, the quality pics, and the perfect size for our need, I would purchase it again.
4041908
This is my fourth digital camera having owned a Sony, another Kodak and a Nikon - you can see I went back to Kodak and here's what I found.

First the camera isn't quite small enough for pocket size although it isn't cumbersome in the least and is actually lighter in weight than you would think. The pictures give one the impression this camera looks like a full-fledged SLR in weight and size.

Typical of Kodak the controls are very easy to understand and even though the little "getting started" manual included is fairly skimpy - you don't need much to learn your way around the camera. I did find on this Kodak, the adjusting dial which you use to choose your shooting mode, a bit small. The wide/zoom button also seems a bit small so if you have large hands I strongly suggest you hold the camera in a store before buying. These little reasons were the only reasons I didn't give the camera five stars.

I've posted some of my initial pictures and I'm very pleased! The 10x optical zoom puts me up close; the lens captures great detail and the colors look very true to form. I don't know the exact time but from when you first turn the camera on, it's ready to shoot pictures in only a couple of seconds and cycle time between pictures is plenty quick for me.

I've not had any issues with the lens cap myself. It may not feel as sturdy as the camera but then again, it is only a lens cap. I did go and buy an additional memory (SD) card as the internal memory is only good for about 12 pictures in the 7.0 meg' range.

I'll update this again as I spend more time with the camera but so far I'm very pleased and would recommend this to anyone wanting a simple digital camera with a great zoom lens and one I suspect will render crisp, clear pictures.
2053239
I purchased this camera from Walmart for $[...]. I have not used the Fisher Price Kid Camera but decided against it after reading some of the reviews. This review is written about an hour after unboxing the camera and playing with it myself. I am breaking down the components of my review in sections below:
1. Build: feels very durable and solid. Comes with an attachable wrist strap.
2. Functionality: the camera is very well designed. After using the power switch to turn the camera on you are presented with 4 modes to choose from: Camera, Games, Image software and control settings. In the camera mode there is a flash option, a zoom in/out option, review picture and delete option. Using these basic functions a child can easily grasp the basics of photography while at the same time not worrying the parent about break and damage. Its 2 thumbs-up from me on these features.
3. Image quality: not bad for a $[...] camera (I usually shoot a digital SLR and am very passionate about image quality). The image is very clearly seen and with a flash, the definition is even better. The package insert claims an auto ISO and I do believe this works. The camera claims to store about 500 photos on a 64MB internal memory, and for a kid that should be plenty.
4. Computer connectivity: the camera comes with a connecting cord, and I had no difficulty connecting it to my Macbook and importing images to iPhoto.
5. Educational value: I think this is where this camera triumphs. Playing with the controls will allow my 5 year old to master the basics of photography while at the same time making it really fun. Small points like how the image quality changes with camera shake are immediately demonstrable, and allows the child to appreciate the idea of steady hands. Learning how to and when to use the flash is a plus.
6. Other features: there are 2 games included. Have not explored them much but the graphics seem clear.

Overall I am highly impressed with this camera. I had expected the picture quality to be grainy and messy, but its surprisingly acceptable. The learning and education potential of this camera coupled with the excitement I expect my little one to have on using a 'real camera' makes this an unbeatable purchase for the price.
4714999
I bought this camera to record all the milestones and little moments of my baby as she grows up. This camera is perfect for that. Its lightweight, small, and portable. It has great zooming capabilities. The images are crisp and clear, even when zoomed. The focus on the camera is great and I love that it is wifi compatible.
1559879
I purchased this camera to take pictures of fast moving kids in the classroom, close-up shots of flowers and small critters, and the typical travel photos.  It's my first digital camera so I can't compare it to others, but I can say that it's very easy to figure out right out of the box, starts up quickly, takes decent videos, and doesn't need to be recharged frequently.  Highly recommended.
3766727
My 13-year-old son loves it.  It takes great pictures and is a wonderful starter camera for an aspiring photographer.  I see a $1000 camera in his future, to gain interchangeable lenses.