Kodak Z1275

Pros: Uses standard AA batteries, good "out of box" experience, excellent price for features and performance.

Cons: Had to update firmware, video quality is only "adequate to good" at higher resolutions.

The Bottom Line: I happy with this purchase and would buy it again -- especially with post holiday season pricing.

Review: My 10-year old daughter wanted a digital camera for Christmas after taking a "Digital Photography for Kids" class on the weekend. Therefore, I was looking for a small, capable and durable camera.

She's not a "techno nerd," but she is...

Pros: Lightweight, small, takes very nice pictures in bright light.

Cons: Slow /confused autofocus, movies are poor, menus may be cumbersome to get through, eats batteries.

The Bottom Line: I do like this camera but was expecting more.

Review: I bought this camera when it was relatively new to replace my aging 2003 Kodak DX3900 3.1 megapixel. At first, I was completely enamored with this product. It's so much smaller and lighter than my old one.

The camera is easy to use right...