The Kodak EasyShare Z700 has many bells and whistles, but the most valuable one in my opinion is the 5X optical zoom when most cameras have only 3X optical zoom. This allows your "eye" to get 5 times closer to the object than it really is. That is great for pictures of animals that scare easy, or just zooming in to get closeups.
This camera takes videos with audio that can be replayed on your camera, your computer and your tv. There are several picture taking modes that are easy to get to and easy to understand. Some of my favorites are; Sport for objects in motion, Party for indoor...