The Kodak EasyShare V803 is a great camera for the beginner or novice. I love the 26MB memory w/Kodak color science for pictures & video.  The 2.5" LCD screen is perfect for viewing. I find the "on-camera help" very useful as well as the "on-camera favorites". The Li-Ion battery has lasted 2 1/2 years and is still going strong. Other features I like are the digital red-eye reduction, multiple scene/color & anti blur modes, and an SD card slot.

When I first started using this camera, it was my first digital. I took the time to look over the manual and familiarize myself with the different...