Kodak AZ405-WH

Forty times optical zoom in a compact, travel-ready body—that is the promise the Kodak PIXPRO AZ405 delivers to photographers who refuse to miss a distant shot. Whether photographing wildlife from a nature trail, capturing performers on stage, or pulling tight close-ups of sports action from the stands, the AZ405 delivers true optical clarity that digital zoom cannot replicate.The twenty megapixel CMOS sensor captures high-resolution images with rich detail, while optical image stabilization keeps every frame sharp at any zoom level. Multiple automatic shooting modes and scene detection make the AZ405 approachable for beginners while offering enough creative control for enthusiasts who want to grow. Powered by standard AA batteries available anywhere worldwide, this bridge camera is always ready without proprietary chargers. Pair with Class ten SD, SDHC, or SDXC memory cards up to five hundred twelve GB and transfer photos via USB to your computer for easy sharing and printing. Review: Stunning, feature packed digital camera, in a light, relatively small package - This camera is a Kodak, so I already had some pre-conceived ideas about what it should be able to do. It not only does everything I wanted it to do, but it does lots more. It is easy enough to use that an absolute beginner can use it right out of the box (almost - you need an SD card), but it is also complex enough to satisfy the needs of a seasoned pro photographer. The zoom is an incredible 40X, and is almost too much - at the max zoom, it is like holding a telescope in your hands and trying to keep it still enough to see - it is truly amazing and fun to play with. The image quality is right up there with much more expensive units. I would give this little camera more stars if I could. All these quality features at this price point? It's a no-brainer - if you need a camera, get this one! You won't be sorry. Review: Intermediate level of Photography - Honestly I was hesitant to buy this camera however after tonight I don't regret my choice. Its easy to use even without the instructions and if you're like me by chance if you're playing around with it you will understand it faster than you would reading the instructions. It take 4 double A batteries and they drain slowly even if you use the flash. The camera itself is durable and the image quality is phenomenal. The speed at which it processes the photos is surprisingly fast as well. It only came with a strap to go around your wrist, a lens cap and neck strap. All in all this is a really great camera although I do feel it taking batteries is a little old school and should be more modern with a battery pack and c-plug charger that doesn't take away from the fact its a great camera. I highly recommend for those getting until intermediate levels of photography.