The 5-megapixel Kodak EasyShare C533 ($179.95 list) is a pretty good starter camera—it's very easy to use and hold in your hand, and it's modestly priced. The camera's menu is straightforward, and I found its onscreen guides, particularly the one that explains various scene modes, very helpful. Image quality was average, and the C533 isn't the sleekest camera out there, but for a basic point-and-shoot, it does the job.