Sometime ago I lost a costly camera, while out on a fishing trip. Since I couldnt afford an expensive replacement then, I opted for the Kodak KB-10. Priced at Rs. 999 this camera has proved to be total value for money. I have taken it out on several trips with me - and have some lovely photographs to show. Very basic - almost a beginner’s kind of camera - the KB-10 is a techno-phobe’s delight!
For a person like me, who is all thumbs when it comes to gadgets and understanding their technology, the KB-10 suits me just fine - as its easy to use and easier to load and take pictures. Of course there are certain drawbacks - to get a good picture you need to stand close to the subject...as in, if you are more than 8 feet away then picture clarity is not assured. There is no zoom or auto rewind. But the plus points are that the camera is cheap, reliable, sturdy and basic.
In an era where there is so much technical wizardry happenning in every product right from a cell phone to a fridge - push this button and see what happens, try a combination of buttons and you get this - the Kodak KB-10 comes as a breath of fresh air. No technical wizardry. Just plain, simple, sturdy and reliable.