The Kodak KB-10 is simply THE most versatile camera I have seen. whatever the others may argue about lack of features, this one scores in perfect ease of use for a beginner. this is my first camera - I got it as a b’day gift from my dad when I was in std. 8th. since then, it has NEVER failed me. this camera has accompanied me on numerous field trips, picnics, camps. it has survived the worst of weathers - it has been dropped from my hands onto a hard rock with the lens open .. even the rain failed to affect it. it has produced the most beautiful of pictures even in conditions of no light. it has never in its 5 years of service until now, got the film stuck, never broken some minute part ..( which its large costly brothers have a habit of) ... I would SURELY recommend this for amateurs .. (which I am) ... in all, this camera gets a five star from me for its love for me!!!