Kodak EasyShare-One: First Impressions Review

Front
The aluminum body provides a simple and elegant front facade. The Schneider-Kreuznach C-Variogon 36-108mm (Equiv.) lens is the dominant feature. When the Kodak EasyShare-One is powered up, the lens extends out from the camera body; conversely, the lens will retract into the frame and a protective electronic lens cap snaps over when turned off. The lens is toward the right side of the camera, as with most digital cameras to allow proper spacing for additional gripping and support from the user�s left hand when desired. The rectangular flash is above the lens and a bit to the left, so fingers won't get in the way. To the right of the flash are two LED lights, presumably to indicate flash and self-timer settings and such. On the left side of the front of the camera is a polished silver-colored name plate with the word, �Kodak.� It acts as a weak finger grip; it's polished metal, making it a bit slippery but a nice inclusion none-the-less.

Back
The back of the Kodak EasyShare-One is solid with the LCD closed, protecting the screen. There is a joint on the left side, showing that the monitor flips out and rotates. When the LCD monitor is flipped out, the camera's guts are revealed. The entire left portion is covered with a 3-inch LCD screen. The right side is dominated by the camera's controls. At the top is the polished silver zoom button, with a �W� for Wide on the left and a �T� for Telephoto on the right. Below the zoom button is the Menu button, clearly labeled �Menu.� The Kodak trademark Share button resides just below the menu button, complete with an LED light in the middle of the control. A 4-way navigational dial with an �OK� button in the center is situated about mid-way down the frame. Below that is the �Back� button, which gives the user easier navigation through the camera's menus. At the bottom is the Delete button, also clearly labeled.

Left Side
The main feature of the left side is the rubber door to the ports. The Kodak EasyShare-One supports a DC IN 5V cable and a video out cable. Both of these jacks are found under the rubber door, which requires the sharpest and longest of fingernails to pry open.

Right Side
The stylus is located on the top of the right side. It slides and snaps into a hole in the side. To its right is the loop where the wrist strap attaches. There are also two buttons on this side: an Info button and a Mode switch. The Info button is labeled with an �I� and the Mode switch has a picture of a triangular playback symbol and a camera.

Top
The microphone looks like a series of small holes on the top left of the EasyShare-One and risks potential obstruction from stray left hand fingers. To the right of the microphone is the power button, clearly labeled �On/ Off.� A small flash button is to the right. The words �4.0 Megapixels� grace the top of the One. Below is a slot for the Kodak Wi-Fi card. The card is about the size of a postage stamp. To the right of the card slot - all the way to the right of the top - is the shutter release button. The button is polished silver and shaped like a shallow pyramid.

Bottom
On the bottom of the camera is the tripod mount, of course. But of more importance is the Kodak dock port connector. On the right side of the bottom is a door to the battery and SD card slot when additional memory or backup is required.