Kodak has been in the business of simple digital cameras for several years. As its customers grow out of the starter models and technology continues to get better and better, Kodak is expanding its offerings to include higher end features and SLR-like qualities. Enter the EasyShare P850. Sure, it’s the baby of Kodak's Performance Series, but it has 5.1 megapixels and an optically stabilized 12x zoom lens. It joins the P880 and the P712 in the series that touts SLR-like bodies, long zoom lenses, and manual functionality. Like its other digital cameras though, Kodak claims that its Performance series models are easy to use. The P850 does have elements from the compact models: a ruby-colored Share button, a large 2.5-inch LCD screen, 16 scene modes, and even a $299 price tag.
