The passive five-point autofocus system ensures sharp and clear photos, even when subjects are off center or behind glass. The autoexposure and autoflash keeps subjects well exposed. You compose your shots with the "actual image" viewfinder, which is designed to provide an accurate preview of the finished photo.

Film handling is completely automatic--from loading to advancing to rewinding. You can switch in midroll from standard to panorama format to get that extra-wide shot; or, use the zoom macro to get close-ups of flowers or other detailed objects. The 10-second self-timer is always useful for self-portraits or group photos. You can also imprint the date (or day and time) onto your photographs to remember when a picture was taken. To conserve battery energy, the camera automatically shuts off after three minutes of no use.