First of all, I have several KODAK products, from the Mini Shot 4 ERA to the KODAK Dock Printer. This camera is exceptional, serving as both a camera and a high quality photo printer. The 4-Pass system produces stunning photographs, laminated, and ready to last a century. The "film" is the least expensive I have found comparing all competitors. It is $.30 per photograph, while others are from $.50 to well over a dollar per print. The only downside is that the photographs your take must either be printed instantly or discarded forever. There is no SD card or image storage. If you really want the digital image too, shoot it with your smart phone and Bluetooth to the camera's printer for striking images, plus the digital image on your phone. Obviously I do like the KODAK products, having been a professional photographer. This camera (the Retro) is generally cheaper than the ERA, yet has has identical specs, lens and all, only the body design is slightly different. Go RETRO to save. Film, etc. is identical with both models. Final word, if you want the joy of holding real high-quality photographs in your hands again, or even showing your children what an actual photograph is, this is an ideal purchase.
