The Z155 is clearly designed for people who want to point, shoot, and let the camera do the rest. Film loading, rewinding, and speed setting are all fully automatic, as are the flash, focus, and all other settings.

If you're feeling more adventurous, the Z155 has a mode dial that adjusts settings for best results in certain shooting situations that can trick a camera's sensors.

• Portrait focuses on the subject of your photo and blurs out the background.
• Night Scene uses the flash to illuminate items in the foreground and keeps the shutter open longer to ensure the background is also visible.
• Action keeps moving items in focus and uses a fast shutter speed to minimize blurring.
• Close-Up (also called "macro") focuses on small objects that are close to the lens.
• Spot sets the focus and exposure based on the item in the center of your shot--useful when a complex background could confuse the camera.
• Personal stores your favorite flash, focus, and exposure settings.

Additional features include a four-mode flash with red-eye reduction and a self-timer.

The camera uses standard 35mm film, and power is provided by a CR123A lithium battery.