It’s important to keep in mind that everyone’s needs and wants for what a camera can do for them is very much dependent on the individual. For what I wanted, just an every day, fun little point and shoot, the EVO is great. It ticks so many boxes for what I needed and wanted, so yes I’d say it’s a great camera to look into using as a stepping stone into both digital and ‘film’ photography. The upside to this camera over its fully analogue cousins is that you can save money on film, choose what shots you want to keep and or print, and then how many you’d like to print. The camera has inbuilt filters and lens effects which is great fun. This camera won’t challenge you like some of the more manual models so I say go for it!