The first thing you notice when you purchase a new tool is how easy it is to begin to use. HotShot is so easy to use a few minutes of familiarization is all that is needed to be up and running and out collecting data.     Icon based menu now common on cell phones and PDAs. All camera functions displayed on screen.     Status indicators show function status, range and level direction and focus position.   Touch screen selected for functions that are best handled with a touch screen like file naming. Wide range of data logging functions simply field data collection. Simple two button interface. All user touch points highlighted in contrasting body color.