I used this camera to do some photography it's good for people who want to use a camera manually but it's not that great for automatic settings... Good value with price, because compare to every other camera they are more expensive and they isn't much difference in my opinion. If you want to do some nice picture on holidays, in a party, family dinner or even christmas this is great! it's also really nice for a gift, special for someone who don't do photography proffesionaly but just for fun! I like the nikkon more than the canon because it's easier to use it and the camera is also really light and elegant. I would recommend to every one this camera even if it's not the most expensive one or the most proffesionaly one ! You will see the difference when for example you are coming back from holidays with some beautiful pictures...