I got this camera for my 18th birthday and fell in love with it. It is such a great little camera as an introduction to digital photography and the use of SLRs. It is easy to use, with the option to take complete control of aperture and shutter speed when getting more advanced, or simply using the auto mode when simply wanting to point and click.
I would strongly recommend this camera to anyone who wants to take more advanced photos than a simple digital camera, but who also doesnt wish to break the bank in doing so.
I purchased the camera as a package with the 18-55mm lens, and find that this is perfect for general photography.
The battery life is excellent, I have been able to take the camera on holiday and only charge it once whilst away on a week long break. It is easy to handle and light-weight.