Canon cameras are tough and reliable

This camera is wonderful, and as many others have said the only thing concerning to me is the cover for the usb and av out ports. The are like a silver chrome material and must be taken very good care of. The camera is easily useable especially if you have already owned a canon as they all seem to work similarly. The screen is a little small and so is the eye hole, i find it easier to use the screen to take pictures, but this is the goal of an itty bitty camera i imagine. It is a great digital camera for the money and takes amazing pictures. Highly recommended would by again or give as a gift.