This is my friend DSLR. Before this, I use to shoot film. As an amateur photographer, I use it quite often when I go out on tours and events. The camera is very well built. controls are easy as this a professional DSLR. Pictures look sharp. And Canon service center people were very friendly to replace my broken lens for free. I would totally recommend this camera to anyone who is going to use this camera to its full potential and not on AUTO mode.