As I unpacked the camera, I was a little disappointed. I have for years enjoyed the stable processing IXUS 60 and held with the IXUS 170 a piece of plastic in his hand. In the first photo test the camera, however, has then convinced. Pity is the lack of optical viewfinder - does not have to be, but will help to save electricity when the battery charge is coming to an end. This is an automatic I missed the "beach mode" for photos in direct sunlight, as it applies to readjust manually. Operation is simple and above all the quality of the pictures is good. The right camera for them always to have it and to make a reasonable snapshot fast times.