The camera is very robust at first glance and the operation is very easy after a few test shots.
The many automatic functions of this camera are for me - largely - superfluous, so I mainly use the functions (P and Aperture Priority (AV)).
Functionalities which I find convenient and advantage:
+ Change Metering
+ The exposure compensation dial which I find extremely handy
+ JPEG / RAW option which I have put me on a selection button
+ AE / AF storage
+ Automatism: Scene Recognition, assessment of exposure situation
The focus of the camera is of course not quite as fast as with a DSLR, but this is not the requirement for a camera of this class
For my taste, the camera strap is a little too short and I would have liked also an included camera manual. (Download via Canon HP possible).
I'm now on vacation from time / laziness reasons for the first time the automatism of the camera used and surprised me very fast automatic recognition of the motives and associated lighting situation very. Again, this is a unique selling point.
Supplement 04.10.2013
From the use of automatic face recognition in automatic mode, I advise.
The faces of the people portrayed are indeed super sharp, but unnaturally blurred by the camera. For Schappschüsse ok, for more but not suitable.
To date 10.04.2013: Unique buy recommendation
