Great camera for the price.
I purchased this camera for my daughter who is taking a photography 
class at college.  I've been a photographer in the past.  I find this to
 be an excellent student camera; it can be used in full automatic mode 
or manual.  This is also a great camera for someone who wants to take 
good pictures without worrying about using a lot of controls (f-stop, 
asa, focusing, etc.)  It's nice that the lens that comes with the camera
 is standard in that it will accept screw on filters.  Also you can 
purchase additional types of lenses.  If you purchase this camera, 
ensure that you obtain the owners manual as it would be a challenge to 
learn the controls without it.  Also, you will need to purchase a camera
 case or gig bag.
Great student camera 
I found out if no User's Manual is included you can download one for 
free from the Canon USA website as well as other places online. Not all 
sellers include batteries or a User's Manual. Check the Comments of the 
seller's listing. This camera does have both manual settings and auto 
settings but it is helpful to have a User's Manual to know how it's done
 with this camera. Just visit the Canon USA website to download a free 
manual. 
I received the product quickly and was very happy to see that 
everything mentioned was there in the box. I was a little skeptical 
about buying a used camera, but it's as if it is brand new. I am more 
than happy with my purchase! 5 stars because i found no scratches, 
shipment was swift, and it even included a CD guide to use it. Great 
product :)