Digital SLR (Stores images electronically rather than on film. SLR means that you see what will be recorded by looking through the same lens)

8 Mega pixels ( The larger the pixel count, the better the quality.)

3 fps ( You can capture 3 images in a second in 14 image bursts)

E-TTL II Flash System ( A clever flash is fitted that works with the camera to achieve best exposure)

DIGIC II (Canon's image processor)

7 point AF ( Obtain sharp pictures using these seven points with the automatic focusing)

EF/EF/S Lens compatible (Canon's dedicated range of SLR  lenses )

EX Speedlite compatible (Canon's dedicated flash range allow more creative photography to be achieved.

Video output (Bore people with pictures shown on TV)

USB2.0 Output ( Connect to a PC)

Pictbridge Compatible (Allows images to be printed on some newer printers without a computer in site)

Comes with 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 lens (A general purpose lens )

Uses CF cards (The images are stored on removal cards that are called Compact Flash or CF cards with varying capacities)