NO, it's a digital camera However it does have the body and some features of traditional 35mm cameras they refer to it as a Digital SLR camera because the lenses can be swapped out just like a 35mm camera if you are a beginner, you might want to look...
Canon made some really great 35mm autofocus SLRs. If you want a really good, professional body, look at a Canon EOS 3. A little pricey still, even used. For a good camera that won't break your pocketbook, try the Canon EOS Elan 7NE. A lesser, but sti...
Canon and Nikon 35mm SLR's would be a good choice because you can find not only good used cameras, but good used lenses for them ... the added feature is that if you ever do purchase a DSLR, all the lenses you have will fit their matching DSLR body.