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Compact Digital Cameras

Canon Digital IXUS 850 IS

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Canon Digital IXUS 850 IS 3.00

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RRP

$749.00

Price range

$301.14 - $449.95

Review Date

Wednesday, 24th of January, 2007

Features

Camera Resolution : 7.1 MP

Digital Zoom : 4x

ISO Speeds : 100

ISO Speeds : 1600

ISO Speeds : 200

ISO Speeds : 400

ISO Speeds : 80

ISO Speeds : 800

Optical Zoom : 3.8x

What's Hot

Nice colour in shots, great design, fast

What's Not

High chromatic aberration, some sharpness issues, noisy at high ISOs

The Final Word

The IXUS 850 IS is a very speedy camera that sports a stylish design and offers good colour representation. Image quality problems including chromatic aberation and noise at higher ISO levels do however impact on it's performance.

Notes

# This product is no longer available directly from the manufacturer. It may be available in retail and distribution channels, or second hand. The price displayed is the price at review time and the last available recommended retail price.

Audio & Speakers

Number of speakers

Audio Type

Mono

Digital Camera Features

Optical Zoom

3.8x

Camera Resolution

7.1 MP

Digital Zoom

Video capture

Yes

Interchangeable Lens?

Focus Type

Autofocus

Focal Range Telephoto (cm)

infinity

Focus Length Telephoto (cm)

1.73

Macro Focus Range Telephoto (cm)

Lens Aperture Telephoto (cm)

5.8

FlashType

Built-in

Flash Range Telephoto (cm)

50 - 200

Flash Functions

Auto Flash, Flash Off, Red-eye Reduction Flash , Slow Sync

ISO Speeds

800, 1600, 80, 100, 200, 400

Max Shutter Speed

Min Shutter Speed

1/1600

White balance

Fluorescent H , Custom, Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Tungsten

Fixed Image Resolutions

2272x1704, 2816x2112, 640x480, 1600x1200

Image Sensor Type

CCD

Viewfinder

LCD (TTL)

Colour Viewfinder?

Yes

Tripod Mount?

Yes

Continuous Shot?

Yes

Continuous Shot Limits

2.1/sec

Self timer?

Yes

Focal Range Wide (cm)

Macro Focus Range Wide (cm)

Focus Length Wide (cm)

0.46

Flash Range Wide (cm)

50 - 400

Lens Aperture Wide (cm)

2.8

Digital Video

Digital video format

Motion JPEG

Video resolutions

160x120 , 320x240, 640x480

Video speed (fps)

15, 30

Display

Display Technology

Transflective Colour TFT (Active Matrix)

Screen size

2.5 in

General

Length (mm)

89.5

Width (mm)

25.1

Height (mm)

Weight without battery (grams)

150

Media

Supported Memory Media

Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC), Secure Digital (SD), Multimedia Card (MMC)

Supported Audio File Formats

WAV

Supported Video File Formats

Motion JPEG

Supported Picture File Formats

JPG, EXIF

Power

Battery Type

Rechargeable - (Li-Ion)

Battery Size

Proprietary

Wired Connections

Wired Terminals / Ports

DC In, USB 2.0

Number of USB 2.0 Ports

*Specifications are subject to change without notice. While every attempt has been made by GoodGearGuide in the production of these specifications, possible errors or omissions may still occur. GoodGearGuide neither assumes legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any product specifications supplied.

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