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Compact Digital Cameras
Canon Digital IXUS 85IS
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$429.00Review Date
Tuesday, 6th of May, 2008
Features
Camera Resolution : 10.0 MP
Digital Zoom : 5x
ISO Speeds : 100
ISO Speeds : 1600
ISO Speeds : 200
ISO Speeds : 400
ISO Speeds : 80
ISO Speeds : 800
Optical Zoom : 3x
What's Hot
Sharp 10-megapixel shots, great colour, speedy performance, stylish design, intuitive interface, optical image stabilisation
What's Not
Some noise issues (particularly above ISO 400), purple fringing somewhat prominent outdoors
The Final Word
The Canon Digital IXUS 85 doesn't do anything revolutionary, but it follows the trend of its predecessors by offering a combination of stylish design, great image quality and some nifty features in a petite design, making it a compelling purchase for anyone looking for a compact camera.
Digital Camera Features
Optical Zoom
3x
Camera Resolution
10.0 MP
Digital Zoom
5x
Video capture
Yes
Interchangeable Lens?
No
Focus Type
Autofocus
Focus Length Telephoto (cm)
18.6
Aperture Priority?
No
FlashType
Built-in
ISO Speeds
800, 1600, 80, 100, 200, 400
Max Shutter Speed
1/1500
Min Shutter Speed
15
Shutter Priority?
No
White balance
Auto
Fixed Image Resolutions
3648x2736
Image Sensor Type
CMOS
Image stabilization (Optical)?
Yes
Viewfinder
LCD (TTL)
Tripod Mount?
Yes
Continuous Shot?
Yes
Self timer?
Yes
Focus Length Wide (cm)
6.2
Digital Video
Digital video format
MPEG
Video resolutions
640x480
Video speed (fps)
15, 30
Display
Screen size
2.5 in
General
Length (mm)
80.6
Width (mm)
20.4
Height (mm)
54.0
Weight (g)
130
Media
Supported Memory Media
Secure Digital (SD)
Power
Power Supply
Battery
Battery Type
Rechargeable - (Li-Ion)
Battery Size
Proprietary
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