The ultra compact camera from Canon is also ultra light weight. With a total weight of 130gms and a very slim built, it is an easy camera to carry around in your pocket. It comes in an interesting combination of black and silver color that adds to the crisp look. The build quality of the camera is excellent and beyond any challenges.
Key Features
The Canon Digital IXUS 85 IS is capable of powerfully zooming at your subject with a 4x digital zoom and 3x optical zoom. Features like Stitch Assist, Face Detection, Motion Detection and Image Stabilization make it a well equipped camera to produce excellent results while capturing your subject perfectly.
Other Features
The Camera sports a large LCD screen with a good resolution for pre/post capture viewing and editing. There are a number of modes to let your creativity take the upper hand in almost any kind of situation and a self timer to allow you to become a part of the pictures too! Later, using software like PIctBridge you can also make the printing of your pictures very easy.
Verdict
The Digital IXUS 85 IS has turned out to be a camera with excellent features and results. It gives you vivid colors and near real photography. It is easy to operate and if you use the functions on board to the fullest you are sure to be mistaken as a pro! Comparing it to the other cameras of its genre you do feel however that it is a bit expensive.
