The
Canon PowerShot A85 improves on the PowerShot
A75 it replaces with 4 megapixels resolution,
otherwise it remains a feature-packed, yet easy
to use, compact digital camera. Set it on Auto
and let the Canon optics and electronics do the
rest. Want to make sure that the camera grows
with you as you learn more about photography?
The A85 has Shutter-Priority, Aperture-Priority,
12 scene modes, and full Manual mode for total
creative control.
Just like the A75, maximum aperture is a standard
F2.8 and shutter speed ranges from 15-1/2,000
sec., permitting capturing night scenes as well
as freezing fast action shots. The 105mm equivalent
focal length is perfect for portrait photography:
the 3x optical zoom allows you to stand back and
still fill the frame with a person's face. Or,
come in as close as 2 in. to your subject for
real close macro shots. Plus, shoot expansive
panorama shots using the Stitch-Assist feature.
The
Canon PowerShot A85 is our recommended
entry level digital camera for someone just starting
out in photography. Not only can you immediately
start using it out of the box as an automatic
point-and-shoot digital camera, but it is feature-packed
and will grow with you as you learn more about
photography.
TTL autofocus;
AF lock and Manual focus are available.
Focusing frame: 9-point AiAF/1-point AF (center)
Shutter
Speed
15
- 1/2000 sec.
15 - 1.3 sec. or slower shutter speeds are
available in Shutter-speed priority mode or
Manual mode.
Slow shutter speeds of 1.3 sec. or slower
operate with noise reduction
Exposure Control
Program AE, Aperture-Priority
AE, Shutter-Priority AE, Manual
Shooting Modes
Auto
Creative zone: Program, Shutter-speed priority,
Aperture priority, Manual
Image zone: Portrait, Landscape, Night scene,
Fast shutter, Slow shutter, Special Scene
(Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Underwater
and Indoor), Stitch assist and Movie;
Movie (30 sec. of 640x480, 3 min. of 320x240)
with sound;
Continuous Shooring: Approx. 1.5 shots/sec.
(Large/Fine mode, LCD monitor off)
Exposure Compensation
± 2 stops
in 1/3-stop increments
Light
Metering
Evaluative,
Center-weighted average or Spot
White Balance
Auto, Pre-set (Daylight,
Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent
H), or Custom White Balance
Viewfinder
Real-image
optical zoom
LCD
1.8-inch
TFT color LCD, approx. 118,000 pixels; 100%
coverage
ISO Sensitivity
AUTO; ISO 50, 100,
200, 400 equivalent
Storage
Media
CompactFlash
(CF) Card Type I
Battery
AA-size alkaline
batteries (included in the camera kit)
AA-size rechargeable NiMH batteries (sold
separately)
AC Adapter Kit ACK600 (sold separately)
Included
Accessories
•
32MB CF Card
•
4 AA Alkaline Batteries
•
A/V Cable, USB Cable
•
Strap (Wrist)
•
Software CD-ROMs (Digital
Camera Solution, ArcSoft Camera Suite)
Dimensions (W
x H x D)
101.0 x 64.0 x
31.5mm /
4.0 x 2.5 x 1.2 in.
(Excluding grip, lens and protrusions)
Weight (Camera
body only)
200g / 7.1 oz.
MSRP
US$249.99
/ CAD$338
Product technical specifications (including MSRP and Included Accessories)
are as represented by the manufacturer and subject to manufacturer's change
without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer or of Photoxels.
Included Accessories may also differ by country or area. Please verify latest
specs from the appropriate manufacturer's site.
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PowerShot
A85:
Recommended
Accessories:
Soft
Case
Battery
Charger Kit
Second
set of 4 rechargeable NiMH batteries
256MB
CF Card
AC
Adapter
Tele
Converter Lens (2.4x, 35mm film equivalent:
252mm)
Underwater
Marine Case (if you're into underwater photography)
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